According to the prosecutor, the soldier implemented the safety measures so poorly that it was no longer an accident. For example, according to Defense protocols, the barrel of a weapon must always be pointed in a safe direction. That was clearly not the case. A community service order would therefore be appropriate. “These weapons are deadly and can cause significant injury and damage in the event of an accident,” the prosecutor said. “That is precisely why soldiers, no matter how experienced in handling and operating their weapons, must be careful to comply with these safety regulations every time.”
Soldier from Baarn who shot colleague in Iraq hears OM demanding 140 hours of community service
