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base support units. American-only patrols are becoming counterproductive, with fewer direct enemy
engagements, more sniper and LED attacks, and more alienated Iraqis . In return for the embedding, the
U.S. would insist that Iraqi officers accused of malfeasance by thei r advisory teams be relieved of duty.
By shifting missions from American-only patrolling to embedded combat advisers, the overall U.s.
troop requirement might be cut nearly in half during the coming year. But the effectivene S of the
mission should increase, based on past experience. In Vietnam, the Marine Combined Action Platoon
(CAP) program deployed over 100 squads to live in hamlets with Popular Force units . Large areas were
patrolled at low cost and 60% of the Marines involved extended at the end of their tours. Last year in
northwest Iraq, the American commander in al Qaim replicated the CAP experience by integrating his
battalion into local police and army forces and driving aJ Qaeda out ofthe city.
Many U.S. commanders will resist a major structural change that breaks down battalion combat teams.
The embedded units will patrol heavily in dangerous areas. The Iraqi Army has to take on the militias
and the police units who side with them . If the U.S. dramatically increases the advisory effort,
strengthening the army, the risk emerges of creating a strong man, not a Western-style democracy; yet
given the consequences of failure , these risks must be taken.
Restoring security in Iraq trumps all else . In the spring of 2004, Lt. Gen. James N . Mattis, then
commanding the Marine divis ion in Anbar province, intended to initiate the combined platoon program
on a major basis. The eruption of the extended battle for Fallujah precluded that. Combined platoons
were a good idea 30 months ago; today, they are vital.
Mr. Binnendijk is the Theodore Roosevelt professor at National Defense University. Mr. West is
author of "No True Glory: A Frontline Account ofthe Battlefor FaJlujah" (Bantam; 2005).
12i3/2007
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For those who have not seen this lawsuit filed in a German court by Center for Constitutional Rights,
a Progressive/Socialist/Communist organization from the US .... I debated the Ex. Director last night
on Alan's show and when I confronted him about being Communist/Progressive, he would not and did
not deny it. He did admit that the suit was probably futile . Additionally, he had NO response and
would not answer when I asked why he did not file the same charges, or worse, against OBL, KSM,
Ramsey Yousef, Saddam Hussain and various other terrorist scum. Everything was America's fault
including the attacks on Ame rica and the West. These Communist/Socialist organizations are hiding
behind the new buzz word, "Progressive" and attacking everything that is American. Much more to
come. Take care.
Wayne
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PAO ...he will be my interface with the press, work the press conferences, trips .....really
anything that deals with the press.
He is a seasoned PAO, has a brother serving over here too - tremendous outgoing personality
and loves what he does.
Please feel free to contact him at anytime, with any ideas. Will make sure he knows that he
speaks for me and can make commitments on my behalf.
Thanks again for your assistance today - you did a terrific job pUlling it all togetherl
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~b)(6) Ithanks. here is the final list of those who called in - the
analysts are highlighted. i've gotten positive feedback from them about
the call. we do not currently have a contract for a transcriber (we're
working on it), so i don't have the capability of getting it
transcribed. i do have the tape if you'd like the audio version of it
(the quality won't be the best, tho, as i will have to condense it to
send over email).
yes, the off the record comments will definitely be kept as such. these
guys "get it" and will respect that. (they also know that they won't be
invited back if they don't honor that agreement!).
thanks again for your help and a great call. i look forward to working
with you again.
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Enjoyed working with you today. Attached you will find MG Caldwell's
prepared remarks.
Also just wanted to ensure the off the record comments were kept as
such. The two topics included Iranian support to specific groups and
the Iraqis high tolerance levels for violence. All other comments were
in fact on the record." Just wanted to clarify.
Could you please send me the final list of folks who participated in the
conference call.
Finally, do you produce a transcript from the interview that we could

get? We would appreciate any help in obtaining a transcript.
Once again thanks for setting this up and for your f1exibifity.
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rtnallY, ao you produce a transcript from the interview that we could
get? We would appreciate any help in obtaining a transcript.
Once again thanks for setting this up and for your f1exibifity.
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thanks again for a great call today. general mcinemey would like a copy
of your prepared remarks from the call , jf you'd be willing to pass them
along to him . he will not share it with anyone, but would like to have
them for his own reference. i will be happy to send them to him if you
are ok with that.
Jtwnk you,
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Can you ask Bill Caldwell if he will give us his prepared remarks that
he read before the Q&A?
Not a problem if he does not want to.
Thanks. Good session .

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sir,
thanks again for a great call today . general mcinerney would like a copy of your prepared
remarks from the call, if you'd be willing to pass them along to him . he will not share it
with anyone, but would like to have them for his own reference. i will be happy to send
them to him if you are ok with that.
thank you ,
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Can you ask Bill caldwell if he will give us his prepared remarks that he read before the
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Not a problem if he does not want to .

Thanks. Good ' s e s s i on .
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thanks . here is the final list of those who called in - - the analysts are
highlighted . i've gotten positive feedback from them about the call. we do not currently
have a contract for a transcriber (we 're working on it ), so i don't have the capabi l ity of
gett ing it transcribed . i do have the tape if you'd like the audio version of it (the
qual ity won't be the best, tho , as i will have to condense it to send over email) .
yes , the off the record comments will defini tely be kept as such . these guys "ge t it" and
wi l l respect that. (t hey also know that they won't be i nvi ted back i f they don't honor
that agreement ! ) .
thanks again for your help and a great call. i look forward to working with you again .
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Enjoyed working with you today . Attached you will find MG Caldwell 's prepared remarks .
Also just wanted to ensure the off the record comments were kept as such . The two t op i c s
i n c l ude d Iranian support to specific groups and the Iraqis high tolerance levels . for
vio l e nce . All other comments were in fact on the record. Just wanted to clarify .
Could you please send me the final l ist of folks who participated in the conference call.
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a pprec i a t e any help in obtaining a transcript .
Once again thanks for setting this up and for your flexib ility.
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sir,
thanks again for a great call today. general mcinerney would like a copy of your prepared
remarks from the call, if you'd be willing to pass them along to him. he will not share it
with anyone, but would like to have them for hie own reference. i will be happy to send
them to him if you are ok with that.
thank you,
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Q&A?

Thanks . Good session.
Tom
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Enjoyed working with you today . Attached you will find MG Caldwell's prepared remarks.
Also just wanted to ensure the off the record comments were kept as such . The two t op i c s
included Iranian support to specific groups and the Iraqis high tolerance levels for
violence . All other comments were in fact on the record . Ju~t wanted to clarify .
Could you please send me the final list of folks who participated in the conference call.
Finally , do you produce a transcript from the interview that we could get? We would
appreciate any help in obtaining a transcript .
Once again thanks for setting this up and for your flexibility.
EJ
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Once again thanks for setting this up and for your flexibility.
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sir,
thanks again for a great call today. general Mcinerney would like a copy of your prepared
remarks from the call, if you'd be willing to pass them along to him. he will not share it
with anyone, but would like to have them for his own reference. i will be happy to send
them t o him if you are ok with that .
thank you ,
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Good morning to you aU. I appreciate the opportunity to chat with you again.
I'm sure all of you have been paying attention to the election returns back home.
They signa' that America is in a period of transition. Here in Iraq we continue to
see a country that is also in transition. With transition comes change, and with
change comes challenges. These challenges are sometimes perceived as
setbacks, when in fact they a~e actually signs of growth.
We can see these signs of growth in the Iraqis' capacity to govern, in their
capability to provide security, and in their commitment to revitalize their
economy. Throughout this period of transition, we are firmly dedicated to helping
the Iraqis achieve our common goal- an Iraq that can govern, defend and sustain
itself.
Now I'd like to focus our discussion on an area seeing a lot of change - the
security situation across Iraq. As you are aware, this year we once again saw
historically elevated levels of violence during the month of Ramadan.
And as expected, there has been a downturn in violence following Ramadan _
although we certainly do not yet consider this a trend. Last week the number of
casualties nationwide decreased slightly by 2% compared to the previous week.
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The time frame is too short to draw any definite conclusions, but we will of
course continue to monitor these numbers.
."::. Another area where we continue to see change is the diminishing capabilities of
AI Qaeda in Iraq. Their forces are being challenged by the combined focused
efforts of the Iraqi Security Force and the CoaJition. We continue to see evidence
that our efforts are achieving results against their ability to finance and execute
their crimes.
Sectarian violence however. remains a challenge. We continue to see operations
by death squads and illegitimate anned militias. But it is important to remember
that to date the problem is largely localized. More than 90% of reported incidents
of sectarian violence Occur within 30 miles of the capital of Baghdad. And there
are some promising developments. The Prime Minister continues to oversee
efforts to gain support among tribal sheiks and religious leaders for
reconciliation and unity.
Back where you are, I know that the resignation of the Secretary of Defense has
received quite a bit of coverage. At MNF-I. we look forward to working with a new
Secretary after the Senate confirmation process. We are aware there will be
changes on Capitol Hill and at the Pentagon a period of transition will occur, but
we also heard the President's commitment to sustaining our partnership with the
people and government of Iraq.
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The Iraqi Govemment continues its efforts to become the lead partner in
providing true security for its people. They continue to take positive steps to
increase the capabilities of the Iraqi Security Force. These developments are
having a real impact on the daily lives of Iraqis. The Iraqi Security Force is much
better trained, better equipped, and much more effective than it was just two
years ago. We must continue to train and equip the Iraqi Security Forces and put
them in the lead. We're making great progress along those lines. Currently we
have trained and equipped approximately 319,000 personnel. Our goa' has been
a Force of 325,000, but just last week, the Prime Minister announced an initiative
to grow the Iraqi Security Forces by approximately 30,000. This growth will
improve flexibility and responsiveness. I can provide you w ith more details as we
discus. the growth later. The effects of that growth are also being compounded
by an acceleration of the timetable for Force increases and deployment. We
remain committed to supporting these Iraqi initiatives.
This transition of responsibility for security to Iraqis is important to the people
here, and I th ink to Americans as well. The Iraqi people are counting on a more
vigorous force to help them achieve the unity, security and prosperity we all are
working towards.
This leads me to another important topic. As Iraqis are counting on their
uniformed services, this week America recognizes the importance of its
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servicemen and women, past and present With Veteran's Day almost upon us
and of course, this month being the official month of the military family, as you
go out and speak on TV and radio. I encourage you to give a shout out to our
veterans, both those who have served and those who are currently serving, and
especially to the family members back home. The United States is a nation with
25 million living veterans. We currently have 1.4 million men and women on active
duty, and they are joined by 1.2 million serving in the reserves. Those Soldiers,
Sailors, Airman and Marines can spend long periods of time away from their
families. We're a military at war, supporting a nation at war. Our young men and
woman serve willingly to preserve the freedoms of Americans. Our military has a
tough mission and service members need the support of husbands and wives,
children and parents, brothers and sisters. Our families, veterans, and
communities are what make our military and this country strong. I encourage
you to remind people of that fact when talking to the media.
With that, I will be glad to take your questions.
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Colonel Ken Allard (USA, Retired) MSNBC
Brigadier General David L. Grange (USA, Retired) CNN
Conunand Sergeant Major Steven Greer (USA, Retired) Fox News
Major General Timothy Haake (USAR, Retired)
Colonel Jack Jacobs (USA, Retired)
Lieutenant Colonel Robert L. Maginnis (USA, Retired)
Lieutenant General Thomas Mcinerney (USAF, Retired)
General William L. Nash (USA, Retired)
Major General Donald W. Shepperd (USAF, Retired)
Mr. Wayne Simmons (USN, CIA, Retired)
Captain Martin L. Strong (USN, Retired)
Mr. Bing West (USMC, Retired)
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Colonel (Tim) J. Eads (USA, Retired) Fox News
General Wayne A. Downing (USA, Retired)
Admiral David E. Jeremiah (USN, Retired)
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Mr. Jed Babbin (USAF, JAG) American Spectator
Admiral Dennis C. Blair (USN, Retired)
Cmdr. Peter Brookes (USN, Reserve) Heritage Foundation
Lieutenant General Frank B. Campbell (USAF, Retired)
Dr. James Jay Cara fano (LTC, USA, Retired) Heritage Foundation
Lieutenant Colonel Bill Cowan (USMC, Retired) Fox News
Lieutenant Colonel Gordon Cucullu (USA, Retired) Fox News
Lieutenant General Michael P. DeLong (USMC, Retired)
Major Dana R. Dillon (USA, Retired) Heritage Foundation
General Wayne A. Downing (USA, Retired)
General Ronald Fogelman (USAF, Retired)
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Lieutenant Colonel Rick Francona (USAF, Retired) MSNBC
Colonel John Garrett (USMC, Retired)
Lieutenant General Buster Glosson (USAF, Retired)
Command Sergeant Major Steven Greer (USA , Retired) Fox News
Major General Timothy Haake (USAR. Retired)
Admiral David E. Jeremiah (USN, Retired)
General Jack Keane (USA, Retired) ABC
General William F. "Buck" Kernan (USA, Retired)
Colonel Glenn Lackey (USA , Retired)
Admiral Thomas Joseph Lopez (USN, Retired)
Major General James "Spider" Marks (USA , Retired)
Colonel Jeff McCausland (USA, Retired)
Lieutenant General Thomas Mcinerney (USAF, Retired)
Major F. Andy Messing Jr . (USAR, Retired)
Major General Burton R. Moore (USAF, Retired)
General Thomas S. Moorman, Jr. (USAF, Retired)
Major General Michael J. Nardotti, Jr. (USA, Retired)
Captain Chuck Nash (USN , Retired)
General William L. Nash (USA, Retired)
General Glen K. Otis (USA, Retired)
General Joseph Ralston (USAF, Retired)
Lieutenant General Erv Rokke (USAF, Retired)
Major General Robert H. Scales, Jr. (USA, Retired)
General Hugh Shelton USA , Retired)
Major General Donald W. Shepperd (USAF, Retired)
Lieutenant Colonel Carlton Sherwood (USMC, Retired)
Major General Perry Smith (USAF, Retired)
Major General Paul E. Vallely (USA , Retired)
Colonel John Warden (USAF, Retired)
General Larry D. Welch (USAF, Retired)
Mr. Bing West (USMC, Retired)
General Charles E. Wilhelm (USMC, Retired)
General Tom Wilkerson (USMC, Retired)
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',.::; We are on track for the Defenses Analyst Call is at 1030 EST (1830 Baghdad).

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What time is the conf call? 0900 in place of press brief, or 1030 as was planned with MG Thunnan?
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Sir, great. Thanks. I will send the invite out shortly. Will have the call in info on it. May not get a good sense of rsvp's on shortnotice.
I'll keep you posted.
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Presser is off, but MG Caldwell wants to do the Defense Analysts still in place ofThunnan.
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Sir, great . Thanks . I will send the invite out shortly. Will have the call in info on it .
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Sir, great. Thanks. I will sendthe invite out shortly. Will have the call in info on it Maynot get a good sense of rsvp's on short notice.
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Greetings from Baghdad . Wanted to let you know that MG Caldwell has agreed to do the Defense Analysts Conference
Call today at 1030 EST.
He wi ll do th is "On the Record" and has a prepared opening statement. Please tet me know if the conference call is a still a
go on your end and the best phone number for our call in. .
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todd, thanks for your help in coordinating this.
we will set the call for 10:30 (dc time) on thursday. i will send out the invite first thing in the morning. in the meantime, here
is the agendawith a list of those who will be invited for mg thurman to look over. i will open the caU and welcome everyone
and explain the groundrules (is mg thurman going to be on background or on-the-record? up to him. caldwell and casey
tend to go on-the-record unless there is something they want to teN them for their own knowledge. the.analysts always
respect it if the general asks them to keep something on background or off the record).
i will then turn it over to mg thurman and allow him to make some brief remarks (as brief or detailed as he would like to go.
it's a pretty good assumption that most of the analysts will not have just watched his pc). he can then open it up for q&a.
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i will send out the list of rsvp's about an hour before the call.
anything else anyone needs from me?? (dial-in number is on the agenda)
thanks
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sent: Tuesday, November 07, 2006 9:02 AM
From: Vlclan, Todd M LtCol OSD PA

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Subject: FW: [U] RE: Thursday Pentagon Brief
Hi ~)(6)
Can you arrange an analysts call with MG Thurman, the Multi-National Division-Baghdad commander? I believe they're
looking for the same group that MG Caldwell spoke with last week. MG Thurman is doing a Pentagon press brief from
0900-0930 this Thursday. I assume we could start the analysts call shortly after that.
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Todd

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Thanks ~b)(6) Iwe'll stick to the brief. We're 8 hours behind y'all again, so I guess that means we start at 1700your
time on Thursday.
Todd
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Thanks. Given the current environment around here, I think we'll decline the radio interviews. We're in the middle of RIP
right now. We'll execute from our DVIDS at the MND-B MOC.
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Subject: Thursday Pentagon Brief
Hi fb)(6)
We have all the info on MG Thurman we need for prepping for Thursday's press brief at 0900 EST. Do you need more
info from us? Here's the latest list of reporters(a few might have changed since your Boss did the briefing with the press
here in September).
Also, will MG Thurman be able to do 1-2 interviews with regional media (radio or TV) following the brief? He can stay in
place and we'll use the DVIDS system to arrange these interviews.
Thanksagain,
Todd
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FORMAT:
- Introduction by Mr Bryan Whitman (Depu t y Ass istant Secretary of Defense for Pub lic
Affairs )
.~ - Opening r ema r ks by briefer (app r ox 3-5 minutes )
;, ',':' - Q/A f rom p r ess corps
Cl o s ing remarks by br iefer (1 -2 minutes)
PENTAGON PRESS CORPS :
Asso cia ted Pres s (Lol i t a Baldor, Bob Burns, or Pauline J~lnik)
Reut e r s (Kristin Robe rts o r Andrew Gray>
AFP (Jim Mannion )
UPI (Pa m Hess )
MCClatchey News Service (Drew Brown)
Bloomberg News Service (Tony Capaccio)
LA Times (Pe t e r Sp iegel)
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Subject: [ ) RE: briefing cancelled
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Presseris off, but MG Caldwellwants to do the DefenseAnalystsstill ln place of Thurman.
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Subject: briefing cancelled
Sir,
We understand GEN Casey has directed no briefing with the Pentagon press corps tomorrow.
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Bill,
Is this a matter of time availabilityor something else? These folks will be his most friendly audience by far, and frankly
most insightful and important to him.
Strongly recommend reconsideration , especially in light of today's announcements.
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sent: Wednesday. November 08, 2006 12:42 PM
To: Kb)(6) ~ OSD PA
Subject: FW: [UJ RE: Thursday Pentagon Brief
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Looks like we need to cancel the analystscall tomorrow. Thanks for your willingness to help.
Todd
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cc: tb)(6) ILTC vV CORPS PAO MNC-I V CORPS PACt LTC 410 Dep PAO
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Todd,
The CG's schedule is iffy and may not accommodate this conference call. We're in the middle of RIP. I'll be getting more
guidance tonight. Please call me.
The CG's schedule is iffy and may not accommodate this conference call. We're in the middle of RIP. I'll be getting more
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sent: Tuesday, November 07, 2006 3:11 PM ------------
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From: Vidan, Todd M Ltcol OSC PA [mailto:todd.vician b)(6)

sent: Tuesday, November 07, 20069:50 PM '------------'
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Let me see if that works. Seems like an easy idea .
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else we can work out. Let me know.
Thanks,
Todd

Office of Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)
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sent: Monday, November 06, 2006 11:20 PM L _
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Todd,
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Thanks~b)(6) ~ we'll stick to the brief. We're 8 hours behind y'all again, so I guess that means we start at 1700your
time on Thursday.
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Subject: [U] RE: Thursday Pentagon Brief
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Sent: Monday, November 06,20069:33 PM
TO: ~(6) /LTC 410 PAO .
Cc: )(6) LTC vV CORPS PAO MNC-I V CORPS PAO; Ballesteros, Mark J LTC 050 PA
Hi ~b) (6)
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info from us? Here's the latest list of reporters (a few might havechanged since your Boss did the briefing withthe press
here in September) .
Also, will MG Thurman be able to do 1~2 interviews with regional media (radio or TV) following the brief? He can stay in
placeand we'll use the DVIDS system to arrange these Interviews.
Thanks again,
Todd
FORMAT :
- I n troduc tion by Mr Bryan Whitman (Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public
Affa irs )
FORMAT :
- I n troduc tion by Mr Bryan Whitman (Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public
Affa irs )
Opening remarks by briefer (approx 3-5 minutes)
- O/A from press corps
Closing remarks by briefer (1-2 minutes)
PENTAGON PRESS CORPS:
Associated Press (Lolita Baldor, Bob Burns, or Pauline Jelnik)
Reuters (Kristin Roberts or Andrew Gray)

AFP (Jim Mannion)
UPI (Pam Hess)
McClatchey News Service (Drew Brown)
Bloomberg News service (Tony capaccio)
LA Times (Peter Spiegel)
NY Times (Thom Shanker or David Cloud)
washington Post (Ann Scott Tyson)

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St Louis Post Dispatch (phil Dine)
ABC (J on Karl and Luis Martinez)
CNN (Ba r b a r a Starr and Jamie MCIntyre)
FOX (Mi ke Emanuel and Nick Simeone)
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VOA (AI Pessin)
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Army Times (Gordon Lubold)

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sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2006 12:42 PM
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HiF>l
Looks like we needto cancel the analysts call tomorrow. Thanks for your willingness to help.
Todd

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Subject: RE: [Ul RE: Thursday Pentagon Brief ----
Todd,
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Just cameout of the CG's office. He must decline this conference call opportunity due to our current OPTEMPO
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From: Vician, Todd M LtCol OSD PA [majlto:todd.viclan~b)(6)

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Subject: RE: [UJ RE: Thursday Pentagon Brief ----
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I can't get a line through to you. We haven 't sent out the invite yet. but would need to do so by 1630 our time . I'll wait to
hear from you.
I can't get a line through to you. We haven 't sent out the invite yet. but would need to do so by 1630 our time . I'll wait to
hear from you.
Thanks .
Todd
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Todd,
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From: Vician, Todd M LtCol OSD PA [mallto :todd.vician@

sent: TUesday, November 07, 2006 9:50 PM
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I told her 1030 (1830 your time) for the call.
Thanks,
Todd
It Col Todd Vician, USAF

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sent: Monday, November 06, 2006 11:20 PM -------------
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Subject: RE: [U] RE: ThUrsday Pentagon Brief
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sent: Tuesdav, November 07, 2006 12:39 AM L -_ _---J
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we'll stick to the brief. We're 8 hours behind y'all again, so I guess that means we start at 1700 your
time on Thursday.
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SUbject: UJ RE: Thu ay Pentagon Brief
Todd,
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right now. We'll execute from our DVIDS at the MND-B MOC.
Thanks,
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From: Vician, Todd M LtCol OSD PA[mallto:todd.vidan<gfb)(6) I

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We haveall the Info on MG Thurman we need for preppingfor Thursday's press brief at 0900 EST. Do you need more
info from us? Here's the latest list of reporters (a few might have changed since your Boss did the briefingwith the press
here in September).
Also, will MG Thurman be able to do 1-2 interviews with regional media (radio or TV) following the brief? He can stayin
place and we'll use the DVIDS system to arrange these interviews.
Thanks again,
Todd
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FORMAT:
- Introduct ion by Mr Bryan Whitman (Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense fo r Publ ic

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- Opening remarks by br iefer (a p p r o x 3-5 minutes)
- Q/A f rom press corps
Closi n g rema rks by briefer (1 - 2 minutes)
PENTAGON PRESS CORPS :
Associated Press ( Lo l i t a Baldor, Bob Burns, or Pauline Jelnik)
Reut ers ( Kri st i n Roberts or Andrew Gr~y)
AFP (J i m Mannion)
UPI (Pa m Hess )
McClatchey News Service (Drew Brown)
Bloomberg News Se rvice (Tony Capaccio)
LA Times ( Pe t e r spiegel )
NY Ti me s (Tho rn Shanker or David Cloud)
washington Post (Ann Scott Tyson)
St Louis Post Dispatch (Phil Dine)
MSNBC (Ji m Miklaszewski and Courtney Kube)
CNN (Ba r b a r a Starr and Jamie McIntyre)
FOX (Mi k e Emanuel and Nick Simeone)
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NPR (John Eendren or Tom Bowman)
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Stars and Stripes Jeff Schogol or Lisa Burgess)
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To: 'McCausland, Jeffrey'
SUbject: RE: What can you tell me?
hi sir,
• departure date has not yet been set. but it seems to be imminent. seedef may say something about it in a few minutes
from the white house. j'm sure england will assume acting role if necessary, but i don't know whetherit will be. i suspect
the intent is to get gates confirmed beforethe senate changes over (i suspectthafs why this timing of the announcement).
i will see what i can dig up for eric's bio.

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Help me out here. I now have eight interviews lined up between now and 4:30. What is the timing of the departure
and will England assume role as acting? I also need a bio for Eric as he is speaking here next week and I do notwant to
call him as 1imaginehe (and all of you...) are a little bUSy:)
Jeff
and will England assume role as acting? I also need a bio for Eric as he is speaking here next week and I do notwant to
call him as 1imaginehe (and all of you...) are a little bUSy:)
Jeff
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SUbJect: RE: [U] RE: Thursday Pentagon Brief
But was this for Casey or Thurman, or I like to call him, turner?
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just what was in the email chain.
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Sent: Wednesday, November OS, 2006 2:05 PM
To: Kb)(6) 10 50 PA
Did tht~ aive a reason? 1

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Did they give a reason?
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From: Vician, Todd M LtCol 050 PA
sent: Wednesda~ November 08, 2006 12:42 PM
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Subject: FW: [UJ RE: Thursday Pentagon Brief
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Lookslike we need to cancel the analysts call tomorrow. Thanks for your willingness to help.
Todd
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To: Vlclan, Todd M LtCoI OSD PA .Kb I
ce:pl)(6) !LTC vV CORPS PAO MNC-I V CORPS PAOL )(6) LTC 4ID Dep PAO
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To ~(6) /LTC 4ID PAO b
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I can't get a line through to you. We haven't sent out the invite yet, but would need to do so by 1630 our time. I'll wait to
hear from you. .
Thanks,
Todd
Lt Col Todd Vidan, USAF

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fb)(6)
fb)(6) Isaid she'd send you a list of the analysts invited for the call.
I told her 1030 (1830 your time) for the cal.
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SUbJect: [U] RE: Thursday Pentagon Brief
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right now. We'll execute from our DVIDS at the MND-B MOC .
Thanks,
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From: Vidan, Todd M LtCoi OSD PA [maUto:todd.vlclan

sent: MondaYJ November 06,2006 9:33 PM '--------'
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info from us? Here's the tatest list of reporters (a few might have changed since your Boss did the briefing with the press
here in September).
Also, will MG Thurman be able to do 1-2 interviews with regional media (radio or TV) following the brief? He can stay in
place and we'll use the DVIOS system to arrange these interviews.
Thanksagain,
Todd
FORMAT:
- Introduction by Mr Bryan Whitman (Dep ut y Assistant Secretary of Defense for Pub lic
Af fa irs )
- Open i ng remarks by briefe r {ap p r ox 3- 5 minutes }
- Q/ A from press corps
Clos ing r e ma r k s by briefer (1 -2 minutes)
PENTACON PRESS CORPS;
Associated Press (Loli t a Baldor, Bob Burns , or Pauline Jelnik)
Reu ters (Kr ist in Roberts or Andrew Gray)
AFP (Jim Mannion)
UPI (pam Hes s )
MCClat c hey News service. (Drew Brown)
Bloomberg News Service (Tony Capaccio )
LA Times (Pe t e r Sp iegel)
NY Times (Thom Shanker or David Cloud)
Bal timore Sun (Da v e Wood)
Washington Post (Ann Scott Tyson )
st Louis Post Dispatch (Phil Dine)
MSNBC (J i m Miklaszewski and Courtney Kube)
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POX (Mike Emanuel and Nick Simeone)
NPR (John Hendren or Tom Bowman)
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From: Vidan, Todd M LtCol OSD PA

sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2006 12:42 PM
To: Kb)(6) 10 50 PA
Hi ~
Looks like we need to cancel the analysts call tomorrow. Thanks for your willingness to help.
Todd
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47
.~ From: Vician, Todd M LtCoI OSD PA (mallto:todd.vlclan <9fb)(6)
Sent: Wednesday, November 08,2006 7:01 PM --------'
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hear from you.
Thanks .
Todd
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guida nce tonight. Please call me .
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From: Vldan, Todd M LtCoI OSD PA (mailto:todd.vidan

Sent: Tuesday, November 07, 2006 9:50 PM L - -_ _----'
To: pl)(6) ILTC 41D PAO

Subject: RE: [U] RE: ThUrsday Pentagon Brief
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Todd,
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fb)(6) Isaid she 'd send you a list of the analysts invited for the call.
I told her 1030 {1830 your time) for the call.
She said they only have a commercial 800 number to call In. If the CG can't get a good commercial number, I'll see what
else we can work out. Let me know .
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Todd
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From: Vlclan, Todd M LtCol OSD PA [maillO:todd.Vidan f )(6)

Sent: Tuesday, November 07,200612:39 AM ---
To: Kb)(6) ILTC 'lID PAO
SUbJect: RE: [U] RE: Thursday Pentagon Brief
Thankspl)(6) ~ we'll stick to the brief. We're 8 hours behind y'all again, so I guess that means we start at 1700your
time on Thursday.
Todd
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right now. We'll execute from our DVIDS at the MND-B MOe .
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Thanks,
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From: Vlcia", Todd M LtCol 050 PA [mallto:todd.vjdan~b)(6) I

Sent, Monday. Novem106, 2006 9:33 PM
To: b)(6) l TC 410 PAO
Cc:f b)(6) LTC VV CORPS PAO MNC-I V CORPS PAO; Ballesteros, Mark J LTCOSD PA
Hirb)(6)
info from us? Here's the latest list of reporters (a few might have changed since your 80ss did the briefing with the press
here in September).
Also. win MG Thurman be able to do 1-2 interviews with regional medJa (radio or TV) following the brief? He can stay in
place and we'll use the DVIDS system to arrange these Interviews.
Also. win MG Thurman be able to do 1-2 interviews with regional medJa (radio or TV) following the brief? He can stay in
place and we'll use the DVIDS system to arrange these Interviews.
Thanks again,
Todd
FORMAT:
- Introduction by Mr Bryan Whitman (Depu ty Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public

Affairs)
- Opening remarks by briefer (a pp r ox 3 -5 minutes )
- Q/A from press corps
Clos ing remarks by briefer 11- 2 minutes }
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PENTAGON PRESS CORPS;
Associated Press (Lolita Baldor , Bob Burns, or Pauline Jelnik)
Reuters (Kristin Roberts or Andrew Gray)
AFP (J i m Mannion)
," UPI (Pam Hess)
' MCCl a t ch ey News Service (Drew Brown)
Bloomberg News Service (Tony Capaccio)
LA Times (Pe t e r Spiegel)
NY Times (Thorn Shanker or David Cloud)
Bal timore Sun (Dave Wood)
Washington Post (Ann Scott Tyson)

FOX (Mi ke Emanuel and Nick Simeone )
NPR (John Hendren or Tom Bowman)
VOA (AI pessin)
Army Times (Gordon LUbold)
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They signa' that America is in a period of transition. Here in Iraq we continue to

change comes challenges. These challenges are sometimes perceived as

setbacks, when in fact they a~e actually signs of growth.

capability to provide security, and in their commitment to revitalize their

economy. Throughout this period of transition, we are firmly dedicated to helping

historically elevated levels of violence during the month of Ramadan.

And as expected, there has been a downturn in violence following Ramadan _

casualties nationwide decreased slightly by 2% compared to the previous week.

course continue to monitor these numbers.

Sectarian violence however. remains a challenge. We continue to see operations

by death squads and illegitimate anned militias. But it is important to remember

are some promising developments. The Prime Minister continues to oversee

reconciliation and unity.

people and government of Iraq.

by an acceleration of the timetable for Force increases and deployment. We

remain committed to supporting these Iraqi initiatives.

This transition of responsibility for security to Iraqis is important to the people

This leads me to another important topic. As Iraqis are counting on their

uniformed services, this week America recognizes the importance of its

you to remind people of that fact when talking to the media.

With that, I will be glad to take your questions.

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