Hi
I wonder why the USA servicemen are dieing at the rate they are
2007-02-02 21:24:53 · 14 answers · asked by Aussie1 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
It's obvious that Australia has far fewer troops in Iraq. They more than likely work in a supporting role rather than a combat role. Even so, everyone is in some danger, just being in country, this probably accounts for the two that died.
Being in harms way is a lot more critical for a combat soldier or Marine than those in the rear with the gear, therefore combat troops have greater exposure to the enemy and suffer more casualties.
Australia is a great ally to the US. We should all be thankful to it and it's military for being there for us when so many others have turned their backs.
2007-02-03 03:35:29 · answer #1 · answered by briang731/ bvincent 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The difference is that Australia only has about 900 troops, and they are mostly guarding Japanese engineers who are doing construction. All this in a less than volatile portion of Iraq. America on the other hand was the primary invasion force, and still partakes of the most dangerous and combative missions, as well as having far more troops. As a result the casualties for America are both a greater number, and a higher percentage.
2007-02-02 21:59:11 · answer #2 · answered by Sailinlove 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is dangerous for all people, military and non-military personnel in Iraq. Most of the Aussie troops are helping to train either the Iraqi police or army so that they can take over the reigns as soon as possible. The rest of the troops are involved in patrols or helping to rebuild the infrastructure of the country.
Many Australians and Americans feel that the soldiers should be withdrawn from Iraq and hopefully this will happen very soon.
2007-02-02 21:42:03 · answer #3 · answered by lizzie 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
because there are almost 400,000 Americans in Iraq and 2000 Australians. With the exception of a few pilots and some special forces most of the Australians are in non combat missions,
2007-02-03 01:28:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do understand who Bush's vice chairman replaced into, do no longer you? If Bush were impeached, Dick Cheney could have become President of united states. no one, no longer even Cheney's mom needed that to ensue.
2016-12-16 20:07:11 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the activity is different. Also, when Australian troops are protecting a building, they shoot to kill a suspicious driver before they get to the building, not when they get there.
2007-02-02 21:36:47 · answer #6 · answered by Earth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably the same reason there are 3000 times more traffic deaths in the US than in Australia--3000 times more people.
It's not rocket surgery, dear.
2007-02-02 21:31:17 · answer #7 · answered by Fearless Leader 4 · 6⤊ 2⤋
Location, location, location !! The Australians aren't in the same hot-areas... and they work under different rules...
And as others have pointed out... the PERCENTAGES...
2007-02-03 02:41:19 · answer #8 · answered by mariner31 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Americans have sent far more troops into this war of destruction, therefore they will have more death.
2007-02-02 21:29:22 · answer #9 · answered by Kwan Kong 5 · 6⤊ 0⤋
The aussies are there as a courtesy to Bush. Just a token.
They don't have a particularly large oil industry so they don't do very mush for Bush's war.
2007-02-02 21:32:04 · answer #10 · answered by bettysdad 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋