1.   Although the guerrillas probably lack the power to overthrow the government, they regularly deal punishing blows to the demoralized and poorly trained Colombian army.

2.   And military analysts said the Colombian army was probably weaker than it looked.

3.   At the same time, the United States is giving millions of dollars in aid to the Colombian army and police.

4.   Because some Colombian army units gave them intelligence and logistical help, Congress placed human rights conditions on aid.

5.   After the Colombian army and police withdrew, the rebels shocked the government by announcing that state lawyers, investigators and judges were not welcome.

6.   But it is persistently alleged that Panamanian helicopters are aiding Colombian army units and paramilitaries.

7.   But military officials familiar with the programs said they concentrate less on weak links in the cocaine trade than on shortcomings of the Colombian army.

8.   Colombian army soldiers patrol the town of La Hormiga, in Puerto Asis, Colombia.

9.   Colombian army units only declared the area of the attack free from guerrilla activity this morning, said Stewart.

10.   Colombian army units only secured the pipeline this morning after checking for further guerrilla activity, Stewart said.