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To: LindyBill who wrote (39280)	4/13/2004 6:21:40 PM
From: Rollcast...	Respond to of 793917

But the battalion, along with the other marines in the city, abruptly got the call to halt that day. Their orders were to stop offensive operations, which include patrols. They are allowed to shoot at anyone with a gun. And they have orders to shoot any male of military age on the streets after dark, armed or not. But the Marines are not allowed to pursue insurgents through Falluja's densely packed neighborhoods or seize any more of the city. Many Marines said it was like snatching a bone from a dog — mid-meal. "Marines like to be on the offensive," said Staff Sergeant Steve Marcil. "We're not like the army. Our job is to move." nytimes.com