improved along with the capabilities of the Iraqi Security Forces, the primary focus of coalition forces shifted from combat operations to partnership and mentoring. As a result, it was decided to merge the Iraq Assistance Group back into its parent command. On 3 June 2009, the Iraq Assistance Group cased its colors and its functions and personnel were merged into Multi-National Corps-Iraq. Commanding Generals Major General John P. McLaren, former 80th Division (Institutional Training), United States Army Reserve, – Commander 2005 to 2006 Brigadier General Dana Pittard, 1st Infantry Division, – Commander June 2006 to 30 June 2007 Brigadier General James C. Yarbrough, 1st Infantry Division, – Commander 30 June 2007 to July 2008. Brigadier General Keith C. Walker – Commander July 2008 to June 2009, when unit conducted the casing of colors. See also Military advisor Combat Outpost Shocker References External links Military Transition Team Fort Riley official site Judge advocate teaches tactics to MiTT Training units and formations of the United States Army Iraqi insurgency