Indeed. Also the Syrians have a better trained and equipped Army than most people are aware.
None the less, the Syrians are no match for the U.S. military. Once the Syrian air power is reduced in short order, the pounding begins and nothing will be left of the Syrian military. I have no question about the outcome, whether it's Syria or Iran. They would be destroyed in a war with the U. S. military.
I have been reading the works of Victor Davis Hanson in his book "Autumn of War". Well worth reading. Helps explain what is going on. Syrian leaders would do well to read the book as well.
Yet, for now, the diplomatic jousting is in full swing. G. W. has put them on notice - harbor terrorist and we will come after you...one way or another.