Measuring Stability and Security in Iraq - United States Department ...
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quarters, <strong>and</strong> 93 <strong>Iraq</strong>i Army battalions hadassumed the lead for counter-<strong>in</strong>surgencyoperations with<strong>in</strong> their assigned areas ofoperations, <strong>and</strong> <strong>Iraq</strong>i Ground Forces Comm<strong>and</strong>(IGFC) had assumed comm<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong>control of 6 of 10 <strong>Iraq</strong>i Army divisions (1st,2nd, 3rd, 4th, 8th, <strong>and</strong> 10th). Although theseunits lead security <strong>in</strong> their respective areas ofoperations, most still require substantiallogistics <strong>and</strong> susta<strong>in</strong>ment support fromCoalition forces.The Coalition is focus<strong>in</strong>g on improv<strong>in</strong>g theproficiency of all military <strong>and</strong> police units,primarily through the efforts of TransitionTeams. These teams, composed of 6,000advisors <strong>in</strong> more than 480 teams, areembedded at all levels of <strong>Iraq</strong>i units <strong>in</strong> allmajor subord<strong>in</strong>ate comm<strong>and</strong>s.1.4.2. Process for Implement<strong>in</strong>gProv<strong>in</strong>cial <strong>Iraq</strong>i ControlThe transfer of security responsibility fromCoalition forces to the GOI reflects <strong>Iraq</strong>’sability to protect its citizens <strong>and</strong> safeguard itsterritory. As <strong>Iraq</strong>is take on more responsibilityfor security, Coalition forces move <strong>in</strong>tosupport<strong>in</strong>g roles, while ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g sufficientforces on the ground to help <strong>Iraq</strong> consolidate<strong>and</strong> secure its ga<strong>in</strong>s.The Jo<strong>in</strong>t Committee to Transfer <strong>Security</strong>Responsibility (JCTSR) has developed criteriato guide the transfer of security responsibilityto <strong>Iraq</strong>. Recommendations for transfer<strong>in</strong>clude an assessment of conditions <strong>in</strong> fourcategories: Threat Assessment, ISF Read<strong>in</strong>ess,Local Governance Capability, <strong>and</strong>MNF-I Ability to Respond Quickly to MajorThreats (if needed). The appropriate Multi-National Force division comm<strong>and</strong>er <strong>and</strong>Prov<strong>in</strong>cial <strong>Security</strong> Transition AssessmentAs of February 2007DahukN<strong>in</strong>ewahIrbilTamimSulaymaniyahAnbarSalah Ad D<strong>in</strong>DiyalaBaghdadKarbala BabilWasitProv<strong>in</strong>cial <strong>Iraq</strong>i ControlReady For TransitionPartially Ready For TransitionNot Ready For TransitionQadisiyahMaysanAn NajafDhi QarMuthannaBasrahSource: MNF-I23March 2, 2007