Lots of conversation surrounding @David_Philipps book ALPHA, well-sourced journalism about SEAL war crimes case. Thing that stopped me cold was revelation that a jury member lied under oath about knowing the accused. 🧵 At the start of a court-martial judge & lawyers for both sides question potential jurors (“members”) to allow both sides to remove biased or unfair jurors. Called panel selection or voir dire. Snips from trial transcript & Eddie's memoir. 2/

Army officers: some of you need to update your resumes (an only slightly alarmist thread…) Due to a change in board procedures surrounding "adverse information," the hard truth is many officers who believed they were ok are at serious risk of non-selection & elimination from the service. Selection boards have always had access (1/20)

Really enjoyed @Sahrmally piece in @WarOnTheRocks “Protecting civilian lives & property is fundamental obligation of honorable soldiers following the laws of war, not a luxury good academics & nongovernmental organizations promote in an ivory tower.” 1/7 warontherocks.com/2021/03/counte… It got me thinking about framing. Piece places emphasis on “constant care,” whereas as a military legal advisor I have been trained to emphasize “feasible precautions. Constant care comes from AP I, which the 2/