RULES OF ENGAGEMENT IN PEACE SUPPORT Flashcards

1
Q

What are ROE?

A

Rules of Engagement

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What is the purpose of ROE?

A

To guide the use of force in military operations

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3
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What are ROE based on?

A

Legal, political, diplomatic, and military considerations

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4
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How do we train for ROE?

A

Through systematic training and repetitive hands-on exercises

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5
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Why is understanding escalation of force steps important?

A

It helps soldiers make instantaneous decisions about the use of force

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6
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What do ROE for military personnel and DUF for police personnel provide?

A

Guidance in accordance with mandate, UN Charter, and International Law

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7
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What is the significance of the use of force in peace support operations?

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It is specific to mission and differs from national legal restrictions

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8
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What are the two key elements of self-defense?

A

Necessity and Proportionality

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9
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What does necessity in self-defense refer to?

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Imminent danger created by hostile acts

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10
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What does proportionality in self-defense require?

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Force must be limited in intensity, duration, and magnitude

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What is the role of commanders regarding ROE?

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To ensure each soldier clearly understands the mission’s ROE

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12
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What must ROE be like to be effective?

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Understandable, memorable, and applicable

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13
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What does R.A.M.P. stand for in the context of ROE application?

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Return fire, Anticipate attack, Measure force, Protect life

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14
Q

Fill in the blank: ROE must be listed as an ______ in the OPORD.

A

annex

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15
Q

True or False: ROE are the sole legal basis for the use of force by international forces.

A

True

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16
Q

What should soldiers do if they suspect a suicide car bomb?

A

Alert the unit and use escalation of force steps

17
Q

What is a critical consideration when developing ROE?

A

Understanding the mission and controlling authority’s objectives

18
Q

What can a well-formulated ROE provide?

A

Unambiguous guidance

19
Q

What is the importance of training with ROE cards?

A

They help standardize key guidelines for soldiers

20
Q

What is a consequence of failing to update ROE?

A

Mission-ROE disconnect leading to potentially fatal results

21
Q

What should be done if lethal force must be used?

A

Demonstrate that less than lethal measures were attempted first

22
Q

What is the first step in applying ROE when faced with a hostile act?

A

Look for hostile act or intent