"Catch up quick: The Washington Post recently reported that Hegseth ordered a second attack to kill survivors clinging to the wreckage. Hegseth has denied the accuracy of the report. The intrigue: The Defense Department's Law of War Manual uses shooting shipwrecked survivors as an example of an illegal order that service members are obligated to refuse. "For example, orders to fire upon the shipwrecked would be clearly illegal," the manual states."
"Leavitt said the strike was "conducted in international waters and in accordance with the law of armed conflict." Zoom in: Bradley is a Navy SEAL and the head of the United States Special Operations Command, according to his leadership bio. He completed his SEAL training in 1992, shortly after graduating from the Naval academy in '91. He's also done multiple tours in command of joint task forces and was among the first soldiers to deploy into Afghanistan after 9/11."
Secretary Hegseth authorized Admiral Bradley to carry out kinetic strikes on Sept. 2; officials say Bradley acted within his authority and the law. An allegation claimed Hegseth ordered a second attack to kill survivors clinging to wreckage; Hegseth denied that allegation. The Defense Department's Law of War Manual cites firing on shipwrecked survivors as an illegal order service members must refuse. The press secretary said the strike occurred in international waters and complied with the law of armed conflict. Bradley is a Navy SEAL and head of U.S. Special Operations Command. Congressional armed services committees announced probes, and the administration provided bipartisan briefings and access to classified legal opinions.
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