Multi-National Security Transition Command – Iraq Release

BAGHDAD — Since its inception, the Lessons Learned Center (LLC) has focused on how it can help the Iraqi Army (IA) better its performance in defending the nation. Fulfilling a key element of the US-Iraq Security Agreement, the LLC collects and analyzes what IA forces have learned from previous missions and then uses that information to recommend improvements to those forces.

This has helped improve both the units’ professionalism and the security they provide.

There are three main sections to the LLC. The Collections section is responsible for visiting units to collect information in a detailed and organized method.  This section detects issues and problems in units during tactical training.

The Analysis section receives reports from the information collectors and studies the data. It then provides recommendations and suggestions about how to solve any identified issue. Finally, the Information Integration section distributes the reports. This section also ensures the units are acquainted with their critical issues.

To date, the LLC has completed 54 reports. Critical issues that have been identified and resolved include check-point procedures, recruiting, and the imposing law plan. Sites visited include Nasariyah, Balad, Mosul, Zakhu, Dahuk, Taji, Numaniyah, Iraqi Special Forces, Basrah, and Habbaniyah.

The center aims to play a vital role in the IA, bringing decision makers the critical information their units need to ensure the continued safety and security of Iraq and its people.