In a review of one disputed US drone strike, Kate Clark from the Afghanistan Analysts Network said there were ''systemic concerns'' over the intelligence used and inquiries into casualties did not give ''due attention to existing alternative accounts'' from locals.
Predator ... missiles can destroy targets 12km away.
The ABC's Four Corners says it has documented several incidents in which Australian soldiers targeted the wrong people and civilians were killed. General Gilmore has not seen the ABC report, to be aired tonight, but has backed his soldiers.
"When they are on the ground, by themselves, and they have to make that split-second decision, cascading through their mind is this long line of training," he said. "[And] I don't worry because I have huge trust in our training and the judgment of the guys."
Critics of the ADF and NATO want more details on the soldiers rules of engagement and intelligence processes.
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/world/revealed-australians-at-the-console-of-kill-tv-when-drone-strikes-take-out-afghan-targets-20110904-1jslm.html#ixzz1WzkB1AV4
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