In the remote desert areas of Iraq, US soldiers are training Iraqi recruits to form the nation's new army and police force.
But outside the cocoon of a training camp, the newly graduated security forces must tackle one of the most challenging environments in the world.
The US is currently allied with some tribes in its fight against al-Qaeda. Incorporating Sunnis would ease some of the sectarian tensions.
But the main question remains: When will the security forces be really able to deal with the challenges of Iraq?
