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Lessons Learned During Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Ongoing Operations in the United States Central Command Region (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

United States; Congress; Senate; Committee On Armed Services

 
9780266744658: Lessons Learned During Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Ongoing Operations in the United States Central Command Region (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Lessons learned from Iraq, Afghanistan, and the CENTCOM region, as debated by U.S. lawmakers

This nonfiction record compiles testimony from a key 2003 Senate Armed Services hearing on ongoing operations in Afghanistan, Iraq, and related missions. It presents the perspectives of top defense leaders on force levels, coalition roles, and the long road to stability after major combat.

The book frames how military plans evolved during and after major campaigns, highlighting coalition efforts, intelligence use, and the challenges of rebuilding and governing in postwar environments. It offers a window into the decisions, concerns, and priorities that shape U.S. defense policy in the wake of these conflicts.

  • Insights into force posture, rotation plans, and how allies contribute to and complicate operations.
  • Discussion of weapons of mass destruction, postwar exploitation, and lessons from the Iraq Survey Group.
  • Examination of multinational peacekeeping, governance, and preparing for elections and constitutions.
  • Considerations on intelligence, interoperability among services, and the transformation of military strategy.

Ideal for readers of defense policy, contemporary military history, and government oversight who want a grounded view of early 2000s security challenges.

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