Am I surprised at such a revelation? I’ve thought for some time that the willingness to fire upon American Civilians was a litmus test for advancement to 0-6 and above.
But as I contemplate the decreasing morale on our military around the world as the result of nearly insane Rules of Engagement on the enemy/insurgents who are not clearly identified by uniform from the general population and the resulting increase of casualties as the consequences. I have to wonder, if the order comes down to wage war on “American Insurgents” will the same rules apply or will they be relaxed to the point that even the slightest provocation or suspicion of belligerence will be cause for lethal force?
Your guess is as good as mine. But I think that the consequences and backlash to such actions will be like a “terrible swift sword”.