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SLUG: 2-301602 Iraq General (S-O)
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DATE=4/1/2003 TYPE=CORRESPONDENT REPORT TITLE=IRAQ/GENERAL (S-O) NUMBER=2-301602 BYLINE=SCOTT BOBB DATELINE=DOHA CONTENT= VOICED AT: INTRO: A top officer with the U-S-led coalition in the war against Iraq says a senior Iraqi general captured recently is cooperating with coalition forces. Correspondent Scott Bobb reports from Qatar that the U-S official says tribal leaders and civilians have also assisted coalition forces in some parts of Iraq. TEXT: Deputy operations commander Brigadier General Vincent Brooks provided a few details about the captured Iraqi officer. /// BROOKS ACT // He is an Iraqi general that had some information about tactical dispositions. We are using that information. An advantage will come to us as a result of that. /// END ACT /// General Brooks said the general was taken two days ago, but declined to say where. He added that tribal leaders had helped coalition forces in an operation in southern Iraq and Iraqi civilians in western Iraq had led coalition troops to a hospital where chemical protection suits and heavy ammunition were stored. General Brooks said the cooperation shows the success of a coalition media campaign to reassure Iraqi civilians. He said five military-run radio stations are now broadcasting to all of Iraq. (SIGNED) NEB/SB/ALW/RAE/FC |
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