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Iraqi SOF adjust for future operations

29th January 2018 - 18:00 GMT | by Andrew White in London

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Iraq’s Counter-Terrorism Service (CTS) will consider the future training and materiel requirements of the Iraqi Special Operations Forces (ISOF) following the eradication of the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS) from the country.

In a Pentagon briefing on 16th January 2018, Deputy Commanding General of the US-led Special Operations Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, BG James Glynn, noted that ISOF had performed more conventional ‘light infantry’ operations to retake huge swathes of land from IS including the City of Mosul.

Describing how the CTS leadership is expected to begin consideration of future roles and capabilities, Glynn highlighted a ‘very

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