 Did the group appear organized? (the more organized a group is, the more likely it is part of an official military group. A highly disorganized group may be resident groups such as the Popular Committees (Lijan Sha’biyya))  Describe the attackers’ facial hair. (long beards point to Jihadist groups such as Jabhat al Nusra or the Ahrar El Sham Brigades)  Were there aerial attacks? (Syrian Arab Air Force) Set forth below are examples of groups that have been reported to be active in Syria. This list is not exhaustive. The list is divided into three headings: (a) pro-government forces, (b) anti-government forces, and (c) other armed groups. Syrian Government Forces and Pro-Government Forces Syrian Arab Army  Regular armed forces of Syria. National Defense Army:   Paramilitary force drawn mainly from progovernment communities Engaged in combat alongside regular army units Shabiha:    Pro-government militia Dressed in civilian clothing Often dress in black35 Syrian Intelligence and Police units Hezbollah fighters:  PFLP Logo of the PLFP Supporting the Syrian Army near Al-Qusayr and in other areas Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine   Active around Yarmouk Camp in Damascus36 Reportedly uses snipers to kill rebel fighters in camp Flag of the PLFP 28