tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20709534.post8510325680508725668..comments2024-03-03T02:49:09.379-06:00Comments on Geographic Travels: Notes from Afghanistan Training: War is Not for Catholics and Catholic ThoughtCatholicgauzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14622737803852974030noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20709534.post-78941491966452009192010-11-14T20:34:11.006-06:002010-11-14T20:34:11.006-06:00Hi DH,
Thanks for the comment and insight. Ever...Hi DH,<br /> Thanks for the comment and insight. Every case is different and yes this is just a hypotehtical example. However, if one can disarm an enemy (most targets would be combat ineffective if their dominant arm bursts with marrow flying out from sheer shock and pain) by winging him then it is something that should be considered depending on the circumstance. Yes I understand it is a war and people do die because it is intended; however the military's treating option 3 as illegal is morally wrong.Catholicgauzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14622737803852974030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20709534.post-55450427391340367942010-11-14T18:41:44.297-06:002010-11-14T18:41:44.297-06:00This is rather overly simplistic and as a result c...This is rather overly simplistic and as a result could lead some to get the wrong impression. If the allied soldier is the poficent with his weapon and can choose exactly what part of the body he is going to aim at during the heat of combat, wow he is good an should be able to brag. In your third scenario you alleged that the combatant would be disarmed, however you failed to describe how the soldier must have shot BOTH arms. A one armed combatant with an AK is still a threat. In this situation if the combatant is cowering for cover it would be difficult to shoot him. If he is standing wide out in the open, weapon held low and not aimed at the soldier in a threatening way there is the option to order him to drop his weapon and surrender. Leaders never teach our soldiers to "wing" the enemy. If our Soldiers aim and pull the trigger it's to kill. <br />And although it's nice to have an chapain of your own faith that is often hard for any religion but all the chaplains I have served with are top notch and if necessary can link you up with a fellow member of your faith.John Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12000488217421165364noreply@blogger.com