[cake_crumb]

"What the heck are the ROE (rules of engagement) for Coalition forces in the Gulf?"

I believe the use of force must be authorized in the orders. Or new orders.

[baubau]

"What the heck are the ROE (rules of engagement) for Coalition forces in the Gulf?"

I always thought ROE meant return on investment - ie the yield. LOL!

Learned something new.

[Milwaukee_Guy]

If the Brits were actually in Iraqi waters they should have every right to defend themselves from an Iranian incursion up to and including opening fire first.

The current ROE are really going to allow our forces to be sucker-punched big time one day.