| ID | 086819 |
| Title Proper | Military diplomat |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Cole, Reyes |
| Publication | 2009. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | At the tip of the spear of the invasion of Iraq in 2003, Army Special Forces Maj. James gavrilis found himself forced to rely on common sense, the trust of Iraqis and recollections from Political Science 101 to manage and govern the city of Al Rutbah. He had received no guidance or assistance in managing a sunni city of nearly 25,000 citizens.Today's young leaders are called upon in Iraq, Afghanistan, Bosnia and Kosovo to use diplomatic skills and tools for civil military operations for which most have received limited formal training. |
| `In' analytical Note | Armed Forces Journal Vol. 146, No. 2; Feb 2009: p.23-25 |
| Journal Source | Armed Forces Journal Vol. 146, No. 2; Feb 2009: p.23-25 |
| Key Words | Military Diplomat ; Army Special Forces ; Diplomatic Skills ; Civil Military |