Iraq , Britain coalitions depend on Britain - Iraq alliance , SAS chief says . Gen. Petraeus says U.S.-U.K. special operations have been `` fully integrated '' ` The cooperation included the British SAS , or special forces , which were `` fully integrated '' into U.S. special operations teams , Petraeus said . ` Coalition operations are the norm '' for U.S. and American personnel now , he says . He urges extending the relationship beyond the battlefield .
Iraq , Britain coalitions depend on Britain - Iraq alliance , SAS chief says . Gen. Petraeus says U.S.-U.K. special operations have been `` fully integrated '' `` Coalition operations are the norm '' for U.S. and American personnel now , he says . He urges extending the relationship beyond the battlefield .