[Publius6961]

In other words, LTC West was violating orders from those above him in the chain of command.

Hmmmmm.
Sounds like someone up that chain of command needs to be on trial instead of Col West.
Demonstrably, someone has not grasped the nuances of asymmetric war.
And the price is "merely" dozens or hundreds of American lives needlessly sacrificed.

[Poohbah]

Sounds like someone up that chain of command needs to be on trial instead of Col West.

Demonstrably, someone has not grasped the nuances of asymmetric war.

And the price is "merely" dozens or hundreds of American lives needlessly sacrificed.

Kindly provide proof of that. Give me the name of each American who died because of these ROEs, and demonstrate EXACTLY how the ROEs caused each death.

[XJarhead]

Demonstrably, someone has not grasped the nuances of asymmetric war. And the price is "merely" dozens or hundreds of American lives needlessly sacrificed.

Is it amateur hour again? Have you noticed that the majority of the former military here seem to agree that LC West must be disciplined for this. Heck, West recognizes that good order and discipline requires that he be punished.