The RISF further expanded on 20 July, as 250 more recruits finished their training; by this point, the unit had around 800 members and was already policing various areas in the Raqqa Governorate.[10][11] By early August, 230 additional recruits graduated and joined the force, bringing it to around 850 members.[12] Further 320 recruits completed their training in August.[3][2] By 16 August, the RISF was around 80% Arab and 20% Kurdish according to CJTF–OIR.[13]