Damien Parer Begins Personal Story On Battle For Guam

The transcript describes a military operation where landing crafts arrive under enemy shellfire. The narrator joins the Third Marine division on the beach, encountering soldiers in foxholes and others who have exited the fight. The first waves of the operation faced significant challenges.

What does the phrase 'some in foxholes, some already out of the fighting' suggest about the soldiers' experiences?

What can be inferred about the soldiers' readiness based on their positions?