What Is A PRT?
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Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRTs) are joint civilian-military diplomatic outposts dedicated to helping Iraqis at the provincial level to develop and sustain capacity in four key areas: Governance & Rule of Law, Economic Development, Education & Culture, and Public Health. PRTs are found in 15 of Iraq’s 18 provinces, while a Regional Reconstruction Team in Erbil covers the three northernmost provinces. Led by a senior officer from the Department of State, teams include military advisors, as well as members from other U.S. government agencies such as USAID and the Departments of Agriculture and Justice.