1.   It also was unclear how the proposed rapid reaction brigades would mesh with the overall U.N. peacekeeping and humanitarian mission in the former Yugoslavia.

2.   Saidov said the colonel made no demands of his own, but agreed to hand over command of his rapid reaction brigade and transfer to another post.

3.   Saidov said the colonel agreed to hand over command of his rapid reaction brigade and transfer to another post, and did not make demands in return.

4.   Sporadic shootouts continued for the third day Monday south of Dushanbe, where a rapid reaction brigade led by renegade Col. Makhmud Khudoberdiyev battled with presidential guards.

5.   This new Federation army will have common elements including artillery, support and helicopters, as well as a rapid reaction brigade, said the general.