FOX News: US reportedly plans to revamp Syrian rebel training program after early failure
The Pentagon is overhauling its plan to train and equip a fighting force of moderate Syrian rebels against ISIS after many of the program's first 54 graduates were attacked and a number of its fighters captured in late July, according to a published report.
The New York Times, citing four Defense Department and Obama administration officials briefed on the issue, reported late Sunday that the Pentagon is now considering several changes aimed at improving the program's effectiveness. Those proposals include enlarging the size of the groups sent into Syria, dropping them in places where they have local support, and improving the intelligence the fighters are given.
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2 comments:
" many of the program's first 54 graduates were attacked and a number of its fighters captured in late July"
Reminds me of story about our local fire department. They responded to a fire call recently and were proud of their quick response. When all was said and done they'd managed to save their fire truck and most of the hose.
That is a good one Bob.
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