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Key Findings

1. Defense Department war plans must include actions to ensure long-term stability.
2. Capacity and capability matter, and the "whole of government" beyond the U.S. military could not provide them in Iraq.
3. Robust and high-quality headquarters are critical.
4. As the Army continues to perform the training and advising mission, developing competent advisers and understanding sustainable outcomes are key.
5. The goal of building and advising foreign military and police forces should be to make them self-sufficient.
6. Military transition teams and advisers are key to developing forces that provide sustainable security.
7. The Battle for Baghdad offers insights about how to prepare for future urban combat.
8. Army professional military education is critical in preparing Army leaders for the future.