Why is it taking so long to train the Iraq soldiers?
534754
Actually, there are already over 100,000 Iraqi soldiers trained and operating in Iraq. The deal is, it takes time for the battalions to mature and become fully self sufficient. It's  one thing to train individuals on how to fight and become soldiers; but these soldiers need good, well-trained, officers and seargents to lead them. These leaders take time to develop.
470854
because the Marine Corps is essentially better.  The training is much harder starting with boot camp.  They don't baby you, they expect you to be a man and be responsible.  The Marine Corps is a smaller fighting force that can be anywhere in the world within 24 hours.  They have their own air wing complete with F-18s.  We have our own helicopters and our own tanks.  We're basically every other branch combined, but more compact and easier to deploy.  As such, the Marines are not built to be an occupying force.  Look at Somalia and even Iraq, the Marines took over the area, then things started to go downhill after it was turned over to the army.  Basically, the army CAN'T do the same thing, they don't have all of their own assets like air wings.  Most of the time, they are MUCH slower to deploy, and can often take an act of Congress.  There's a reason we're called America's 9-1-1 force.  \n\nThe Marines are the only branch that bestow the title Marine upon you.  Air Force has Airmen, Navy has Sailors, and Army has soldiers.  NEVER call a Marine a soldier, as it will be considered insulting.\n\nDid you know that ALL of America's foreign embassies are under the sole guardianship of the US Marines?
501589
When the military lists school lengths (like you saw on the web site for the command that has the school), they don't factor in basic training, because they are providing that information for the use of military members who have already gone through basic training and been in the military for awhile and are now going to another school (whether they are cross rating or they are getting advanced or more specialized training in their field, or whatever).  Since you only have to do Basic Training when you join, not every time you go to a military school, they don't include that basic training time in the description of the school length.\n\n\nGoarmy.com is a site that is aimed at providing information for people who are considering the Army but is not yet in, so they haven't gone through basic training.  So they include the time in basic training as well, because you have to go through that before you can get to the school itself.
735815
Its mainly because its a ground combat war. SFs are the best trained to deal with these situations. Its seems this is the way war is going to be for a while. They are even extended AF basic training so that we can get more training to deal with this type of combat because we are being used more on the ground then we are in the air.
732308
Uh, duude, we're not "attacking" Iraq - we conquered their armies 3½ years ago. What's been going on for the past 2½ years is that we've been helping the democratically elected Iraqi government protect their people and train their troops and establish their new government. \n\nThanks for noticing!\n\nOh, and the reasons we went there:\nhttp://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2002/10/20021007-8.html
31655
Bear in mind that we are not just training the line troops, but the hierarchy (generals and admirals) as well.  Training a military is more than just training a large number of people to shoot guns and other weapons on command.  Someone must be able to command them.  Those people must be trained in the theories of warfare.  There are also other administrative considerations involved--setting up a rank structure, establishing a pay system, creating training facilities, and training troops beyond the basis skills one learns in boot camp/basic training.  Their military needs truck drivers, tank drivers, doctors, nurses, armorers, paymasters, supply clerks and officers, and a host of other support functions.  Imagine all of the functions that are required to sustain a small town and then you may understand more fully the infrastructure that has to be created when "standing up" a military from scratch.  The cost is in the billions.\n\nBy the way, I am not in support of our occupation of Iraq for this or any other purposes, but as a proud veteran, I must support my brothers- and sisters-in-arms who are in harm's way over there, in Afghanistan, and around the globe.
273076
civil war has already started in iraq,otherwise how do we explain the killings of vegetable venders,or butchers,barbers,shopkeepers,etc on thair id ?. in 1990 iraq had 50 well trained divissions with 70 years of accumilated experiance and an 8 years of savage war with iran,and all these forces were barely able to maitain security,how do you expect that onlt 2 divissions of ill trained men with light weapons can controle 450,000km2,and 3500 kms of boarders.how can they controle 28 millions living in cities,mountaines,deserts,and marshes.think of this well.\nif the us forces withdrow now,it will not be a civil war only,but halfe of iraq will be kaeda-stan,and the other halfe will go to iran.
676800
You want to be an Iraqi soldier? Please clarify your question...
1106076
They are helping to rebuild the country and keep the insurgents down.  They're not intentionally killing anyone and having the constant threat of IED's definitely is not "just hanging around".  It's still very dangerous and volatile over there.  What the news doesn't tell you, that our soldiers know, is that the Iraqi people do appreciate all we're doing and sacrificing for them.  Very slowly, they are starting to help themselves, but we'll be assisting for quite some time.
693572
Well, the difference in ability between Iraqi and U.S. troops is huge. U.S. troop are more effective and organized, and better armed. We are training Iraqi forces, though, so they'll get better and take over eventually.
221925
First learn to speak their language then book a flight to Kuwait.  From there you'll probably need to find a drive to take you into Iraq.  They may not be in the mood to chat though man!
449753
The few Iraqi people that i have meet. \nHave been ordinary people who just want their country to have peace. \nthey want the chance to rebuild their country, to live in freedom and security, \nSome thing which they have not had the chance to do since Saddam. \nThe few i have meet told me they don't mind the western soldiers being there, until the time is right for the Iraqi people to take over. \nif the insurgence will leave them to get on with it.
891553
Here is the main problem and it worries me sick.\nIt is horrible timing for our toops. Our 4th Infantry Division comes home soon. There will be a blow up in Iraq over the conviction of Sadam. It will bring out all the crazies and terrorists who use him as their fight against the USA. He is there scapgoat. Because he is convicted they can rally Iraqis to plot terror in Iraq and who knows where.\nOur troops will be most vunerable coming home soon. And the troops that are going over are leaving now.\n\nBad timing to say the least. Bush should have thought about the safety of the troops and gotten them to delay the outcome until January.
254975
men training men???? i dunno..
518402
The job is mostly done - but not yet complete.\n\nOur work in Iraq is like building a house.  We have the foundation and framing finished - but it is not yet ready for occupancy.  Let us finish the job.
795219
I'm not jumping on the democratic mind frame. However I am having some serious questions about just how much the Iraqis them self want change. I know people that are in Iraq right now. During Ramadan the Iraqi soldiers did not get paid. So they just packed up and left the base. Leaving our guys to have a skeleton crew trying to hold the base down. This makes me wonder if our guys are giving their lives for Iraqis that are only in it for the money. Well than maybe I do need to take another look.
332750
Men and boys come quick because that's what ma.s.t.u.r..b.a.t..i.o.n trains them to do.  It can be unlearned, but it takes Kegels and focusing on sensation and breathing to learn this.\n\nA lot of men haven't learned it.