Purpose/Mission

Details: “to assess how we can best train, advise, and support Iraqi security forces and to establish joint operations centers with Iraqi security forces to share intelligence and coordinate planning to confront the threat posed by [the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant]”

Domestic Legal Authority

Details: “This action… has been directed consistent with my responsibility to protect U.S. citizens both at home and abroad, and in furtherance of U.S. national security and foreign policy interests, pursuant to my constitutional authority to conduct U.S. foreign relations and as Commander in Chief and Chief Executive.”

Claimed International Legal Basis

Details: “This action is being undertaken in coordination with the Government of Iraq”

Estimated Scope/Duration

Mission-bound but indeterminate

Details: “These forces will remain in Iraq until the security situation becomes such that they are no longer needed.”

Type of Enemy or Mission

Details: Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL)

Military Activity

Details: Assess train and advise mission; “establish joint operations centers with Iraqi security forces to share intelligence and coordinate planning to confront the threat posed by ISIL”

US Casualties Reported

Unknown

Non-US Casualties Reported

Unknown

Reporting as it Relates to Termination Clock

N/A because not a hostilities-triggered report