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18 Cards in this Set
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Purpose of Law of War |
Protect both combatants and noncombatants from unnecessary suffering Safeguard certain fundamental human rights of persons who become prisoners of war, the wounded and sick, and civilians Make the transition to peace easier |
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What are Rules of Engagement? |
Rules of Engagement are directives issued to guide United States forces on the use of force during various operations. |
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What is the Basis of ROE? |
Law, Mission and Policy |
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What are ROE? |
Directives issued by competent superior authority to delineate the circumstances and limitations under which US forces will initiate and/or continue engagement |
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What is ROE based on? |
Foreign Policy, Law of War, and Military Objectives |
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Is ROE more or less restrictive that LOW? |
Tend to be more restrictive than Law of War |
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What is ROE Designed for? |
Designed to provide soldiers a ‘framework’ to guide their decisions in combat |
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What are the characteristics of effective ROE? |
Effective ROE are enforceable, understandable, tactically sound, and legally sufficient |
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Where can I find the ROE? |
Within the OPORD, Paragraph III Execution, Coordinating Instructions (6) Rules of Engagement. ROE cards usually given to all soldiers in a combat zone |
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Hague and Geneva Conventions |
Hague Convention of 1907 and Geneva convention of 1949 were an effort by countries of the world to reduce customary laws of war to written, accountable form. The United States signed each of these documents and solemnly pledged to observe all provisions of these treaties. |
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What are the Laws of War? |
We will not inflict unnecessary destruction or suffering We will treat prisoners of war, captured or detained personnel, and civilians humanely. We will not obey orders whose execution are in violation of the laws of war. We are responsible for our unlawful acts We are entitled to humane treatment if captured |
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Principles of Laws of War |
Military Necessity Unnecessary Collateral Damage Discrimination of Distinction Proportionality
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Who are non-combatants? |
Civilian population not engaged in combat Medics and Chaplains Soldiers who are rendered hors de combat |
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Medical Protected Status |
Red Cross on white background Red Crescent Red Crystal- used by Israel in international setting Red Lion and Sun on white background (Pre-Revolutionary Iran-replaced by Red Crescent, but still recognized) Red Star of David, only used in Israel (not recognized by Geneva Convention) |
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What are the Prohibited Weapons |
Weapons which cause unnecessary suffering All Army issue weapons and ammunitions are tested to meet this standard Cannot alter ammunition to cause more suffering No use of Poison U.S. will not use lethal chemical weapons |
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Treachery and Illegal Tactics |
No improper use of flag of truce, national flags, uniforms and insignia of the enemy. Fine line separates use of spies and illegal conduct. One may not feign surrender to gain an advantage on enemy Must not hide behind or use medical or religious symbols/protected areas e.g. Hospitals, Churches, Mosques for military operations or storage of supplies |
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Enforcing Law of War |
Violations of the LOW are subject to criminal prosecution and punishment. US Armed Forces could be prosecuted by courts- military tribunal. “I was only following orders,” NOT a defense in war crime trials. An individual soldier remains responsible for his or her actions There is no statute of limitations on a war crime. |
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The Law of Land can be found in which Army Field Manual? |
FM 27-10 |
