LOAC
This article will provide you with the questions and answers to CBT LOAC
If the enemy violates provisions of the law of armed conflict then us forces:
-US Forces will keep LOAC rules!
Extreme military necessity excuse acts that are normally considered war crimes under the law of war?
-FALSE
The red cross symbol be used to hide military activities?
-FALSE
A civilian factory where military aircraft parts are fabricated may be subject to attack?
-TRUE
Maps and military documents may be taken from prisoners of war?
-TRUE
A detainee may be killed if the detainee's presence is a threat to the unit's safety, security, or mission.
-FALSE
Which statement best describes employment of a legal weapon?
-Employing hollow-point bullets after receiving them for a specific mission.
Under the Geneva conventions, prisoners of war are only required to give a captor their:
-name, rank, date of birth, SSN
The red cross is an internationally reconginized symbol for protected medical and religious personnel.
-TRUE
Captured military medicial personnel are:
-Retained personnel
You can shoot descending enemy paratroopers:
-TRUE
Detainees will be treated humanely at all times and will provided
-food, water, shelter, clothing, and medical treatment
You have an obligation to ______ an order that results in violation of LOAC.
-Disobey
Specific instructions telling military forces how to operate during a specific conflict or military operation are known as
-Rules of Engagement
A set of minimum, generalized rules that apply during an armed conflict is referred to as the
-LOAC
Rules that regulate the conduct of nations established through treaties and customary practices among states are defined by
-international Law
_______ requires commanders to weigh the military advantage anticipated by an attack on a military objective against the harm caused to civilians or civilian property.
-Proportionality
A key concept for rules of engagement is the inherent right
-self-defense
As a member of the us armed forces, you have an individual duty to all of the following except:
-Cease firing when you do not hear enemy fire
Enemy combatants, military equipment, and military facilities may be lawfully targeted.
-The principle of distinction is used to ensure protection is afforded to places or objects belonging to civilians and noncombatants