"Roger" wrote in message
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Note the comma after the word "plane".

Paraphrasing:
Under strict rules of engagement, there is no situation under which
the pilots would be given authorization to shoot down a plane. That
would be a scenario that would give the pilots some discretion.

Under strict rules of engagement the pilots are not given any
discretion. They *must* receive orders to shoot down the plane before
than may do so. They are not given the option of making that
decision. Authorization means they *may*, or may not at their
discretion.

Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
(N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)
www.rogerhalstead.com

Now that you mention it Roger, reading it with a more noticeable pause gives
it a slightly different bent. Interesting.

Jay B