Appeal for Courage

Appeal for Courage.

This Appeal is a communication to Congress in support of our mission in Iraq. An protected communication is an authorized means for active duty military to submit a message to Congress. It can only be signed by currently serving Active Duty, Reserve, or National Guard military personnel.

It is authorized by DoD Directive 1325.6 and DoD Directive 7050.6 (pdf).

As an American currently serving my nation in uniform, I respectfully urge my political leaders in Congress to fully support our mission in Iraq and halt any calls for retreat. I also respectfully urge my political leaders to actively oppose media efforts which embolden my enemy while demoralizing American support at home. The War in Iraq is a necessary and just effort to bring freedom to the Middle East and protect America from further attack.

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Nature of Grievance:

Emphasis of coalition failures while ignoring our successes gives encouragement and motivation to enemies, increasing personal risk and lengthening the war.
Criticism of military motives and strategy, specifically calls for withdrawal without providing alternatives, demoralizes fellow service members and the American public depended upon for support.