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American and Afghan troops say they're fighting the latest offensive in Afghanistan with a handicap — strict rules that routinely force them to hold their fire.
Although details of the new guidelines are classified to keep insurgents from reading them, U.S. troops say the Taliban are keenly aware of the restrictions.
"I understand the reason behind it, but it's so hard to fight a war like this," ... They're using our rules of engagement against us,"
said Lance Cpl. Travis Anderson, 20, of Altoona, Iowa, adding that his platoon had repeatedly seen men drop their guns into ditches and walk away to blend in with civilians...
If a man emerges from a Taliban hideout after shooting erupts, U.S. troops say they cannot fire at him if he is not seen carrying a weapon —
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[Then tell him...
"LET OUR TROOPS FIGHT"
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