1.  What progress is being made in northern Iraq, according to the soldiers from Crazy Troop?

2.  How have the attitudes of Iraqi citizens in the Tigris River Valley changed toward coalition forces, according to Captain Sam Cook?

3.  a) In what city is Crazy Troop based?
b)  With whom does Crazy Troop share a base?

4.  a) What is Crazy Troop's task?
b)  What is the purpose of this strategy?

5.  How do soldiers' reports of the reduction of explosions between Tikrit and Mosul compare with Gen. Petraeus' number?

6.  What will ultimate success in Iraq depend upon, according to Lt. Col Thomas Dorame?

7.  a) What is the ISI?
b)  Why do U.S. officials say the ISI was established?

8.  What is the difference between the people behind the two types of attacks (roadside bombs and other bombing or sniper attacks) on Iraqi Police and U.S. forces?

9.  How does the U.S. military plan to reduce the number of Iraqis planting roadside bombs?

10. How does this article inspire/encourage you?  Explain your answer.

CHALLENGE:  Share this article with a friend/relative who you know feels discouraged by progress being made, or is opposed to the troop presence in Iraq.