Why did the administrator of the Coalition Provisional Authority disband the Iraqi army of 500,000 in 2003?
A)He feared they might reorganize for a counteroffensive.
B)He needed young men for a series of public works programs.
C)He was eager to eliminate all support for Hussein's Ba'ath Party.
D)He worried that Islamist fundamentalists might recruit within the Iraqi army.

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The decision to disband the Iraqi army was primarily driven by the desire to eliminate any remnants of Saddam Hussein's Ba'ath Party influence, as the army was seen as a pillar of his regime.

Why Did the Administrator of the Coalition Provisional Authority Disband