Will U.S. Advisers Move To Iraqi Front Lines? (Mosul Offensive In Planning)

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Channel: Wrath0fKhan · 2015 · People & Blogs

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ISIL Commanders Flee Iraq's Mosul with Huge Cash (farsnews, Apr 17, 2016)
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U.S. Official Ratchets Down Expectations On Retaking Mosul (WSJ, Feb 9, 2016)
http://on.wsj.com/1nWcada

Will U.S. advisers move to Iraqi front lines? (CNN, Jan 24, 2015)
http://cnn.it/1wtE25m

"The upcoming Iraqi assault to retake Mosul from ISIS control could include US military advisers near the front lines. US military leadership has held open the possibility it would recommend moving advisers closer to combat lines and as the key Mosul battle looms that remains a potential consideration "if and when they believe it's necessary" a senior US military official tells CNN.

The possible recommendation would need to be approved by President Obama who has said that US troops will not being sent on a combat mission. But putting advisers with front line Iraqi troops puts American troops in close range of what is likely to be an intense battle with the terror group.

General Martin Dempsey, the chairman, and General Lloyd Austin, head of CENTCOM, would make that recommendation to President Obama if they determine Iraqi's need US help and there is no other option for providing it.

He declined to be named due to the sensitivity of the situation but has direct knowledge of both generals' thinking...."




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