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NPR : U.S. Special Forces Obscure in Iraq

NPR : U.S. Special Forces Obscure in Iraq
U.S. Special Forces are the undetectable side of the war in Iraq, but is being used more and more in the fight against Sunni and Shiite militants. Iraqis complain some units often use excessive force, killing innocent people. Regular U.S. military units are often uncomfortable with their methods. NPR

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