[Lancey Howard]

This is very encouraging. Great post. It’s almost as if the prosecution wants to help Wuterich.

Also, for what it’s worth, I talked to a Marine combat veteran today who told me that at his School of Infantry training in Fall of 2007, Marines were trained to clear a hostile house by always throwing a grenade into each room before entering. This was standard training. Very shortly thereafter in late 2007, upon joining the Fleet, infantry Marines were told to stop using grenades when clearing rooms and identify targets before engaging. Can you imagine? Just peek around the corner, I guess, and see if there are any insurgents with AKs waiting to blow your head off.

[smoothsailing]

Very shortly thereafter in late 2007, upon joining the Fleet, infantry Marines were told to stop using grenades when clearing rooms and identify targets before engaging.

Absolutely insane. The people responsible for changing the ROE are criminals in my book.

[jazusamo]

Thanks, Lancey. It’s a shame those that write the ROE don’t have to be the ones peeking around the corner before they get their cushy job, it might change the way we fight wars now.

[Girlene]

Sounds like the prosecution didn't get a lot from these tapes.



Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Frank Wuterich walks to the military courtroom Friday morning with his lawyers Neal Puckett, left, and Haytham Faraj, right. — Charlie Neuman

Another article, Wuterich jury hears '60 Minutes' interview

Beyond the playing of the 60 Minutes tapes, the article describes Mendoza's testimony which had been interrupted on Wednesday. It sounds like allowing Mendoza to regain his composure may have helped the prosecution score some points. I'm interested in what Nat Helms thinks about Mendoza's testimony on Friday.

[Hillarys Gate Cult]

Under Obama's ROE, Marines are probably now required to send possible hostiles a polite text to inquire about their intentions.