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| − | + | '''Stanley A. McChrystal''' (b. 1954) is the 4-star U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan. He heads the International Security Assistance Force, or ISAF since May 2009. | |
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| + | [[File:Mcchrystal.jpg|thumb|250px|General McChrystal]] | ||
| + | A 1976 graduate of West Point, he has held many commands and is known as a scholar-warrior. His report to Washington of Aug. 30, 2009, set the parameters for the American debate on the [[Afghanistan War]], where he has been in command since May 2009. He warns of failure unless his forces are greatly enlarged, and are more focused on protecting the civilian population. He considers the civilian government of Afghanistan a hindrance more than a help. | ||
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| + | Command of ISAF was held by Gen. David D. McKiernan, who was forced out by the Obama Adminsitration, which demanded a new look at policy options. | ||
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| + | In 2003-2008 McChrystal headed the super-secret "Joint Special Operations Command" in the Pentagon. He took over an insular, shadowy commando force with a reputation for spurning partnerships with other military and intelligence organizations. He managed to build close relationships with the C.I.A. and the F.B.I. He won praise from C.I.A. officers, many of whom had stormy relationships with commanders running the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. | ||
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| + | ==External links== | ||
| + | * [http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/21/AR2009092100110.html?hpid=topnews "COMISAF Initial Assessment" (McChrystal Report)Aug. 30, 2009] | ||
| + | * [http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/13/world/asia/13commander.html?hp Elizabeth Bumiller and Mark Mazzetti, "A General Steps From the Shadows," ''New York Times,'' May 12, 2009] | ||
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| + | {{DEFAULTSORT:McChrystal, Stanley A.}} | ||
| + | [[category:Afghanistan]] | ||
| + | [[category:Obama Presidency]] | ||
| + | [[category:United States Army]] | ||
Revision as of 02:48, September 27, 2009
Stanley A. McChrystal (b. 1954) is the 4-star U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan. He heads the International Security Assistance Force, or ISAF since May 2009.
A 1976 graduate of West Point, he has held many commands and is known as a scholar-warrior. His report to Washington of Aug. 30, 2009, set the parameters for the American debate on the Afghanistan War, where he has been in command since May 2009. He warns of failure unless his forces are greatly enlarged, and are more focused on protecting the civilian population. He considers the civilian government of Afghanistan a hindrance more than a help.
Command of ISAF was held by Gen. David D. McKiernan, who was forced out by the Obama Adminsitration, which demanded a new look at policy options.
In 2003-2008 McChrystal headed the super-secret "Joint Special Operations Command" in the Pentagon. He took over an insular, shadowy commando force with a reputation for spurning partnerships with other military and intelligence organizations. He managed to build close relationships with the C.I.A. and the F.B.I. He won praise from C.I.A. officers, many of whom had stormy relationships with commanders running the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.