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To: Ilaine who wrote (94825)	4/19/2003 8:51:33 AM
From: unclewest	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 281500

The Brits were quoted as saying that Americans shoot at anything that moves. Was this biased reporting or fair? CB, Americans are taught at all levels to carefully select targets. I can list a few things that happen in all armies that contribute to friendly fire casualties: Weapons systems malfunction. Friendly troop locations are not correctly reported. Friendly troop locations are not correctly recorded. Units or individuals are misidentified. Red/blue looks good on charts...but in the field nearly everyone (from both sides) wears green or tan. Crew error. Individual error. Accidental discharge of a weapon. Fear. Fear often causes soldiers in battle to fire a bit too soon. unclewest