Modbert
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As I said, using wiki as a source for numbers of deployed personnel must be regarded critically.
The best source is the DoD, and they typically do not release too many specifics on that information for security reasons.
Informed speculation is fine, but remember that is likely the best one can do.
Wiki gives us a good estimation at the very least and you're right about the DoD.
I thought this was interesting, I'm surprised this wasn't reported on here sooner:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/02/world/asia/02contractors.html
From the LA times in September:
U.S. to boost combat force in Afghanistan -- latimes.com
President Obama has ordered an additional 21,000 troops to Afghanistan to bring the U.S. force to about 68,000. About 38,000 non-U.S. troops with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization are also deployed in the country.
Well looks like I was right.
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