...on Fragging
INTEL DUMP reports from the AP that the possible fragging incident in Iraq last week is now being prosecuted as a murder case. Phil correctly points out that all the facts are not out, but clearly recognizes how bad this is.
Anyone remember the "combat refusal" (apparently the new word for mutiny) last October when a South Carolina Reserve unit disobeyed orders? That took place under unique circumstances and I'm sure this one did as well. But the fact that it happened at all shows the kind of stress our troops are under.
Our military is breaking down. They are undermanned, underequipped and overstretched. The recruiting shortfalls are only going to make things worse. Right now the prediction is for a major crisis in 2006. I hope it can be delayed that long.
Anyone remember the "combat refusal" (apparently the new word for mutiny) last October when a South Carolina Reserve unit disobeyed orders? That took place under unique circumstances and I'm sure this one did as well. But the fact that it happened at all shows the kind of stress our troops are under.
Our military is breaking down. They are undermanned, underequipped and overstretched. The recruiting shortfalls are only going to make things worse. Right now the prediction is for a major crisis in 2006. I hope it can be delayed that long.
posted by ElGrande at 6/17/2005 12:55:00 AM
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