JKO Joint Staff Law of War (Abridged) — I Hate CBT's (2024)

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

Using civilians to shield one's military operations from the enemy (correct)
Using civilians to shield or make a military object immune from attack (correct)

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)

3) Which two of the following acts are prohibited acts of perfidy? (Good Faith and Perfidy, pg. 2 of 11)

You will need to guess:

Displaying a white flag of truce while attacking the enemy

Using the enemy's weapons during combat

Fighting in the enemy's uniform

Using the enemy uniforms 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)

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

Proportionality (correct)

Honor (correct)

Humanity (correct)

Military Necessity (correct)

Distinction (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 does not justify prohibited actions (correct)
It justifies the use of overwhelming force, but not wanton destruction (correct)

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)

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)

True (correct)

The Law of War principle of Distinction applies to the attacker AND the defender during the conduct of attacks. (The Principles of Proportionality and Distinction, pg. 5 of 9)

True (correct)

What is meant by the term 'No Quarter Given'? (Combatants and Civilians, pg. 6 of 9)

Conducting attacks and ordering that no survivors will be taken (correct)

11) The Law of War requires humane treatment for military personnel who are out of combat (hors de combat) due to capture by enemy forces. Humane treatment includes: (Military Persons Exempt From Attack, pg. 3 of 8)

All of the above (correct)

Initial Tactical question of detainees may be conducted by any DoD personnel, but interrogations may be conducted only by trained interrogators. (Military Persons Exempt From Attack, pg. 4 of 8)

True

Which statement on the use of force in individual self-defense to a hostile act or demonstrated hostile intent is most accurate?

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)

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)

Which of the following special classes of persons are considered unprivileged belligerents? (Combatants and Civilians, pg. 4 of 9)

Members of non-state armed groups and civilians that directly take part in hostilities (correct)

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

False (correct)

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

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

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

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

As a member of the US Armed Forces, the Law of War helps you make the lawful decisions of war in difficult circ*mstances that arise in armed conflict. (The Law of War, pg. 4 of 8)

True (correct)

In addition to applying to the conduct of hostilities, the Law of War also applies to duties during peacetime and occupation. (The Law of War, pg. 5 of 8

True (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

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)

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)

All of the above (correct)

Effective advance warning of the attack

Adjusting the timing of the attack to reduce the potential for collateral damage

Weapon selection to reduce the potential for collateral damage

Evacuation of the protected population prior to the attack

When conducting an attack, armed forces should take feasible precautions to reduce the risk of incidental harms to civilians and civilian objects. Which of the following actions could be considered a feasible precaution? (Proportionality in Attacks, pg. 4 of 10)

All of the above (correct)

Effective advance warning of the attack

Adjusting the timing of the attack to reduce the potential for collateral damage

Weapon selection to reduce the potential for collateral damage

Evacuation of the protected population prior to the attack

Which two of the following statements are true about certain symbols such as the Red Cross and Red Crescent?

May not be used for any other purpose

Which of the following rules pertain to law enforcement and security duties?

Rules on the Use of Force

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

(Wrong) Geneva Conventions of 1949

JKO Joint Staff Law of War (Abridged)  — I Hate CBT's (2024)

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