USA troops were looking for a band of Taliban fighters. Soldiers were watching live video from a drone. The drone found the band of about 50 Taliban fighters. They were standing packed together in rows. The USA soldiers were very excited, knowing the drone was carrying 2 missles they showed the video to their superiors. It was determined that the group of Taliban fighters were gathered for a funeral for one of there fallen fighters. The order was given to NOT fire on them.
I can understand how some people would say this is the right action for our military to take. But, if I were a soldier in that war and saw that this is the way my superiors were handling these situations, I would be AWOL.
Just interested in what other people think about this policy.
2006-09-13 12:10:08 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Unfortunately, we will not open fire into a cemetery, its unmoral, unethical, and against our ROE (Rules of Engagement). The enemy may do it, but we are not them, and we, US Army, should set the example.
2006-09-13 12:21:34 · answer #1 · answered by Abrams Tanker 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
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2006-09-13 19:38:33 · answer #2 · answered by Jagatkarta 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree it is a little messed up, however it is against the Geneva Conventions to do so. And since we officially declared war on terrorism, and Al-Queda is a terrorist organization, we legally have to follow the rules of combat when fighting them (the same with terrorist insurgents in Iraq). However I guarantee they would not extend the courtesy to our soldiers. I think it just shows how respectable the U.S. is to follow the rules of war when facing two enemies who don't.
2006-09-15 18:19:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, since they're interested in going to Allah to get their virgins we should've obliged them with a couple of "gifts" from above!
2006-09-13 20:13:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO!!! I do not watch NBC and that story would make me have to disobey that stupid order, then I would have to make a report on the people who made that order not to fire.
2006-09-13 19:22:02 · answer #5 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
We should have lit them up! We must start fighting this war as the enemy does if we want to win!
2006-09-13 19:13:38 · answer #6 · answered by Bawney 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
they can kill 3,000 and 2 buildings, part of one, and destroy aircraft, and we cant attack a funeral home, talk about pussys
2006-09-13 19:27:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dude this is a stupid question, why ask?
2006-09-15 11:36:30 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋