With Iraq’s offensive against Daesh underway, Iraq request air support from the US, marking the start of effective Iraq-led military cooperation.

The Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR) is formed by the Global Coalition, signifying a resolute commitment to supporting Iraq eradicate the Daesh threat.

Phase one, "Degrade," targets Daesh’s territorial ambitions in Iraq and reduces the group’s combat capability. Significant early victories result in the liberation of members of the Yazidi community from Daesh, the recapture of the Mosul/Haditha dam, and pushing Daesh out of both Baghdad and Kirkuk.

Following the success of Phase one, CJTF-OIR transitions to Phase II, “Counterattack.” With Daesh on the back-foot, CJTF-OIR support the Iraqi Security Forces and the Syrian Defence Forces to liberate territory and communities under Daesh control.

CJTF-OIR captures the strategic airfield of Qayyarah, positioning Coalition forces within striking distance of Daesh-held Mosul.

The Iraqi Security Forces, supported by CJTF-OIR, begin the Battle of Mosul.

With the ISF and SDF leading the ground offensive against Daesh, CJTF-OIR support them with a wave of targeted airstrikes. The combined attack results in the liberation of 155 major cities including Hawija, Al Qaim, Anah, Rawah, Raqqa, Dashisha, and significant portions of eastern Deir Ezzour province in Syria.

Following the liberation of hundreds of cities and increased security for millions across Iraq, its Prime Minister declares victory over Daesh.

The military victory enables the Coalition to refocus their efforts towards aiding the Iraqi government with their reconstruction efforts. The members of the Global Coalition commit to providing $30 billion at the "International Conference for Reconstruction of Iraq" in Kuwait. These funds will go towards the physical and human dimensions of reconstruction, e.g. infrastructure, private investment and societal issues such as humanitarian needs, social protection, good governance and accountability.

Alongside reconstruction efforts and the conclusion of combat operations, CJTF-OIR shifts its focus to training and supporting the Iraqi Security Forces, providing funding for new equipment and ongoing capacity building to encourage greater partner participation and boost Iraq’s combat readiness, providing specific training to ISF leaders.

Due to sustained military efforts from Local security partners, Daesh is forced out of its last remaining stronghold—the Syrian town of Baghouz, marking the end of a five-year military campaign against the terrorist organisation. Daesh is forced into hiding underground.

CJTF-OIR and partner forces continue their counter-Daesh operations in Syria, disrupting clandestine networks involved in smuggling, financing, media dissemination, and providing logistical support to Daesh.

At the request of the Iraqi government, the Global Coalition prioritises its “Build Partner Capacity Programme”, aiming to strengthen Iraqi security capabilities by providing training, mentorship, and equipment to partner security forces.

CJTF-OIR combat forces begin to hand over control of Coalition military bases to Iraq.

Task Force Iraq, under CJTF-OIR, becomes the “Military Advisory Group”. Teams of advisors from CJTF-OIR provide targeted mentorship to the Iraqi Security Forces across operational planning, logistics, intelligence, and other military capabilities.

Camp Taji military base in Iraq is transferred from the Coalition to the Iraqi Security Forces, marking the end of the Global Coalition’s combat mission and the transfer of all military bases to the Iraqi Security Forces.

All combat troops are withdrawn as CJTF-OIR transitions to an advisory mission, assisting and enabling the Iraqi Security Forces to continue their mission to rid the country of Daesh’s remnants.

The U.S. and the Government of Iraq announces working group meetings of the Higher Military Commission (HMC) to develop a roadmap to transition the Coalition’s mission to enduring bilateral security partnerships.

As the current mission transitions, the Coalition continues its commitment to ensure Iraq's secure, stable, and sovereign future.