Iraq: Out of the desert into Mosul (closed)

[carl]

Where did ISIS learn such sophisticated military methods, shown clearly after the first shots were fired?

"Probably the Chechens," the one of the U.S. officials said.

A Chechen commander named Abu Omar al-Shishani -- who officials say may have been killed in fighting near Mosul -- is well known for commanding an international brigade within ISIS. Other Chechens have appeared within propaganda videos including one commander who was killed on video by an artillery burst near his SUV in Syria.

Earlier this year, ABC News reported on the secret history of U.S. special operations forces' experiences battling highly capable Chechen fighters along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border since 2001. In addition, for decades Chechen separatists have waged asymmetric warfare against Russian forces for control of the Northern Caucasus.

The Secret Battles Between US Forces and Chechen Terrorists

The Chechens are coming! The Chechens are coming!

I think it is useful to remember that God seems to sprinkle military prowess at random throughout the human race. They are out there waiting to appear and a lot of them don't need much in the way of formal training. Alvero Obregon just sort of knew what to do and there are a whole bunch of others like him throughout history. Maybe IS has a few too. (Old one arm did need help with tech things like artillery though, and that's why God makes guys who will switch sides.)

(The quoted section was not said by Outlaw but apparently comes from another article.)

[Bill Moore]

The Chechens are coming! The Chechens are coming!

I think it is useful to remember that God seems to sprinkle military prowess at random throughout the human race. They are out there waiting to appear and a lot of them don't need much in the way of formal training. Alvero Obregon just sort of knew what to do and there are a whole bunch of others like him throughout history. Maybe IS has a few too. (Old one arm did need help with tech things like artillery though, and that's why God makes guys who will switch sides.)

(The quoted section was not said by Outlaw but apparently comes from another article.)

I did post a video on what of the forums that reportedly showed Chechen trainers giving pretty decent light infantry training. Mostly demonstrated small unit battle drills. Again reported to be Chechen.

We should also consider the possibility that several members have special forces background that we and others trained. Regardless in today's age both technology and knowledge proliferate at a rate that is difficult to comprehend.