There are alot of misconceptions about Iraq that I will not get into here but, Ja'chyra, the US military is an entirely profesional force. There are no draftees or conscripts and, the US military is probably the most profesional force on the planet. All recruits are required to at least be 18 (acceptions may be made for 17) years of age and in possesion of a High School diploma or GED, in fact the average member of the US military is better educated than the average civilian.

Pap, what engagements did you read of? Were they British or American troops? When did these engagements take place? Of course air and artillery support are important and have relevance in urban warfare but, in the end it's up to the infantry to close in and kill the enemy.

I believe the proper term for Iraq would be Counter Insurgency warfare.