BCT & Law Of War(1&2)

Question 1

What are the types of Brigade Combat Teams?

Answer 1

Heavy Brigade Combat Team
Infantry Brigade Combat Team
Stryker Brigade Combat Team

Question 2

All Brigade Combat teams include…

Answer 2

maneuver, fires, reconnaissance, sustainment, military intelligence, military police, signal, and engineer capabilities

Question 3

Offensive Operations include…?

Answer 3

Movement to Contact, Attack, Exploitation, and Pursuit

Question 4

Defensive Operations include…?

Answer 4

Mobile Defense, Area Defense, and Retrograde

Question 5

Stability Operations include…?

Answer 5

Civil Security, Civil Control, Restore essential services, support governance, economic and infrastructure development

Question 6

Defense Support to Civil Authorities?

Answer 6

DoD support to US civil authorities for domestic emergencies- support in response to disaster or terrorist attack, support civil law enforcement, and other support as required

Question 7

A Divison controls…?

Answer 7

to 6 BCTs plus a number of functional support brigades

Question 8

Ethos Defined as…?

Answer 8

The disposition, character, or fundamental values peculiar to a specific person, people, culture, or movement

Question 9

What are the Army Warrior Ethos?

Answer 9

I will always place the mission first.
I will never accept defeat.
I will never quit.
I will never leave a fallen comrade.

Question 10

What are the purposes of Land of War?

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Rules of Engagement?

Answer 11

are directives issued to guide United States forces on the use of force during various operations.

Question 12

Rules of Engagement help to…

Answer 12

Based on Foreign Policy, Law of War, and Military Objectives

Tend to be more restrictive than Law of War

Designed to provide soldiers a ‘framework’ to guide their decisions in combat

Effective ROE are enforceable, understandable, tactically sound, and legally sufficient

Question 13

Where Can I find ROE?

Answer 13

Within the OPORD, Paragraph III Execution, Coordinating Instructions (6) Rules of Engagement.

ROE cards usually given to all soldiers in a combat zone

Question 14

What does R-A-M-P stand for?

Answer 14

R- Return Fire with Aimed Fire
A- Anticipate Attack
M- Measure the Amount of Force
P- Protect with deadly force

Question 15

What are the Hague & Geneva Conventions?

Answer 15

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.

Question 16

Law of War…?

Answer 16

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

Question 17

What are The Principles of the Law Of War?

Answer 17

Military Necessity
Unnecessary Suffering/Collateral Damage
Discrimination or Distinction
Proportionality

Question 18

Non-Combatants are defined as…?

Answer 18

Civilian population not engaged in combat
Medics and Chaplains
Soldiers who are rendered hors de combat
Civilians must never be deliberately targeted

Question 19

Who has Medical Protected Status?

Answer 19

Medical property, material, and equipment has a protected status under Geneva Conventions. This includes vehicles, aircraft, and buildings marked with:
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)
Loss of Status: Medical equipment employed in acts harmful to the opposing belligerent

Question 20

What are Prohibited Weapons?

Answer 20

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

Question 21

What are Treachery & Illegal Tactics?

Answer 21

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

Question 22

Enforcing the Law Of War

Answer 22

Violations of the LOW are subject to criminal prosecution and punishment.
US Armed Forces could be prosecuted by courts-martial under the UCMJ or through an international 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.