U.S. Troops Are Now Severely Limited By Rules Of Engagement To Conduct Military Operations In Afghanistan

Rules Of Engagement Limit The Actions Of U.S. Troops And Drones In Afghanistan -- Washington Times

Say dwellings now virtual safe havens for terrorists

The new U.S.-Afghanistan security agreement adds restrictions on already bureaucratic rules of engagement for American troops by making Afghan dwellings virtual safe havens for the enemy, combat veterans say.

The rules of engagement place the burden on U.S. air and ground troops to confirm with certainty that a Taliban fighter is armed before they can fire — even if they are 100 percent sure the target is the enemy. In some cases, aerial gunships have been denied permission to fire even though they reported that targets on the move were armed.

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My Comment: Time to leave Afghanistan. I repeat ... time to leave Afghanistan.