L. Paul Bremer, Coalition Provisional Authority

“ Stewardship: The MoD will earn the respect and confidence of the
Iraqi people by responsibly accounting for resources, acting in the
country’s interest, being effective in assigned missions, abiding by
laws, and telling the truth.
(i)
Transparency: The Iraqi people and their elected representatives
have the right to know about MoD policies, organizations, financial
matters, and operations. The MoD will be transparent in its
international affairs, including active participation in international
security institutions and the development of cooperative security
relations. ”

“ Acknowledging the need to take measures to provide for the security of the Iraqi
people and their inherent right to form a national self-defense capability for a free
Iraq,
Recognizing the need to establish a new national ministry to provide proper
civilian control of the Iraqi Armed Forces and supporting organizations,
CPA/ORD/21 March 2004/67
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I hereby promulgate the following:
Section 1
Establishment
1) A new Ministry of Defence (MoD) is hereby established. ”

“ The MoD will operate under the authority, direction, and control of the
Administrator of the CPA pending transfer of full governance authority to
the Iraqi Interim Government established in accordance with the Law of
Administration for the State of Iraq for the Transitional Period. ”