Admittedly I am not familiar with these types of things, but can anybody just waltz into a war zone?
No, I don't see how one just goes in and out of Iraq, not to mention getting through the other "friendly" countries to get there-twice.
What does Berg's dad do for a living? Do I recall correctly it some kind of communications, like his son? Perhaps he and Moore had a working or political relationship. Moore came out of the Midwest, didn't he?
This reminds me of the old days on FR...up all night trying to find a way to give Bubba his just deserts!! This late at night all I can do is ask questions!