Training Of 'Moderate' Syrian Rebels To Begin In March, Says Pentagon

The U.S. Dept. of Defense has confirmed that about 400 American troops will be deployed overseas to train the so-called moderate rebel opposition, reports Russia's RT news channel.

The training is scheduled to begin early spring in military bases in Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Qatar, said a Pentagon spokesman on Thursday.

At least four training sites in those countries will be identified, reported Defense One. American forces -- trainers and support personnel -- are expected to...