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Fox News Alert: Petraeus to Modify Afghanistan Rules of Engagement, Source Says
Fox News ^ | June 25, 2010 | Staff

Posted on 06/25/2010 8:44:27 AM PDT by GoCards

Edited on 06/25/2010 11:06:48 AM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]

Petraeus to Modify Afghanistan Rules of Engagement, Source Says

Published June 25, 2010

| FOXNews.com

June 16: U.S. Central Commander Gen. David Petraeus testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, before the Senate Armed Services Committee. (AP)

A military source close to Gen. David Petraeus told Fox News that one of the first things the general will do when he takes over in Afghanistan is to modify the rules of engagement to make it easier for U.S. troops to engage in combat with the enemy, though a Petraeus spokesman pushed back on the claim. 

Troops on the ground and some military commanders have said the strict rules -- aimed at preventing civilian casualties -- have effectively forced the troops to fight with one hand tied behind their backs. 

The military source who has talked with Petraeus said the general will make those changes. Other sources were not so sure, but said they wouldn't be surprised to see that happen once Petraeus takes command. 


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To: Retired Greyhound
So killing the enemy will now be authorized?

I think they might try wounding for a while.

61 posted on 06/25/2010 9:27:20 AM PDT by Right Wing Assault (The Obama magic is <strike>fading</strike>gone.)
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To: roaddog727

It would be nice to know that before they start shooting and our guys have to wait to figure it out.


62 posted on 06/25/2010 9:27:33 AM PDT by ilovesarah2012
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To: GoCards

Wait for it.....

our troops will only be allowed to use rubber bullets and carry pepper spray. (you think I’m kidding?)


63 posted on 06/25/2010 9:27:33 AM PDT by XenaLee (The only good commie is a dead commie.)
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To: Islaminaction; jazusamo; freema

Ping


64 posted on 06/25/2010 9:28:20 AM PDT by 444Flyer ("Watch out that you are not deceived..."-Luke 21:8)
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To: XenaLee

or SPITBALLS!!!!! Ps. Will never ever forget that speech. Love it. Where is Zell Miller?


65 posted on 06/25/2010 9:30:13 AM PDT by GoCards ("We eat therefore we hunt...")
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To: GoCards

Will our troops be able to fight back now w/o a directive from POTUS?

Pray for Our Troops


66 posted on 06/25/2010 9:32:33 AM PDT by bray (Did Rush say Complete Failure?)
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To: ilovesarah2012

In a perfect world.........


67 posted on 06/25/2010 9:32:35 AM PDT by roaddog727 (It's the Constitution, Stupid!)
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To: MississippiMan
Keep it simple General Petraeus.

New Rules of Engagement: Engage!

68 posted on 06/25/2010 9:32:39 AM PDT by 444Flyer ("Watch out that you are not deceived..."-Luke 21:8)
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To: Freddd
Does this mean Obama is going to change his failed Afghanistan policy?Does this mean Obama is going to change his failed Afghanistan policy?

No, no, no ... you got it all wrong. It's the failed policies of the past 8 years that's got us in this mess. It ain't 0bama's fault! /s

69 posted on 06/25/2010 9:34:20 AM PDT by al_c (http://www.blowoutcongress.com)
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To: al_c

redundant oops


70 posted on 06/25/2010 9:34:46 AM PDT by al_c (http://www.blowoutcongress.com)
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To: 444Flyer

bump... thanks for the ping!!!


71 posted on 06/25/2010 9:34:53 AM PDT by Dubya-M-DeesWent2SyriaStupid!
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To: Freddd

LOL!


72 posted on 06/25/2010 9:36:10 AM PDT by anniegetyourgun
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To: 444Flyer

Got it! Got it!! Gor it!!! Been doing a war dance for the past half hour!!!
Thank You, G-D!!!

Semper Fi!!!


73 posted on 06/25/2010 9:36:16 AM PDT by MestaMachine (De inimico non loquaris sed cogites- Don't wish ill for your enemy; plan it)
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To: Freddd

He is an agent of the Saudis and Indonesia. The Saudi king loves what he is doing - getting American troops killed and the US military humiliated in front of the Islamic world.

If you think there is any plan to win or even a way to “win” in Afghan - you are delusional. It is a tribal country for thousands of years and it will never change.


74 posted on 06/25/2010 9:38:23 AM PDT by Frantzie (Democrats = Party of I*lam)
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To: GoCards

A military source close to Gen. David Petraeus says one of the first things the general will do when he takes over in Afghanistan is to modify the controversial rules of engagement to make it easier for U.S. troops to engage in combat with the enemy.

Troops on the ground and some military commanders have said the strict rules — aimed at preventing civilian casualties — have effectively forced the troops to fight with one hand tied behind their backs.

At a news conference at the Pentagon Thursday, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen said Petraeus will have the flexibility to make tactical changes. But he said that does necessarily mean changes will be made.

President Obama said Wednesday after he accepted Gen. Stanley McChrystal’s resignation in the wake of a magazine article in which he and his staff were critical of the administration that the change-up does not represent a shift in war strategy.

The issue is likely to be front and center in Senate confirmation hearings for Petraeus next week.

Fox News’ Steve Centanni and Justin Fishel contributed to this report.


75 posted on 06/25/2010 9:38:45 AM PDT by MestaMachine (De inimico non loquaris sed cogites- Don't wish ill for your enemy; plan it)
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To: evets

If Petraeus needs to be confirmed, then he ought to keep his intentions private until he is in theater.


76 posted on 06/25/2010 9:40:37 AM PDT by Defiant (2010 is pretty much it, folks. Send them packing, or start packing.)
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To: GoCards

I’ll believe it when I see it.


77 posted on 06/25/2010 9:42:49 AM PDT by b4its2late (Why does a slight tax increase cost you $200 and a substantial tax cut save you 30 cents?)
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To: GoCards

Shoot to wound?


78 posted on 06/25/2010 9:42:49 AM PDT by earlJam
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To: GoCards

Lets hope so for the troops sake.
It is time for Generals to be leaders of men, defenders of country, not politicians!


79 posted on 06/25/2010 9:43:32 AM PDT by Jazz1968
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To: I cannot think of a name

Hopefully ‘airstrike’ and ‘artillery support’ are back in the tactical lexicon-!


80 posted on 06/25/2010 9:45:48 AM PDT by imjimbo (The constitution SHOULD be our "gun permit")
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