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

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Abstract:

Operation Iraqi Freedom OIF, the U.S.-led coalition military operation in Iraq, 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.

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:
0149

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_1_Force Support; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_8.2.3_Build the Capabilities and Capacities of Partners and Institutions; JCA_5.1_Organize; JCA_5.1.1_Establish and Maintain Unity of Effort with Mission Partners; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_6_Net Centric
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*IRAQI WAR, *NATIONAL SECURITY, IRAQ, MILITARY STRATEGY, DESTRUCTION, MISSIONS, MASS DESTRUCTION WEAPONS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, MILITARY OPERATIONS, TERRORISTS, GOVERNMENT(FOREIGN)
Field(s)/Group(s):
Military Intelligence, Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Report Date:
2009 Apr 02
Creation Date:
2009 Jul 01