Instant Alert: Here's how Iraqi and Kurdish forces are training to destroy ISIS

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   Here's how Iraqi and Kurdish forces are training to destroy ISIS by Alex Lockie on Jan 31, 2016, 2:08 PM Advertisement Earlier this month, a spokesman from the Combined Joint Task Force's Operation Inherent Resolve said that ISIS lost 40% of their territory in Iraq and 20% in Syria. In December, Iraq's armed forces recaptured the western city of Ramadi, paving the way for an expected assault on Mosul, ISIS' de facto capital in Iraq. Behind the successes in Ramadi and elsewhere lay the efforts of the US-led coalition to train and equip credible regional forces that can reclaim their country from the scourge of ISIS. In addition to an impressive air campaign, Australia, Belgium, Denmark, France, Finland, Hungary, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portrugal, Spain, and the UK have all contributed to the US-led effort to train and empower regional forces to defeat ISIS. In the slides below, find out what the brave recruits go through when training with the US-led coalition to counter ISIS. SEE ALSO: Here's how the US is leading the fight against ISIS Here is a quick overview of Operation Inherent Resolve's members and initiatives. Before the training started, the coalition had to move in with supplies. The coalition arms and equips Iraqi national forces and other regional groups like the Kurds. A large part of the coalition's efforts in training local forces is to build their confidence and capacity with thorough hands-on training. See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network: Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011