Eleven rules for US troops in Iraq

Gen. Casey has given wallet sized cards with the following rules to 170,000 troops.

• Make security and safety your first priorities.
• Help the Iraqis win - don't win it for them.
• Treat the Iraqi people with dignity and respect. Learn and respect Iraqi customs and cultures.
• Maintain strict standards and iron discipline everyday. Risk assess every mission - no complacency!!
• Information saves lives - share it and protect it.
• Maintain your situational awareness at all times - this can be an unforgiving environment.
• Take care of your equipment and it will take care of you.
• Innovate and adapt - situations here don't lend themselves to cookie-cutter solutions.
• Focus on the enemy and be opportunistic.
• Be patient. Don't rush to failure.
• Take care of yourself and take care of each other.