Leaving military equipment behind was a way to 'clean the books' - doubt as much equipment was left behind as what was reported - just like the funds to pay the Iraqi troops that never existed - there were funds that were expended for equipment that never existed.
I was there as a civilian contractor. That equipment was there and more. I saw saw lots full of warehouses of military and construction materials in excess of any ability, all piled on pallets paid for at exorbitant prices.
Leaving military equipment behind was a way to 'clean the books' - doubt as much equipment was left behind as what was reported - just like the funds to pay the Iraqi troops that never existed - there were funds that were expended for equipment that never existed.
I was there as a civilian contractor. That equipment was there and more. I saw saw lots full of warehouses of military and construction materials in excess of any ability, all piled on pallets paid for at exorbitant prices.