Monsoor "ran out into the street with another SEAL, shot coverfire and dragged his comrade to safety while enemy bullets kicked up the concrete at their feet, " according to Navy documents.
Those remaining are struggling to cover the fuel rods with water, using sea water and fire hoses, an ad hoc battle that seems less likely to succeed as each day goes by.
The weapons should be made to cover key positions likely to receive any counter attack through likely avenues of approach with overlapping fields of fire and pinpoint targeting by the snipers.