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Felix The Assassin · 09-27-2003, 07:32 PM

Skunk, you failed to acknowledge two very vital pieces of information in your scenario.

1. We need to know what our ROE (Rule of Engagement) are.

2. What is our policy on the use of retalitory Chemical weapons.

If this were to be current as in todays time of US ROE and ChemStrike we would be facing International treason, Atrocity, and Failing to abide by the ROE.

Our current ROE is the protection of civilians and non-combatants, therefore the ROE justifies not striking.

Our current ChemStrike is for retalitory operations unto the "Known" enemy. Therefore using it on non enemy, and Non-Combatants is not justifiable.

Proving one's actions then become the issue. In the modern age everybody has a "buddy", wingman etc.. So, the witness will either go to jail with you, or, you will both receive some R&R for "other" reasons.

Israel is a stong country with stong weapons, and if these pilots are forming a group for signing this document, then there may be some merit to their cause.

On the flip side. The ground Cmdr must be kept informed of everything that is transpiring within his AO. Thereby bringing in other means to eliminate the advancing enemy unit, without death or dismemberment to Non-Combatants, and without a gross loss of his own units.

Our Military is not a Democracy, it defends it! But all orders must be followed until proven unlawful!

Felix

09-27-2003, 07:32 PM	#18
Felix The Assassin The Dreadnoks Join Date: September 27, 2001 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 62 Posts: 3,608	Skunk, you failed to acknowledge two very vital pieces of information in your scenario. 1. We need to know what our ROE (Rule of Engagement) are. 2. What is our policy on the use of retalitory Chemical weapons. If this were to be current as in todays time of US ROE and ChemStrike we would be facing International treason, Atrocity, and Failing to abide by the ROE. Our current ROE is the protection of civilians and non-combatants, therefore the ROE justifies not striking. Our current ChemStrike is for retalitory operations unto the "Known" enemy. Therefore using it on non enemy, and Non-Combatants is not justifiable. Proving one's actions then become the issue. In the modern age everybody has a "buddy", wingman etc.. So, the witness will either go to jail with you, or, you will both receive some R&R for "other" reasons. Israel is a stong country with stong weapons, and if these pilots are forming a group for signing this document, then there may be some merit to their cause. On the flip side. The ground Cmdr must be kept informed of everything that is transpiring within his AO. Thereby bringing in other means to eliminate the advancing enemy unit, without death or dismemberment to Non-Combatants, and without a gross loss of his own units. Our Military is not a Democracy, it defends it! But all orders must be followed until proven unlawful! Felix __________________ The Lizzie Palmer Tribute Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty. John F. Kennedy 35th President of The United States The Last Shot Honor The Fallen Jesus died for our sins, and American Soldiers died for our freedom. If you don't stand behind our Soldiers, please feel free to stand in front of them.