Plan to Defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria
On January 28, 2017, President Trump signed a directive ordering the Department of Defense to develop a comprehensive plan to defeat ISIS within 30 days. The order required the Pentagon to present options for military strategy, resource allocation, and coordination with allies. The confirmed effect was the initiation of a strategic review process that resulted in updated military operations against ISIS in Iraq and Syria, though specific operational changes were not publicly detailed in the initial order.