Donald Rumsfeld, the U.S. Secretary of Defense, states that the U.S. Army is privately engaged in communication with some elements of the Iraqi Army to teach them how to evade attacks from the U.S.-led coalition. Mr. Rumsfeld announced on Tuesday that Iraqi soldiers are being trained in behavior that will allow coalition forces to distinguish them as non-combatants from combat soldiers. Mr. Rumsfeld also mentioned that the testing of a 9,500-kilogram non-nuclear bomb in Florida could have severe psychological effects in Iraq and deter Iraqi soldiers from fighting. Additionally, earlier on Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Defense announced that the Pentagon intends to utilize Iraqi soldiers for the reconstruction of the country in the post-Saddam era. Furthermore, U.S. officials are seeking to encourage Iraqis residing in the U.S. to return to their country to participate in reconstruction activities.
Private Training of Iraqi Soldiers for Evasion by the U.S. Army - 2003-03-12
The U.S. Army is training Iraqi soldiers in evasion tactics to help them avoid coalition attacks. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to utilize these soldiers in post-Saddam reconstruction efforts. The psychological impact of military tests is also a concern for U.S. officials.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
The U.S. Army is secretly training Iraqi soldiers to avoid being targeted by coalition forces, as part of a strategy to use them in post-war reconstruction. Additionally, a large bomb test in Florida is intended to have psychological effects on Iraqi forces.
- Iraqi soldiers are being trained to be identified as non-combatants.
- The U.S. plans to use Iraqi soldiers for reconstruction efforts post-Saddam Hussein.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The U.S. is preparing for a military invasion of Iraq aimed at toppling Saddam Hussein's regime, with plans for post-war reconstruction.
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