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| Iraq |
| W. Thomas Smith: rules of engagement |
| 2007-07-31 |
| . . . I spoke with some Marines earlier in Al Asad about rules of engagement (ROE). They told me there was this always-conscious low-grade concern among many Marines in combat today whenever they prepare to fire at the enemy. "Whenever I raise my weapon, sir, I sometimes wonder if I will fry [be punished] for this," one said. This concern, which — in my opinion — could easily morph into a second of hesitation, could also easily result in Marines and soldiers being killed. Also, the comment itself — "I sometimes wonder if I will fry" — are hardly the words or fears of what many on the Left would say are "cold blooded killers." There is so much more to this story, and I will be talking with Marines about ROE in greater depth over the coming days. . . . I depart on an infantry operation within hours. Will be offline for about two days. Semper Fi. |
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| Posted by: Jack is Back! 2007-07-31 13:36 |
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| Posted by: Old Patriot 2007-07-31 13:16 |
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| Posted by: Anonymoose 2007-07-31 11:36 |
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| Posted by: M. Murcek 2007-07-31 08:51 |