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with substantial evidence-gathering
requirements and exceedingly restric-
tive rules of engagement.
During my fi rst tour in Iraq in
2006, we already required documenta-
tion such as photographs, witness tes-
timony, and lengthy reports for every
detainee. These requirements were
time-consuming and tedious, and they
pushed the limits of tactical feasibil-
ity. Combined with the frequency of
detainee releases, the process could be
incredibly frustrating to team leaders
and platoon commanders anxious to
secure an area from constant unseen
threats. Asking more for less is change
in the wrong direction.
Proponents of the criminal justice
approach argue that adjustments can
and will be made to accommodate
the realities of the combat environ-
ment. This is doubtful considering
the legal limitations of adjusting our
criminal justice system while utilizing
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