Britain's Top General In Afghanistan Admits 'Courageous Restraint' Must Change -- The Telegraph
Britain's most senior general in Afghanistan has admitted that rules for opening fire on Taliban insurgents must be "re-examined" following complaints from soldiers that they were too restrictive.
Soldiers and Royal Marines told The Daily Telegraph last week that their lives were being endangered by the policy of "courageous restraint" introduced by Gen Stanley McChrystal to cut down the number of civilian casualties.
In an interview with the Telegraph, Lt Gen Sir Nick Parker said troops in more dangerous areas should be able to use "all the tools at their disposal".
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My Comment: Most the Generals in Afghanistan have been saying the same thing .... but someone is stopping them form changing these rules of engagement. My guess .... all fingers are pointing at Afghan President Karzai with White House acquiescence.
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