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The 193d Special Operations Wing of the Pennsylvania ANG deployed its Commando Solo aircraft for a variety of PSYOPS support to coalition agencies in Iraq.

Flying from March to June 2003, its missions apparently fulfilled their goals.

According to an Iraqi prisoner of war and former mid-level intelligence officer, the population in southern Iraq considered the coalition radio broadcasts more truthful than state-owned media.

The leaflets also had a significant impact on the morale of Iraqi military and prompted considerations to surrender.

The Iraqis concluded that U. S. planes could as easily target them with bombs as leaflets if their intent was lethal.