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thedrifter
11-09-06, 07:36 AM
Startling findings in Tillman probe <br />
By SCOTT LINDLAW and MARTHA MENDOZA <br />
Associated Press Writers <br />
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In a remote and dangerous corner of Afghanistan, under the protective roar of Apache...
thedrifter
11-09-06, 07:36 AM
Penalties resulting from Tillman's death
A look at the punishments that have resulted so far from Pat Tillman's death, with the soldiers' ranks at the time.
The officers who controlled the movements of Tillman's platoon:
-Capt. William C. "Satch" Saunders: Formal written reprimand for "failing to provide adequate command and control of subordinate units."
-Maj. David Hodne: Formal written reprimand for "failing to provide adequate command and control" of subordinate units.
The platoon leader in the field:
-Lt. David Uthlaut: Verbal reprimand by the battalion commander for dereliction of duty; expelled from the Army Rangers for failure to meet its standards.
The shooters:
-Sgt. Greg Baker: field grade Article 15, a non-judicial punishment under military law, for "dereliction of duty for failure to effectively command and control the fire and movement of his Rangers"; docked some salary, reduced in grade and given extra duty for 45 days; effectively forced out of the Army.
-Spc. Stephen Ashpole: Company grade Article 15, less severe than field grade; given extra duty; expelled from the Rangers for "failure to exercise sound judgment and fire discipline in combat operations."
-Spc. Steve Elliott: Company grade Article 15; given extra duty; expelled from the Rangers for "failure to exercise sound judgment and fire discipline in combat operations."
-Spc. Trevor Alders: Company grade Article 15; given extra duty; expelled from the Rangers for "failure to exercise sound judgment and fire discipline in combat operations."
yellowwing
11-09-06, 08:01 AM
Sad tale.
thedrifter
11-09-06, 08:37 AM
Pat Tillman's last day, reconstructed <br />
By SCOTT LINDLAW and MARTHA MENDOZA <br />
Associated Press Writers <br />
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EDITOR'S NOTE - Associated Press reporters examined thousands of pages of material...