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April 14, 2017
Are Tactical Decisions Now Being Made By The Professionals?
Interesting that after eight long years, it is no longer necessary to get political approval for tactical maneuvers in a war zone. US commander didn't ask permission to drop 'the Mother of All Bombs' shouldn't be news, but the change is a welcome one.
Civilian oversight of the military is an important part of our republic, but trust in our commanders is as important.
And one can only hope that the ROE for our soldiers and Marines have been modified to allow them to do what they do best.