Ch 19: law of war Flashcards
5 principles of law of war
-humanity
-distinction
-proportionality
-honor
-military necessity
This law of war justifies all acts needed to defeat the enemy as quickly and efficiently as possible while following law of war
Military necessity
Groups classified as objectives
-combatants
-unprivileged belligerents
-civilians directly participating in hostilities
Name for objects that directly contribute to military actions and therefore by neutralizing make an effective military target?
Military objectives
LoW that forbids unnecessary suffering/destruction even to accomplish legitimate military objective?
Humanity
LoW principle that forbids attacking enemy who has already been incapacitated?
Humanity
LoW principle that grants civilians immunity?
Humanity
LoW principle that mandates distinguishing between military and civilian and between protected and unprotected objects?
Distinction
Using voluntary or involuntary human shields violates which law of war principle?
Distinction
Disguising military as civilian violates which LoW principle?
Distinction
Which LoW principle says not to act unreasonably or excessively?
Proportionality
Which LoW principle weighs justification vs expected harms?
Proportionality
Which law of war’s rule does not require that no incidental damage result from attacks? But mandates feasible precautions
Proportionality
Which LoW principle mandates fairness/ certain amount of respect between opposing mil forces?
Honor
Low principle that requires combatants to accept there are limits on abilities to conduct hostilities?
Honor
Which law of war principle forbids the resort to means, expedients, or conduct that would constitute a breach of trust with the enemy?
Honor
5 things prohibited under LoW good faith:
(1) Killing or wounding enemy persons by resort to perfidy (treachery)
(2) Misusing certain signs
(3) Fighting in the enemy’s uniform
(4) Feigning non-hostile relations to seek a military advantage
(5) Compelling nationals of a hostile party to take part in the operations of war directed against their own country
Number of treaties in Geneva convention?
4
3 groups classified as lawful or privileged combatants:
-mil forces except protected classes
-militia/volunteer corps acting on behalf of state
-locals uprising against foreign invaders
People who have forfeited their noncombatant status by spying or engaging in hostilities?
Unprivileged belligerent
Who helps determine if target is justifiable under LoW? (3)
Judge advocate, intel, operations
Who should you notify re potential LoW violations?
Immediate CC or proper authority
____ ensure conflict follows laws, natl policy goals, mission requirements
Rules of engagement
Parameters of rules of engagement
When why how where can use force
