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July 14, 2014

Report: Pentagon Doubts Viability of U.S. "Advisory" Mission in Iraq 
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A newly disclosed report has revealed Pentagon concerns over its effort
to advise the Iraqi military. According to The New York Times, U.S.
military analysts have concluded that only half of Iraq's military units
"are capable enough for American commandos to advise them." The
assessment also concludes Iraqi units are so infiltrated by either Sunni
militants or Iran-backed Shiites that U.S. advisers would face threats
to their safety.

 

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