The Multi-National Force - Iraq (MNF-I), is a military command, led by the United States, that is fighting the Iraq War against the multitude of Iraqi insurgents. Multi-National Force - Iraq replaced the previous force, Combined Joint Task Force 7, on May 15, 2004. A command in military organization is a collection of units or a group of personnel under the control of a single officer. ... For other uses, see Iraq war (disambiguation). ... is the 135th day of the year (136th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The media normally use the term U.S.-led coalition to describe this force, since nearly 92% of the troops are from the United States. However, the majority of nations that did deploy troops either confined their men to their bases due to widespread violence, or issued specific orders to avoid hostile engagement (especially true of the Spanish commanded Plus Ultra Brigade).^[1] Thus, the term 'US-led coalition', when used in the context of combat operations, can be considered inaccurate, as the United Kingdom, Poland and Australia are the only nations engaged in occasional raids. Multinational troops near the ancient city of Babylon The Plus Ultra Brigade, or Brigada Hispanoamericana, was a military contingent of mixed personnel from Spain (some 1,300 troops) , the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua (about 1,200 troops between the four), which was commissioned to support coalition troops...

2003 invasion of Iraq

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Occupation of Iraq

Occupation zones in Iraq as of September 2003

According to the Bush administration, its allies, and the U.S. military; the occupation ended on June 28, 2004, but Iraqis and non-Iraqis who reject the presence of foreign soldiers in Iraq staunchly believe it continued. Indeed, the expulsion of occupation forces is the main objective of Iraqi guerrilla fighters who launched a widespread and deadly guerrilla war against, primarily, American troops (specifically U.S. Marines in Al Anbar Province and the U.S. Army in and around Baghdad), the security forces of the US-influenced and Shi'ite-dominated Iraqi government, and later Shi'ite civilians perceived as supporting the occupation. Polls conducted by American companies have found that a majority of Iraqi citizens are not only against the occupation, but support attacks on foreign soldiers. Additionally, Iran and Syria are strongly opposed to the presence of U.S. troops in Iraq, and there have been widespread protests demanding the withdrawal of troops in several countries, the largest of which occurred in the United States, the UK, South Korea, Spain and Italy. President Bush has continuously rejected the rationale of the insurgents, claiming that "...what is causing violence in Iraq is the fact that Iraq is heading toward freedom."^{[citation needed]} Map: occupation (stabilization) zones in Iraq, September 2003 Made by Kpalion File links The following pages link to this file: Post-invasion Iraq, 2003-2005 Categories: GFDL images ... Map: occupation (stabilization) zones in Iraq, September 2003 Made by Kpalion File links The following pages link to this file: Post-invasion Iraq, 2003-2005 Categories: GFDL images ... Belligerent military occupation occurs when the control and authority over a territory belonging to a state passes to a hostile army. ... The Presidency of George W. Bush, also known as the George W. Bush Administration, began on his inauguration on January 20, 2001 as the 43rd and current President of the United States of America. ... Belligerent military occupation occurs when the control and authority over a territory belonging to a state passes to a hostile army. ... is the 179th day of the year (180th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Iraqi insurgency denotes groups using armed resistance against the US-led Coalition occupation of Iraq. ... “Guerrilla” redirects here. ... The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is a branch of the United States military responsible for providing power projection from the sea,[1] utilizing the mobility of the U.S. Navy to rapidly deliver combined-arms task forces. ... Al Anbar (Arabic: ‎ ) is an overwhelmingly Sunni Arab province of Iraq. ... The United States Army is the largest and oldest branch of the armed forces of the United States. ... Baghdad (Arabic: ) is the capital of Iraq and of Baghdad Governorate. ...

The United States deployed more than seven-eighths of the soldiers in the occupying coalition with the majority of other troops coming from the United Kingdom and the rest made up from several other allies. Although their status as Coalition Provisional Authority, or "Occupying Powers" under a United Nations resolution, changed when the new government came to power on June 28, although still heavily influenced by the massive U.S. military and diplomatic presence in the country.^[2] The Seal of the CPA in Iraq The Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA) was established as a transitional government following the invasion of Iraq by the United States, United Kingdom and the other members of the multinational coalition which was formed to oust the government of Saddam Hussein in 2003. ... A United Nations resolution (or UN resolution) is a formal text adopted by a United Nations (UN) body. ... is the 179th day of the year (180th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

On May 10, 2007, 144 Iraqi Parliamentary lawmakers signed onto a legislative petition calling on the United States to set a timetable for withdrawal.^[3] On June 3, 2007, the Iraqi Parliament voted 85 to 59 to require the Iraqi government to consult with Parliament before requesting additional extensions of the UN Security Council Mandate for Coalition operations in Iraq.^[4] The current UN mandate expires in December 2007.^[5] is the 130th day of the year (131st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 154th day of the year (155th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...

Mission objectives according to the US Military

Dispositions of U.S. and allied units in the different occupation zones as of 30 April 2004

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• Iraq is at peace with its neighbors
• Iraq is an ally in the War on Terror
• Iraq has a representative government that respects the human rights of all Iraqis
• Iraq has a security force that can maintain domestic order and deny Iraq as a safe haven for terrorists

The government of Iraq enjoys broad international support, including from nations of the Arab League. Jordan is assisting in training of the Iraqi Security Forces, and the United Arab Emirates have donated military equipment (bought from Switzerland), for example. Headquarters Cairo, Egypt1 Official languages Arabic Membership 22 Arab states 2 observer states Leaders  -  Secretary General Amr Moussa (since 2001)  -  Council of the Arab League Sudan  -  Speaker of the Arab Parliament Nabih Berri Establishment  -  Alexandria Protocol March 22, 1945  Area  -  Total 13,953,041 (Western Sahara Included) = 13,687,041... Iraqi army soldiers from 4th Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 5th Division stand outside an Iraqi army compound in Buhriz, Iraq, Jan. ...

Iraq is, nominally, a pluralistic democracy. The US-influenced Constitution of Iraq^[6] guarantees freedoms of speech, assembly and religion, private ownership of property, privacy and equality before the law, as well as total immunity to all occupying troops in the country. The first parliamentary elections occurred in December, 2005. The current constitution of Iraq was approved by a referendum that took place on 15 October 2005. ... Iraqis in the predominantly Sunni city of Husaybah, wait in lines to vote, during the national election, December 15. ...

As of September 2006, in theory, 302,000 Iraqi security forces have been trained and equipped. However, there have frequent reports of Iraqi personnel being poorly armed, trained and motivated; suffering heavy casualties and in many instances deserting or failing to report for duty.^[7] By the end of 2006, MNF-I believes that all 325,000 planned ISF members will be trained and equipped. ISF may be fully capable of maintaining domestic order sometime in 2007, perhaps with coalition help in logistics, close-air support and medical assistance, according to the US military.^{[citation needed]}

In November 2006, the United Nations Security Council voted to extend the mandate of the multinational force in Iraq until the end of 2007. The move was requested by the Iraqi government, which said the troops were needed for another year while it built up its own security forces.^[8] “Security Council” redirects here. ... The politics of Iraq takes place in a framework of a more or less federal parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the Prime Minister of Iraq is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. ... Iraqi army soldiers from 4th Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 5th Division stand outside an Iraqi army compound in Buhriz, Iraq, Jan. ...

List of nations in the coalition

More than 10,000 soldiers

Distinctive unit insignia of the Multi-National Force - Iraq (MNF-I)

•  United States - As of October 2007, there were around 168,000^[9] Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force, and Marine Corps personnel deployed to the western, northern and central regions of Iraq. The latest figure includes the 28,500 troops sent to Iraq as part of the troop surge plan, which began in early 2007. An additional 30,000 troops are deployed in the Gulf region.^[10] As of 8 October, 2007, a total of 3,817 American military personnel (including all branches of the military) had been killed in Iraq: 3,123 in engagements and ambushes (assault rifle and sniper fire; RPG, primitive rocket and mortar attacks; the shooting down of several helicopters and a jet; but mostly roadside bombings) as well as vehicle accidents which occurred as a result of hostile fire. A further 694 were killed in non-hostile incidents including a small number of drownings, illnesses and electrocutions, but mostly vehicle accidents, weapon accidents and suicides (at least 122 of the latter have been confirmed by the U.S. Department of Defense, as of 8/31/2007). As of 31 August 2007; at least 65,588 American military personnel have fallen ill, been wounded or injured: 36,943 of these requiring medical evacuation. Four soldiers are currently listed as captured. The Iraq war has caused considerable debate in the United States, with a majority of Senators demanding a timed withdrawal due to considerable casualties and a lack of progress. The US military itself has encountered some difficulties in sustaining such large deployments, and to this effect extended tours of duty and relaxed restrictions regarding volunteers with a criminal history under the so-called Moral Waiver. Both of these changes are expected to increase the probability of violence against Iraqi non-combatants.^[11][12]

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More than 1,000 soldiers (currently)

•  United Kingdom - 5,250 troops in Southern Iraq as of October 2007^[13], leading the Multi-National Division (South East) which includes troops from several other countries. The deployment includes infantry, mechanized infantry and armored units as well as water-borne patrol personnel and a range of aircraft. On October 8, 2007, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced that the British contingent would be reduced to 4,500 by the end of the year, and cut further to 2,500 in Spring 2008. He added that 500 troops would be sent to bases in the Persian Gulf region to fulfill a supporting role.^[14] On September 2, 2007, British forces withdrew from their last base in Basra, re-locating to the international airport outside the city and thus handing over nominal control to Iraqi forces^[15]. The development came amid outspoken misgivings regarding the British presence from both the Bush Administration and British military leadership. After the invasion (which involved 45,000 British troops), approximately 8,500 troops were stationed in the south of the country, but 1,300 were withdrawn in early 2006.^[16] On February 20, 2007, the British government declared that British soldiers would begin a timetabled withdrawal from Iraq, and 1,600 personnel had returned from Iraq by the end of February^[17]. Former Prime Minister Tony Blair had considered an expansion of up to 2,000 troops during 2004 to replace those of Spain and other departing nations, however, military commanders and former diplomats criticizing U.S. military tactics put that into question and the idea was eventually shelved. The UK has lost 170 soldiers in Iraq as of October 9, 2007: 133 in ambushes, engagements, bombings or other attacks (including the shooting down of a C-130 Hercules transport plane which killed 10 soldiers). Out of the remaining 37, the cause of death included accidents, 'friendly fire' incidents, illnesses, and suicide. Between January 1 2003 and March 31 2007, 1,747 British personnel were wounded; 844 of whom required aeromedical evacuation. See Operation Telic for further information.

•  Georgia - 2,000 troops deployed near the Iranian border as of October 8, 2007^[18] (previously 850). Georgia's contribution to the Coalition originally consisted of 300 special forces troops under U.S. command in Baqouba, who guarded two bridges as well as American Forward Operating Bases 'Caldwell', 'Warhorse' and 'Gabe'. 550 more forces were deployed in June 2005 for UNAMI, although these were placed under U.S. command on a dangerous 'Middle Ring Security' mission in the Green Zone^[19]. On March 9, 2007, Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili announced his plans to increase total Georgian troop strength in Iraq to 2000, by sending an extra 1,200 troops and moving those already in Iraq to join the new unit^[20]. Several soldiers have been wounded.

•  Australia - Australian involvement in Iraq (designated Operation Catalyst by the Australian military) consists of around 1,000 troops divided amongst several specialized units in and around the country, with several hundred personnel jointly supporting Australian military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan (the latter are collectively designated Operation Slipper). On 17 November 2007, an Australian opposition party spokesman said that 550 combat troops would be withdrawn from Iraq if his centre-left Australian Labor Party were to win national elections set for 24 November 2007, leaving around 500 non-combat troops in the country.^[21] The largest contribution is the Overwatch Battle Group (West), based at Camp Terendak in Talil (Southern Iraq) and consisting of 515 soldiers. This unit was previously known as the Al Muthanna Task Group, which had about 450 troops and was deployed on February 22, 2005 for the purpose of replacing the withdrawn Dutch contingent. Other Army deployments include a security detachment (SECDET) composed of 110 troops protecting the Australian embassy in Baghdad, an Australian Army training team of 100 troops, 95 liaison officers distributed throughout Iraq, a small number of Australian troops as part of the Coalition Counter IED Task Force, and 110 personnel who form a 'Force Level Logistic Asset', fulfilling a support role. The Royal Australian Air Force has deployed three C-130 Hercules transport aircraft (~330 personnel). Jointly supporting operations in Iraq and Afghanistan are periodic rotations of Anzac class frigates in the Persian Gulf, currently the HMAS Anzac^[22] (~170 personnel), and two Royal Australian Air Force AP-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft.^[23]. There have been several injuries but no deaths of Australian troops in Iraq attributed to hostile action, however, a SASR commando was killed in a vehicle accident in Kuwait, and a soldier Jacob Kovco assigned to the Baghdad SECDET, died from an accidental discharge of his pistol.^[24] (See also: Australian contribution to the 2003 invasion of Iraq)

•  South Korea - 1,200 troops in north-eastern Iraq as of October 2007. The country's contingent peaked at 3,600 during 2005, however, 1,300 troops were withdrawn in early 2006 following a December 2005 vote by the National Assembly^[25] (10-3 with one abstention). Another 1,200 troops were sent home in early 2007, and it was widely assumed that a complete pullout would take place by the beginning of 2008, when the deployment mandate was set to expire^[26]. However, on October 23, 2007, South Korean President Roh Moo-Hyun announced that the mandate would be extended for another year, although the size of the contingent will be halved to 600^[27]. The decision to yet again renew the mandate came just several weeks away from December elections in South Korea, during which the extremely unpopular military deployment to Iraq is expected to become a significant issue. The main task of the South Korean contingent has been to provide medical services and to build and repair roads, power lines, schools and other public works. The original contingent consisted of 3,000 soldiers, mostly combat engineers of the Zaytun ("olive-peace") Division, who were deployed in late September 2004 to Irbil in the Kurdish-controlled region of northern Iraq and converged with the 600 humanitarian troops that had been operating in southern Iraq since April 2003. Although South Korea has the third-largest contingent in Iraq, it has suffered only one fatality. The AP newswire reported on 20th May 2007 that an officer had been shot dead on the South Korean base. The only other deaths attributed to their presence have been accidents involving both South Korean and Iraqi civilians.

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More than 100 soldiers

•  Poland - Around 900 troops are currently based at Camp Echo in Diwaniyah and are primarily involved in training local security forces. Poland leads the Multi-National Division (Central South) which consists of forces from several other countries. New Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who had promised to withdraw Poland's troops as soon as possible throughout his election campaign hopes to complete the withdrawal by mid-2008, but conservative President Lech Kaczynski, a staunch supporter of the Polish mission in Iraq, could veto the decision if he deems it too hasty^[28]. Nevertheless, P.M. Tusk has insisted that the Polish mission will definitely end by the end of the year^[29]. In accordance with the decision of the former Polish Minister of Defense Jerzy Szmajdziński, the number of troops was reduced from 2,500 to 1,500 during the second half of 2005. Poland's former leftist government, which lost September 25, 2005 elections, had planned to withdraw the remaining 1,500 troops in January. However, the new defense minister, Radosław Sikorski, visited Washington on December 3 for talks on Poland's coalition plans, and Prime Minister Kazimierz Marcinkiewicz declared that he would decide after the Iraqi elections on December 15, whether to extend its troops' mandate beyond December 31.^[30] On Tuesday 22 December, Prime Minister Marcinkiewicz announced that he had asked President Lech Kaczyński to keep Polish troops in Iraq for another year, calling it "a very difficult decision."^[31] On January 5, 2006, Polish troops handed over control of the central Babil province to U.S. troops and decided to remain on bases in Kut and Diwaniyah for the remainder of their mandate,^[32] cutting their contingent from 1,500 troops to 900 troops two months later,^[33] and switching their main objective from patrolling their Den sector to the training of Iraqi security forces. Poland has lost 20 soldiers in Iraq: 14 in bombings or ambushes and 6 in various accidents. In addition, a Polish Government Protection Bureau agent was killed in an October 2007 ambush while escorting the Polish ambassador (and former commander of Polish forces in Iraq) Edward Pietrzyk through a Baghdad district. In July 2004, Al Zarqawi released a statement threatening Japan, Poland and Bulgaria over their troop deployments. He demanded of the Polish government 'Pull your troops out of Iraq or you will hear the sounds of explosions that will hit your country.' Hours later Prime Minister Marek Belka denied, and deputy Defence Minister Janusz Zemke said pulling out would be a 'terrible mistake.'

•  Romania - 405^[34] troops divided intro three different command zones (South-East, South Central, and Baghdad). They conduct a wide range of missions including prisoner interrogation at Camp Cropper and Camp Bucca; reconnaissance and surveillance missions (including the use of UAVs) in the Polish Sector; and training, patrolling and base security missions in the British Sector. The previous contingent numbered approximately 730 personnel, including 400 infantry, 100 military police, 150 de-miners, 30 medics, plus 50 intelligence officers stationed north of Baghdad.^[35] Romanian President Traian Basescu announced on August 30, 2006 that, within two months, Romania would withdraw its troops from Iraq. However, on November 8, 2006, Romanian Defense Minister Sorin Frunzaverde stated that there was to be no scheduled withdrawal.^[36] The troops' presence in Iraq has become a contentious issue in domestic politics, with Prime Minister Calin Popescu Tariceanu calling for their return home, while President Traian Basescu, who is commander in chief, decided they should stay.^[37] One Romanian soldier died in a Kuwaiti hospital, ten days after shooting himself in the head, and another was killed in a roadside bombing (along with three Italians). Four were seriously injured on 14 April 2007 when their vehicle toppled over.^[37] On 21 September 2007, one soldier was killed and five more were wounded by an IED.^[38] 130 more troops were temporarily deployed for UNAMI.

•  El Salvador - 300 troops from the 'Cuscatlan Battalion' under Polish command (Central South Iraq), based at Camp Delta in Kut. Their mandate has been extended to December 2007. The original contingent of 380 was reduced in August 2007, and further withdrawals are expected^[39]. Salvadoran troops provide perimeter security for their base and also guard supply convoys. El Salvador has lost five soldiers in Iraq, four in hostile incidents and one in an accident.^[40]

•  Azerbaijan - 250 troops under U.S. command. There are conflicting reports as to their duties and whereabouts. It was initially reported that these troops were located in the city of Hadid, in the far north of Iraq. 100 soldiers were apparently sent on December 29, 2004, to reinforce the 150 soldiers already in the country. Their role had supposedly been providing security for the local Turkmen population and guard important sites. However, on April 30, 2007, MNF-I declared that they were located in the vicinity of Haditha Dam in western Iraq, providing security for a nearby US Marine camp, patrolling the dam complex, and escorting and searching Iraqi workers.

•  Bulgaria - There are currently 155 Bulgarian troops (including 35 support staff) guarding the headquarters of the MEK at Camp Ashraf, 100km west of the Iranian border. This facility is home to 4,000 MEK militants and their massive munitions stocks.^[41] This deployment was approved by the Bulgarian parliament on January 17, 2006, with the contingent being deployed on 29 March. The contingent was expected to remain for about a year.^[42] Bulgaria withdrew its original contribution of about 485 soldiers in 2005, their objective had been guarding the city center of Diwaniyah, 13 of whom died: 7 in hostile circumstances, 5 in accidents, while one was shot dead by a U.S. soldier. In addition, two Bulgarian truck drivers working for companies serving coalition troops have been captured and killed in Iraq, with another ambushed and killed. Three Bulgarian pilots were killed when their Mi-17 transport helicopter (transporting a team of private military contractors) was shot down in April 2005.

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100 or fewer soldiers

•  Mongolia - 100 infantrymen (previously 160) in a company known as the 'Peacekeeping Operations Battalion' under Polish command. The role of the Mongolian contingent is to provide security at the main Polish base, Camp Echo, by manning guard towers and guarding entry points. Mongolia’s mandate was scheduled to expire in April 2007.

•  Czech Republic - 99 troops under British command (South-East Iraq) as of September 3, 2007^[43] (reduced from about 300 troops and 3 civilians running a field hospital, first deployed in late 2003). After 2006, the goal changed from training Iraqi police to guarding Shaibah logistics base, internally and externally by means of vehicle checkpoints. On 5 December 2006, the Czech Parliament voted to extend military mission in Iraq until the end of December 2007. One Czech soldier died in May 2003 from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident in Iraq.

•  Denmark - As of 1st September 2007, Denmark has 55 troops remaining in Iraq, whose task is to operate a unit of four helicopters in support of British and Iraqi forces until December^[44]. A separate unit of 35 troops temporarily served under UNAMI. The original contingent of 430 troops operated under UK command (South-East Iraq), and included military police involved in the training of local security forces as well as infantry. They were based north of Basra at "Camp Danevang". On February 21, 2007, Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen had announced that the withdrawal of Danish troops in Iraq would be completed by August 2007^[45], however, on July 26, 2007, it was reported that 250 of the Danish troops had already withdrawn, at least two weeks ahead of schedule^[46]. The Danish government repeatedly guaranteed that its forces would remain as long as the Iraqi government requested. On April 28, 2007, the Danish military reported that it was in the process of temporarily deploying an unspecified number of special forces to 'resolve a special problem.'^[47] Denmark has lost seven soldiers in Iraq; one to friendly fire, one in a vehicle accident, and five to hostile incidents, while several more have been wounded. In early 2006, the Iraqi insurgency released a statement calling for more attacks on the Danish army in the retaliation to the Danish cartoon controversy.^[48] (See also: Dancon/Irak)

•  Albania - Currently, 70 troops^[49] (previously 120) under U.S. command, stationed at Mosul airport, where they man guard towers and conduct internal and external patrols. In December 2006, Albanian Defence Minister Fatmir Mediu said that Albanian troops would stay in Iraq as long as United States forces remain there.^[50]

•  Macedonia - 40 special forces soldiers under U.S. command in Baghdad, conducting a wide range of missions including patrols, raids, training, and manning checkpoints.^[51] In December 2006 Macedonia extended its mandate through June 2007.

•  Bosnia and Herzegovina deployed a unit of 37 men to destroy munitions and clear mines, in addition to 6 command personnel. The unit was first deployed to Fallujah, then Talil Air Base, and is now located at Camp Echo. In December 2006, the Bosnian government formally extended its mandate through June 2007.

•  Estonia - 35 special forces troops known as the 'EstPla-11' unit under U.S. command in Baghdad. Their task is to conduct raids and combat patrols. Two soldiers were killed in Iraq in separate insurgent attacks. In December 2006, Estonia officially extended its mandate through December 2007.

•  Kazakhstan - 29 ordnance disposal engineers under Polish command. One was killed (09/01/2005) along with eight Ukrainians when a pile of booby-trapped munitions was detonated by insurgents.

•  Moldova - 12 de-mining and ordnance disposal specialists under U.S. Command. On