US Forces Encounter Uniformed Fighters
Charles Johnson
Tue May 10, 2005 at 2:54 pm PDT • Views: 322
This report on Operation Matador, the US offensive against the mujahideen holed up near the Syrian border, contains some interesting details about the fighters: U.S. Punches Through Deserts in Iraq. (Hat tip: twictor.)
U.S. forces believe the main body of insurgents in Iraq have moved from their former strongholds in Fallujah and Ramadi to points north and west, Marine Lt. Gen. James T. Conway, director of operations for the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told reporters at the Pentagon on Tuesday. They appear to be well-equipped and trained.
“There are reports that these people are in uniforms, in some cases are wearing protective vests, and there’s some suspicion that their training exceeds what we have seen with other engagements further east,” he said.
Syrian army?
Frank says: