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While NATO does not have a direct role in the international stabilization force that has been in Iraq since May 2003, the Alliance is helping Iraq provide for its own security by training Iraqi military personnel, supporting the development of the country’s security institutions, and coordinating the delivery of equipment.
The decision to establish a NATO training mission in Iraq was made in 2004 in response to a request of the Iraqi Interim Government.
All NATO member countries are contributing to the training effort either
in or outside Iraq, through
financial contributions or donations of equipment.
NATO is involved in training, equipping, and technical assistance - not combat. The aim is to help the Iraqi government build the capability to ensure by its own means the security needs of the Iraqi people.
NATO is training and mentoring middle and senior level personnel from the Iraqi security forces in Iraq and at NATO schools and training centres outside of Iraq. The Alliance also plays a role in co-ordinating offers of equipment and training from individual NATO and partner countries.
More…At their meeting in Istanbul on 28 June 2004, NATO Heads of State and Government agreed to assist Iraq with the training of its security forces. A Training Implementation Mission was established on 30 July 2004. A decision was taken at the Bucharest Summit early 2008 to extend the Mission through 2009.
More…The NATO mission is a distinct mission, under the political control of NATO’s North Atlantic Council. It is co-ordinated with the US-led Multinational Force.
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