Politically Correct Rules of Engagement
by John Little on 6/12/2006Herschel Smith continues his call to unleash the dogs:
Consider the psychology of the warrior. Even if not a single Soldier or Marine had died as a result of hesitation due to ROE (that is, even if this danger is only potential and has not become actualized), the psychology of fear has set in. Not fear of the enemy, but fear of firing a weapon. This fear can cause hesitation, and even the enemy knows the U.S. ROE and can and has taken advantage of them. Hence, there is increased danger for our troops, and they know it.
What we need are robust rules of engagement. What we have are confused Soldiers and Marines, afraid to fire their weapons.
My favorite bit is from a comment he left on the post:
The best way to win the hearts of the people is to provide security. This may be done by killing the enemy.
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