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[dancingbear]

Saddam's breach of United Nations resolutions

In November 2002, the UN declared that it would no longer tolerate the Iraqi regime's continuing defiance of international law. UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1441 was unanimously adopted, declaring Iraq to be in material breach of previous resolutions, and setting out new procedures for the conduct of inspections, together with the threat of serious consequences in the event of Iraqi non-cooperation. The resolution provided a final opportunity for Iraq to comply with its disarmament obligations and UNMOVIC (United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission) inspectors were eventually allowed back later that month. Subsequent reports by UNMOVIC and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) showed clearly, however, that not only was Iraq failing to offer active co-operation but it was engaged in a systematic pattern of concealment and deceit.




In view of the Iraqi regime's failure to comply with the will of the United Nations, and based on the authority provided by a series of UN resolutions since 1991, the UK joined a US-led coalition that was prepared to use force as a last resort to secure Iraqi compliance. The Government's overriding political objective was to disarm Saddam of his weapons of mass destruction, which threatened his neighbours and his people. It also undertook to support the Iraqi people in their desire for peace, prosperity, freedom and good government.

On 24 February 2003, the UK, the US and Spain tabled a draft resolution, making it clear that Iraq had failed to take the opportunity provided in UNSCR 1441. Despite significant diplomatic efforts, by 18 March 2003 the Government and its coalition partners had concluded that the diplomatic process had been exhausted and that, unless Saddam Hussein complied with a final ultimatum, there would be no alternative to military action against the Iraqi regime.

Ok not found WMD but still looking Kikapu- one small grenade size item could virtually wipe out Bara so looking for needle in haystack as the saying goes.
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[dancingbear]

and if you want more I can comply, By the way I completly do not condone Israel today re-entering into the conflict and also condem them 100%.

Bear

[dancingbear]

MNF-I has a mandate from the United Nations, set out in United Nations Security Council Resolution 1546. On 8 November 2005 the United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted resolution 1637, which extended the mandate of the Multi-National Force in Iraq (MNF-I) until 31 December 2006. This was at the formal request of the Iraqi Government
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[dancingbear]

The Defence Secretary outlined on 7 and 20 January, and 6 February the deployment of substantial maritime, land and air packages to provide a broad range of military capabilities for potential operations against Iraq. Overall, some 45,000 personnel are involved.


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Naval Task Group 2003, which had long been planned to deploy via the Mediterranean and Gulf en route to the Far East for participation in Exercise Flying Fish, was augmented to provide a significant maritime and amphibious capability. The Task Group comprises:

HMS Ark Royal (aircraft carrier)
HMS Ocean (helicopter carrier)
HMS Liverpool (Type 42 destroyer)
HMS Edinburgh (Type 42 destroyer)
HMS York (Type 42 destroyer)
HMS Marlborough (Type 23 frigate)
HMS Richmond (Type 23 frigate)
HMS Grimsby (mine-hunter)
HMS Ledbury (mine-hunter)
RFA Argus (hospital ship)
RFA Sir Tristram
RFA Sir Galahad
RFA Sir Percivale
RFA Fort Victoria
RFA Fort Rosalie
RFA Fort Austin
RFA Orangeleaf
HMS Splendid
The amphibious force numbered some 4,000 and included:

HQ 3 Commando Brigade
40 Commando Royal Marines
42 Commando Royal Marines
Helicopter air groups aboard Ark Royal and Ocean
Some 14 other Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels have also involved in the operation, including:

HMS Chatham (Type 22 frigate)
HMS Turbulent
HMS Brocklesby (mine-hunter)
HMS Blyth (mine-hunter)
HMS Bangor (mine-hunter)
HMS Ramsey (mine-hunter)
HMS Shoreham (mine-hunter)
HMS Sandown (mine-hunter)
HMS Roebuck (survey ship)
RFA Sir Bedivere
RFA Bayleaf
RFA Brambleleaf
RFA Grey Rover
RFA Diligence
RFA Sea Crusader

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The land force numbers some 26,000. The primary units deployed in whole or in part include:

1(UK) Armoured Division:

Headquarters and 1 Armoured Division Signal Regiment
30 Signal Regiment (strategic communications)
The Queen's Dragoon Guards (reconnaissance)
1st Battalion The Duke of Wellington's Regiment (additional infantry capability)
28 Engineer Regiment
1 General Support Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps
2 Close Support Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps
2nd Battalion, Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers
1 Close Support Medical Regiment
5 General Support Medical Regiment
1 Regiment, Royal Military Police
plus elements from various units including:
33 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Regiment
30 Signal Regiment
32 Regiment Royal Artillery (Phoenix UAVs)
7th Armoured Brigade:


Headquarters and Signal Squadron
Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Challenger 2 tanks)
2nd Royal Tank Regiment (Challenger 2 tanks)
1st Battalion The Black Watch (Warrior infantry fighting vehicles)
1st Battalion Royal Regiment of Fusiliers (Warrior infantry fighting vehicles)
3rd Regiment Royal Horse Artillery (AS90 self-propelled guns)
32 Armoured Engineer Regiment
plus elements from various units including:
Queen's Royal Lancers (Challenger 2 tanks)
1st Battalion Irish Guards (Warrior infantry fighting vehicles)
1st Battalion The Light Infantry (Warrior infantry fighting vehicles) (withdrawal announced 30 April)
26 Regiment Royal Artillery
38 Engineer Regiment
16 Air Assault Brigade:

Headquarters and Signal Squadron
1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment
1st Battalion The Parachute Regiment
3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment
7 (Para) Regiment Royal Horse Artillery (105mm Light Guns)
23 Engineer Regiment
Household Cavalry Regiment (1 x armoured reconnaissance squadron)
3rd Regiment Army Air Corps (Lynx & Gazelle helicopters)
7 Air Assault Battalion, Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers
13 Air Assault Support Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps
16 Close Support Medical Regiment
156 Provost Company RMP
102 Logistics Brigade:

Headquarters
2 Signal Regiment
36 Engineer Regiment
33 Field Hospital
34 Field Hospital
202 Field Hospital (Volunteer)
4 General Support Medical Regiment
3 Battalion, Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers
6 Supply Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps
7 Transport Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps
17 Port & Maritime Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps
23 Pioneer Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps
24 Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps
5 Regiment, Royal Military Police
specialist Royal Engineer teams
airfield engineer support units from 12 Engineer Brigade
elements from 11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Regiment
elements from additional Royal Logistic Corps Regiments


My Lads Regiment and mine are in their Kiapu take your Pick.

Bear

[dancingbear]

Operations in Iraq: British Fatalities
It is with very deep regret that the Ministry of Defence has confirmed the following fatalities suffered during Operation TELIC.


As at 1 Aug 2006, a total of 115 British Armed Forces personnel have died in serving on Operation TELIC since the start of the campaign in March 2003.

Of these, 86 are classed as killed in action, including as a result of hostile action, 29 are known to have died either as a result of illness, non-combat injuries or accidents, or have not yet been officially assigned a cause of death, pending the outcome of an investigation. These figures may change as inquests are concluded.


Not all in Combat Kikapu.
Bear

[dancingbear]

Kikapu,
My old boss now in charge at Basra as just made this statement...

James Everard is under no illusions about the difference he can make during his brief time in charge.

"It's a long-term game," he says. "You come down here wanting to change the world. But you realise that your seven months is part of a much larger game plan. If you can make your slice of the Iraqi Army or the Border Enforcement Agency or the Police better and stronger, that's job done. That's achievement."


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[dancingbear]

The brigadier compares Iraq to his experience in the Balkans in the '90s, where the prevailing warlord culture meant any compromise was seen as weakness.

"People haven't been exposed to the way democracy is meant to work. It’s a question of dialogue, consensus, compromise, and the powerful respecting the rights of the minority. But there are an awful lot of people who really don’t get it at all."

While winning the battle for minds is essential, the methods used are not ideological – they are very practical bread-and-butter ones, he says.

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[andri_cy]

YOu are not typing anything up that any of us cant find by googling it.

[Kikapu]

Dancing Bear,

Have you finished copying all your "goodies" yet before I respond, or shall I wait for another day or so, just to make sure, because so far you haven't given me anything that worth anything.

I think I'll wait for a while.!

[miltiades]

dancingbear , I have always believed that the idea of not going to war against Saddam to be a contemptible one and a very dangerous one too.
What I disagree with is the idealistic approach of Western leaders , Bush and Blair in this instance , that by bringing democracy to these Muslim countries you are also fighting terrorism.

The democratic ideas of the Western world are not considered by these countries as the ideal form of governing since they have throughout history being governed by Autocratic despots and Dictators , Democratic ideals in this region of the world ,are in their infancy and will take many years to mature. We celebrated when the Iraqis turned out in their thousands to cast their votes , but the poisonous ideology of the fanatics , the ones I call savages will continue to strive for more and more martyrs , life on this earth has no value as they continually inform us. What is the answer ? I honestly do not have a clue , all I know and believe beyond a shadow of a doubt is that we must defend our Western world values and democratic processes with all our power even if it means having to fight just as we did against the Nazis.