Posted on Jun 15, 2014
What will be the tipping point for U.S. intervention of ISiS in Iraq?
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To me intervention is inevitable. I don't believe our leaders will stand by for much longer after a decade of sacrifice in Iraq. I believe a final chapter/campaign of OIF may be on the horizon. What do you think is an appropriate decisive point to intervene? Will the U.S. lead a Unified Land Operation/Surgical Strike or intervene less directly with funding and Air/Drone Strike options?
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Cpl Christopher Bishop
Time. I predict Obama will wait until the last minute before he would normally be checking out of the White House and then Declare War on (coinflip) just to justify a third term.
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In terms of direct ground support in Iraq, we are facing a lose-lose situation at the political level. Considering the statements made by our current president and our withdrawal from the country, putting boots on ground is sending the message that we made a mistake by pulling out when we did. On the other hand, letting the current government fall through inaction or minimal involvement sends a message of apathy especially concerning the sacrifices our brothers and sisters made to take, build, and maintain Iraq.
As to whether or not we will pursue any particular course of action, I honestly couldn't say. I would be hard pressed to chose either of these options, though I would lean towards the reoccupation of Iraq with the mindset of stabilizing the area for the next 30+ years. Picture a similar situation to Korea albeit with an immanent internal (terrorist organizations like Al Qaeda) rather than external threat (North Korea).
As to whether or not we will pursue any particular course of action, I honestly couldn't say. I would be hard pressed to chose either of these options, though I would lean towards the reoccupation of Iraq with the mindset of stabilizing the area for the next 30+ years. Picture a similar situation to Korea albeit with an immanent internal (terrorist organizations like Al Qaeda) rather than external threat (North Korea).
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SFC(P) (Join to see)
I 100% agree with the described COA. As a matter of fact..I said almost the exact some thing in a similar discussion earlier today. You strike me as a shape guy and a critical thinker, we could use more like you in the NCO Corps. Hurry up and make those points, we are waiting on you!
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The tipping point came and went, it was the mass killings of 1700 people in the last 48 hours by ISIS. I think were stuck in neutral because the Iranians sent 500 troops and the head of their special forces and the Iraqi Prime Minister decided to make a stand at Shia religious sites. We can't do much but air strikes at this point and that's not going to stop a full out civil war.
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SFC(P) (Join to see)
I agree SFC Parker. I just hope that what ever action it's going to take to end the senseless killing comes swiftly. I understand the situation is fragile and complicated but the longer the UN waits to put a stop to this the worse the the situation is going to be. There is a fine line between Civil War and genocide.
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