UK Land Operations in Iraq 2007
Author: Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Defence Committee
Publisher:
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 98
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UK land operations in Iraq 2007
Author: Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Defence Committee
Publisher: The Stationery Office
Published: 2007-12-03
Total Pages: 108
ISBN-13: 9780215037596
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This report considers recent developments in the political and security situation in Iraq, the prospects for political reconciliation at national and local level, the progress in implementing security sector reform, including the development of the Iraqi Army and Police as well as the transition of Basra to Provincial Iraqi control. It also examines the changing role of UK Forces in South Eastern Iraq as they prepare to hand over responsibility for security and assume the position of overwatch. The report therefore examines what overwatch means and whether the force levels proposed by the Government are sustainable. It concludes that the security situation continues to cause concern and that although there has been a decrease in attacks against UK and Coalition forces since the withdrawal from Basra Palace, there has been no reduction in attacks against the civilian population. The development of effective Iraqi Security Forces is fundamental and although there has been progress with the army, there are still murderous, corrupt, militia-infiltrated elements within the Police. It is unclear how the trainers will be supported when the UK force levels are further reduced. The plan is to reduce to 2,500 troops in Spring but there are questions about the sustainability of a force of this size and whether they will be able to do little more than protect themselves.
UK Land Operations in Iraq 2007
Author: Great Britain. Parliament House of Commons. Defence Committee
Publisher:
Published: 2008-02-21
Total Pages: 15
ISBN-13: 9780215513755
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Counterinsurgency in Crisis
Author: David H. Ucko
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Published: 2013-10-15
Total Pages: 250
ISBN-13: 0231164262
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The British military confronted significant challenges during the invasion of Iraq and Afghanistan. Adhering to the principles and doctrines of previous campaigns, they failed to prevent Basra and Helmand from descending into lawlessness, criminality, and violence. By juxtaposing the deterioration of these cities against Britain’s celebrated legacy of counterinsurgency, this investigation identifies both the contributions and limitations of traditional tactics in such settings, exposing the gap between the ambitions and resources, intent and commitment, that proved so disastrous to the operation. In its detailed account of the Basra and Helmand campaigns, this volume conducts an unprecedented assessment of British military institutional adaptation in response to operations gone awry. It calls attention to the effectiveness of insurgent tactics and the danger of ungoverned spaces shielding hostile groups and underscores the need for the British military to acquire new skills for meeting irregular threats in future wars.
UK Operations in Iraq and the Gulf
Author: Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Defence Committee
Publisher: The Stationery Office
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9780215522146
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Operational costs in Afghanistan and Iraq
Author: Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Defence Committee
Publisher: The Stationery Office
Published: 2008-03-10
Total Pages: 40
ISBN-13: 9780215514110
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The work of the Committee in 2007
Author: Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Defence Committee
Publisher: The Stationery Office
Published: 2008-01-31
Total Pages: 44
ISBN-13: 9780215513380
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This report sets out the work of the Committee during 2007. The report highlights aspects of the Committee's working practices which depart from previous practice or which may otherwise be of interest. In particular it draws attention to the webforum held during its inquiry into Medical Care for the Armed Forces; its taking of evidence outside Westminster, in Birmingham and Edinburgh; and the growing amount of informal activities of the Committee. It also underlines the importance of visits to the Armed Forces on operational deployments. Whilst the MoD was commended for overall timeliness in responding to the Committee's inquiries, in one inquiry: 'UK Defence: commitments and resources'; there was a delay which hindered the progress of the Committee
The Counter-Insurgency Myth
Author: Andrew Mumford
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2012-08-06
Total Pages: 218
ISBN-13: 1136649387
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This book examines the complex practice of counter-insurgency warfare through the prism of British military experiences in the post-war era and endeavours to unpack their performance. During the twentieth century counter-insurgency assumed the status of one of the British military’s fortes. A wealth of asymmetric warfare experience was accumulated after the Second World War as the small wars of decolonisation offered the army of a fading imperial power many opportunities to deploy against an irregular enemy. However, this quantity of experience does not translate into quality. This book argues that the British, far from being exemplars of counter-insurgency, have in fact consistently proved to be slow learners in counter-insurgency warfare. This book presents an analysis of the most significant British counter-insurgency campaigns of the past 60 years: Malaya (1948-60), Kenya (1952-60), South Arabia (1962-67), the first decade of the Northern Irish ‘Troubles’ (1969-79), and the recent British counter-insurgency campaign in southern Iraq (2003-09). Colonial history is used to contextualise the contemporary performance in Iraq and undermine the commonly held confidence in British counter-insurgency. Blending historical research with critical analysis, this book seeks to establish a new paradigm through which to interpret and analyse the British approach to counter-insurgency, as well as considering the mythology of inherent British competence in the realm of irregular warfare. It will be of interest to students of counter-insurgency, military history, strategic studies, security studies, and IR in general.
Preparing and Training for the Full Spectrum of Military Challenges
Author: David E. Johnson
Publisher: Rand Corporation
Published: 2009-12-23
Total Pages: 315
ISBN-13: 0833049380
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →What can the United States learn from other militaries about how better to prepare for full-spectrum operations and deployments? The authors examine the militaries of China, France, the UK, India, and Israel to (1) identify different approaches to readiness, adaptability, and operational issues and (2) assess the ways in which units are trained both for specific and general deployments and for train, advise, and assist missions.
The Defence Contribution to UK National Security and Resilience
Author: Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Defence Committee
Publisher: The Stationery Office
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 124
ISBN-13: 9780215530240
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →In March 2008 the Government published "The National Security Strategy of the United Kingdom: Security in an interdependent world" (NSS) (Cm. 7291, 2008, ISBN 9780101729123). Part dealt with the contribution of the armed forces to the overarching security policy of the UK, and the Defence Committee set out to examine "how the MoD and the Armed Forces interact with other departments and agencies to ensure the safety and security of the UK". The report looks at the developing area of Parliamentary scrutiny of national security, welcomes the proposed creation of a Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy, but does question which minister will give evidence to that Committee. The vital role of the ministry of Defence is outlined, and the contribution must be appropriately understood, directed and resourced. The Committee recommends that the Government investigate how the Territorial Army could be used in civil emergencies, rather than always resorting to regular troops. It is essential that all activity relating to national security is appropriately funded from an indicative national security budget. The NSS should also make a clearer connection between the strategy and industry, and the Committee welcomes the Government's engagement with the UK Security and Resilience Industry Suppliers' Community. Current issues examined include: the London 2012 Olympic Games; maritime security - the Committee comments on only six Royal Navy ships being dedicated to this, and the level of action taken to address identified threats to aspects of critical infrastructure such as ports; the impact of current operations and the extent to which UK forces are stretched or overstretched.
