1、 https:/crsreports.congress.gov Updated January 9, 2015DOD Train and Equip Authorities to Counter the Islamic StateBackground Department of Defense (DOD) programs to train and arm foreign military and security forces, as well as irregular forces such as vetted Syrian oppositionists, are a key pillar
2、 of the U.S. campaign to combat the spread of the Islamic State (IS) in Iraq and Syria. The fight against IS has drawn congressional attention to the laws enabling DOD to conduct “train and equip” (T&E) programs. (T&E generally means providing foreign forces with the skills and materil to conduct br
3、oad counterterrorism CT and combat missions.) This “In Focus” provides a synopsis of five authorities that may be used to train and equip foreign forces, groups, and individuals to counter IS activities in Iraq and Syria. (Two authorities are dedicated to counter-IS missions; three may be used for o
4、ther purposes as well.) It does not cover related authorities to assist partner nations. Laws that provide DOD with authority to assist foreign military and security forces are dubbed “Title 10” authorities, referring to the body of permanent law in the U.S. Code (U.S.C.) governing the armed service
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