Alpha Section Narrative

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“Contact rear, enemy, three hundred meters, open fire!” The command could be heard by the troops, who were crouched low behind a sandbag wall, providing covering fire until reinforcements arrived.
All at once Alpha section raised their rifles over the cover and fired off all their rounds in rapid succession at the shout of their commanding officer. Bullets whipped through the air at the enemy, neutralizing the targets one by one without any casualties.
“Alpha section, prepare to move!” The voice was heard again.
The squad patrolled down the desolate highway in a staggered file, their weapons in the aimed position, scanning for danger. Dust blew past them hitting their helmets and glasses, getting lodged in every crevice of their combat gear.

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