By the way, the best way to handle such a situation is to report sick.

But I don't think they use many foxholes in Iraq. Sand doesn't make for a good foxhole, and besides, the fighting there isn't that sort. You might be in a bunker out on the perimeter at night, but not in a foxhole.

Actually, 'most anybody is okay as long as I don't have to slap them and have them respond, "Thanks, Sarge. I needed that." and then have them throw themselves on top of a grenade to save the Old Outfit and then say, "Sarge, get 'em out of here. Just leave me a few rounds and a rusty bayonet to cut my leg off with. And...and...wouldcha mail this to my mom and/or that little girl back in the States? And send my Bible along, too. And my poker winnings. Thanks, Sarge."

If that happened I'd probably shoot them myself. Or shoot myself if they went on much longer.