Law of War

What best describes the Law of War?

The Law of War may overlap, or be included within, other bodies or types of international law. True or False?

How does Human Rights Law differ from the Law of War?

Is the Law of War the 'lex specialis,' or controlling body of law, for U.S. armed forces in armed conflict?

Select all that apply. What are the Law of War principles?

Which Law of War principle addresses the immunity of peaceful populations and civilian objects from attack?

The Law of War principle of Honor influences the conduct of activities by encouraging what?

Which two of the following are true about the principle of Military Necessity? (a) It justifies the use of overwhelming force but not wanton destruction (b) It does not justify prohibited actions (c) It permits any action needed to win (d) It overrides all other principles

What does the principle of Distinction require?

What does the principle of Proportionality prohibit?

Which two of the following acts are prohibited acts of perfidy?

What is the difference between perfidy and a legitimate ruse of war?

Which two of the following describe prohibited actions? (a) Using civilians to shield a military object from attack (b) Using civilians to shield military operations from the enemy (c) Warning civilians before an attack (d) Attacking a military objective

Which persons are exempt from attack under the Law of War?

Can civilians who spontaneously take up arms in a 'levee en masse' be prisoners of war?

Who may conduct initial tactical questioning of detainees?

What are the four Geneva Conventions of 1949?

Under Geneva Convention III, what information is a POW required to provide?

How must POWs be treated under the Geneva Conventions?

What is an Article 5 Tribunal?

What constitutes a 'military objective' that may be lawfully attacked?

When does a civilian lose protected status under the Law of War?

What is 'hors de combat'?

What is the obligation regarding acceptance of surrender?

What is a war crime?

Do all military personnel have a duty to report suspected war crimes?

Is 'following orders' a valid defense for committing a war crime?

What is command responsibility regarding war crimes?

Can enemy war crimes be the basis for legitimate reprisals?

Marines collect and care for the wounded, whether friend or foe. True or False?

What are Rules of Engagement (ROE)?

Do ROE ever restrict the inherent right of self-defense?

What is the Standing Rules of Engagement (SROE)?

What weapons are prohibited under the Law of War?

What are protected places under the Law of War?

When can cultural property lose its protected status?

What are the recognized protected emblems under the Law of War?

When does medical protection cease?

What is the principle of 'precaution in attack'?

What targeting considerations must commanders make under LOAC?

What is collateral damage?

What is the difference between an international armed conflict (IAC) and a non-international armed conflict (NIAC)?

What is Common Article 3 of the Geneva Conventions?

What are the requirements for lawful combatant status?

What is 'combatant immunity' (combatant's privilege)?

What is an 'unprivileged belligerent' (unlawful combatant)?

What is the Martens Clause?

What is the DoD Law of War Manual?

What is 'human shielding' and how does LOAC address it?

What does the Law of War say about torture?

What is the role of a Judge Advocate (JAG) in targeting?

What are the rules regarding occupied territory under LOAC?

What does the Law of War say about starvation of civilians?

What is the relationship between the UCMJ and the Law of War?

What is a 'no-strike list'?

What is a 'dual-use' object?