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Reports
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Benchmark Assessment Report. September 2007.
- "This report is submitted consistent with Section 1314 of the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 (Public Law 110-28) (the “Act”). It includes an assessment of how the sovereign Government of Iraq is performing in its efforts to achieve a series of specific benchmarks contained in the Act, as well as any adjustments to strategy that may be
warranted in light of that performance. This is the second of two reports to be submitted consistent with the Act and has been prepared in consultation with the Secretaries of State and Defense; Commander, Multi-National Force-Iraq; the United States Ambassador to Iraq; and the Commander, United States Central Command, consistent with Section 1314(b)(2)(B) of the Act. This assessment complements other reports and information about Iraq provided to the Congress and is not intended as a single source of all information about the combined efforts or the future strategy of the United States, its Coalition Partners, or Iraq."
Source: White House, United States (All by Source | Source Website).
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Report of the Independent Commission on the Security Forces of Iraq. September 2007.
- "As required by the legislation, our report addresses the readiness of the Iraqi Security Forces to assume responsibility for maintaining the territorial integrity of Iraq, their ability to deny international terrorists safe haven, their ability to bring greater security to Iraq's 18 provinces in the next 12 to 18 months, and their ability to bring an end to sectarian violence to achieve national reconciliation. In addition, the Commission was tasked with an assessment of ISF capabilities in the areas of training, equipment, command, control, intelligence, and logistics. Finally, we were asked to consider whether, after several years of training, equipping, and mentoring by Coalition forces, continued support would contribute to the readiness of the ISF to defend its territorial integrity, prevent Iraq from becoming a safe haven for terrorists, increase security throughout the nation, and end sectarian violence."
Source: Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate (All by Source | Source Website).
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Miscellaneous Resources :
Proceedings - Congressional Hearings, Conferences, Seminars, Workshops, etc.
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Report to Congress on the Situation in Iraq. September 2007.
- This is the prepared statement and transcript of the testimony of Gen. David H. Petraeus, delivered before Congress from the 10th to 11th of September, 2007. While this is the basic testimony, it is also worth noting the DOD prepared charts that accompanied his talk are available.
Source: Department of Defense, United States (All by Source | Source Website).
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Miscellaneous Resources
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Statement of Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker. September 2007.
- This is the statement of Ambassador Crocker, United States Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq, introducing the remarks and testimony made by Gen. David Petraeus on Sept. 10, 2007.
Source: Congress, United States (All by Source).
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Miscellaneous Resources
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Iran's Influence in Iraq. August 2007.
- "Iran is actively assisting the major Shiite Muslim political factions in Iraq, most of which have longstanding ideological, political, and religious sectarian ties to Tehran. A key U.S. concern is that Iran is purportedly arming the militias fielded by those factions - militias that are committing sectarian violence and, to some extent, attacking U.S. forces. Since December 2006, the Administration has tried to reverse Iranian influence
in Iraq while also engaging Iran diplomatically on Iraq."
Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS), United States (All by Source). Report Number: RS22323.
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Miscellaneous Resources
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Iraq's Insurgency and Civil Violence: Developments through late August 2007. August 2007.
- The report examines the correlation of the US 'surge' attempt, the performance of Iraqi Security Forces, and the rise in tribal and sectarian extremism in relation to the level of violence in Iraq. The report gives a detailed account of regional developments, changes in the insurgency, post-conflict reconstruction and aid, and the effects of ongoing violence on the Iraqi people. In addition, the report also covers aspects relating to the support provided by outside governments to Iraqi insurgents in the forms of arms and sophisticated weapons.
Source: Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) (All by Source | Source Website).
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Insurgency/Counterinsurgency
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Military Guide to Terrorism in the Twenty-First Century. August 2007.
- This report discusses the nature and history of terror; terrorist behaviors, motivations and characteristics; terrorist group organization; assessing terrorist capabilities and intentions; terrorist targeting of U.S. military forces; and the future of terrorism.
Source: U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (All by Source | Source Website). Report Number: TRADOC G2 Handbook No. 1. Large File: 4.7+ Mb.
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Force Protection
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NATO in Afghanistan: A Test of the Transatlantic Alliance. July 2007.
- The mission of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in Afghanistan is seen as a test of the alliance's political will and military capabilities. The allies are seeking to create a “new” NATO, able to go beyond the European theater and combat new threats such as terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Afghanistan is NATO's first “out-of-area” mission beyond Europe. The purpose of the mission is the stabilization and reconstruction of Afghanistan."
Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS), United States (All by Source). Report Number: RL33627.
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Stabilizing Iraq: DOD Cannot Ensure That U.S.-Funded Equipment Has Reached Iraqi Security Forces. July 2007.
- "Since 2003, the United States has provided about $19.2 billion to develop Iraqi security forces. DOD recently requested an additional $2 billion to continue this effort... This report (1) examines the property accountability procedures DOD and MNF-I applied to the U.S. train-and-equip program for Iraq and (2) assesses whether DOD and MNF-I can account for the U.S.-funded equipment issued to the Iraqi security forces."
Source: Government Accountability Office (All by Source | Source Website). Report Number: GAO-07-711.
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Afghanistan: Post-War Governance, Security, and U.S. Policy. June 2007.
- "Afghanistan's political transition was completed with the convening of a parliament in December 2005, but since 2006 insurgent threats to Afghanistan's government have escalated to the point that some experts question the prospects for stabilizing Afghanistan." This CRS report provides a brief history of Afghanistan under the rule of several regimes dating back to 1747. It explains the fragile state of the fledgling government as well as the internal and external hindrances to the democracy.
Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS), United States (All by Source). Report Number: RL30588.
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Defense Acquisitions: An Analysis of the Special Operations Command's Management of Weapon System Programs. June 2007.
- "In light of SOCOM's expanded duties, Congress requested that GAO review SOCOM's management of its acquisition programs. GAO's evaluation includes an assessment of: the types of acquisition programs SOCOM has undertaken since 2001 and whether the programs are consistent with its mission; the extent to which SOCOM's programs have progressed as planned; and the challenges SOCOM faces in managing its acquisition programs."
Source: Government Accountability Office (All by Source | Source Website). Report Number: GAO-07-620.
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Defense Roles, Missions, and Requirements: Testimony of Andrew F. Krepinevich before the Committee on Armed Services, U.S House of Representatives, June 20, 2007. June 2007.
- Andrew F. Krepinevich describes his testimony: “My testimony focuses on how we might best restructure the US military in light of circumstances in which we now find ourselves that are very different from those which existed less than a decade ago. Now the US military finds itself entering a new era, again characterized by major changes in the geopolitical environment, rapid advances in military technology, new security challenges, and the prospect that the rapid rise in resources for defense that has characterized much of this decade is coming to an end."
Source: Committee on Armed Services, U.S. House (All by Source).
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Government :
Information Security/Technology :
National Security
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Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses. June 2007.
- "According to the Administration's 'National Security Strategy' document released on March 16, 2006, the United States 'may face no greater challenge from a single country than Iran.' That perception continues, generated primarily by Iran's developing nuclear program and intensified by Iran's military assistance to Shiite armed groups in Iraq and to Lebanese Hezbollah. U.S. officials also accuse Iran of refusing to bring to justice several senior Al Qaeda activists in Iran. In part to direct regional attention to that view but also to engage Iran on an Iraq solution, the Administration attended regional conferences on Iraq on March 10, 2007, and May 3-4, 2007, both attended by Iran (and Syria), and subsequently held a bilateral meeting with Iran in Baghdad on May 28."
Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS), United States (All by Source). Report Number: RL32048.
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National Security
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Off the Record: U.S. Responsibility for Enforced Disappearances in the “War on Terror”. June 2007.
- "On September 6, 2006, President George W. Bush revealed that the United States runs a system of secret detention in the “War on Terror,” but he did not disclose how many individuals were secretly detained. While only the U.S. government knows exactly who remains missing, Off the Record provides the most comprehensive list of these individuals, who are believed to have been subject to an enforced disappearance for which the United State s bears responsibility. "
Source: Human Rights Watch (All by Source | Source Website).
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Miscellaneous Resources
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Military Operations: Actions Needed to Improve DoD's Stability Operations Approach and Enhance Interagency Planning. May 2007.
- “GAO was asked to address (1) DOD's approach to enhance stability operations capabilities, and challenges that have emerged in implementing its approach; (2) DOD planning for stability operations and the extent of interagency involvement; and (3) the extent to which DOD is applying lessons learned in future plans. To address these issues, GAO assessed DOD policy and planning documents, reviewed planning efforts at three combatant commands, and evaluated DOD's use of lessons learned. GAO is also conducting a related study of the Department of State's efforts to lead and coordinate stability operations."
Source: Government Accountability Office (All by Source | Source Website). Report Number: GAO-07-549.
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Government :
Information Sharing and Analysis :
Lessons Learned
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Task Force Report to the President: Returning Global War on Terror Heroes. April 2007.
- "The Task Force Report includes 25 recommendations to improve delivery of Federal services to returning military men and women. The recommendations identify responsible agency as well as a discussion, gap analysis, impact statement, and implementation strategy. The Government-wide Action Plan contains steps for individual Department or Agency commitment and incorporates cooperative interaction among those providing complimentary services."
Source: Department of Veteran's Affairs, United States (All by Source | Source Website). Large File: 7.3+ Mb.
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Miscellaneous Resources
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Coast Guard: Status of Efforts to Improve Deepwater Program Management and Address Operational Challenges. March 2007.
- "This statement discusses (1) the Coast Guard's acquisition approach for the Deepwater program; (2) Coast Guard efforts to manage the program, hold contractors accountable, and control costs through competition; (3) the status of the Coast Guard's efforts to acquire new or upgraded Deepwater assets; and (4) operational challenges the Coast Guard is facing because of performance and design problems with Deepwater patrol boats."
Source: Government Accountability Office (All by Source | Source Website). Report Number: GAO-07-575T.
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Border Security :
First Responders :
Relief Organizations
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Operation Iraqi Freedom: DOD Should Apply Lessons Learned Concerning the Need for Security over Conventional Munitions Storage Sites to Future Operations Planning. March 2007.
- "GAO recommends that the Secretary of Defense direct the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to (1) conduct a theaterwide survey and risk assessment on unsecured conventional munitions in Iraq, (2) report related risk mitigation strategies and results to Congress, and (3) incorporate conventional munitions storage site security as a strategic planning factor into all levels of planning policy and guidance."
Source: Government Accountability Office (All by Source | Source Website).
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Critical Infrastructure Protection :
Lessons Learned
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Afghanistan: Post-War Governance, Security, and U.S. Policy. February 2007.
- This report discusses recent developments in Afghanistan, post-war stabilization efforts in Afghanistan, the regional context of Afghanistan, and U.S. policy for providing resources to the Afghan government.
Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS), United States (All by Source). Report Number: RL30588.
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Al Qaeda
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Iraq: Post-Saddam Governance and Security. February 2007.
- This report discusses the post-September 11, 2001 regime change and war, post-Saddam transition and governance, security challenges, responses, and options, and the President's January 10 Initiative, the Iraq Study Group Report, legislation, and other options.
Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS), United States (All by Source). Report Number: RL31339.
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National Strategies :
Presidential Decision Directives
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