U.S. Missiles Sent To Syrian Rebels As Test -- USA Today
WASHINGTON — American-made anti-tank missiles are surfacing in Syria as part of a "pilot program" to boost rebel groups but make sure the powerful weapons do not fall into the wrong hands.
The anti-tank missiles, called TOWs, are sophisticated weapons designed to kill enemy tanks and blow up reinforced bunkers.
The new program is meant to aid the rebels fighting the Syrian government's armored forces but make sure the weapons don't reach radical Islamist groups also fighting the regime of Bashar Assad, said a former senior government official who has been informally briefed on the program. The source spoke on condition of anonymity because he is not authorized to discuss intelligence matters.
"They will try this first and see how it goes" before expanding it, said the former official.
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My Comment: No one should send missiles to anyone unless you know exactly what you are doing. But sending it as a test?!?!?!