Law Of War

In addition to applying to the conduct of hostilities, the Law of War also applies to duties during peacetime and occupation.

True

How does Human Rights Law differ from the Law of War?

Human Rights Law deals with individual rights against abuses by their government, while the Law of War regulates the conduct of hostilities.

Which two of the following describe prohibited actions?

– Using civilians to shield or make a military object immune from attack
– Using civilians to shield one’s military operations from the enemy

Humanity is a principle of the Law of War that addresses the immunity of peaceful populations and civilian objects from attack.

True

What best describes the Law of War?

That part of international law that regulates the conduct of hostilities

Which of the following special classes of persons are considered unprivileged belligerents?

Members of non-state armed groups and civilians that directly take part in hostilities

Which two of the following acts are prohibited acts of perfidy?

– Displaying a white flag of truce while attacking the enemy
– Fighting in the enemy’s uniform

What document establishes authorized procedures for interrogating detainees?

Hague Conventions of 1899

Which of the following statements does NOT describe the purposes of the Law of War?

Protecting the right of free expression for peoples in conflict

The proportionality rule only applies __________________.

When civilians or civilian objects are at risk of harm

Human Rights Law is the "lex specialis," or controlling, body of law for U.S. armed forces in armed conflict.

False

The Law of War may overlap, or be included within, other bodies or types of international law.

True

Of the following, which one is defined as, directives and orders that delineate the authorities and limitations under which the U.S. armed forces will initiate and/or continue the use of force against other forces?

Rules of Engagement

The Law of War principle of Honor influences the conduct of activities by encouraging refrain from taking advantage of the adversary's adherence to the Law of War and to encourage combatants to act in good faith in non-hostile relations.

True

Which two of the following persons are exempt from attack?

– Military personnel exclusively assigned to, and engaged in, medical or chaplain duties
– Staff of voluntary aid societies belonging to a neutral country

Individual military members can claim enemy property they find on the battlefield.

False

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

What principle of the Law of War forbids the infliction of unnecessary suffering, injury, and destruction?

Humanity

What two of the following statements combine to form the definition of a military objective?

– The partial or total destruction, capture, or neutralization of the object offers a definite military advantage
– An object which by its nature, location, purpose, or use makes an effective contribution to the enemy’s military action

Which Law of War principle obligates parties to a conflict to discriminate between the armed forces and those taking no active part in hostilities?

Distinction

Which of the following describes actions that are considered taking direct part in hostilities?

Actions with the intent to cause actual harm to the enemy

Which two of the following are true about the principle of Military Necessity?

– It does not justify prohibited actions
– It justifies the use of overwhelming force, but not wanton destruction

Select all that apply. What are the Law of War principles?

– Military Necessity
– Honor
– Distinction
– Humanity
– Proportionality

The Law of War does not permit wanton destruction. What is wanton destruction?

Destruction without purpose

Which of the following rules pertain to law enforcement and security duties?

Rules on the Use of Force

Which two of the following cultural centers are most likely to qualify under the 1954 Hague Cultural Property Convention?

– A center square containing monuments representing ancient cultures
– A new contemporary arts center A museum containing artifacts and historical writings

The principle of Proportionality obligates military commanders to consider the expected incidental harms from planned attacks, but also the consequences of other military options as well.

True

Initial Tactical question of detainees may be conducted by any DoD personnel, but interrogations may be conducted only by trained interrogators.

True

Which one of the answers below is not one of the three categories of Law of War treaties to which the United States is party?

Those that define the organization of military forces

The two elements of the Principle of Proportionality are Justification in acting, and __________________?.

May not cause unreasonably incidental harm

The United States is NOT a party to the Rome Statute. What does the Rome Statute establish?

An international court for war crimes

According to the Child Soldier Protocol what is the minimum age for compulsory recruitment?

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

Rules of engagement can allow actions that are prohibited by the Law of War.

False

To be effective, both parties to a conflict must agree to recognize the establishment of protected areas.

True

When a state of war exists, the parties to a conflict involved must comply with ____________________.

– Customary international law
– Resolutions of the United Nations Security Council
– The Law of War obligations of their Country

What activities does the Law of War address?

– The resort to armed force
– The conduct of hostilities
– The relationship between belligerent and neutral States

What two methods are used to identify cultural property in accordance with the 1954 Hague Cultural Property Convention?

– A distinctive emblem
– An international registry

The Law of War is formed from written law contained in treaties and customary international law.

True

What is the primary focus of the four Geneva Conventions of 1949?

Protection of the victims of armed conflict

Which two of the following special classes of persons are considered unprivileged belligerents?

– Members of non-state armed groups and civilians that directly take part in hostilities
– Spies and saboteurs

The principles of the Law of War are part of international laws but are not spelled out explicitly.

True

Which statement on the use of force in self-defense to a hostile act or demonstrated hostile intent is most accurate?

The use of force may exceed hostile intent demonstrated by the enemy, as long as the force used is necessary and proportional to counter the threat

What is the purpose of the Law of War principles?

– To work as interdependent and reinforcing parts of a coherent system of rules
– To help provide an interpretation of the written Law of War
– To animate potential new rules that could be incorporated into new treaties to address new developments or novel issues that arise during warfare
-To help provide clarification and interpretation of the many conventions, treaties, and protocols that are part of the Law of War

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?

– Effective advance warning
– Adjusting the timing of the attack
– Weapon selection
– Evacuation of the protected population

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