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20 Cards in this Set
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Which DA PAM covers the Geneva Convention? |
DAPAM 27-1 |
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What documents must POWs be allowed to keep upon capture |
They may key ID's and personal papers |
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What publication governs the right and obligations for POWs under the Geneva Convention |
DA PAM 27-25 |
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How many nations were initially represented at the first drafting of the Genva Convention |
61 nations |
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There are four international agreements that were written at the same timr dealing with the treatment of POWs, what are they known as? |
The Geneva Conventions for the Protection of war victims |
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True or false. The united states was the country where the Geneva convention was written |
False it was written in geneva Switzerland |
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When did the Geneva convention come into force for the united states |
Feb 2 1955 |
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What is the maximum non-judicial punishment that may be imposed upon a POW for minor offenses |
Up to 30 days confinement, extra duties and deprivation of privileges for similar periods |
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If no POW of commissioned officer rank is present in prisoner group, how often and by what means do prisoners choose their spokesman or representative. |
They are chosen by secret ballot every six months |
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How many articles govern the Geneva Convention in relation to the treatment of POWs |
143 articles |
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Name three types of work that junior enlisted prisoners may be forced to perform as described in the Geneva convention |
Domestic services Commercial business,arts and crafts Public utility services Agriculture Public work and construction |
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If captured who are the only personnel that are not considered POWs |
Medical personnel and chaplains |
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What is a capture card and what is it use for? |
Post card informing their next of kin of there whereabouts and state of health |
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On what date along with three other international agreements were the Geneva Convention written |
Aug 12 1949 |
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As POWs what type of work my noncommissioned officers be required to perform |
Supervisory work but they may request other kinds of duty |
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What does the Geneva Convention recognize as the main duty of a POW |
To escaoe or aide others in escaping |
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What disciplinary action will be enforced if members of the U.S armed forces deliberately violates the gebea convention |
Trial by court martial under UCMJ |
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In 1785 a treaty was drafted with the kingdom of prussia and js considered the first agreement concerning wartime. Who was it drafted by and for What reason |
Benjamin Franklin, john Adams, Tomas Jefferson to improve treatment of POWs |
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Under the Geneva Convention who is the only one that may determine whether a person is entitled to be a POW or not |
A competent tribunal of the capturing nation |
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True or false. POWs are required to salute the enemy camo commander if he is not an officer |
True |
