The first real budget was drawn up by a British adviser in 1953.
The training continued with constant drilling by British advisers.
He also brought in British military advisers to assist his army.
There are now British advisers in several ministries, including defense and finance.
Despite the risks, the Iraqi force has slowly been gaining confidence, according to British and American advisers.
This group comprised mostly French officers, although it also included a few British advisers.
The Kuwaitis, who expect to spend $11 billion on arms over the next decade, have about 130 American and British advisers with their forces.
The following year a new British "adviser" was appointed.
The British advisers to the Egyptian government gave tacit consent for another expedition.
Mystery also surrounded the status of a British 'military adviser' whom the guerrillas at one point claimed to hold captive.