PC 212

Question 1

What is the aim of the LOAC?

Answer 1

It sets out rules of behaviour in an armed conflict and minimum standards applicable to the conduct of hostilities to limit unnecessary suffering

Question 2

What can the CAF provide as service in aid of the civil power?

Answer 2

The CF while on service in aid of the civil power, does not replace the civil authorities but assists them in the maintenance of law & order

Question 3

What is a “hostile act” against CAF personnel?

Answer 3

An attack or use of force against those personnel where there is a reasonable apprehension that death or serious injury is the likely result.

Question 4

What are the three broad categories of operations?

Answer 4

Routine, contingency, rapid response

Question 5

Hasty checkpoints are planned in advance and for a set period of time, normally between:

Answer 5

30-120mins

Question 6

Comprises all measures taken to contribute to mission success by preserving freedom of action and operational effectiveness through managing risks, define what?

Answer 6

Force protection

Question 7

What is the purpose for the code of conduct?

Answer 7

The code of conduct is designed so a solider can make the correct choice of conduct in an unusual or uncertain situation

Question 8

What are the two broad categories of assistance that May by provided by the CAF in domestic emergencies?

Answer 8

Assistance to law enforcement, humanitarian assistance

Question 9

What are the three types of VCPs?

Answer 9

Snap, Deliberate, Hasty

Question 10

Who must consider supporting tasks such as providing inner and outer security patrols, conducting counter-recce, establishment of checkpoints and roadblocks. And crowd confrontation operations?

Answer 10

Sub-unit commander (OC/Sqn Comd)

Question 11

Why does the CAF conduct checkpoints?

Answer 11

As a means for controlling movement of the general public and denying movement of EN forces

Question 12

What two types of checkpoints are used?

Answer 12

Personnel, and vehicle

Question 13

Medical and religious personnel in the armed forces are considered combatants?

Answer 13

False

Question 14

What are the four factors influencing ROEs?

Answer 14

1. Legal prescriptions
2. Political and policy considerations
3. Diplomatic considerations
4. Operational requirements

Question 15

“Unlawful combatants” are those who take a direct part in hostilities without having the legal right to do so under the LOAC. What are 3 groups considered as such?

Answer 15

1. Civilians engaged in hostilities
2. Mercenaries
3. Spies

Question 16

What is the role of the replen system?

Answer 16

To provide the field force with the combat supplies, general, technical and defensive stores, construction material and material required to fight and win on the battlefield

Question 17

Relatively secure area where personnel and vehicles are positively identified defines what?

Answer 17

Search zone

Question 18

What are the objectives of force protection?

Answer 18

Reduce the risk of mission failure posed by threats or hazards and manage the residual risk. Preserve the freedom of action to successfully accomplish the mission, facilitate and enhance operational effectiveness