Iraq Culture Vs American Culture

Whether or not its practical, culture in our country is forever changing, knowing the different lifestyles is a necessity. Before September 9/11 racism, terrorism and prejudice were present, but never that extreme that it has become today. The Persian Gulf War has been just the beginning of a completely new epidemic in the world. In the United States military, every soldier has to be aware and learn about different cultures in the world. From Germany to Korea to the Philippines and Iraq, it is a wide spread of cultural awareness that a soldier has to understand and sometimes even follow. The war in Iraq is an important mission to win the hearts and minds of the people. To know and understand the culture there that you are planning to …show more content…
In Iraq, that so many are not aware of a huge culture difference. For example, in Iraq the right hand leads, your body language is key when communicating with elders or the people. Failure to understand the adversary culture can endanger both troops and civilians at a tactical level. The more the military can know and learn about the country’s culture, the more effective the mission will be. Doing so, it creates a mutual respect towards the local people and the military, offering guidance and intelligence (eyes on the ground) if you may, for the military. The most alarming is the Iraqis’ use of vehement hand gestures, their tendency to move in one’s personal space and their tolerance for yelling. The average length of service was eighteen to twenty-four months and there are several hundred thousand soldiers in the reserves. According to (British Light Infantry Regiments & National Service) supported by …show more content…
They say that families who lost a son in battle would receive compensation such as, an automobile, real state, and loans with easy terms for repayment. The current wages to the military has changed, but there are no specific information available. In Iran-Iraq war the government would, issue grants to men who would marry war widows and polygamy (custom of having more than one wife) it used to be rare but now has become more common. Political next paragraph

“We've persevered because of a belief we share with the Iraqi people - a belief that out of the ashes of war, a new beginning could be born in this cradle of civilization. Through this remarkable chapter in the history of the United States and Iraq, we have met our responsibility. Now, it's time to turn the page.” Barack