Iraqi forces flexing muscles but still a way to go

The video discusses the training of Iraqi soldiers in Diyala to combat insurgents and the expansion of the Iraqi army to 300,000 members by 2011. It highlights ongoing negotiations between Baghdad and Washington for a long-term security pact, as the current UN mandate is set to expire. The Iraqi military has improved its firepower, but US officers believe local forces are not yet ready to operate independently. Despite this, Iraqi forces express confidence in their ability to protect the country without American assistance, emphasizing unity among different ethnic groups.

What is the main focus of the military training for Iraqi soldiers?

• To prepare them for peacekeeping missions

• To train them for international deployments

• To equip them to fight insurgents and take over from American forces

• To prepare them for humanitarian aid missions

By what year is the Iraqi army expected to increase its personnel to 300,000?

• 2012

• 2010

• 2013

• 2011

What is the stance of U.S. officers regarding the Iraqi military's ability to operate independently?

• They think the Iraqi military needs more training

• They feel the Iraqi military is still far from being self-sufficient

• They believe the Iraqi military is fully capable

• They are confident in the Iraqi military's independence

How many provinces are Iraqi troops in charge of security?

• 14 out of 18

• 12 out of 18

• 11 out of 18

• 13 out of 18

What is the sentiment expressed by the Iraqi military regarding their need for American forces?

• They are unsure about their ability to operate independently

• They believe they can protect their country without American forces

• They express a desire for continued American support

• They feel dependent on American forces