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As shots rang out, chaos ensued. Initially caught off guard and running low on ammunition, the newly arrived soldier Carter was sent to retrieve more, only to face the embarrassment of carrying the wrong ammunition. The harrowing event tested their resolve, leading to a tense moment of confusion yet culminating in a temporary victory for the outpost when they successfully deployed a mortar against the insurgents.
However, the aftermath of their skirmish was sobering. They received distressing news of a wounded comrade undergoing surgery, a stark reminder of the cost of conflict. Captain Keating issued disciplinary measures against a soldier found smoking marijuana, signaling the heightened stress and discipline necessary in such a hostile environment.