Pentagon analysts begin by trying to measure the accuracy of the weapons.

A Pentagon analyst remarked that these Serbian forces were "loath to take casualties" and appeared to have "neither the stomach nor training" for close combat.

Although critics have frequently charged that the 100-interceptor deployment would violate the treaty, this is the first time Pentagon analysts have said as much.

That plan arises despite the damning indictment of hasty deployments that Pentagon analysts themselves have handed up.

Pentagon analysts say that even 100,000 additional troops may not be enough, that more backup is required.

"But as those who follow professional football know," a Pentagon analyst said, "making comparisons on the basis of numbers and statistics can be misleading."

The Guards could become a dangerous force if Iraqi troops are beaten back but not destroyed, another Pentagon analyst said.

The Pentagon analyst pleaded guilty to keeping classified documents at home, for which big shots draw a fine.

But within the past year Pentagon analysts began to revise their opinion as they noted major improvements in the Iraqi Army.

He said Pentagon analysts were examining second-by-second telemetry data from the flight to determine exactly what went wrong.

Pentagon analysts begin by trying to measure the accuracy of the weapons.

A Pentagon analyst remarked that these Serbian forces were "loath to take casualties" and appeared to have "neither the stomach nor training" for close combat.

Although critics have frequently charged that the 100-interceptor deployment would violate the treaty, this is the first time Pentagon analysts have said as much.

That plan arises despite the damning indictment of hasty deployments that Pentagon analysts themselves have handed up.

Pentagon analysts say that even 100,000 additional troops may not be enough, that more backup is required.

"But as those who follow professional football know," a Pentagon analyst said, "making comparisons on the basis of numbers and statistics can be misleading."

The Guards could become a dangerous force if Iraqi troops are beaten back but not destroyed, another Pentagon analyst said.

The Pentagon analyst pleaded guilty to keeping classified documents at home, for which big shots draw a fine.

But within the past year Pentagon analysts began to revise their opinion as they noted major improvements in the Iraqi Army.

He said Pentagon analysts were examining second-by-second telemetry data from the flight to determine exactly what went wrong.