Free Iraqi Forces
In this article, we will explore the impact and influence of Free Iraqi Forces on contemporary society. Since its emergence, Free Iraqi Forces has captured the attention of millions of people around the world and has gained a prominent place in popular culture. Over the years, Free Iraqi Forces has demonstrated his ability to shape opinions, inspire movements and challenge established norms. In this sense, it is crucial to carefully examine how Free Iraqi Forces has contributed to the evolution of society in different aspects, from politics and economics to the artistic sphere and individual expression. This article aims to shed light on the fundamental role Free Iraqi Forces has played in our daily lives and its influence on the way we perceive the world around us.
| Free Iraqi Forces (FIF) | |
|---|---|
 Flag of the Free Iraqi Forces (FIF), seen on Free Iraqi Forces militiamen’s uniform as a flag sleeve patch, and sometimes flown during the invasion of Iraq. | |
| Leaders | Ahmad Chalabi |
| Dates of operation | 2003 |
| Country | Iraq |
| Allegiance |  Multi-National Force - Iraq
 Iraq |
| Motives | Overthrow of the government of Ba'athist Iraq |
| Status | Dissolved |
| Part of | Iraqi National Congress (2003) |
The Free Iraqi Forces (FIF) were a militia made up of Iraqi expatriates, who served in the 2003 invasion of Iraq and its aftermath, under the control of Ahmed Chalabi's Iraqi National Congress government-in-exile. The specifically paramilitary branch of the program was also known as the Free Iraqi Fighting Forces (FIFF), while other elements served as interpreters or on civil affairs projects.
Composition
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The original intent of the American Office of the Secretary of Defense was to recruit and train 3,000 Iraqi expatriates in Taszar, Hungary in preparation for the war. Recruitment, however, fell well below the target number, and were of dubious military utility, ranging from ages 18 to 55.
Operations
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The program was seen as unsuccessful, with at one point some US$63 million spent to recruit and train 69 troops for the FIF, and the program was dissolved in April 2003. The FIFF never numbered more than 500 troops. The units were also seen as undisciplined and pro-Shia and anti-Sunni, and engaged in looting.
References
- ^ a b Catherine Dale (April 2011). Operation Iraqi Freedom: Strategies, Approaches, Results, and Issues for Congress. DIANE Publishing. pp. 48–. ISBN 978-1-4379-2030-7.
- ^ Nathan Hodge (15 February 2011). Armed Humanitarians: The Rise of the Nation Builders. Bloomsbury USA. pp. 66–. ISBN 978-1-60819-017-1.
- ^ Sheldon Rampton; John Clyde Stauber (2003). Weapons of Mass Deception: The Uses of Propaganda in Bush's War on Iraq. Jeremy P. Tarcher/Penguin. pp. 61–. ISBN 978-1-58542-276-0.
- ^ Beth K. Dougherty; Edmund A. Ghareeb (7 November 2013). Historical Dictionary of Iraq. Scarecrow Press. pp. 299–. ISBN 978-0-8108-7942-3.
- ^ Anthony H. Cordesman; Emma R. Davies (30 December 2007). Iraq's Insurgency and the Road to Civil Conflict. Greenwood Publishing Group. pp. 58–. ISBN 978-0-313-34998-0.
