Anyone in Afghanistan right now?

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 28 Dec 2014 20:59:42 -0500

How is it right now with the draw down? Is it about to turn in to Iraq?

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Dec 28 at 2014 9:47 PM

Capt Richard I P. — Sun, 28 Dec 2014 21:47:11 -0500

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member I'm not there at the moment. But as I mentioned on this thread:
For it to be a repeat of Iraq there would have to be 1. A fully functional government before we invaded 2. Infrastructure and income other than foreign aid and drug production (either now or before we invaded-both) 3. A moderately functional, literate and at least partially cohesive national military 4. A concurrence by 50% or more of the population on a concept of nationality over tribalism and 5. Sufficient geo-political importance to maintain the US' and other powers' interest following a withdrawal.

So....the good news is it probably won't be a repeat of Iraq.

https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/camp-leatherneck-turned-over-to-afghan-forces-your-take

Camp Leatherneck turned over to Afghan Forces...Your take? | RallyPoint

http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/article/20141026/NEWS08/310260023/Marines-end-mission-Afghanistan-after-13-years This weeekend ISAF forces turned over control over Camp Leatherneck and Camp Bastion in the hotly contested Helmand Province over to the Afghan National Forces. What is your take? When I deployed in 2011, this was my jump off point for all of my convoys that I provided security to and we operated in Sangin all the way up to the...