ROE (Rules of Engagement)

Definition

The official guidelines governing when military force can be deployed, crafted by people who've never actually been in a firefight. It's bureaucracy with bullets.

Example Usage

The ROE required soldiers to identify targets visually before engaging, making operations exponentially more dangerous.

Source: Military terminology

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