Military operations cannot be tidy or free of friction – particularly in a coalition whose contributing nations see the campaign through national prisms. – Mike Jackson
I understand all the problems for the Ministry of Defence, of course I do; working within a budget and trying to do so many things is not easy. – Mike Jackson
Well, the U.N. Security Council resolution 1973 is very clear. It says all necessary measures to be taken to protect civilians and civilian areas. I mean, that to me is very clear. – Mike Jackson
Not much over รด?1,000 a month for the private soldier on operations is hardly an impressive figure. – Mike Jackson
You cannot expect soldiers to change people’s minds. That has to be done in other ways. – Mike Jackson
It is absolutely bedrock to the British Army’s philosophy that a commanding officer is responsible for what goes on within his command. – Mike Jackson
