Pete Hegseth Explains Rationale Behind Kinetic Strikes on Terrorist Boats

Rationale for Kinetic Strikes

• 🎯 Kinetic strikes on boats are employed to change the psychology of foreign terrorist organizations, moving away from a 'catch and release' dynamic.
• 💡 This approach is contrasted with past experiences in Iraq (2005-2006) where captured individuals were often handed over and later re-engaged.

Handling of Survivors

• 🤝 Two survivors from a strike on a semi-submersible were treated by American medics and immediately handed over to their home countries for potential prosecution.
• ⚖️ This is described as a standard procedure, similar to how the vast majority of battlefield captures were handled in Iraq and Afghanistan.
• ⚠️ While the outcome of these prosecutions isn't always ideal, it's a recognized protocol for dealing with such situations.

Future Protocols

• 📜 A protocol exists for how future survivors will be handled, indicating a consistent approach to these encounters.