Will General Petraeus Change Afghanistan's Rules Of Engagement?

Barack Obama announces Stanley McChrystal's resignation and the succussion of David Petraeus, right. Photograph: Nicholas Kamm/AFP/Getty Images

Gen David Petraeus To Review 'Courageous Restraint' -- The Telegraph

Gen David Petraeus, the new US commander in Afghanistan, is to review the controversial doctrine of "courageous restraint", according to Pentagon sources.

He is to re-examine the rules which some soldiers believe have prevented them from defending themselves.

"There will be no change in overall policy but all aspects of tactics and implementation will be looked at afresh," a Pentagon official told The Daily Telegraph. "The issue of 'courageous restraint' is a controversial one on the ground and there may be ways it can be modified."

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My Comment: Changing the rules of engagement may bring cheer to U.S. and allied soldiers, but it will bring disagreement and opposition from the Afghan government. Expect fireworks if they are changed, and a further split between President Obama's administration and the Karzai Government.