New Military Medal Being Considered

[Guest SUNTZU]

FORWARD OPERATING BASE RAMROD, Afghanistan – NATO commanders are weighing a new way to reduce civilian casualties in Afghanistan: recognizing soldiers for "courageous restraint" if they avoid using force that could endanger innocent lives.

The concept comes as the coalition continues to struggle with the problem of civilian casualties despite repeated warnings from the top NATO commander, Gen. Stanley McChrystal, that the war effort hinges on the ability to protect the population and win support away from the Taliban.

Those who back the idea hope it will provide soldiers with another incentive to think twice before calling in an airstrike or firing at an approaching vehicle if civilians could be at risk.

Most military awards in the past have been given for things like soldiers taking out a machine gun nest or saving their buddies in a firefight, said Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Hall, the senior NATO enlisted man in Afghanistan.

Snip. More at link.

New NATO idea to avoid killing innocent Afghans - Yahoo! News

I wonder if it will be pink with silk frills? I also wonder how many more purple hearts will be sent out from troops second guessing themselves instead of following their training (based on what I've read about this new award).

Team Ramrod is in Afghanistan. Chicken****er.

[Mr. Brooks]

This is no joking matter. We need this right meow!

[Guest SUNTZU]

This is no joking matter. We need this right meow!

You ARE freaking out.....man.

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Edited May 13, 2010 by SUNTZU

[kb4ns]

One of the best movies. Ever.

[strickj]

I love the shenanigans that goes on here

[Punisher84]

I swear to God I'll pistol whip the next guy that says shenanigans!

[Guest ArmyVeteran37214]

[Mike.357]

I swear to God I'll pistol whip the next guy that says shenanigans!

that should read, pepper spray gun whip them. No way does a guy making 8.50 get to carry a gun to carry out his job's tasks

OT though I do not imagine to many troops are going to wonder or hope their actions will lead to being awarded with this.

[buck1032]

I feel the same way about this as I do about the Volunteer Service Medal that was introduced a few years back.

Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal

Just a little TOO touchy feely, IMHO.

[Punisher84]

that should read, pepper spray gun whip them. No way does a guy making 8.50 get to carry a gun to carry out his job's tasks

I'll pistol whip them off duty then!