Mathematics /Army Basic Leader Course (BLC) - (W) Law of War
Army Basic Leader Course (BLC) - (W) Law of War
This deck covers key concepts and principles of the law of war as taught in the Army Basic Leader Course. It includes definitions, purposes, and protections under the law of war.
What is the humanitarian purpose of the law of war?
Protect both combatants and noncombatants from unnecessary suffering
Safeguard persons who fall into the hands of the enemy
Facilitates the restoration of peace
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Definition
What is the humanitarian purpose of the law of war?
Protect both combatants and noncombatants from unnecessary suffering
Safeguard persons who fall into the hands of the enemy
Facilitates the restoratio...
For what two purposes is the law of war important?
Humanitarian and Functional
What is the functional purpose of the law of war?
Ensures good order and discipline
Fights in a disciplined manner consistent with national values
Maintains domestic and international public support
What are the 5 principles of the law of war?
Military Necessity
Distinction
Proportionality
Unnecessary Suffering
Chivalry
Describe lawful combatants
May carry out attacks on enemy military personnel and equipment
May be attacked by enemy military personnel
Bear no criminal responsibility for killin...
Define unnecessary suffering as it relates to the law of war.
It is prohibited to employ weapons, projectiles and materials and methods of warfare of a nature to cause superfluous injury or unnecessary suffering....
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
What is the humanitarian purpose of the law of war? | Protect both combatants and noncombatants from unnecessary suffering
Safeguard persons who fall into the hands of the enemy
Facilitates the restoration of peace |
For what two purposes is the law of war important? | Humanitarian and Functional |
What is the functional purpose of the law of war? | Ensures good order and discipline
Fights in a disciplined manner consistent with national values
Maintains domestic and international public support |
What are the 5 principles of the law of war? | Military Necessity
Distinction
Proportionality
Unnecessary Suffering
Chivalry |
Describe lawful combatants | May carry out attacks on enemy military personnel and equipment
May be attacked by enemy military personnel
Bear no criminal responsibility for killing or injuring enemy military personnel or hostile civilians
May be tried for breaches of the LOW
May only be punished for breaches of the LOW
If captured, should receive humane treatment and entitled to prisoner of war (POW) status |
Define unnecessary suffering as it relates to the law of war. | It is prohibited to employ weapons, projectiles and materials and methods of warfare of a nature to cause superfluous injury or unnecessary suffering. Protects Combatants |
Define proportionality as it relates to the law of war. | When considering a target the damage to civilians and their property cannot be excessive in relation to the military advantage gained. Proportionality is not a requirement if the target is purely military. Protects Non-Combatants |
Define distinction as it relates to the law of war. | The only legitimate object of attack in an armed conflict is military personnel or property. Does not prohibit collateral damage, but civilians cannot be directly targeted. Protects Non-Combatants |
Define military necessity as it relates to the law of war. | Justifies those measures not forbidden by international law which are indispensable for securing the complete submission of the enemy as soon as possible. Protects Combatants |
What is necessity of uniform? | Members of the armed forces of a party to the conflict lose their right to be treated as prisoners of war whenever they deliberately conceal their status for the purpose of gathering military information or for the purpose of waging war by destruction of life or property. (FM 27-10) |
What are the criteria of a military objective? | Location includes areas that are militarily important
Purpose means future intended or possible use
Use refers to how an object is presently being used |
What is an undefended place? | A location can no longer be targeted as a military objective if:
All combatants and mobile military equipment are removed
No hostile use of fixed military installations or establishments
No acts of hostilities committed by the authorities or by the population
No activities in support of military operations |
Who and what are protected under the law of war? | Civilians
Protection of Medical Units and Establishments – Hospitals
Captured Medical Facilities and Supplies of the Armed Forces
Medical Transport
Cultural Property |