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39274Čermak, Gotovina’s headquarters was also the headquarters of the 4th and 7th Brigades,who were stationed after Operation Storm in the barracks on the outskirts of Knin. 176Čermak stated that these brigades were there when he arrived in Knin. 177 Čermak statedthat General Ivan Korade, whom he met once or twice in the Knin fortress, was thecommander of the 7th Brigade (“Puma”). 178 He further stated that General DamirKrstičević was the commander of the 4th Brigade. 179 He added that Krstičević’s officewas in Knin, and that he met him once or twice. 180 He stated, with some uncertainty,that parts of the 7th Brigade were still there when he left Knin. 181 He further stated thatthe 4th Brigade was still in Knin when he left. 182 Čermak stated that General Norac wasthe commander of the Gospić Operative Zone, within the boundaries of Lika-Senjcounty. 18376. The Trial Chamber now turns to the organization and numerical strength of theSplit MD before, during, and after Operation Storm. On 28 June and on 5 July 1995,Assistant Chief of Staff Marko Bilić reported to Gotovina that the numerical strength ofthe Split MD units was 23,562 and 23,847 on the respective dates of reporting, whichincluded members of HV Brigades, artillery units and logistics staff. The reports listedthe units of the Split MD and included the 72nd VP Battalion, but did not list the 7thGuards Brigade. 18477. According to an undated list of Split MD troops for Operation Storm, the SplitMD had 32,884 troops in operational units, 1,341 troops in artillery support units and a176 P2525 (Suspect interview with Ivan Čermak, 13 March 2001), pp. 40, 44; P2526 (Suspect interviewwith Ivan Čermak, 17 March 1998), pp. 32, 35-37, 47, 103; P2707 (Additional portions of suspectinterview with Ivan Čermak, 17 March 1998), p. 11; D37 (Slobodna Dalmacija interview with IvanČermak, 10 August 1995), p. 1; D38 (Večernji list interview with Ivan Čermak, 11 August 1995), pp. 2-3.177 P2525 (Suspect interview with Ivan Čermak, 13 March 2001), p. 40.178 P2525 (Suspect interview with Ivan Čermak, 13 March 2001), p. 126; P2526 (Suspect interview withIvan Čermak, 17 March 1998), pp. 34-36; P2707 (Additional portions of suspect interview with IvanČermak, 17 March 1998), pp. 10-11. See also D1706 (Petar Pašić, witness statement, 3 March 2002), p. 6.179 P2525 (Suspect interview with Ivan Čermak, 13 March 2001), p. 126; P2526 (Suspect interview withIvan Čermak, 17 March 1998), p. 37; P2707 (Additional portions of suspect interview with Ivan Čermak,17 March 1998), pp. 10, 12. See also D1706 (Petar Pašić, witness statement, 3 March 2002), p. 6.180 P2526 (Suspect interview with Ivan Čermak, 17 March 1998), p. 38.181 P2526 (Suspect interview with Ivan Čermak, 17 March 1998), pp. 36-37, 103; P2707 (Additionalportions of suspect interview with Ivan Čermak, 17 March 1998), pp. 11-12.182 P2526 (Suspect interview with Ivan Čermak, 17 March 1998), pp. 37, 103.183 P2526 (Suspect interview with Ivan Čermak, 17 March 1998), p. 33.184 P1209 (Report from Marko Bilić on numerical strength of Split MD units, for Ante Gotovina, 5 July1995); D992 (Report from Marko Bilić on numerical strength of Split MD units, to Ante Gotovina, 28June 1995).41Case No.: IT-06-90-T 15 April 2011 `