Are militarys rules of engagement too restrictive?
Some U.S. and Afghan troops say they are fighting the latest offensive in southern Afghanistan with a handicap — strict rules that routinely force them to hold their fire. Although details of the new guidelines are classified to keep insurgents from reading them, U.S. troops say Taliban fighters are keenly aware of the restrictions. “I understand the reason behind it, but it’s so hard to fight a war like this,” said Lance Cpl. Travis Anderson, 20, of Altoona, Iowa.
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