[caisson71]

In a war with terrorists, your perception of "heat of battle" may be a Hollywood version. In real life, dealing with murders is a 24/7 affair. I don't think the rules need to be changed. The question really is the interpretation of the rules. As a combat veteran, I stand by West

[Ispy4u]

And as a combat veteran what West did was inexcusable. That he failed to set an example for his soldiers is reason enough to relieve him of command.