SOUTHCOM Human Rights Awareness CBT Questions and Answers

Modern military missions to protect civilians from the actions of terrorists and illegal armed groups often make soldiers: Responsible for the protection of the human rights of civilians

Which of the following is true of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? All answers are correct

Human rights include protections against: All answers are correct

Under international law, which entities bear primary responsibility for protecting human rights? National governments

What are human rights? Freedoms, immunities, and benefits that are deemed universal, inherent, and inalienable possessions of all humankind

When does human rights law require a nation to guarantee the fundamental human rights of its citizens? Fundamental human rights must be respected throughout the peace-war-peace spectrum

Which of the following is an important U.S. military capability according to Joint Doctrine on Foreign Internal Defense? Influence the professionalism of the host nation military to reduce or eliminate corruption and human rights abuse

Why must U.S. government officials and military continuously train on human rights? All answers are correct

SOUTHCOM Regulation 51-1: (Select all that apply) Establishes guidance and procedures for SOUTHCOM personnel to report gross human rights violations committed by partner nation militaries or security forces, Identifies that SDO/DATTs are responsible for reporting requirements, Is intended to ensure information SOUTHCOM personnel may have on the commission of gross violations of human rights by foreign military or security forces is shared with the Department of State

A partner nation military unit that had previously received DoD funding was found to have committed a gross violation of human rights (GVHR) that was reported to SOUTHCOM. The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of State, has determined that the partner nation government has taken "all necessary corrective steps" to correct the GVHR. Can this unit once again receive DoD funding under the DoD Leahy Law? Yes, because the DoD Leahy Law authorizes the Secretary of Defense to resume funding to a unit of a foreign military or security force that would normally be prohibited from receiving such funding if, after consulting with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense determines that the government of the country has taken "all necessary corrective steps" to remediate the GVHR

Trafficking in persons is a violation of human rights. As such, it is most akin to: Slavery

You are off duty at a popular local establishment in a relatively prosperous and secure neighborhood, but notice several things that bother you. First, this is the only building on the block with bars on the windows. Second, you notice that female staff are being transported to and from work by managers who appear to be monitoring them closely. Third, these women rarely converse with customers and seem nervous, looking around for their managers whenever interacting with customers. You get the strong impression they are being employed under coercive circumstances. What should you do? Immediately leave the establishment. Record your observations and report them to your chain of command

SOUTHCOM's Human Rights Office promotes respect for human rights through the Human Rights Initiative (HRI). Which statement(s) accurately depict the Human Rights Initiative? All answers are correct

What are the Five R's of Human Rights? All answers are correct

You are part of an inter-agency team supporting trafficking interdictions in the Caribbean. For technical reasons you are required to board an intercepted vessel once U.S. law enforcement counterparts have detained suspects. Although you are not a direct part of the law enforcement mission, while aboard, you are very surprised to see a U.S. civilian official assaulting a handcuffed suspect under interrogation. The official shouts a warning to the suspect and postures to strike him again. Other personnel on the scene also appear surprised but hesitate to act. What should you do? Intervene by discreetly using moral dissuasion (i.e. take the officer aside, so as not to raise legal questions in front of the detainee) to prevent the official from continuing to assault the suspect. Record and report your observations.

Which of the following are signs of possible trafficking in persons activity?

All answers are correct

Which of the following is true of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

All answers are correct

Describe the responsibilities of DoD personnel in responding to gross violations of human rights in the AOR, according to the Five R's of Human Rights (Standing Orders Card) and SOUTHCOM Regulation 51-1.

All answers are correct

Which of the following is an important U.S. military capability according to Joint Doctrine on Foreign Internal Defense?

Influence the professionalism of the host nation military to reduce or eliminate corruption and human rights abuse

The overall message SOUTHCOM personnel should convey on Leahy Law to our partners is:

It is in the national security interest of the United States to prohibit assistance to units and individuals credibly accused of human rights violations and to encourage our partners to hold individuals accountable for their actions

A partner nation military unit that had previously received DoD funding was found to have committed a gross violation of human rights (GVHR) that was reported to SOUTHCOM. The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of State, has determined that the partner nation government has taken "all necessary corrective steps" to correct the GVHR. Can this unit once again receive DoD funding under the DoD Leahy Law?

Yes, because the DoD Leahy Law authorizes the Secretary of Defense to resume funding to a unit of a foreign military or security force that would normally be prohibited from receiving such funding if, after consulting with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense determines that the government of the country has taken "all necessary corrective steps" to remediate the GVHR

Some of the positive advances on human rights military forces in the AOR have achieved include:

Military forces have established human rights training, policies and offices, and have increased transparency with civil society

Human rights include protections against:

All answers are correct

As a military or DoD official, it is your duty to understand human rights in the AOR and to communicate U.S. Government human rights policies.

True

You are off duty touring a foreign city in an unofficial vehicle with local and U.S. colleagues when you are unexpectedly pulled over by police. Without identifying themselves as police conducting an arrest, two uniformed officers begin to harass and threaten your driver, a host nation national whom you trust, ordering him out of the vehicle and ordering you and the others to remain where you are. Your attempts to identify yourselves as U.S. officials are ignored. The driver is handcuffed and put in the back of the police truck. The officers get in the truck and are about to drive away. What should you do?

Memorize or jot down a description of the officers, their vehicle, and any insignia and/or marking. Report all details to your chain of command.

TIP is a significant problem throughout the SOUTHCOM AOR. The primary form of TIP found in the AOR are:

All answers are correct

For U.S. DOD personnel, standards of respect for Human Rights and Law of War (also known as Law of Armed Conflict, or LOAC, and International Humanitarian Law, or IHL) are codified in:

All answers are correct

The U.S. accepts the position that certain fundamental human rights fall within the category of:

Customary International Law

Why must U.S. government officials and military continuously train on human rights?

All answers are correct

What are human rights?

Freedoms, immunities, and benefits that are deemed universal, inherent, and inalienable possessions of all humankind

In modern military missions, soldiers are often responsible for protecting the human rights of civilians. Military respect for human rights can:

Secure trust and deter aggression

The U.S. is bound under international law by the human rights treaties it has ratified.

True

When does human rights law require a nation to guarantee the fundamental human rights of its citizens?

Fundamental human rights must be respected throughout the peace-war-peace spectrum

The responsibility to conduct human rights training, promote respect for human rights, and/or integrate human rights concerns is embedded in which US military doctrine

All answers are correct

SOUTHCOM Regulation 51-1: (Select all that apply)

Identifies that SDO/DATTs are responsible for reporting requirementsEstablishes guidance and procedures for SOUTHCOM personnel to report gross human rights violations committed by partner nation militaries or security forces

*Is intended to ensure information SOUTHCOM personnel may have on the commission of gross violations of human rights by foreign military or security forces is shared with the Department of State

The term "gross violations of internationally recognized human rights" includes:

All answers are correct

The U.S. Government considers TIP to include all acts involved in the sale or receipt of persons through:

Force, coercion, fraud or deception, recruitment, abduction, transport or harboring

SOUTHCOM actively promotes Human Rights with Partner Nations militaries through the Human Rights Initiative with the goal of strengthening regional consensus and respect for Human Rights by military and security forces. Since 2004, partner nations have committed their military or security forces to implement HRI or are developing their own human rights programs. Positive advances include:

All answers are correct

You witness a host-country military officer physically abusing his trainee in a clearly life-threatening manner. What should you do?

Persuade the officer to desist, intervening with moral dissuasion as long as it poses no serious threat to your safety or your mission. Record and report this incident.

It is DOD policy to oppose prostitution, forced labor, and any related activities that may contribute to the phenomenon of TIP as it is:

Inherently harmful and dehumanizing.

You have just attended a conference in a city known for rising crime rates and intensifying public anger.........What should you do?

Tell the driver to turn around. Intervene...

SOUTHCOM's policy on respect for human rights and shared democratic values can best be characterized as:

SOUTHCOM views commitment to democracy and human rights as integral components of relationships with military partners in the region

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