Couldn’t agree more. I believe Gates in this article is laying the ground work for the changes mentioned and make it look like a mutually agreed thing with Zer0.
Soldiers were telling him everyday these ROE are getting us killed. (Read the RS article)
How long can a leader of troops that loves them and is responsible for their welfare endure these pleas for help without breaking?
McChrystal did a brave thing when he allowed RS to tag along with he and his men, giving his troops full authority to speak their mind. So they did....God Bless them.
General McChrystal threw his career under the bus for his men.
How many lives will now be saved by his actions? We will never know because I'm guessing the ROE will be changed.
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