the other day, I was talking to the father of a Marine serving in Fallujah -- the Second Division, I think.
He'd just gotten a parcel from his son, Billy, and was hoping to get a phone call. Every three days or so, Billy calls and lets him know he's okay. Two of his buddies were killed last week by snipers, and he said the marines know the snipers are there...but don't (can't?) do anything until someone gets shot. (PC warfare?). He also said the body armor doesn't cover shoulders and sides, which is where snipers aim. Also said they're short of everything, socks, underwear, food, etc.. (Which we know from other FR posters.)They have only one GPS system for every seven marines. He thought this was crazy, bought one ($350), and sent it to his son. He wept and said he was proud Billy had become a Marine. He's due home in March.
Heartbreaking, when we could wipe out this rats' nest in a week if we had a mind to. PC warfare is just one more weapon in the enemy's arsenal.