EFP Threat Greatly Reduced

via CBS

After warning that the threat of deadly EFPs, or Explosively Formed Penetrators, was growing at an alarming rate, the U.S. military now says there's been a "dramatic" decrease in the use of the powerful roadside bombs.

EFPs "can punch through most of the armor out on the battlefield today," Army Lt. Col. Christopher Garver, a U.S. military spokesman said of the devices, which U.S. officials have said come from Iran.

They are blamed for more than 170 American deaths since 2004, when they first appeared on the battlefield. More than 600 American troops have been wounded by the bombs. EFPs account for a small percentage of the roadside bombs in Iraq, but they are responsible for a disproportionately high number of casualties.

Comments

[Zifnab]

Is it too soon to throw that $20 million victory party the 'Pubs budgeted for?

[Telly]

Bill Maher had a funny thought about the 'success' of the 'surge'. He pointed out that Daddy tends to stop beating Mommy while the cops are on the porch.

[Zifnab]

So if we never ever reduce our troop presense and remain in Iraq indefinitely, then IEDs will continue to remain at the current level? Horray! Victory!

[Hard Right]

I swear, if you lefties stopped to think before posting it would kill you. I'll use small words so you MIGHT be able to understand.

With less violence it gives things a better chance to get accomplished (that means done/completed). That means Iraq has a chance to be stable and maintain that stabilit when we leave.