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What does the Geneva Convention recognize as the main duty of a POW?
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To try to escape or aide others in escaping.
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What disciplinary action will be enforced if a member of the U.S. Armed Forces deliberately violates the Geneva Convention?
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Trial by Court-Martial under UCMJ
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1785, a treaty was drafted with the Kingdom of Prussia and is considered the first agreement concerning wartime. Who was it drafted by and for what reason?
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It was drafted by Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson to improve treatment of POWs.
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who is the only one that may determine whether a person is entitled to be a POW or not?
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A "competent tribunal" of the capturing nation
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POWs are required to salute the enemy camp commander if he is not an officer.
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True
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three (3) types of work that junior enlisted prisoners may be forced to perform as described in the Geneva Convention.
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Domestic services.
Commercial business Agriculture |
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If captured, who are the only personnel that are not considered POWs?
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All medical personnel and chaplains
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What is a capture card and what is it used for?
A post card written by a POW informing their next of kin of their whereabouts and state of health. |
A post card written by a POW informing their next of kin of their whereabouts and state of health.
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On what date, along with three (3) other international agreements were the Geneva Convention written?
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August 12, 1949
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what types of work may noncommissioned officers be required to perform?
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Supervisory work, but they may request other kinds of duty.
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