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2005-03-09 Iraq-Jordan

Bulgaria: Lack of Communication Likely Caused Friendly Fire Incident

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Posted by Steve 2005-03-09 9:21:37 AM|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 That the Bulgarians fired AKs after dark did not help the situation. In addition to secure communications, all coalition soldiers should have night and thermal vision ID patches on their uniforms. And ditch the AKs for a .223 assault rifle. Still, it was the US guards responsibility to positively ID their target, especially if there was the possibility of troops using AKs were in the vicinity, and that the shots were incoming. They failed. Finally, the US should take responsiblity and provide compensation for Gardev's family.

Posted by ed 2005-03-09 12:58:02 PM|| 2005-03-09 12:58:02 PM|| Front Page Top

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