A-score (27.8): Rule of law (4.2×0.18=0.76) reflects extrajudicial military strikes without clear legal framework or due process. Separation of powers (3.8×0.16=0.61) captures unilateral executive military action in international waters without congressional authorization. Violence (4.5×0.06=0.27) reflects fatal strikes. Civil rights (2.1×0.14=0.29) for due process violations. Severity multipliers: durability 1.2 (precedent for future strikes), reversibility 0.9 (deaths irreversible but policy changeable), precedent 1.3 (normalizing extrajudicial killings). Mechanism modifier 1.35 for enforcement_action with lethal force. Scope modifier 1.15 for international operations. B-score (28.9): Layer 1 (15.4): High outrage bait (8.5) - military strikes generate strong reactions. Novelty (7.5) - unprecedented public announcement of such operations. Media friendliness (8.0) - dramatic, visual, conflict-driven story. Layer 2 (13.5): Mismatch (6.5) between announcement fanfare and actual policy necessity. Narrative pivot (7.0) - shifts focus to 'tough on drugs' enforcement. Intentionality 9/15 (weight 0.55) - clear policy announcement with enforcement theater elements. D-score: -1.1 (B slightly exceeds A). Classification: List B - both scores exceed 25, but B>A by narrow margin, suggesting strategic announcement of enforcement action for political messaging around border/drug policy.