You have got to be moronic to fire in the air in a warzone, especially when a helicopter or airplane (probably a helicopter) is in the vicinity, and more importantly in your line of fire.
Also, Rdr4evr, you're taking what your article says for granted, while a
simple Google Search while show that
"sattelite communications equipment" was found. Also, the most popular gun in Iraq right now HAS to be the AK, and what else do you believe they would be firing?