The U.S. military chief said Thursday the United States is considering several locations to train and advise Iraqi troops. The U.S. already is preparing to open a new base in Anbar province with 450 American military advisers.

General Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff, spoke to reporters in Naples, Italy where he is meeting with U.S. commanders.

The U.S. plans to deploy the new advisers within six to eight weeks to help train Iraqi ground troops.

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