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Initial Training Efforts - Post Revolution (2011). Following the 2011 revolution the Western powers attempted to help in the establishment of security with training programs but these were largely unsuccessful. In 2013 the United States halted a special operations program after militants ransacked a U.S. training base and took off with U.S. equipment. Attempts to train up Libyan security personnel outside of Libya did not pan out well.
"Building Partner Capacity" (2016). In an effort to stabilize the country and prevent the spread of the Islamic State (IS) the United States and other NATO countries conducted some initial planning for an effort to build the capacity of the Libyan armed forces to secure the country and conduct operations against IS fighters. These efforts didn't get out of the discussion phase.
Foreign Troops for Training Mission? At one time, around 2016, according to some news sources, the United Kingdom considered committing about 1,000 troops while Italy would contribute up to 5,000 troops for a training mission in Libya. The intent is to develop a local stabilization force and a counter-terrorism capability. 1.
Possible Future Training Efforts. For several years there were reports that indicated that trainers and advisors might be placed at the senior levels of the security ministries and also provide support to some of the law enforcement agencies. In addition, advisors would work with the remnants of the Libya army to establish a training program and assist in the move to degrade and defeat ISIS. The securing of Libya's borders is also a concern so trainers and advisors may be positioned to assist with the Libyan border security organizations. This has yet to be implemented due to the fractured nature of the government and the continuation of hostilities.
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Endnotes
1. "Libya says it doesn't want British ground troops to fight Islamic State", by Colin Freeman, The Telegraph, January 21, 2016. The Libyan deputy prime minister says foreign boots on Libyan soil could offend national pride.
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