[AndyJackson]

Not since Clinton has politics affected the ROE. TD, TOT, SR, TR and BDA determine ROE, which goes directly to the Theater Commander in country, where SOPs are presented to CINC and DOD but TOPs are figured out long before.

ROE's are often dictated and alway agreed to by the White House. It is how the White House keeps control of when combat starts, when it ends, and how and where it is conducted. It is pretty basic to the conduct of policy. If you did not know that then you do not know anything.

[Pukin Dog]

All that seems clear, is that you are an apparent relic, unaware of how things are done TODAY. When, where and how, are relics of Johnson, Carter and Clinton, those great warriors.

The ROE is now in the hands of those know know best. CINC sets goals and conditions for victory. That is the extent of their wartime policy. It might take another 20 or so years. Were you current, you would know that ROE is no longer only strategic, static, inflexible, or non-conditional.

You are entitled to your opinion, but as I said, I am glad you and types believing as you do no longer command men. It was men, right? Dont answer, there is too much football on for me to keep up this dialog.