[tarator]

Vast numbers of the Iraq Army were political hacks especially the officers and NCOs.

Yet Saddam's army was perfectly capable of suppressing domestic insurgencies AND hold its own against Iran. So, what is the objective for this new Iraqi Army? Be as good as the US Army? Why?

[Wristpin]

How about not surrendering to reporters if Iran attacks?

Thats a good metric for an army I would think.