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13 Cards in this Set
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What documents must POWs be allowed to keep upon capture?
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identity cards and personal papers
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What publication governs the rights and obligations for POWs under the Genevea Conventions?
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DA PAM 27-25
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How many nations were initially represented at the first drafting of the Geneva Convention?
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61 nations
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There are 4 internatino agreements that were written at the same time dealing with the treatment of POWs. What are they known as?
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The Geneva Conventions for the Protection of War Victims
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What is the maximum non-judicial punishment that may be imposed upon a POW for minor offenses?
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up to 30 days confinement, extra duties and deprivation of privileges for similar periods
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How many articles govern the Geneva Conventions in relation to the treatment of POWs?
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143 articles
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If no POW of commissioned officer rank is present in a prisoner group, how often and by what means do prisoners choose their spokesman or representative?
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They are chosen by secret ballot every 6 months.
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If captured, who are the only personnel 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?
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A post card written by a POW informing their next of kin of their whereabouts and state of health
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What is the only information a POW is required to give?
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1. Name
2. Rank 3. DOB 4. Service number |
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What types of work may a NCO POW be required to perform?
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supervisory work, but they may request otehr kinds of duty
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What does the Genevea Convention recognize as the main duty of POWs?
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To try to escape or aid others in escaping
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What happens if a member of the US Armed Forces deliberately violates the Genevea Convention?
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trial by court-martial under UCMJ
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