Bogged Down in Baghdad: "Our guys are not about to start taking any chances. We are planning to survive the tour, get home safe and get the hell out of the army. And God help any Iraqis who get in the way of that plan."

"If my men see an Iraqi carrying a weapon, they'll not wait to find out whose side he's on," said an Australian captain, who requested anonymity. "They'll shoot first, and identify the remains later."

Bogged Down in Baghdad: "Our guys are not about to start taking any chances. We are planning to survive the tour, get home safe and get the hell out of the army. And God help any Iraqis who get in the way of that plan."

"If my men see an Iraqi carrying a weapon, they'll not wait to find out whose side he's on," said an Australian captain, who requested anonymity. "They'll shoot first, and identify the remains later."