Just one example of the ROE in place: 800TH MILITARY POLICE BRIGADE RULES OF ENGAGEMENT FOR OPERATIONS IN IRAQ NOTHING IN THESE RULES LIMITS YOUR INHERENT AUTHORITY AND OBLIGATION TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE ACTION TO DEFEND OBLIGAT YOURSELF, YOUR UNIT, AND OTHER US FORCES. 1. HOSTILE FORCES Until a there has been a declared cessation of hostilities Iraqi military and paramlitary forces are considered hostile, and may be attacked provided there is positive identification of a legitimat