Is this a war crime

[Salty]

DoD orders survivors to be killed

So, should this be considered a War Crime

 

[JonC]

I would not say war crime (it is not a war). Not sure what it would be.

I also do not know if that report is accurate (might be, might not be). The reason is I noticed Military.com is more of a DNC political outlet than accurate.

I can't remember the issue that made me realize this, it was long before Trump came along.

 

[Reynolds]

DoD orders survivors to be killed

So, should this be considered a War Crime

Depend on exact wording of order.

 

[Salty]

The point I heard is that after the boat was destroyed, two surrivors were clinging to the destroyed boat - then the order came down to kill them as well.

 

[atpollard]

BBC story on the incident: BBC NEWS

 

[JonC]

BBC story on the incident: BBC NEWS

That report makes more sence.

 

[atpollard]

More info ...

The admiral in charge of the September 2 double-tap strike against an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea told lawmakers that everyone on board was on an approved list of military targets, according to a new report.

During a closed-door briefing with a dozen lawmakers on Thursday, Admiral Frank “Mitch” Bradley said all 11 people on the ship were on a list of narco-terrorists who military and intelligence officials determined could be targeted with lethal measures, NBC News reports. Bradley said intelligence officials confirmed their identities and validated them as targets, according to the outlet. The outlet cited two U.S. officials and one person familiar with the talks.

Source

NBC News

 

[canadyjd]

First of all, I’m sure nobody said, “kill the survivors”. More likely the order was to destroy the boat they just happened to be clinging to, so all those illegal drugs would be completely destroyed.

Peace to you

 

[Roy Kling]

What is the one thing that became clearer as you got older?

Why the Grinch wanted to live alone with his dog.

 

[Cathode]

The point I heard is that after the boat was destroyed, two surrivors were clinging to the destroyed boat - then the order came down to kill them as well.

Thought the point was to kill all the Narco terrorists, not just to prevent one shipment by all future shipments.