Is this a violation of ROE or not?

[Culpeper]

As long as one side uses snipers so will the other. Regardless of the type of war being fought. Also, sniping is just too valuable an asset in urban fighting. Keep in mind that with the ability and skill comes a sense of power. Power that can easily transcend into a war crime or at least an investigation. Snipers are only human and can make mistakes. Mistakes they are trained and advised that if they abuse they can personally be held accountable. A few snipers being under investigation comes with the territory no different than ROEs for the average rifleman. The UCMJ isn't like you are presumed innocent until proven guilty. It is a little tougher than that. Our guys aren't working in an office environment.