Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) is the Multi-National Force-Iraq umbrella name for military, paramilitary and civilian law enforcement entities that serve under the Government of Iraq. The armed forces are administered by the Ministry of Defence (MOD), and the Iraqi Police is administered by the Ministry of Interior (MOI). Since the toppling of the Saddam Hussein regime, the Iraqi Security Forces have been rebuilt with substantial assistance from Multi-National Security Transition Command - Iraq. Since the implementation of the U.S.-Iraq Status of Forces Agreement on January 1, 2009, the ISF are responsible for providing security and upholding law and order throughout Iraq de jure, with some MNF-I support until late 2011. The Iraqi Army, in particular, is one of the most trusted national institutions of Iraq. While generally capable in a internal security role, ISF deficiencies have been identified in enabling functions, such as, e.g., logistics and intelligence. In high-end conventional operations, ISF capabilities are currently limited by lack of fire support and air power. There are also concerns regarding corruption and sectarian agendas within the force.

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