US Sending 1,000 More Troops to Iraq- “Combat Enablers”

[Orwellian_Ghost]

More ‘combat enablers’ Afghan-bound

By William H. McMichael - Staff writer
Posted : Wednesday Sep 16, 2009 5:52:35 EDT

About 3,000 additional troops are headed to Afghanistan — but not as part of any new request from the top U.S. commander there, a senior defense official said Monday.

The troops are what the military calls “combat enablers” — noncombat troops who specialize in areas such as intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; explosives ordnance disposal; medical and mental health; and personnel administration. They will deploy in team-sized elements as opposed to larger units, according to the official, who asked not to be identified.

About 1,000 such troops also will deploy to Iraq, the official said, adding that both groups are being sent in response to existing requests by the theater commanders in Afghanistan and Iraq.

The so-called “request for forces” was approved two weeks ago by Defense Secretary Robert Gates, the official said.

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http://www.armytimes.com/news/2009/09/military_afghanistan_enablers_091409w/

[Braulio]

1. It's so sad

To see the USA borrowing money from China to waste in Afghanistan. President Obama is a fool.

[Orwellian_Ghost]

3. How can someone

UNREC a simple story such as this? Only thing I can think of is personal animus or they wish to censor the news. Not very democratic in either case it seems.

[Mari333]

4. well, KNR from me honey

the MSM sure is IGNORING the 'cannon fodder' that our children have become for the WAR party..;

[blindpig]

5. Indeed,

can't even get apoplectic about rich commies either.

k&r

[countingbluecars]

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