[RasterMaster]

There's a whole lot of connect-the-dots that I am just learning about.

[mewzilla]

From this Jan. 2001 DOD link:

Finding: The CJCS Standing Rules of Engagement for US forces are adequate against the terrorist threat.

Recommendation: Make no changes to the SROE.

Okaaaaay. I'd still like to know when those rules were last approved for the U.S.S. Cole.