Safeguarding certain fundamental human rights of persons who fall into the hands of their enemy, particularly prisoners of war, the wounded and sick, and civilians. Protecting both combatants and noncombatants from unnecessary suffering.ī. The conduct of armed hostilities on land is regulated by the law of land warfare and it is inspired by the desire to diminish the evils of war by:Ī. (9) Do your best to prevent violations of the law of war report all violations to your superior, a military lawyer, a chaplain, or provost marshall. (8) Do not steal respect private property and possessions. (6) Destroy no more than the mission requires. (5) Do not attack medical personnel, facilities, or equipment.
(4) Collect and care for the wounded, whether friend or foe. (1) Fight only enemy combatants.(2) Do not harm enemies who surrender, disarm them and turn them over to your superior. The law of war is derived from two principal sources: The law of war encompasses all international law for the conduct of hostilities binding on the United States or its individual citizens, including treaties and international agreements to which the United States is a party, and applicable customary international law.ī. It is often called the law of armed conflict. Law of War: That part of international law that regulates the conduct of armed hostilities. Without the aid of references, describe actions towards enemy property and facilities directed by the Laws of War without omission. Without the aid of references, describe actions towards enemy personnel directed by the Laws of War without omission. Without the aid of references, define the purpose of the Laws of War without omission. (MCCS-UCMJ-1003) ENABLING LEARNING OBJECTIVESġ. Without the aid of references, describe the Law of War without omitting key components. The following information was obtained from the 2012 Officer Candidates School Student Outline.
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