We are trying to get the Republican Guard to surrender. It is in our interest to let them know the planes are on the way and they have a window of opportunity to remain alive.
There's a limit to what we can do, however. Seventh Cav will be approaching the Baghdad defensive line within about 24 to 36 hours. Combined arms theory holds that it would be a neat idea to pulverize the Republican Guard outer ring before our lead elements get there. You want to stage a demonstration using the Nebuchadnezzar and the Saladin divisions so that the other RG's will know that the jig is up.
Be Seeing You,
Chris