Would any of you ever sign off on a target approval if you knew the target was a hospital?

Maj Mike Sciales - I believe that the Afghanistan military are minor league and tribe loyal at best. I can not think of a reasonable reason that an American asset would be under their control. Platoon or aircraft for any reason. Is "reasonable reason" really a thing? Maybe some English major can help he, but you get the point.

Maj Mike Sciales - In the late 80's, when I was serving as the Executive Officer for the Chief of Staff, Allied Forces Southern Europe, I had the opportunity to visit Monte Casino with the Chief (LTG Tom Griffin, USA). We were given a "special tour" by a priest who was in the monastery during the bombing. He fully supported the Allies' decision to bomb it, as the Germans were using it as a safe-haven and had held off numerous attempts by Allied forces to evict them.

1stSgt (Join to see) - I'm just as surprised as you are

COL Jean (John) F. B. - Monte Cassino is an excellent training point. I used to use it when I taught the subject because it clearly illustrates the complexity of the issue

Right on target.

Exactly this. This is why "men on ground" is essential.

No shit. War is a shitty deal. But if it is abandoned and verified, we destroy it.

Great points all, thanks. This tells me the training is working down to the right levels.

Semper Fidelis, Maj Mike Sciales