Transitions set to begin in Baghdad

Col. Ted Martin, commander of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division stationed in south Baghdad explains the transitioning of security overwatch from U.S. troops to Iraqi security forces. He speaks positively about their progess predicting additional turn overs this month. Martin does say, that they are not opperating on any sort of timeline. (1:15)
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2nd in command in Iraq: Iraqi forces are not there yet

Gen. Lloyd Austin, Commander of Multinational Corps Iraq and second in command of U.S. forces says that the Iraqi security forces are not there yet. He says that they are still lacking the ability to perform logisitical and resupply operations. (0:50)
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Al Anbar province ready for Iraqi control

Col. Pat Malay, a regimental commander in western Iraq says that Al Anbar province is on the brink of transition to Iraqi security and provincial governance control. (0:26)
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McCain calls Iraqi security forces "disappointing"

Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) and Republican nominee for president, questions Gen. David Petraeus, commander of Multinational Forces Iraq about recent operations in Basra where roughly 1,000 Iraqi security forces deserted or underperformed. (0:51)
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