Key word being "kids".
imho..
There will be bloodshed when troops actually start knocking some heads together but, they are KIDS that haven't a clue what they are asking for.
As soon as they are shown once or twice what they are up against.. They'll change their tune.
I do not know war but know the difference between having to defend my home and life is a far cry from being paid to burn shit down and throw shit.