Sentence examples similar to Shielding tactic from inspiring English sources
They use a variety of shielding tactics to protect themselves.
General McKiernan has directed substantial changes to coalition tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs), but those cannot eliminate the possibility of civilian casualties, especially when the Taliban has clearly adopted "human shield" tactics.
Western jets are just one of many threats for civilians living under Isis, who have reported snipers picking off those trying to flee, and the use of locals as human shields, tactics that make them more vulnerable to coalition bombs.
(Slav civilians suffered too; they have been forced to leave mixed villages).From the rebels' viewpoint, their human-shield tactics serve a double purpose: either the Macedonian government's forces feel obliged to restrain their fire, or they carry on with it and strengthen the rebels' moral case.
The complaint was eventually dropped, but an investigator's report criticized Mr. Rivera-Soto's aggressive tactics in shielding the casino, and the casino was fined.
Far from defeating the enemy, technology is portrayed as shielding soldiers from the immediate result of their actions, hence distorting tactics and corrupting strategy.
The DA described the prosecutor's decision as a "blatant delaying tactic to shield [Mr] Zuma from his day in court".
In this context, the reforms are merely a deceptive tactic to shield the government from growing criticism of its unconscionable practices.
Meanwhile, U.S.-led airstrikes have compelled Islamic State fighters to change tactics to shield their forces, American officials said.
