 They also received covert military assistance from Israel via the Phalange and later the Lebanese Forces.In the late 1970s the Tyous HQ was located at Ashrafieh, in the 'Museum Crossing' area and respective Green Line sector which they usually manned.Personally commanded by Al-Anid, the Tyous was technically answerable to the Phalange KRF War Council, but reported directly to Bashir Gemayel instead.