Author : Andrew Smith
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1257785184
Total Pages : 84 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis Improvised Explosive Devices in Iraq, 2003-09 by : Andrew Smith
Download or read book Improvised Explosive Devices in Iraq, 2003-09 written by Andrew Smith and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2011-05-31 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When fighting the insurgency in Iraq, the Coalition suffered an operational, if not strategic, surprise in the form of the IED threat. To deal with that surprise, both the United States and Australia needed to make institutional responses in a cycle that took at least 6 years. The subsequent impact of IEDs in Afghanistan suggests, in fact, that the response is still incomplete. To minimize their impact, it is critical that surprises be recognized quickly and responses initiated swiftly, especially for those in contact. It may take the appointment of new leadership to achieve the necessary impetus in the recovery. (Originally published by the Strategic Studies Institute)