 "During this ten day period, TF BLACK elements were instrumental in the surrender of 14 cuartels (strongpoints), almost 2,000 troops, and over 6,000 weapons without a single U.S. casualty.Several high-ranking cronies of Manuel Noriega who were on the "most wanted" list were also captured in Ma Bell operations.Psychological operations sometimes are intimately linked to combat operations, with the use of force driving home the propaganda mission.