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Infantry Troops In Contact, Waiting For Presidential Approval To Return Fire

Infantry Troops In Contact, Waiting For Presidential Approval To Return Fire

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Oct 05, 2022
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KABUL, AFGHANISTAN - It's early morning as the sun rises over eastern Afghanistan and an American patrol heads outside the wire. Minutes later, as the platoon reaches an open field, they come under attack.

Embedded journalist Mike Jackson asked the Platoon Leader what he thought of the new rules of engagement (ROE) issued by the Department of Defense sho…

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