What led to the decision from Pakistani authorities to make the move now?
General Paxton, have commanders in the field asked for any changes to the rules?
how long will U.S. and NATO forces remain in Marja to ensure a secure environment?
What has been the major cause of civilian deaths?
Secretary Flournoy, how many NATO casualties have there been?
Secretary Flournoy, how many troops are from NATO partners?
there are going to be pockets of intense resistance and there will be, perhaps one step forward, two steps back.
the politics and economy of Marja will remain something that can be used by the Taliban to support the insurgency.
The General's assessment, and based on briefs through the Joint Chiefs and Chairman Levin, was that the Central Helmand ...
While there are scattered examples of the ANA performing ably and courageously, there seem to be just as many, if not mo...
But it is an area of concern.
so that we can gain credibility with the people of Afghanistan.
in spite of recent successes, we know that this is going to be a hard fight.
Describe the efforts to avoid air strikes and other measures taken to reduce civilian deaths.
Will Taliban troops fighting in Afghanistan be significantly impacted?
Look, we might as well face up to the fact that the Dutch are leaving. That's why their government collapsed.
Key pillars of the Marjah campaign plan are to 'hold' and to 'build,' the civilian effort to help Afghans deliver better...
I keep hearing reports, General, that the Rules of Engagement are overly restrictive.
