MR, Jan-Feb 09: Thickening the Lines: Sons of Iraq, A Combat Multiplier
.....What started as a grass-roots movement that gained traction in one small portion of the battlespace became a fundamental part of the squadron’s COIN strategy; improved security allowed for economic, political, and social development, which won the sustained support of the people. This extraordinarily effective strategy used “Sons of Iraq” security contractors to thicken CF lines, facilitate reconciliation in local villages, empower Iraqi Security Forces (ISF), connect the local government to the people, and improve economic conditions......