Here is another tidbit of positive post-bombing news. This DOD briefing was at 0900 EST 24 March, about 12 hours ago as I write - so the information is very current.
The briefer is Colonel Jeffrey Snow, commander of the 1st Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, operating primarily in Northwest Baghdad. Col. Snow’s brigade is supporting two Iraqi Army brigades. Snow reports that there have been no requests from the Iraqi commanders for US troop support. This report is for only one area of Baghdad, not all of Iraq - but encouraging.
Q: Colonel, have you had to deploy your troops in those situations over the past 48 hours?
COL. SNOW: We have not. As a matter of fact — and I think I said that earlier — it appears as though the people have really listened to the government of Iraq, as well as their religious leadership, in terms of not allowing this to break down in violent acts.
So at this point, the answer to your question is no, we have not had to respond to a single situation without — within our area of responsibility.
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