I often wonder, in a combat zone, if “he reached for his pocket” would be sufficent to satisfy the rules of engagement. It seems that the rules for engagement are higher for our troops in combat zones than they are for our own LEOs.
Something is just not right. There were alot of hell raisers back in the 50’s and the LEOs of those days somehow managed to handle them without having to shoot everyone.
I suspect the current regime is not so concerned about the troops making it home safe each night as they are cops.
Cops, shoot first, full pardon forthcoming, is a given.
Troops, shoot first, better have all the clearances recorded or it is Federal prison for you.