*Although the US government cites willingness of the Iraqi government to transition CLCs and former detainees into civilian life, the political gap between the US and Iraqi government (GoI) is apparent in the document, which states that "the GoI does not feel the same sense of urgency that the United States Government (USG) does with regard to rapidly transitioning the CLCs." Elsewhere, the document says that the Iraqi government ministries concerned "desire to participate in this critical project but lack the capacity to implement." *
*The contractor is to refurbish of the up to 36 Iraqi higher educational sites held by the Ministry of Higher Education, many of which were looted or damaged since the 2003 invasion... [And t]he project requires the contractor to develop training curricula for CLCs and former detainees, ranging from "basic literacy to trade instruction
(such as basic carpentry, medical equipment and basic generator repair, and medical technician services) to vocational training (such as plumber, electrician, and nurse.) delivered by the existing Iraqi collegiate, university, and technical school faculty." The contractor will also survey local labor markets and develop training curricula appropriate to local employment needs. *
As a part of the training program, the contractor will also be expected to provide "life support," such as food, housing, and expenses, to the trainees, "in order to allow each CLC to complete training without concern for supporting their families."
There's something downright post-modern about the US government hiring a private military contractor to train tribal militiamen and former detainees in Iraq.
