Operation Iraqi Freedom: Preliminary Observations on Iraqi Security Forces Logistical Capabilities

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Abstract:

The National Strategy for Victory in Iraq, issued in November 2005, implies a conditions-based linkage between the development of the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) and the size and shape of the U.S. presence there. The Department of Defense (DOD) reported to Congress in November 2006 that although the Iraqi Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Interior had about 323,000 trained and equipped forces, there was a serious shortcoming for both Ministries in the planning and executing of their logistics and sustainment requirements. According to DOD, without a developed logistical system the ISF will require continued Coalition support. Today's testimony addresses (1) the current state of the ISFs logistical capabilities, and (2) the challenges the ISF is facing to achieve logistical self-sufficiency. This testimony contains unclassified portions of a classified report that was issued on March 7,2007. GAOs preliminary observations are based on audit work performed from January 2006 through March 2007.

Author(s):
Solis, William M. ; Wasleski, Marilyn ; Lofaro, Guy ; Turner, Christopher ; Weissman, Cheryl
Author Organization(s):
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
Funding Organization(s):
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC, WASHINGTON DC , DC
Document Type:
Technical Report/Congressional Testimony
Publication Date:
2007 Mar 09
Pagination:
16

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Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

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Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
united states government, national governments, national security, department of defense, logistics, governments, maintenance, personnel management, congress, contracts, military organizations, security, students, training, command and control, contractors, department of state
Keyword(s):
isf (Iraqi Security Forces), oif (OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM), GAO Reports, GAO Testimony
Subject Categories:
Behavioral and Social Sciences; Military Sciences
Creation Date:
2022 Oct 20
Update Date:
2022 Dec 08