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| CALL Newsletter 04-13 Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) CAAT II Initial Impressions Report (IIR) |
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
CAAT II Initial Impressions Report (IIR)
COMPENDIUM OF PHASE IV OPERATIONAL EFFORTS IN IRAQ
- U.S. plans and practices cannot be successful in the absence of a knowledge and understanding of Iraqi sentiments and perceptions.
- Diverse AORs present a command and control challenge for the development and implementation of centralized IO campaigns and CMO plans.
- Measures of effectiveness and criteria of success are not unified or aligned to strategic or operational goals.
- CERP funds provide relief at all echelons for nation building and force protection.
- Focus on tactical eradication of terrorist elements is hard to balance with phase IV operations.
- Basic Soldier skills are the most relevant aspect of operational and tactical needs. All Soldiers, combat support, and combat service support are conducting cordon and search operations along with tactical convoys and actions on contact.
- Company-grade and below are the most responsive and adaptable to the changing environment and understanding the culture.
- Operations tempo is tremendously challenging with secondary effects.
- Weapons of terror are a major concern to troop morale: IED, VBIED, and rocket and mortar attacks.
- The automated systems supporting logistics are stretched to their capacity.
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