Joint Staff LOW Abridged

Which two of the following describe prohibited actions? (Actions in Defense, pg. 5,6 of 9)

Using civilians to shield or make a military object immune from attack (correct)

Using civilians to shield one's military operations from the enemy (correct)

Forcibly evacuating civilians for their own security

Prohibiting the movement of civilians in order to conduct military operations without interference

Which two of the following cultural centers are most likely to qualify under the 1954 Hague Cultural Property Convention? (Protection of Cultural Property, pg. 2 of 10)

A center square containing monuments representing ancient cultures (correct)

A museum containing artifacts and historical writings (correct)

A new contemporary arts center

A leading performing arts center

Which two of the following statements are true about certain symbols such as the Red Cross and Red Crescent? (Good Faith and Perfidy, pg. 7 of 11)

May not be used for any other purpose (correct)

May only be used to identify a civilian object as protected under the Law of War (correct)

May be used to spy or commit sabotage

May be used to evade capture

What principle of the Law of War forbids the infliction of unnecessary suffering, injury, and destruction? (The Principles of the Law of War, pg. 5 of 8)

Humanity (correct)

Distinction

Proportionality

Military necessity

Select all that apply. What are the Law of War principles? (The Principles of the Law of War, pg. 2 of 8)

Humanity (correct)

Proportionality (correct)

Distinction (correct)

Military Necessity (correct)

Honor (correct)

Which two of the following are true about the principle of Military Necessity? (The Principles of the Law of War, pg. 4 of 8)

It justifies the use of overwhelming force, but not wanton destruction (correct)

It does not justify prohibited actions (correct)

It requires collateral damage must be minimized at all costs without consideration for mission accomplishment

It affirms the assertion, Kriegsraison geht vor kriegsmanier - "necessity in war overrules the manner of warfare"

Humanity is a principle of the Law of War that addresses the immunity of peaceful populations and civilian objects from attack. (The Principles of the Law of War, pg. 6 of 9)

False

True (correct)

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. (The Principles of Proportionality and Distinction, pg. 2 of 9)

False

True (correct)

The Law of War principle of Distinction prohibits the use of camouflage by military forces. (The Principles of Proportionality and Distinction, pg. 6 of 9)

True

False (correct)

The Law of War does not permit wanton destruction. What is wanton destruction? (Combatants and Civilians, pg. 5 of 9)

Military attacks against civilians who directly participate in hostilities

Military attacks which employ superior force

Attacks against objects with a military connection

Destruction without purpose (correct)

Which two of the following persons are exempt from attack? (Military Persons Exempt From Attack, pg. 2 of 8)

Military personnel exclusively assigned to, and engaged in, medical or chaplain duties (correct)

Staff of voluntary aid societies belonging to a neutral country (

What document establishes authorized procedures for interrogating detainees? (Military Persons Exempt From Attack, pg. 4 of 8)

Army Field Manual 2-22.3 Human Intelligence Collector Operations (correct)

Geneva Conventions of 1949

JP 1-04 Legal Support to Military Operations

Hague Conventions of 1899

Which statement on the use of force in individual self-defense to a hostile act or demonstrated hostile intent is most accurate? (Treatment of Civilians, pg. 4 of 8)

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 (correct)

The use of force may not exceed the amount of force used by the enemy

The use of force must not cause collateral damage

The use of force may continue after the hostile act or demonstrated hostile intent has definitively ended

What two of the following statements combine to form the definition of a military objective? (Objects of Attack, pg. 3 of 6)

The partial or total destruction, capture, or neutralization of the object offers a definite military advantage (correct)

An object which by its nature, location, purpose, or use makes an effective contribution to the enemy's military action (correct)

An object that provides morale or inspiration to the entire civilian population and therefore the armed forces of the state

An object that by its location, purpose, or use supports the health and welfare of the civilian population

The populations of parties in conflict are generally divided into two classes; combatants and civilians. (Combatants and Civilians, pg. 3 of 9)

False

True (correct)

Individual military members can claim enemy property they find on the battlefield. (Enemy Property, pg. 5 of 10)

False (correct)

True

What best describes the Law of War? (The Law of War, pg. 3 of 8)

Rules that determine who prevails in international armed conflict

Doctrine observed by the U.S Armed Forces

That part of international law that regulates the conduct of hostilities (correct)

Customs by which States engage in international armed conflict

Which of the following statements does NOT describe the purposes of the Law of War? (The Law of War, pg. 4 of 8)

Facilitating the restoration of peace

Protecting the right of free expression for peoples in conflict (correct)

Ensuring the discipline and efficient use of military force

Protecting of combatants, noncombatants, civilians, and victims of warfare from unnecessary suffering

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. (The Law of War, pg. 4 of 8)

False

True (correct)

The Law of War establishes: (The Law of War, pg. 5 of 8)

Rules governing the resort to armed force

Rules between belligerents and neutral parties

Rules between enemies in armed conflict

All of the above (correct)

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? (The Law of War and Other Bodies of Law, pg. 5 of 8)

Rules of Engagement (correct)

Law of War

Arms control

Rules on the Use of Force

Which of the following rules pertain to law enforcement

and security duties? (The Law of War and Other Bodies of Law, pg. 5 of 8)

Rules on the Use of Force (correct)

Rules of Engagement

Marten's Clause

Geneva Conventions

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. (The Principle of Honor, pg. 3 of 6)

True (correct)

False

The proportionality rule only applies __________________. (Proportionality in Attacks, pg. 2 of 10)

when civilians or civilian objects are at risk of harm (correct)

in situations of self-defense

when confronting a vastly inferior force

when confronting civilians who have taken up arms

What is the purpose of the 1954 Hague Cultural Property Convention?

To protect cultural property during armed conflict

Which of the following is an example of perfidy?

Pretending to surrender and then launching an attack

What is the principle of distinction?

The principle that requires combatants to distinguish between military targets and civilians or civilian objects

Which of the following is true about the use of chemical weapons under the Law of War?

The use of chemical weapons is prohibited under the Law of War

What is the principle of proportionality?

The principle that requires military commanders to weigh the expected military advantage against the expected harm to civilians or civilian objects when planning attacks

Which of the following is true about prisoners of war?

Prisoners of war must be treated humanely and cannot be subjected to torture or cruel treatment

What is the purpose of the Geneva Conventions?

To protect individuals who are not or are no longer taking part in hostilities, such as civilians and prisoners of war

Which of the following is true about the treatment of civilians during armed conflict?

Civilians must be treated humanely and cannot be subjected to violence, intimidation, or other forms of harm

What is the principle of military necessity?

The principle that requires military actions to be necessary for the achievement of a legitimate military objective

Which of the following is true about the use of force in self-defense under the Law of War?

The use of force in self-defense must be necessary and proportional to the threat faced.