I have been involved and in the middle of them and did my time for my involvement and I can tell you first hand, other than you wearing body armor the outcome is the same and the mess you complained about is the same or worse.

Ever see a head smashed with a baseball bat? I have and it is a very messy thing.

I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!