More Outposts Built to Accommodate 'Surge'

HangoutNewsBot · May 22nd, 2007, 16:11

American troops continue to build small, neighborhood outposts to support the troop surge in and around Baghdad, while the final extra Army brigade is poised to arrive in Iraq next month.

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**KEEP US ALIVE** · May 22nd, 2007 16:11

**Nick352** · May 23rd, 2007, 00:39

Good move, I just hope they don't understaff them.

**marine4life** · May 23rd, 2007, 06:04

I'm sure it will be manned by the coalition and not just American soldiers

**gunga55** · May 23rd, 2007, 06:41

The Air Force is really good at manning bases maybe they could lend a hand. That way they wouldn't have to brag cause a couple of guys helped put up a building.

ShooterDSH · May 23rd, 2007, 08:03

Originally Posted by Nick352

Good move, I just hope they don't understaff them.

I was thinking the same!! Thats usually how a good thing gets ruined!!

**Trapper** · May 23rd, 2007, 09:34

I think it is a good idea, too. Presence can help. Man them to the teeth, with .50 CALs. They need to be able to disable vehicles from a distance, as well as take care of anything else they need to.