Australia partly releases secret inquiry into SAS culture and command failures in Afghanistan
Australia has partly released the findings of a long-secret military inquiry into the culture and command structure of its Special Air Service regiment during the war in Afghanistan. The executive summary says deep systemic problems inside the SAS, together with failures higher up the chain of command, helped create conditions in which alleged war crimes could occur. The report was completed years ago but has only now been made public in summary form.The inquiry found what it described as an "abandonment of curiosity" within the Australian Defence Force leadership and an "inversion of authority" inside SAS units. It said the... [Continue Reading]
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
