Proposed U.S. Army Manual Tells Soldiers To Not Criticize The Taliban, Islam, Women's Rights, And Pedophilia

U.S. troops mourn a comrade killed in October by an Afghan policeman. A draft Army manual blames some attacks on cultural chasms. Reuters

Draft Army Handbook Wades Into Divisive Afghan Issue -- Wall Street Journal

WASHINGTON—American soldiers should brace for a "social-cultural shock" when meeting Afghan soldiers and avoid potentially fatal confrontations by steering clear of subjects including women's rights, religion and Taliban misdeeds, according to a controversial draft of a military handbook being prepared for troops heading to the region.

The proposed Army handbook suggests that Western ignorance of Afghan culture, not Taliban infiltration, has helped drive the recent spike in deadly attacks by Afghan soldiers against the coalition forces.

"Many of the confrontations occur because of [coalition] ignorance of, or lack of empathy for, Muslim and/or Afghan cultural norms, resulting in a violent reaction from the [Afghan security force] member," according to the draft handbook prepared by Army researchers.

The 75-page manual, reviewed by The Wall Street Journal, is part of a continuing effort by the U.S. military to combat a rise in attacks by Afghan security forces aimed at coalition troops.

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More News On The U.S. Army's Draft Handbook

New Army Manual Orders Soldiers Not To Criticize Taliban -- Judicial Watch
Proposed Army manual tells G.I.s not to insult Taliban, speak up for women -- FOX News
New Army Manual Forbids Criticism of Taliban and Pedophilia -- The Moral Liberal
New Army Manual Orders Soldiers Not To Criticize Taliban, pedophilia, "anything related to Islam" or "advocate for women's rights" -- Atlas Shrugs

U.S. Army Generals Misbehaving

Accusations Against Generals Cast Dark Shadow Over Army -- Washington Post

The accusations leveled against three Army generals over the past six months are as varied as they are striking, the highest-profile of a growing number of allegations of wrongdoing by senior military officials.

A one-star general was flown home from Afghanistan this spring to face criminal charges, including sexual assault. A four-star general formerly in charge of the increasingly vital Africa command was accused of financial mismanagement, accepting inappropriate gifts and assigning staff personal tasks.

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My Comment: Is there a problem in screening these Generals .... or a run of bad luck .... either way .... it certainly does not make the Army look good.

Update: The U.S. Navy appears to have the same problems.

The Spending Habits Of A 4-Star General

Gen. William E. Ward is seen during a 2010 ceremony at Caserma Ederle's Hoekstra Field, Vicenza, Italy. Ward is facing numerous allegations that he allowed unauthorized people, including family members, to fly on government planes, and that he spent excessive amounts of money on hotel rooms, transportation and other expenses. Rick Scavetta / Army

4-Star General Investigated Over Spending -- Navy Times/AP

WASHINGTON — A four-star Army general who was the first head of the new U.S. Africa Command is under investigation and facing possible demotion for allegedly spending hundreds of thousands of dollars improperly on lavish travel, hotels and other items, The Associated Press has learned.

Gen. William "Kip" Ward has been under investigation for about 17 months, and Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is expected to make a final decision on the matter before the end of the month, according to several defense officials.

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My Comment: This is not a good way to end a long and honorable career.