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 .
Iraq , Afghanistan coalitions depend on Britain-U.S. alliance , Central Command chief says . Gen. David Petraeus says U.S.-U.K. special operations have been `` fully integrated '' `` Coalition operations are the norm '' for U.S. and British personnel now , he says . He urges extending the relationship beyond the battlefield .