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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. His command is credited for the death of [[Al-Qaeda]] leader [[Abu Musab al-Zarqawi]].
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. His command is credited for the death of [[Al-Qaeda]] leader [[Abu Musab al-Zarqawi]].
[[File:Afg-2009.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Obama plan to add 30,000 troops in early 2010]]
Before McChrystal's appointment to ISAF in June 2009, command was held by Gen. David D. McKiernan, who was forced out by the Obama Administration, which demanded a new look at policy options.
Before McChrystal's appointment to ISAF in June 2009, command was held by Gen. David D. McKiernan, who was forced out by the Obama Administration, which demanded a new look at policy options.
==2009 Report==
==2009 Report==
:''see [[Afghanistan War]]''
:''see [[Afghanistan War]]''
McChrystal reports to General [[David Petraeus]], head of Central Command.
McChrystal reports to General [[David Petraeus]], head of Central Command.