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Pentagon watchdog to evaluate US military's boat strikes in Latin America

Pentagon watchdog to evaluate US military's boat strikes in Latin America

Summary

The Pentagon's watchdog will review if the U.S. military followed proper rules when attacking drug-smuggling boats in Latin American waters. These attacks have happened since early September and have caused nearly 200 deaths.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. military attacked dozens of suspected drug-smuggling boats in Latin America.
  • Nearly 200 people have died in these attacks since early September.
  • The Pentagon watchdog will check if the attacks followed the six-phase Joint Targeting Cycle.
  • The Joint Targeting Cycle includes planning, analyzing targets, making decisions, carrying out actions, and evaluating results.
  • The review was announced in a letter dated May 11 to Defense Department officials.
  • The evaluation aims to ensure military actions followed established targeting rules.
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