Finished the book last night...simply couldn't put it down. Had no football have been on as a distraction I would have finished sooner. For those that have not yet read it, I highly suggest picking up a copy. Very good read.
As stated in the book, the only way the armed forces confims a kill is with a witness and for the target to die in front of them. So, I find it very possible that Chris shot way more than 160 targets while deployed and then they simply lost site of them. If a fire fight, are you going to think that you will keep your first target in site after seeing the hit to make sure they died on the spot?
Chris would be the first to tell you that he didn't typically take the low percentage head shot and would aim center mass. A center mass hit with a high powered rifle like a .300 win mag or .308 or .338 is going to kill you...even if you are able to crawl away or behind an object you will more than likely bleed out especially with the limited medical resrouces available by the Iraqi's.
I 100% support his actions and am glad to know that there are service men like him that are/were willing to do what was necessary in WAR to get the job done.
Now, going to New Orleans and shooting looters sounds a little out there but hey, it very well could have happened and then been covered up. I'm sure much crazier things have happend.
End of the day, I am very much looking forward to seeing the movie and will read his other book.
-Marc