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2.3.4. Special Operations ForcesThe ISOF Brigade is the operational componentof the Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Commandand is composed of approximately1,500 soldiers organized into a counterterrorismbattalion, a commando battalion, asupport battalion, and a special reconnaissanceunit. A key component in developingan Iraqi counter-terrorism capability is theexpansion of the ISOF Brigade. This expansionwill include an additional commandobattalion with forward-based commandocompanies in Basrah, Mosul, and Al Asad.2.3.5. NavyThe Iraqi Navy has approximately 1,100trained-and-equipped sailors and marinesorganized into an operational headquarters,two afloat squadrons, and five Marine companiesthat are stationed for point defense ofthe offshore oil platforms together withCoalition forces. It will grow to 2,500 personnelas the acquisition program progresses.The expansion will include the procurementof 21 naval vessels, 2 offshore supportvessels, and a number of small vessels. Acontract for the purchase of the offshorevessels and several of the small vessels iscomplete, with an anticipated in-service dateof February to December 2008. A contract forthe four patrol ships has also been completed,with in-service dates starting in April 2007.Notably, all contracts were completed usingIraqi processes and money.The Iraqi Navy faces significant challenges inmeeting the individual and collective trainingneeds for its ambitious acquisition program,including the leadership development of midgradeofficers and technical skills of sailors.Training efforts include mentorship conductedby the Naval Transition Team andactive skills training conducted by CoalitionNavy, Marine, and Coast Guard forces. Infrastructuredevelopment will remain the maineffort throughout 2007. Naval planning ismaturing and coherent across acquisition,training, and infrastructure lines of developmentout to 2010.2.3.6. Air ForceThe Iraqi Air Force is organized andequipped for counter-insurgency operations.Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance(ISR) aircraft are currently located atKirkuk Air Base (3rd Squadron with fourSAMA CH-2000s) and Basrah Air Base (70thSquadron with four SAMA CH-2000s andtwo Sea Bird Seeker SB7L-360s). Each unitperforms daily operational missions thatcollect intelligence for Iraqi and Coalitionforces. The intelligence gathered during dailyflights has provided timely evidence of perimetersecurity breaches and infiltration byinsurgent forces. As described in the previousreport, Iraq’s capabilities to conduct airborneISR are being developed with procurementsof interim and advanced aircraft platforms.The fielding of rotary-wing aircraft continues.The first 10 of 28 Mi-17 helicopters thatMOD procured were delivered to the IraqiAir Force. The MOD is also modifying 16UH-1s donated by Jordan to UH-IIs; deliveryis expected to be completed by April. Thesquadron receiving these UH-IIs will primarilyconduct casualty evacuation and isexpected to reach initial operational capabilityby the third quarter of FY07.The 23rd Squadron at New Al Muthanna AirBase has three C-130E aircraft. Consistentwith the Coalition Air Force TransitionTeam’s force generation plan, the Iraqi AirForce intends to request an additional threeExcess Defense Article C-130s from the U.S.Government to bring the squadron size to six.There are currently more than 900 personnelin the Iraqi Air Force. Development plans callfor a concentrated recruitment effort over thenext 12 months, with an interim goal of 3,285airmen by the end of 2007. Iraqi Air Forcetechnicians have been performing routinemaintenance, and Iraqi crews have been manningmost missions without Coalition forces.42March 2, 2007
Annex A. List of Acronyms and AbbreviationsAQIBPCBTTCBICoRCPATTDBEDoDDHSEFPFPSGDPGOIIGIGFCIMFIPLOIRRFISFISRISOFJAMJCTSRJHQKRGMBPDMNC-IMNF-IMNSTC-IMODMOIMOJMTRMWNCCNPTTOCSFPOEPICPKKPTTSBASCIRISIBUNUSAIDWFPAl-Qaida in IraqBaghdad Police CollegeBorder Transition TeamCentral Bank of IraqCouncil of RepresentativesCivilian Police Assistance Transition TeamDirectorate of Border EnforcementU.S. Department of DefenseU.S. Department of Homeland SecurityExplosively Formed ProjectilesFacilities Protection ServiceGross Domestic ProductGovernment of IraqInspector GeneralIraqi Ground Forces CommandInternational Monetary FundInternational Police Liaison OfficerIraqi Relief and Reconstruction FundIraqi Security ForcesIntelligence, Surveillance, and ReconnaissanceIraqi Special Operations ForcesJaysh al-MahdiJoint Committee to Transfer Security ResponsibilityJoint HeadquartersKurdistan Regional GovernmentMillion Barrels Per DayMulti-National Corps-IraqMulti-National Force-IraqMulti-National Security Transition Command-IraqMinistry of DefenseMinistry of InteriorMinistry of JusticeMotorized Transportation RegimentsMegawattNational Command CenterNational Police Transition TeamObjective Civil Security ForceDirectorate of Ports of EntryProvincial Iraqi ControlKurdistan Worker’s PartyPolice Transition TeamStand-By ArrangementSupreme Council for the Islamic Revolution in IraqStrategic Infrastructure BattalionUnited NationsUnited States Agency for International DevelopmentWorld Food Programme1March 2, 2007
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Page 9 and 10: CourtsAs of January 2007, Iraq had
Page 11 and 12: To address procurement problems, th
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Page 15 and 16: Water and SanitationAs of December
Page 17 and 18: Total Attacks by ProvinceNovember 1
Page 19 and 20: 1400Sectarian Murders* and Incident
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