The point to this thread is indeed at the link which appears to suggest that the US Army believe that in order to comply with the Geneva convention MEDEVAC helicopters should be marked and unarmed (thus requiring an escort). Importantly though, this stance also appears to have resulted in a number of avoidable deaths which may have repercussions for the US Army. I recognise that an easy solution would be to remove the red cross and arm the Dustoff (thus freeing up valuable RW assets) - particularly as the Taleban do not recognise the GC but if this is the case, why haven't they done it?
Last edited by Startrek3; 20th Jan 2012 at 14:57.