[2] The brigade was named after the 1993 attempted coup against Gaddafi by members of the Warfalla tribe.

Salem al-Ouaer, a member of the Warfalla tribe who sided with Gaddafi during the coup, was believed to head the militia.

In 25 January, their unexpected uprising led to the retreat of NTC forces from Bani Walid.

[3] The brigade was said to possess heavy weapons, including 106 mm anti-tank guns.

[5] In a video filmed after the takeover of the base by AFP, at least 4 tanks and a Grad rocket launcher were seen among the equipment captured by the militia.