It appears that the case of the “rapper” charged with making threats through rap songs and his website has been resolved. For some weeks the case drew criticism from supporters and the public and the military attitude to free speech issues. Something that we are seeing again in regard to LTC Lakin and Sgt Gary…
Continue reading ›Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said today that he has forwarded recommendations to the Army for disciplinary action against supervisors of the accused Ft. Hood shooter. The LA Times reports. The report recommends clarifying for unit commanders their responsibility in identifying people who could pose a threat. Unit commanders, according to the report, must become…
Continue reading ›Here is an interesting piece relevant to a pending court-martial? Tim King, The Fragging of American Officers: Historic Problems and Future Planning, Salem-News.com. What we call fragging the British Navy called “Shot Rolling” after the practice of rolling a cannon ball across the deck for the purpose of injuring an officer. The methods may vary…
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