Protecting civilians and protecting troops in Afghanistan - Foreign Policy

No one would argue that protecting coalition troops is anything but a top priority. Yet in the vast majority of situations in Afghanistan, it's not an either/or situation. Tactical restrictions that protect civilians go hand in hand with protecting troops. The number one killer of civilians and troops alike continues to be insurgent suicide attacks and roadside bombs, the risk of which the unrestricted use of artillery and airpower can do almost nothing to reduce. - Protecting civilians and protecting troops in Afghanistan‎

Nobody said protecting civilians would be easy
Tactical restrictions that protect civilians go hand in hand with ...