The Law Of War Principle Of Military Necessity
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The Law of War principle of Honor influences the conduct of activities by encouraging refrain from taking advantage of the adversary's adherence to the Law of War and to encourage combatants to act in good faith in non-hostile relations. (The Principle of Honor, pg. 3 of 6)
True
Which two of the following acts are prohibited acts of perfidy? (Good Faith and Perfidy, pg. 2 of 11)
Displaying a white flag of truce while attacking the enemy Fighting in the enemy's uniform
Which two of the following describe prohibited actions? (Actions in Defense, pg. 5,6 of 9)
Using civilians to shield or make a military object immune from attack Using civilians to shield one's military operations from the enemy
Which two of the following are true about the principle of Military Necessity? (The Principles of the Law of War, pg. 4 of 8)
It justifies the use of overwhelming force, but not wanton destruction It does not justify prohibited actions
Which of the following rules pertain to law enforcement and security duties? (The Law of War and Other Bodies of Law, pg. 5 of 8)
Rules on the Use of Force
The Law of War may overlap, or be included within, other bodies or types of international law. (The Law of War and Other Bodies of Law, pg. 1 of 8)
True
The principle of Proportionality obligates military commanders to consider the expected incidental harms from planned attacks, but also the consequences of other military options as well. (The Principles of Proportionality and Distinction, pg. 2 of 9)
True
The Law of War does not permit wanton destruction. What is wanton destruction? (Combatants and Civilians, pg. 5 of 9)
Destruction without purpose
What principle of the Law of War forbids the infliction of unnecessary suffering, injury, and destruction? (The Principles of the Law of War, pg. 5 of 8)
Humanity
In addition to applying to the conduct of hostilities, the Law of War also applies to duties during peacetime and occupation. (The Law of War, pg. 5 of 8)
True
Which two of the following cultural centers are most likely to qualify under the 1954 Hague Cultural Property Convention? (Protection of Cultural Property, pg. 2 of 10)
A center square containing monuments representing ancient cultures A new contemporary arts center A museum containing artifacts and historical writings
Select all that apply. What are the Law of War principles? (The Principles of the Law of War, pg. 2 of 8)
Military Necessity Honor Distinction Humanity Proportionality
Individual military members can claim enemy property they find on the battlefield. (Enemy Property, pg. 5 of 10)
false
How does Human Rights Law differ from the Law of War? (The Law of War and Other Bodies of Law, pg. 3 of 8)
Human Rights Law deals with individual rights against abuses by their government, while the Law of War regulates the conduct of hostilities.
Which of the following describes actions that are considered taking direct part in hostilities? (Treatment of Civilians, pg. 3 of 8)
Actions with the intent to cause actual harm to the enemy
What two of the following statements combine to form the definition of a military objective? (Objects of Attack, pg. 3 of 6)
The partial or total destruction, capture, or neutralization of the object offers a definite military advantage An object which by its nature, location, purpose, or use makes an effective contribution to the enemy's military action
Of the following, which one is defined as, directives and orders that delineate the authorities and limitations under which the U.S. armed forces will initiate and/or continue the use of force against other forces? (The Law of War and Other Bodies of Law, pg. 5 of 8)
Rules of Engagement
Humanity is a principle of the Law of War that addresses the immunity of peaceful populations and civilian objects from attack. (The Principles of the Law of War, pg. 6 of 9)
True
Human Rights Law is the "lex specialis," or controlling, body of law for U.S. armed forces in armed conflict. (The Law of War and Other Bodies of Law, pg. 4 of 8)
False
What document establishes authorized procedures for interrogating detainees? (Military Persons Exempt From Attack, pg. 4 of 8)
Hague Conventions of 1899
What best describes the Law of War? (The Law of War, pg. 3 of 8)
That part of international law that regulates the conduct of hostilities
Which of the following statements does NOT describe the purposes of the Law of War? (The Law of War, pg. 4 of 8)
Protecting the right of free expression for peoples in conflict
The populations of parties in conflict are generally divided into two classes; combatants and civilians. (Combatants and Civilians, pg. 3 of 9)
true
The Law of War requires humane treatment for military personnel who are out of combat (hors de combat) due to capture by enemy forces. Humane treatment includes: (Military Persons Exempt From Attack, pg. 3 of 8)
All of the above
As a member of the US Armed Forces, the Law of War helps you make the lawful decisions of war in difficult circumstances that arise in armed conflict. (The Law of War, pg. 4 of 8)
true
When conducting an attack, armed forces should take feasible precautions to reduce the risk of incidental harms to civilians and civilian objects. Which of the following actions could be considered a feasible precaution? (Proportionality in Attacks, pg. 4 of 10)
all of the above
The Law of War principle of Distinction prohibits the use of camouflage by military forces. (The Principles of Proportionality and Distinction, pg. 6 of 9)
false
Initial Tactical question of detainees may be conducted by any DoD personnel, but interrogations may be conducted only by trained interrogators. (Military Persons Exempt From Attack, pg. 4 of 8)
True
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