Multi-National Security Transition Command – Iraq

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LTG James M. Dubik assumed command of MNSTC-I on 10 June 2007. Prior to this assignment LTG Dubik was the Commanding General of I Corps and Ft. Lewis.

MULTI-NATIONAL SECURITY TRANSITION COMMAND – IRAQ

MISSION STATEMENT: The MNSTC-I Mission is to assist the Iraqi Government in the development, organization, training, equipping, and sustaining of Iraqi Security Forces and Ministries capable of defeating terrorism and providing a stable environment where individual freedom, the rule of law, and free market economy can evolve and, in time, will contribute to Regional Security in the Gulf Region MNSTC-I PURPOSE: MNSTC-I was formed to assist the Iraqi Government in the development, organization, training, equipping, and mentoring and of the Iraqi Security Forces of the Defense and Interior Ministries capable of defeating terrorism and providing a stable environment in which representative government, individual freedom, the rule of law, and a free market economy can evolve.

The command continues to assist the Iraqi government in the organizing, training, equipping and advising of military and police forces, as well as in the rebuilding of security force bases, training academies, border forts and other facilities.

VISION STATEMENT FOR THE IRAQI SECURITY FORCES Together, the leaders of Iraq and their Coalition partners seek to form security forces loyal to the people of Iraq and to its Constitution. These security forces must be: • Organized, trained, equipped, and sustained to defend Iraq against internal and external security threats • Dedicated to the peaceful transition of power within the framework of the Iraqi Constitution • Supported by the institutional capabilities necessary to maintain and improve the security forces over time • Committed to human rights and the rule of law • Representative of the rich and diverse ethnic and religious fabric of the nation • Commanded by leaders of character and integrity who place the interests of Iraq first and who reject political and sectarian influences in their decision making

MNSTC-I ORGANIZATION The MNSTC-I headquarters and J-Staff elements are focused on providing support not only to the 2,000 Coalition service members under the command, but to the Iraqi Security Forces as well. The entire command staff is focused on assisting the nine transition teams in their efforts to train, equip, and build institutional capabilities of the Iraqi Security Forces.

Coalition Military Assistance Training Team (CMATT) CMATT supports the Iraqi Ministry of Defense (MoD) and Joint Headquarters (JHQ) as they recruit, train, equip, base, and sustain Army, Air Force and Navy units throughout Iraq to support the MNSTC-I and MNF-I missions of building a unified, stable and democratic Iraq.

CMATT is responsible for training Iraqi soldiers assigned to the Iraqi Army, Coastal Defense Forces and Intervention Forces. CMATT plans and coordinates training with MoD officials and MNC-I. These plans include curriculum development, facility construction and development, life support issues, force protection and equipment distribution. Additionally, CMATT coordinates with the Coalition Military Transition Teams (MiTT) who are assigned to MNC-I and are embedded with Iraqi military units to provide training oversight, leadership and mentoring assistance.

Ministry of Defense Transition Team (MoDTT) MoD TT is partnered with Iraq's MoD to assist in the development of Iraq's military capacity and its ability to lead and resource the Iraqi Armed Forces (IAF).

MoDTT’s mission is to mentor Iraq’s Ministry of Defense leadership to become self-reliant in accomplishing the Ministry’s mission and functions. The Endstate MODTT is working towards is an effective Iraqi Ministry of Defense Headquarters capable of accomplishing its mission of organizing, training, equipping, sustaining, and employing the Iraqi Joint Forces in accordance with the Iraqi Constitution, government direction and the law.

Joint Headquarters Transition Team (JHQTT) JHQ TT is partnered with the JHQ to assist in the development of Iraq's Joint Headquarters inside the MoD to effectively command and control the Iraqi Joint Forces (IJF; Army, Navy, and Air Force) in accordance with Iraqi MoD direction.

Coalition Air Force Transition Team (CAFTT) CAFFTT is partnered with the Iraqi Air Force (IqAF) to assist in the development of the Iraq's military air capability and the progressive transition of Counter Insurgency Operations for the Government of Iraq in accordance with Iraq’s National Security Strategy and Defense Policy. Additionally, CAFTT is working with the Iraqi Air Force to improve current capabilities in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance as well as mobility and airbase operations and to define the service’s future roles and missions. This is accomplished by MiTTs embedded with Iraqi personnel at all four Iraqi Air Force locations.

Civilian Police Assistance Training Team (CPATT) In partnership with the Iraqi Government, CPATT is responsible for training, equipping, organizing, mentoring and developing the Ministry of Interior forces in order to contribute to defeat the insurgency and establish a safe, stable Iraq in which a democratic rule of law can be established. The Ministry of Interior forces include the Iraqi Police Service, National Police forces, Emergency Response Unit, Department of Border Enforcement, and Dignitary Protection. CPATT works closely with the Iraqi Ministry of the Interior and directs a menu of basic and specialized training curriculums for the various Iraqi police operations. Training is conducted by trained Iraqi police instructors who make up 80 percent of the instructors with contracted police instructors and Coalition Soldiers providing the remaining 20 percent of instructorship.

Ministry of the Interior Transition Team (MoITT) MoI TT is partnered with Iraq's MoI to assist in the development of Iraq's law enforcement capacity and its ability to lead and resource the Iraqi Police.

MoITT’s mission is to mentor Iraq’s Ministry of Interior leadership to become self-reliant in accomplishing the Ministry’s mission and functions. The Endstate MOITT is working towards is an effective Iraqi Ministry of Interior Headquarters capable of accomplishing its mission of organizing, training, equipping, sustaining, and employing the Iraqi Police, National Police, Border Enforcement, and Diplomatic Protection Forces in accordance with the Iraqi Constitution, government direction and the law.


MOD/MOI Intelligence Transition Team The MoD/MoI ITT is responsible for advising, and assisting the Government of Iraq in developing and fielding an intelligence capability to enable the Iraqi Security Forces to counter the terrorist threat, independently conduct counterinsurgency operations an effort to bring peace and stability to Iraq and to develop and mature a Mod/MoI intelligence structure capable of addressing future threats to peace and stability. To do that the ITT assists the GOI in developing, organizing, training, equipping and sustaining ministerial and provincial level intelligence organizations within the MoD and MoI as well as tactical intelligence structures at the division level and below.

Iraq National Counter-Terrorist Task Force Transition Team (INCTFTT) The Iraq National Counter-Terrorist Task Force Transition Team (INCTFTT) works directly with the Iraqi Security Forces and Iraqi National Leadership to assist the Prime Minister in focusing the most appropriate elements of national power against current and emerging terrorist threats. This initiative consists of three complimenting components: CT-Bureau, CT-Command and Tiering.

Maritime Services Transition Team (MaSTT) The Maritime Strategic Transition Team's (MaSTT) primary mission is to coordinate the Iraqi Navy's (IqN) transition to full operational capability. The 2007 Iraq Navy plan states; "The Iraqi Navy will ensure the security and protection of Iraqi territorial waters (TTW) and key infrastructure within the IqN area of responsibility (AOR); and to counter terrorism, smuggling and illegal activity at sea". MaSTT was established to assist IqN in achieving their stated goals by 2011.

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