SSG Joe Jordan 159228 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I know the USA is the "Big Brother" of the world but do we let the Iraqi Army try take care of it or de we intervene? 2014-06-20T09:28:02-04:00 SSG Joe Jordan 159228

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I know the USA is the "Big Brother" of the world but do we let the Iraqi Army try take care of it or de we intervene?

2014-06-20T09:28:02-04:00 2014-06-20T09:28:02-04:00 CPT Private RallyPoint Member 159232

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Personally, I wasn't too certain that they were quite ready to take the training wheels off when we departed in 2011. I don't believe the Iraqi government has done a good job unifying the country either. I think this current crisis needs to be addressed rapidly before all out sectarian war breaks out. ISIS is absolutely brutal and the Army didn't have the government support to stop it. i think the 300 Spartans we are sending is a good way to stop the bleeding and help coordinate a combined arms response. But the ultimate solution is always an Iraqi one. I think we need to make sure the get the opportunity to take care of this properly before Iran tries to step in and solidify a government that is Shia dominated to the detriment of the Sunnis and Kurds of Iraq.

2014-06-20T09:39:00-04:00 2014-06-20T09:39:00-04:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 159247

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>With Iraq now as one of our patners its is our responsibility to help with in their time of need just like any other allie. However I do not believe we should be sending large number of troops back to the country. I think the best call was made to send military advisors to assest with the Iraqi Army.

2014-06-20T09:52:01-04:00 2014-06-20T09:52:01-04:00 COL Jason Smallfield, PMP, CFM, CM 159318

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Like most issues, I think the answer to your question is neither concise nor simple but it may help to better answer your question by breaking it into strategic, operational, and tactical components:<br />- Strategic:<br /> - GWOT/OCO has been less than successful due to lack of a comprehensive and enduring strategy on the parts of the Bush and Obama Administrations. GWOT/OCO is analogous to the Cold War in many ways (involves ideology, multi generational fight, requires DIME strategy to engage).<br /> - What we see in Iraq today is the foreseeable consequence of prior strategic decisions (no SOFA, no enduring presence). Rand Corp did a study in 2003 on post conflict operations. Long story short, success requires manpower, time, and resources. Success stories: Germany, Japan. Failure stories: Haiti, Somalia.<br /> - Capability and capacity. What is the US doing to build partners such as Iraq with capability and capacity to do for themselves rather than the US doing for them?<br />- Operational: By definition, the operational level ties the strategy to the tactics. As noted above, if the US does not have a strategy but we do have tactics then we do not have operational capability to tie the two together.<br />- Tactical:<br /> - Why would not not target and kill Al Qaeda wherever and whenever they present themselves out in the open?<br /> - What options are available to the US tactically? SF, UAV, Air, etc.<br /> - Wars are won when a good strategy is tied to good tactics. Right now my assessment is that the US is overly focused on tactically discussions and not having the right strategic discussions or deliberations.

2014-06-20T11:35:53-04:00 2014-06-20T11:35:53-04:00 PO1 Private RallyPoint Member 159350

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>For once in his tenure I'm siding with the pres. First he made a vow on Friday the 13th not to send troops and is still holding onto it. <br /><br />Second, yes, there will be bloodshed. With or without us. Hard work we did is not in vain, just something that Iraq as a nation needs to aspire to become by coming together like never before and overcome ISIS (and other radical militia groups)<br /><br />We did enough Big Brother support for the world, but we cannot continue spoon feeding those who become dependent on our care

2014-06-20T12:05:41-04:00 2014-06-20T12:05:41-04:00 Col Private RallyPoint Member 159442

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Does anyone else find it ironic at the fact that our leader criticized his predecessor immensely for actions in Iraq, yet he himself is now doing the exact same thing?

2014-06-20T13:18:18-04:00 2014-06-20T13:18:18-04:00 TSgt William Coby Elkins 159516

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It is not wise thing to talk politics online like this. If you really need to discuss this its best to go camping with friends.

2014-06-20T14:19:12-04:00 2014-06-20T14:19:12-04:00 PV2 Private RallyPoint Member 159706

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Honestly I think we should stay out of Iraq strickly because we are only going in for political reasons, if it was for a just cause then Id see the point but considering that Iraq has built its own army to fight the ISIS I believe only if its a necessity for the US to join the battle by way of Iraq asking for help due too being overwhelmed but until then no,

2014-06-20T19:11:29-04:00 2014-06-20T19:11:29-04:00 PFC Stephen Eric Serati 160105

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Iraq must pass this test if they want to survive as a nation. We have given all to support them. They will choose their own leader. Aid, moral support, and Diplomacy. We have trained them for years they are more than qualified to deal with isis.30,000 lost to isis 800 but not in battle they gave up.

2014-06-21T12:10:18-04:00 2014-06-21T12:10:18-04:00 SSG Robert Burns 161303

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It sucks

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