from Levi
So if THIS "war" means we have to target people who would not normally be considered combatants, because they are not on a large open space with a weapon pointed in some direction or other, thats what we do. Don't we have to?
Targeting situations are each unique - a small change in the facts can change a "shoot" to a "no shoot" (and vice versa). E.g., from a "young CPT" (based on one of his experiences several years ago), Iraqi bad guys run into a compound - obvious options: infantry assault, arty fire mission, airstrike. But, women and children are on the roof (yeh, the bad guys probably sent them up there). Decision: back off and basically follow a "law enforcement approach".

Without specific facts, I can't answer your question: "Don't we have to?"

Regards

Mike