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The transition will see its personnel numbers reduced and its structure reorganized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In its new capacity, members of Task Force Iraq and advisors from 13 coalition nations will mentor Iraqi security force directorates with a focus on high-level advising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The MAG will provide directorates with operational planning support, intelligence fusion, air support, and specialized planning assistance for a variety of military functions through the use of a planned Joint Operational Command Advisor Team and two Operational Command Advisor Teams<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the MAG will be smaller than Task Force Iraq, it will retain \u201cexpert specialized capabilities to advise Iraqi security staff and leaders,\u201d the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centcom.mil\/MEDIA\/NEWS-ARTICLES\/News-Article-View\/Article\/2250749\/coalition-task-force-iraq-transitions-to-military-advisor-group\/\" target=_blank>press release<\/a> stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Led by Marine Brig. 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