That's the same agressive, wise leadership that is forcing the troops to fight a defensive war instead of an offensive one because of the rules of engagement we are forced to abide by.
It's a good thing I left Iraq when I did, another couple of months and I would have been one of these troops being put on trial. I had already pushed the limits too many times beyond just raising eyebrows.
"What happened here? Why is this man dead?"
"Sir, he made an agressive gesture, so I took a defensive posture."
Thank you for your service!