>> american forces will not be returning to combat in iraq. but we will help iraqis as they take the fight to terrorists who threaten the iraqi people, the region, and american interests, as well. >> even though these special forces are labeled advisors instead of combat troops, one cnn military analyst says this it is boots on the ground. that the parsing and loopholes all go away when someone is shooting at you. cnn's barbara starr is standing by with the latest live from the pentagon. >> jake, the question of course, is what exactly will these troops be doing and how will they be kept safe? iraqi forces clashing with isis fighters in the northern city of kirkuk as the militants continue to make their march towards baghdad. president obama finally weighing in. >> we're prepared to send a small number of additional