Marines assist Iraqi brigade to secure Western borders
Border enforcement, the foundation in building a nation’s security, is an important line of defense against threats entering Iraq.
The Marines of the Border Transition Team for the Iraqi 5th Brigade, 2nd Region train, mentor and advise Iraq’s Department of Border Enforcement on a daily basis, ensuring security of the region.
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Hit CAG guides government
The war in Iraq has shifted from fighting to rebuilding. In response to this, the Marine Corps has several teams to specialize in civil operations.
Marines with Civil Affairs Team 3, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, have been working with Hit officials since February.
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Watch highlights from the April 16th MCA Luncheon featuring MajGen Dennis Hejlik
Watch the latest USMC recruiting ad: "No Compromises."
Of Professional Interest
- Choosing War: An interesting and provocative paper, entitled Occasional Paper 5: Choosing War: The Decision To Invade Iraq and Its Aftermath by Dr. Joseph J. Collins, has been published by the Institute for National Strategic Studies. This study examines how the United States chose to go to war in Iraq, how its decisionmaking process functioned, and what can be done to improve that process. It is likely to prove controversial. Click here to read the monograph. (PDF)
- Professional Reading List Discussion Guides
Click on the link above to view discussion guides on LtGen Victor H. Krulak's book, First to Fight and On Infantry by John A. English and Bruce I. Gudmundsson. CMC wants Marines to read and discuss books as part of the Marine Corps Professional Reading Program. The guides, which can be used to conduct professional military education, are provided by Marine Corps University.
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