>>Where were you on patrol? This would have to be differnt in a war zone (sorryy I mean victory zone) like Iraq?
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>Germany, 1985-1986. My unit was responsible for patrolling a portion of the East-West German border, but it was not just when we were on patrol, it was also true of guard duty. Two of our soldiers were court-martialed for bringing their own ammo.

I see. It was during a time of tensions, but not war. Troops in Iraq wouldn't have to observe any of those protocols?