Iraq Asks Return of Some Officers of Hussein Army - New York Times

Iraq Asks Return of Some Officers of Hussein Army - New York Times:

"BAGHDAD, Iraq, Nov. 2 - The Iraqi government called Wednesday for the return of junior officers from the disbanded army of Saddam Hussein, openly reversing an American directive issued in 2003.

The move is aimed at draining the insurgency of recruits and bolstering the Iraqi security forces, Iraqi officials said."

A new take on "keep your friends close and your enemies closer." If you can't beat them, let them join?