In late February 2015, it was revealed that around 25,000 well-trained Iraqi ground troops,[30] trained by American forces, will be deployed to retake the city of Mosul.[31] Additionally, it was revealed that the Iraqi Army should join the liberation effort by April or early May 2015, with the intention of avoiding having to fight during Iraq's summer heat around Ramadan. It was also reported by US General Lloyd Austin that small numbers of US troops could join the fray, if they are needed.[30]