1.  What is DynCorp?  What was DynCorp's initial plan in Iraq?

2.  Who is Lonnie Herman?  Why does he say DynCorp had to adjust their mission? 

3.  Describe DynCorp's change in strategy.  What three requirements did Mr. Herman check to see that police recruits possessed?

4.  Mr. Herman has the opportunity to give a picture of the Iraqi police force that most reporters are not able to give.  Why is this so?

5.  What does Mr. Herman say that gives you hope for permanent success in Iraq?

6.  Which of the following statements by Lonnie Herman is the most inspiring to you personally?  Why?:

• "You could see in their eyes that many truly believed they could be part of the salvation of their own country." (para. 7)
• "[Hope is replacing fear.] The change from the time we got there until the time we left was amazing." (para. 10)
• "The Iraqi people are learning how to think like a free people." (para. 11)
• "It's a huge success in every aspect.  There is an entire country trying to learn how to be free.  We don't have to save them all.  We just need to give them an opportunity to see the truth and they will save themselves." (para. 12)

7.  A reporter's job is to report the news.  The truth should be reported.  And that includes the good news too.  Do you think that the media is reporting fairly on progress in Iraq?  Explain your answer.

8.  Write to your local (or a national) newspaper or news channel and ask them to provide more reports on the good work being done in Iraq. (For a media contact list, click here.)