[H2H]

"This makes absolutely no sense to me whatsoever. If killing the enemy is not an option then we aren't in combat."

I could not answer that, we would have to get in touch with G.W.B. for the reasons for the very strict ROE's. While it may not make any sense, it is the reality of todays deployments.

Soldiers are being put in situations where lethal actions are not an option. That being said, we have to have a way to train these soldiers, and that way is MACP.

Fairbairn talked about how the program grew over time continuing to add different techniques. So, the answer is yes, I think he discussed other options and made changes along the way. Anyone invloved in teaching a program has to be open enough to allow the chance that his techniques can be improved by outside forces, thus the reason I incorporate techniques from older manuals as well.