Do you think we'll see a surge in combat operations in Iraq against ISIS? If so, when?

I know my Unit is ready, we have many deployments in both Iraq and Afghanistan and being a Sapper Unit most have seen combat. The whole "advising" missions are a front so Obama isnt seen as a joke with his promises of ending our role in the Middle East. Plus with the shift in power to the Republican Party just a matter of time before there's a surge in combat roles.

I understand. I am 3 deployments deep currently. I have known SFCs with more time spent overseas than stateside. It is a shame.

I agree, boots are on ground and I know if it was my unit we would join in the fight. Military advisors as a term is ridiculous. Trying to train the local military to take on ISIS or other terrorist group without engaging is a waste of time and money plus any progress will be very minimal at best. We need a large presence to dismantle these groups and crush the threat.

Over powering over whelming brute force.....These are the ONLY ways to win!!!

Hoooah. I firmly agree we lead by examples, if we are just advising and not demonstrating we are destined to fail. I hate to say it but It's just a matter of time before before an attack on US personnel oversees "advising" is carried out. And with the limitations that are set the odds of casualties and KIA on our brothers is very high. Putting them in this situation is a shame and wrong