Dempsey is considering sending American advisers to accompany Iraqi ground forces
Dempsey is considering sending American advisers to accompany Iraqi ground forces
11/14/2014 13:03 GMT
Agencies – Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the US joint chiefs of staff told lawmakers on Thursday he would consider sending US military advisers to accompany Iraqi ground troops advanced against the militants if the organization of the Islamic state in difficult areas around Mosul, on the border between Iraq and Syria.
Dempsey said during a congressional hearing that he had not yet whether such a recommendation would be necessary decide.
A spokesman said Dempsey was not referring to sending ground troops to fight the militants fighter but he was referring to the deployment of consultants to assist in air strikes, an idea was raised publicly the first time in September.
US General Comments may raise politically worried a few days before the approval of President Barack Obama to increase the number of US troops in Iraq for up to 3100 from the current figure of 1600, which will add more counselors and also soldiers to train Iraqi forces.
Dempsey said he was “definitely considering” sending US advisors to support the Iraqi forces.
He informed the US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel Committee that the air campaign by US-led organizing against the Islamic state, which has been criticized for the small number of air strikes will be intensified with the increasing capabilities of Iraqi forces to the extent that they can shift to the attack.
Dempsey and Hagel urged Congress to approve the additional funding worth $ 5.6 billion for the campaign.
Dempsey told the committee that Iraq is 80 thousand soldiers and incompetent coach needs to restore Mosul and other territories seized by the Islamic state regulation and control on the border with Syria. “We’re on the road for the implementation of the training.”
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