Topic: Iraqi Security Forces

Rear Admiral John Kirby's Pentagon briefing regarding the eventual fight for Mosul is analyzed for its vague planning details. The emphasis on Mosul in both military briefings and ISIS propaganda is noted as a significant shift in the conflict's narrative. The hosts suggest that the focus on this specific terrain indicates an upcoming military campaign.

The US has spent over $20 billion training Iraqi security forces, yet morale remains low and units are failing to replenish losses. In May 2014, the Pentagon notified Congress of a $1 billion sale of warplanes and surveillance equipment to Iraq, specifically to protect oil infrastructure. This suggests the military-industrial complex anticipated the current crisis and moved to profit from it through hardware sales and consulting contracts.