Means and Methods of Warfare

Question 1

What is warfare?

Answer 1

Means of warfare are the weapons or weapons systems used.

Question 2

What is considered a weapon?

Answer 2

weapon means any thing used, designed to be used or intended for use (a) in causing death or injury to any person, or (b) for the purpose of threatening or
intimidating any person.

Question 3

Which are the weapons of mass destruction?

Answer 3

1. Biological
2. Chemical
3. Nuclear

Question 4

What is an attack?

Answer 4

“Attacks” means acts of violence against the adversary, whether in offence or in
defence.

Question 5

What is a military objective?

Answer 5

• It makes an effective contribution to the military action of the enemy by virtue of its nature, location, purpose or use.
• Its capture destruction, or neutralization offers a definite military advantage.

Question 6

What is an indiscriminate attack?

Answer 6

• They are not directed at a specific military target
  -They use a method or means of combat that cannot be directed at a specific military objective
  -They use a method or means of combat, the effects of which cannot be limited