U.S. Rules Of Engagement In Afghanistan

Don't expect air support: Echo Company under fire in July. Getty

Bombs Not Away: A'stan Rules Put Troops At Risk -- New York Post

As part of his push to win over the people of Afghanistan, top US Gen. Stanley McChrystal in July abolished air attacks in all but the most dire of circumstances. But that ban is having all kinds of ugly and unexpected consequences.

US troops are paying a tough price for it. Consider the running firefight that Echo Company of the 2nd Batallion, 8th Marines faced in the town of Mian Poshteh in late August.

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My Comment: I covered this in a previous post. For more information, go to How Changing The Rules Of Engagment In Afghanistan Is Killing Our Troops And Making Us Lose The War.

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