Question

Which of the following quotes from the novel supports the idea that the Civil Affairs soldiers are trying to develop a more simple purpose for their presence in the war?

"There wasn't one war going on in Iraq, there were a dozen."

"It means we're taking care of business."

"I'd like to get an idea of how bad it is away from the Green Zone."

"But my gut feeling is that you don't let people die if you can help it."

Answer 1

The quote "It means we're taking care of business" suggests that the Civil Affairs soldiers are trying to simplify their purpose in the war and focus on accomplishing their mission. This implies that they are trying to develop a more straightforward and clear purpose for their presence in the war. The other quotes do not necessarily support this idea as directly as this quote does.