Milestones in Iraq

Some of these have been met or will be, according to Army Maj. Gen. William Caldwell:

• A previously announced plan to add 12,000 troops to the Iraqi military.
• An initiative, announced Oct. 31, to boost the Iraqi military by another 18,700 troops.
• Progress in building Iraq’s security forces to the point where they can lead operations, now at the 75 percent mark.
• The transfer of more responsibility for geographic areas to Iraqi forces.
• The 4th National Police Brigade’s completion yesterday of phase two of its national police transformation training.
• Greater cooperation toward securing Baghdad, as demonstrated this week when checkpoints and crossing points in the city were adjusted to create less disruption for local residents.

Check out the link for more info on each initiative.