The problem with this is, "Big Brother [US Military], will always have our back.", then when we up and left, they [Iraqi Army] just stood there in shock and are either cowards or not sure how to defend as they always relied on the US. I think we did too much for them, they relied on it, and can't function without the US military telling them what to do. Now when we pack up, they go back into fear, and do not stand up for themselves.
I honestly expected Iraq, to become a permanent duty stations for are military. I really what to go back to Iraq in 20 year,s and get FUBAR in the green zone.