Patriot Performance in Iraq: "The report focuses on three fratricide incidents—including the death of Lieutenant Nathan White of Abilene, Texas, which was the subject of some investigative reporting (also) by the Boston Globe.

The Defense Science Board Task Force found that the problem which led to the ‘friendly fire’ incidents was ‘not exactly a surprise’ and stated that it ‘remains puzzled as to why this deficiency never garners enough resolve and support to result in a robust fix.’"

(Via ArmsControlWonk.com.)