Operation Iraqi Freedom: Strategies, Approaches, Results, and Issues for Congress

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Abstract:

Operation Iraqi Freedom OIF was launched on March 20, 2003, with the immediate stated goal of removing Saddam Husseins regime and destroying its ability to use weapons of mass destruction or to make them available to terrorists. Over time, the focus of OIF shifted from regime removal to the more open-ended mission of helping the Government of Iraq GoI improve security, establish a system of governance, and foster economic development. Over time, an insurgency gained strength in Iraq and violence escalated. In January 2007, the Bush Administration announced a new strategy, the new way forward, which included both a troop surge and new counter-insurgency approaches that emphasized population security and reconciliation. The last surge brigade redeployed from Iraq without replacement in July 2008.

Author(s):
Dale, Catherine
Author Organization(s):
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
Descriptive Note:
Congressional rept.
Supplementary Note:
CRS Report for Congress
Pagination:
0158

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
CRS-RL34387
Monitor Series:
CRS/DC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_2.1.4_Evaluation; JCA_5.1_Organize; JCA_5.1.1_Establish and Maintain Unity of Effort with Mission Partners; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.4_Decide
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*IRAQI WAR, STRATEGY, INSURGENCY, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, NATIONAL SECURITY, GOVERNMENT(FOREIGN)
Field(s)/Group(s):
Unconventional Warfare
Keyword(s):
OIF(OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM), GOI(GOVERNMENT OF IRAQ)
Report Date:
2008 Oct 28
Creation Date:
2008 Dec 17