“On July 28, 2003, [Central Command leader] GEN [John] Abizaid sent a memorandum to [Secretary of Defense Donald] Rumsfeld entitled ‘Understanding the War in Iraq,’ in which he outlined who the enemy was, how the enemy was operating, and our recommendations for tackling the problem. Essentially, he listed three solutions: (1) accelerate involvement of Iraqis in security; (2) focus on intelligence, especially HUMINT (human intelligence); and (3) provide reconciliation methods for Iraqis who have no choice but to fight and die. Abizaid also sent a note to Rumsfeld with the Army’s formal definition of the word ‘insurgency.’ ”
– Ricardo S. Sanchez with Donald T. Phillips, Wiser in Battle, Page 232