Pre Test Flashcards
The populations of parties in conflict are generally divided into two classes; Combatants and civilians
True
The law of war principle of distinction prohibits the use of camouflage by military forces
False
Individual military members can claim enemy property defined on the battlefield
False
When conducting an attack armed forces should take feasible precautions to reduce the risk of incidental harms to civilians and civilian objects. Which of the following actions could be considered a feasible precaution?
All of the above
Which two of the following describe prohibited actions?
Using civilians to shield or make a military object immune from attack
Using civilians to shield ones military operations from the enemy
Which of the following statements does not describe the purpose of the law of war?
Protecting the rights of free expression for peoples in conflict
When conducting an attack armed forces should take feasible precautions to reduce the risk of incidental harms to civilians and civilian objects. Which of the following actions could be considered a feasible precaution
All of the above
What principle of the law of war forbid the infliction of unnecessary suffering injury and destruction
Humanity
What best describes the law of war
That part of international law that regulates the contact of hostilities
Which two of the following are true about the principle of military necessity
It justifies the use of overwhelming force but not wanton distraction
It does not justify prohibited actions
Humanity is a principle of the law of war that addresses the immunity of peaceful populations and civilian objects from attack
True
Of the following which one is defined as directives and orders that delineate the authorities and limitations under the US Armed Forces will initiate and or continue the use of force against other forces
Rules of engagement
Which two of the following cultural centers are more likely to qualify under the 1954 Hague cultural property convention
A center square containing monuments representing ancient cultures
A museum containing artifacts and historical writings
The population of parties in conflict are generally divided into two classes combatants and civilians
True
Which of the following rules pertain to law enforcement and security duties
Rules on the use of force
As a member of the US armed forces the law of war helps you make the lawful decisions of war in difficult circumstances that arise in armed conflict
True
Which of the following statements does not describe the purpose of the law of war
Protecting the rights of free expression for peoples in conflict
The law of war principle of honor influences the conduct and activities by encouraging refrain from taking advantage of the adversaries adherence to the law of war and to encourage commands to act in good faith in non-hostile relations
True
Which statement on the use of force in individual self-defense to a hostile act or demonstrated hostile intent is most accurate
The use of force makes it hostile intense demonstrated by the enemy as long as the force used is necessary and proportional to counter the threat
What document establishes authorized procedures for interrogating detainees
Army Fields manual 2- 22.3 Human intelligence collector operations
In addition to applying to the conduct of hostilities the law of war also applies to duties during peacetime and occupation
True
The law of war does not permit wanton distraction. What is Wanton distraction
Distraction without purpose
The principle of proportionality addresses collateral damage and the commanders obligation to refrain from attack when he expected collateral damage would be excessive in relation to the military advantage expected to get
True
Select all that apply. What are the law of war principles
Proportionality
Military necessity
Humanity
Distinction
Honor
Which two of the following persons are exempt from attack?
Staff of voluntary age societies belonging to a neutral country
Military personnel exclusively assigned to an engaged in medical or Chaplin duties
Which two of the following acts are prohibited acts of perfidy
Fighting in the enemies uniform
Displaying a white flag of truce while attacking the enemy
What two of the following statements combine to from the definition of a military objective?
An object Which by its nature location purpose or used makes an effective contribution to the enemies military action
The partial or total destruction capture or neutralization of the object offers a definite military advantage
