Incident Overview - A deadly double tap boat strike in the Caribbean is under scrutiny by Congress [1] - The incident involves the United States military attacking shipwrecked sailors [3][4] - Congressman describes the video of the second strike as one of the most troubling things he's ever seen in public service [4] Investigation and Transparency - Congress is demanding answers regarding the boat strike, alleging evasiveness from the White House and the Secretary of Defense [2] - The Pentagon is facing pressure to release the video of the second strike to the public [5] - The White House has stated that releasing the video is "no problem" [6] Legal and Ethical Concerns - Attacking a shipwreck is considered an impermissible action according to the DoD manual for abiding by the laws of armed conflict [3][7] - There are concerns about whether the actions taken were in accordance with acceptable and legal war conduct [7]

Defense Department Investigation & Concerns - Senator Mark Kelly and other lawmakers are under investigation by the Defense Department for a video reminding service members to follow the law [1][10] - The investigation was initiated following a tweet from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth [11] - Senator Kelly expresses concern about the competence of Secretary Hegseth and the potential for illegal orders, citing President Trump's past statements [1] "Double Tap" Strike Incident - The "double tap" strike incident is inconsistent with the laws of armed conflict and the Department of Defense's manual of war [1] - Senator Kelly calls for a thorough investigation into the incident, expressing distrust in the administration to provide complete information [1] - Secretary Hegseth was present and watching the operation live, making him responsible as the senior member in the operational chain of command [1] Secretary Hegseth's Leadership & Conduct - Secretary Hegseth's leadership style is described as "swaggering around" and using a "macho lexicon," referring to himself as the "Secretary of War" [1] - There is regret among some Republican senators who voted to confirm Secretary Hegseth, acknowledging his incompetence [1] - Secretary Hegseth is criticized for blaming others and lacking responsibility, contrasting with typical leadership behavior [1][8] Rules of Engagement & Accountability - Executing survivors in the water is against the law, and the proper procedure is to rescue survivors and then sink the boat [1] - Members of the military have a responsibility to not follow illegal orders [1] - There is a need for transparency and accountability regarding the incident, including making the legal analysis public [4][5][6]