The following is from the Nov. 16th edition of Liberty & Security Journal. Download the digital version By John Bernard Prior to the release of the Obama administration’s annual review of Afghanistan and Pakistan, and with the July 2011 troop withdrawal date rapidly approaching, an independent task force sponsored by the Council on Foreign Relations [...]
Rules of Engagement
Who is the bigger enemy: the Taliban or our strategy?
The following is from the Nov. 16th edition of Liberty & Security Journal. Download the digital version By Chris Carter “We are pinned down. We are running low on ammo. We have no air. We’ve lost today,” Marine Maj. Kevin Williams told his Afghan translator as Afghan soldiers repeatedly asked for helicopter support. American military [...]
Afghanistan: Understanding the Failure
This article can be found in the Oct. 8, 2010 edition of the Victory Institute’s publication, Liberty & Security Journal By: John Bernard A COUPLE OF WEEKS ago during a radio show appearance, I discussed the complexities of fighting a war based upon a faulty assessment of the enemy. During the interview, the host stated [...]
Action Alert: Congressional hearings on ROE in Afghanistan
Support the Troops: Ask Congress to support hearings on the Rules of Engagement in Afghanistan
Fighting a war without bullets
According to a source, commanders have reportedly ordered a U.S. military unit in Afghanistan to patrol with unloaded weapons.
96% say military’s rules of engagement “too restrictive”
Over 96% of voters support less restrictive rules of engagement (ROE) for the U.S. military in Afghanistan.
NATO’s Contemptible ‘Courageous Restraint’ Medal
By Chris Carter The military’s rules of engagement in Afghanistan have become so emasculated that commanders are now considering the creation of a medal awarded for not using lethal force during war. NATO Commander General Stanley McChrystal is currently reviewing the “Courageous Restraint” medal, which was suggested by British Maj. Gen. Nick Carter following an [...]
