Day 5 - Domestic Law

Question 1

What means may a nation lawfully employ responding to threats and attacks on its space systems?

Answer 1

1. International Space Law
2. Law of War- Jus ad bellum
   Jus in bello
3. Standing Rules of Engagement (SROE)

Question 2

What is the difference between Hostile Intent and Hostile Act?

Answer 2

Hostile Intent is threat of imminent use of force. Hostile Act is an attack or use of force.

Question 3

What international law regulates the resort to armed force and the conduct of hostilities?

Answer 3

Law of War

Question 4

What UN Charter prohibits the threat or use of force?

Answer 4

Article 2 (4)

Question 5

What UN Charter permits the use of force in national self-defense against an “armed attack”?

Answer 5

Article 51

Question 6

Military Necessity, Distinction, Proportionality, Unnecessary Suffering, and Chivalry are all major principles of what?

Answer 6

LOAC (Law of Armed Conflict)

Question 7

What are directives that delineate circumstances and limitations for continued combat engagement with other forces?

Answer 7

SROEs (Standing Rules of Engagement)