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Old 09-24-2005, 12:37   #9
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IIRC this film or a similar one was used to accuse us of firing on unarmed, non-combatants. That story didn't work since enhancement showed the guy was armed. It may be a different clip.

Also, just my guess, from the time on target and based upon what little I know of present day ROE, I think that there may have been a video feed to a higher commander who gave the "OK" to fire!

I'm mostly in the dark on the new tactics and ROEs but to think that someone in theater or higher command can be watching and calling the shots interests me.

It scares the $hit out of me too. I saw enough "micro-management" in my day.
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