>>8240223(lb)

Petraeus was the "genius" behind FM 3-24. He had John Nagl (formerly of Center for a New American Security, a la Michelle Flournoy) as a "subject matter expert".

Ironically, they didn't consult much with SF where most experience resided.

McMaster's claim to fame in Tal Afar was helped mightly by the SFODAs working in that area.

McMaster is a Petraeus protege. Followed "King David" to ISAF in 2010 to head up "counter corruption" efforts after Petraeus intervened in the promotion process to ensure McMaster made BG after being passed over. Highly unusual.