Never left Benning served in the Marine Corps nothing against the Army. Been in the sandbox with 1st Battalion 8th Marines and 3rd battalion 8th Marines. Never saw a sniper attached to a platoon and never had a warrior I didnt know behind me when kicking in a door. When that door opens I want a proffesional with the safety off covering the left right and overhead ready to fire.If the man behind you is an idiot that safety being on aint gonna help you. Its a high intensity environment thats why we trade off and take turns kicking in the door. I will take a trained Marine with a hot weopon and safety off over a trained marine safety on anyday your YMMV. What conflicts before Iraq did you kick in alot of doors before becoming a sniper.