I think the Iraqi Army now understand the phrase - "Don't shoot yourself in the foot." I kid you not - tonight at 8:30 we get a call that one of the Iraqi Soldiers had been shot. Great - I have over 1500 Iraqi's Soldiers here from 5 different group - there is no telling what happen or how bad the injury. I have learned over the last 5 months that for the most part the 1st report of any incident is always wrong - to some degree. Well the call came in that an Iraqi Soldier was shot in the foot. Okay -was it from a fight, was he cleaning his weapon, was he really shot?
Within 12 minutes of the report a truck carrying the injured soldier came zipping around the corner to the check point. After a quick glance he was waved through and within 45 seconds he was on the stretcher in the Aid Station. Holy Holes Batman, sure enough he shot himself in the foot. This Iraqi Soldier - unlike last nights winner - was actually awake at a observation point about seven kilometer away (5 miles) watching for movement in the Eastern desert. He was bored and started playing with his AK-47 and with the weapon aiming for the top of his foot he pulled the trigger and BANG - instant Swiss cheese ala foot. Through the top and out the bottom - no doubt about it - a direct hit. Good thing there was another soldier with him other wise he would have had to make the call himself - a..yea...can ya send a truck and a replacement I shot myself. Not sure when he will return - maybe its best we do not get him back. But then again, at least we know he is a good shot at point blank range. Oh well I think I have had enough fun for one evening - have a good week.
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