observer Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 The investigation into the alleged action of 7 Royal Marines, is really confusing. After all, the Taliban don't appear to be operating with any rules EG the case of the Afghan Policeman who fained injury to lure two soldiers over, then shot them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 It would appear that this has come to light because one of the Marines was arrested in civvy street by the plod who then examined his laptop and found a video from a helmet cam shot in Afghanistan. The video allegedly shows the seven Marines with an injured talibanny who then ends up dead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 It would appear that this has come to light because one of the Marines was arrested in civvy street by the plod who then examined his laptop and found a video from a helmet cam shot in Afghanistan. The video allegedly shows the seven Marines with an injured talibanny who then ends up dead The same copper should be sent out to Afghanistan and put on patrol with our troops. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted October 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 Think we're placing our soldiers in an impossible situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 I agree with Obs, last post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inky pete Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 an injured talibanny who then ends up dead The only good sort of Talibanny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted October 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Don't think the CIA have this problem when they launch there drones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tara_dad Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 here are the rules British Rules of Engagement These are the rules of engagement for British and supporting troops in British sector They outline the situations where European governments have agreed to use force. Rules of Engagement (ROE) 1. Conduct of simulated attacks against potentially hostile elements as a non-lethal escalatory warning option is authorised. 2. Designation of targets by use of Laser Target Designation equipment is authorised. 3. Designation of targets by fire control radar for the purposes of height finding by maritime forces is authorised. 4. Counter harassment to a similar extent and degree to that experienced by MND(SE) forces in the AO is authorised. 5. Counter harassment including riding off to a similar extent and degree to that experienced by any vessel is authorised. 6. Use of riot control means where necessary for the purpose of controlling detainees and internees, is authorised. 7. Use of riot control means where necessary for the conduct of Public Order Control is authorised. 8. Use of force up to but not including deadly force to prevent interference with MND(SE) personnel during the conduct of their mission is authorised. 9. Use of minimum force to defend designated non-MND(SE) forces/personnel is authorised. 10. Use of minimum force to prevent the taking possession of or destruction of MND(SE) property or the weapons and ammunition and explosives seized in the execution of the MND(SE) mission is authorised. 11. Use of minimum force to defend against intrusion into Military Restricted Areas or other areas designated by an authorised commander is authorised. 12. Use of minimum force to enforce compliance with diversion and/or boarding instructions is authorised. 13. Use of covert actions is permitted to the extent necessary for mission execution. 14. Deployment of indirect fire and crew-served weapon systems is authorised. 15. Use of indirect fire and crew-served weapon systems is authorised. 16. Use of demolitions is permitted. 17. Use of non-explosive obstacles is permitted. 18. Unrestricted use of ECM is authorised. 19. Laying of anti-personnel mines is prohibited. 20. Use of minimum force against elements demonstrating Hostile Intent against MND(SE) forces or elements under MND(SE) protection is authorised. 21. Use of minimum force against elements, which commit or directly contribute to a hostile act against MND(SE) forces or elements under MND(SE) protection is authorised. AO = Area of Operations MND(SE) = Multinational Division Southeast ECM = Electronic Countermeasures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted October 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Is this guy on the motorbike friend or foe, you have 10 seconds to check the rules before firing - too late - your dead. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Is this guy on the motorbike friend or foe, you have 10 seconds to check the rules before firing - too late - your dead. Exactly. How B stupid. They are soldiers trained to fight and kill, not lawyers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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