The Hill: Trump transition team reviewing military rules of engagement
President-elect Donald Trump's transition team at the Pentagon is looking into loosening the rules of engagement for troops fighting overseas, according to a report.
The Trump team has asked for a list of restrictions, limitations and other "rules of engagement" on U.S. troops operating overseas, according to an NPR report.
That includes rules on how close U.S. special operators can get to the fight in Iraq and Syria and who they can target on the battlefield and how.
Trump often blasted the rules of engagement during the campaign trail, arguing they were too favorable to the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- December 12, 2016
US Defense Secretary Arrives in Iraq to Assess Mosul Fight -- AP
US Defense Secretary in Israel as Country Gets F-35 Jets -- AP
F-35 Triggers Conceptual Overhaul in Israel Air Force -- Defense News
Russia’s Buildup in Kaliningrad to Test Donald Trump on NATO -- WSJ
Russian Military Draws Lessons From Ukraine and Syria Ops -- Paul Mcleary, Foreign Policy
Japan warns of ‘expanding and increasing’ Chinese military actions in dispute over dangerous flying claim -- South China Morning Post
China Condemns US Defense Bill Provision on Taiwan -- VOA
Urging Taiwan to Invest in Defense -- RCD
Philippines curtails military exercises with U.S. -- Military Times
Former Indian Air Force Chief Arrested in AgustaWestland Copter Deal -- Defense News
Pakistan appoints new spy chief -- DW
Turkey Launches New Military Satellite -- Defense News
Norway Looks South in Search of Arctic-Class Submarine Builder -- Defense News
Italian Defense Policy 'Frozen' as Government Breaks Up -- Defense News
US clears transport and attack helo sales to Middle East -- IHS Jane's 360
Senators Ask Trump to Send Lethal Aid to Ukraine -- Washington Examiner
The U.S. Navy Is Trying to Track Down ‘Carrier-Killer’ Russian Nuclear Submarines in Mediterranean -- National Interest
Marine Corps Ditches Desert Camouflage for Seasonal Uniforms -- Military.com
Navy's top officer admits he misjudged backlash before dumping ratings -- Navy Times
Multiple F-35s take to the skies to test communication data links -- US Air Force
The U.S. Army's Radical Idea to Save Its Tanks from Enemy Missiles -- National Interest
Army to Roll-Out First New Infantry Carrier -- Kris Osborn, Scout Warrior
Burrito bowls, meat sticks and more are coming to your MREs in 2017 -- Army Times
How military medicine is preparing for the next war: An interview with the Navy's Surgeon General -- Navy Times
Mattis could be defense secretary as early as Inauguration Day -- Military Times
Trump Proposes Lifetime Ban on Defense Firms Hiring DoD Contracting Officials -- Defense News
Trump rejects intel, lawmakers vow probe of Russia hacking -- AP
The President-elect's Dismissal of CIA's Election Findings Is Not Acceptable -- General Michael Haydon, The Cipher Brief
DHS nominee Kelly promises an end to 'political correctness' in national security -- Military Times
Trump's Military-Heavy Picks for Top Posts Stir Debate -- Rebecca Berg, RCP
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