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''Multi-National Force - Iraq (MNF-I)''' is the highest military headquarters for foreign troops in [[Iraq]]. At present, it is commanded by a U.S. general, with a British lieutenant general deputy. Prior to the [[Abu Ghraib]] prison disclosures and prosecution, the senior headquarters had been [[#Multi-National Corps-Iraq|Multi-National Corps-Iraq (MNC-I]], and one of the resulting reforms was to create a higher headquarters in Iraq, allowing the MNC-I commander to concentrate on military operations.
'''Multi-National Force - Iraq (MNF-I)''' was the highest military headquarters for foreign troops in Iraq. It reports to United States Central Command. Under the new security agreement with Iraq, it has been redesignated United States Forces - Iraq, and no longer has a senior British deputy.
==Organization==
At present, it is commanded by a U.S. general, GEN Ray Odierno, with a British lieutenant general deputy, LTG Chris Brown. Prior to the Abu Ghraib prison disclosures and prosecution, the senior headquarters had been Multi-National Corps-Iraq|Multi-National Corps-Iraq (MNC-I), and one of the resulting reforms was to create a higher headquarters in Iraq, allowing the MNC-I commander to concentrate on military operations. Its first commander was GEN George Casey, now Chief of Staff of the Army.


MNC-I remains the main headquarters for combat units, but other support and Iraqi reconstruction functions, report to MNF-I.
MNC-I remains the main headquarters for combat units, but other support and Iraqi reconstruction functions, report to MNF-I.
 
==Training and infrastructure==
==Multi-National Security Transition Command - Iraq==
===Multi-National Security Transition Command - Iraq===
MNSTC-I, commonly called "min-sticky", is responsible for organizing, training, equipping and mentoring Iraqi Security Forces throughout the country.
MNSTC-I, commonly called "min-sticky", is responsible for organizing, training, equipping and mentoring Iraqi Security Forces throughout the country.
==Gulf Region Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers===
===Gulf Region Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers===
In the United States, the [[Corps of Engineers]] has responsibilities both for Army [[combat engineers]] and other direct military engineering activities such as base construction, but it also manages many large public works projects in the continental United States, such as keeping rivers navigable, flood control, etc. It has a Gulf Region Division working with the Iraqi government in equivalent civilan infrastructure construction; combat engineers remain under MNC-I.
In the United States, the Corps of Engineers has responsibilities both for Army combat engineers and other direct military engineering activities such as base construction, but it also manages many large public works projects in the continental United States, such as keeping rivers navigable, flood control, etc. It has a Gulf Region Division working with the Iraqi government in equivalent civilan infrastructure construction; combat engineers remain under MNC-I.
==Logistical Support Area Anaconda==
===Logistical Support Area Anaconda===
LSA Anaconda is currently run by the U.S. 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary). 13 SC(E) is responsible for providing logistics support throughout the theater.
LSA Anaconda is currently run by the U.S. 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary). 13 SC(E) is responsible for providing logistics support throughout the theater.
==Multi-National Corps - Iraq==
 
It is organized around a U.S. [[corps]] headquarters, currently the forward echelon [[III Corps]]. It is in the Baghdad area.
==Operational==
===Multi-National Division - Baghdad===
The major combat and security operations headquarters under MNF-I is Multi-National Corps-Iraq (MNC-I). It is organized around a U.S. corps headquarters, currently the forward echelon of III Corps, and located in the Baghda
MND-Baghdad, also called Task Force (TF) Baghdad. Its major area of responsibility is the city of Baghdad. MND-Baghdad is headquartered by the U.S. 4th Infantry Division.
===Multi-National Division - North===
MND-North is also known as Task Force Iron. Responsible for an area including the cities of Balad, Kirkuk, Tikrit, Mosul, and Samarra, MND-N is headquartered by the U.S. Army's 1st Armored Division.
===Multi-National Force - West===
MNF-W is headquartered by the U.S. II Marine Expeditionary Force. Their area of operations include the cities of Ar Ramadi and Fallujah.
===Multi-National Division - Center
MND-C/TF Mountain  assists Iraqi Security Forces with security and stability missions in the area south of Baghdad ranging from Najaf to Wasit provinces. MND-Center is headquartered by the U.S. 10th Mountain Division (Light).
===Multi-National Division - Center South===
MND-CS covers an area that includes the cities of Diwaniyah, Afak, Al Hamzah. The division is headquartered by the Polish Military.
===Multi-National Division - South East===
MND-SE operates in the southern most part of Iraq, including the cities of Basrah, An Nasiriyah, Al Amarah. The division is headquartered by elements of the British and Australian militaries.

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Multi-National Force - Iraq (MNF-I) was the highest military headquarters for foreign troops in Iraq. It reports to United States Central Command. Under the new security agreement with Iraq, it has been redesignated United States Forces - Iraq, and no longer has a senior British deputy.

Organization

At present, it is commanded by a U.S. general, GEN Ray Odierno, with a British lieutenant general deputy, LTG Chris Brown. Prior to the Abu Ghraib prison disclosures and prosecution, the senior headquarters had been Multi-National Corps-Iraq|Multi-National Corps-Iraq (MNC-I), and one of the resulting reforms was to create a higher headquarters in Iraq, allowing the MNC-I commander to concentrate on military operations. Its first commander was GEN George Casey, now Chief of Staff of the Army.

MNC-I remains the main headquarters for combat units, but other support and Iraqi reconstruction functions, report to MNF-I.

Training and infrastructure

Multi-National Security Transition Command - Iraq

MNSTC-I, commonly called "min-sticky", is responsible for organizing, training, equipping and mentoring Iraqi Security Forces throughout the country.

Gulf Region Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

In the United States, the Corps of Engineers has responsibilities both for Army combat engineers and other direct military engineering activities such as base construction, but it also manages many large public works projects in the continental United States, such as keeping rivers navigable, flood control, etc. It has a Gulf Region Division working with the Iraqi government in equivalent civilan infrastructure construction; combat engineers remain under MNC-I.

Logistical Support Area Anaconda

LSA Anaconda is currently run by the U.S. 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary). 13 SC(E) is responsible for providing logistics support throughout the theater.

Operational

The major combat and security operations headquarters under MNF-I is Multi-National Corps-Iraq (MNC-I). It is organized around a U.S. corps headquarters, currently the forward echelon of III Corps, and located in the Baghda

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