Iraqi Security Needs 12-18 Mos.

[Team Infidel]

Media: The Associated Press
Byline:
Date: 30 August 2006


BAGHDAD, Iraq_The top U.S. general in Iraq said Wednesday he believes Iraqi
security forces can take over security with little coalition support within
a year to 18 months.

"I don't have a date, but I can see over the next 12 to 18 months, the Iraqi
security forces progressing to a point where they can take on the security
responsibilities for the country, with very little coalition support," Gen.
George Casey said in Baghdad.

 

[AussieNick]

"I don't have a date, but I can see over the next 12 to 18 months, the Iraqi
security forces progressing to a point where they can take on the security
responsibilities for the country, with very little coalition support," Gen.
George Casey said in Baghdad.

We'll see. Remember the "end of combat" in Iraq?