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

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...

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Main Author: Solis, William M
Format: Report
Language:English
Subjects:
AUDITING
DEFICIENCIES
Government and Political Science
GOVERNMENT(FOREIGN)
INSTRUCTORS
IRAQ
IRAQI FREEDOM OPERATION
IRAQI MINISTRY OF DEFENSE
IRAQI MINISTRY OF INTERIOR
IRAQI SECURITY FORCES
LOGISTICAL CAPABILITIES
LOGISTICAL SELF-SUFFICIENCY
LOGISTICS
LOGISTICS DEPENDENCE
LOGISTICS INDEPENDENCE
LOGISTICS TRAINING
Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE DEPOTS
MANPOWER
MANPOWER SHORTAGES
MECHANIC TRAINING
MILITARY CAPABILITIES
MILITARY EQUIPMENT
MILITARY FACILITIES
Military Forces and Organizations
MILITARY FORCES(FOREIGN)
MILITARY PROCUREMENT
MILITARY VEHICLES
REQUIREMENTS
SECURITY
SUPPLIES
SUPPLY DEPOTS
TRAINING
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
WAREHOUSES
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Summary: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 the following: (1) the current state of the ISF's 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. GAO's preliminary observations are based on audit work performed from January 2006 through March 2007. Testimony before the House Armed Services Committee, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.