NROTC Unit, Tulane University9/3/20151 Naval Science 402 Leadership and Ethics Lesson 11 Conduct of War Law of Armed Conflict ROE/Code of Conduct
NROTC Unit, Tulane University9/3/20152 Objectives Complete Conduct of War Joint Targeting Simulation Complete Conduct of War Joint Targeting Simulation Know and be able to apply the Laws of Armed Conflict. Know and be able to apply the Laws of Armed Conflict. Understand Rules of Engagement and their Impact Understand Rules of Engagement and their Impact Understand the necessity for a strong Ethical foundation during Armed Conflict Understand the necessity for a strong Ethical foundation during Armed Conflict Comprehend the IMPACT for compliance with International Agreements Relating to Armed Conflict. Comprehend the IMPACT for compliance with International Agreements Relating to Armed Conflict.
NROTC Unit, Tulane University9/3/20153 Objectives Know the Policy of the U.S. Government Regarding the Law of Armed Conflict Including: Know the Policy of the U.S. Government Regarding the Law of Armed Conflict Including: The Responsibilities of Superior Officers With Regard to Violations of the Law of Armed Conflict The Measures Taken to Redress Acts in Violation of the Law of Armed Conflict
NROTC Unit, Tulane University9/3/20154 Law of Armed Conflict The body of law which governs the conduct of states and individuals when they are engaged in an armed conflict. This includes the use of force, the protection of civilians, sick and wounded personnel, and PWs. The two terms "Law of Armed Conflict" and "Law of War" can be used interchangeably.
NROTC Unit, Tulane University9/3/20155 Why Have “Laws” to Govern Such a Messy Business Minimizing the Damage We Cause During a War Minimizing the Damage We Cause During a War Avoiding Unnecessary Suffering Avoiding Unnecessary Suffering Protecting Human Rights Protecting Human Rights Easing the Transition From War Back to Peace. Easing the Transition From War Back to Peace.
NROTC Unit, Tulane University9/3/20156 Law of Armed Conflict (Current Sources) UN Charter UN Charter Article 2 - Peaceful Settlement of International Disputes Signers Agree to Avoid Resort to War Except Signers Agree to Avoid Resort to War Except As a UN-Directed Action Right of Individual or Collective Self- defense
NROTC Unit, Tulane University9/3/20157 Law of Armed Conflict (General Principles) Military Necessity/ Proportionality Military Necessity/ Proportionality Take Actions Necessary to Achieve a Legitimate Military Objective Use No Greater Force Than Is Needed to Obtain the Desired Military Objective. Humanity Humanity Avoid Inflicting Unnecessary Suffering Don't Hurt People or Destroy Their Property Just for the Sake of Wreaking Havoc Dishonorable Conduct Prohibited Dishonorable Conduct Prohibited
NROTC Unit, Tulane University9/3/20158 Customary International Law Customary International Law Treaties With The Hague (1907) Treaties With The Hague (1907) Geneva Conventions (4) of 12 Aug 1949 Geneva Conventions (4) of 12 Aug 1949 Wounded and Sick in the Field Wounded, Sick, and Shipwrecked at Sea POWs Civilians Additional Protocols of 8 Jun 1977 Additional Protocols of 8 Jun 1977 Chemical Weapons Convention Chemical Weapons Convention Law of Armed Conflict (Current Sources)
NROTC Unit, Tulane University9/3/20159 Players and Observers Combatants Combatants Armed Forces Non Combatants Non Combatants Civilians, Journalists Medical Personnel Chaplains Prisoners of War Prisoners of War Torture, Threats, Coercive Acts Prohibited Cannot Be Killed Even to Preserve Guards If Cannot Hold, Must Release Unharmed
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NROTC Unit, Tulane University9/3/ Joint Targeting Board Direction -Divide class into 5 separate cells Cell 1 CINC and Component Commanders Cell 2 Joint Special Operations Targeteers Cell 3 Joint Forces Air Component Command Targeteers Cell 4 Joint Naval Forces Targeteers Cell 5Joint Forces Land Component Command Targeteers - Set-up classroom into different groups so all target groups surround the CINC
NROTC Unit, Tulane University9/3/ Additional Guidance CINC and Component Commanders CINC and Component Commanders ID Priority Areas for Ops Identify Rules of Engagement Identify Limitations for Collateral Damage Identify Forces Available to do Targeting Targeting Cells Targeting Cells ID Forces available to assist in CINC priorities ID Top Five targeting concerns so you can do your mission Prioritize those targets Develop arguments to convince CINC your targets are most important Brief CINC
NROTC Unit, Tulane University9/3/ Some Sample Priorities JFLCC Priorities 2 nd Army HQ Kandahar Enemy Units near Heart Central Army HQ, Kabul Enemy Bases Jalalbad Enemy Bases Mazar-E-Sharif Naval Priorities Eliminate Submarine Threat Eliminate Coastal Patrol Re-supply Clear Mine Threat in Naval AO Eliminate Immediate Mining Cap Neutralize Air Threat to Naval Force JFACC Priorities JSOC Priorities
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NROTC Unit, Tulane University9/3/ Naval Forces DESTROY THREAT OF TOWEL HEAD CLASS SUBMARINES USED BY THE ENEMY, THROUGH THE FOLLOWING MEANS: DESTROY THREAT OF TOWEL HEAD CLASS SUBMARINES USED BY THE ENEMY, THROUGH THE FOLLOWING MEANS: U.S SUMARINE PATROL SONO-BOUYS FROM THE SH-60 SONAR SEARCH FROM CRUISER
NROTC Unit, Tulane University9/3/ THE GULF OF IRAN STOP AFGANSTAN COASTAL PATROL CRAFTS, WHO ARE TRANSPORTING GOODS DOWN THE COAST TO RE-SUPPLY AL QUEDA AND TALIBAN FORCES. STOP AFGANSTAN COASTAL PATROL CRAFTS, WHO ARE TRANSPORTING GOODS DOWN THE COAST TO RE-SUPPLY AL QUEDA AND TALIBAN FORCES. U.S. FRIGATE BOARDING PARTIES U.S. NAVY SEAL TEAMS
NROTC Unit, Tulane University9/3/ THE GULF OF IRAN CLEAR THE BATTLE GROUP OPERATING BOX OF MINE THREATS. CLEAR THE BATTLE GROUP OPERATING BOX OF MINE THREATS. U.S. EXPLOSIVE ORDINACE DISPOSAL (EOD) TEAMS TO DEFUSE SHALLOW WATER MINES OFF THE COAST. U.S. MINESWEEPERS TO CLEAR BATTLE GROUP AREA OF OPERATION, DEEP WATER.
NROTC Unit, Tulane University9/3/ HARBORS AND INLETS DEFUSE MINE THREAT IN COASTAL HARBORS. DEFUSE MINE THREAT IN COASTAL HARBORS. U.S. EOD TO DEFUSE THE SHALLOW WATER MINES. U.S. MINESWEEPERS TO SET OFF MINES THAT EOD CANNOT DEFUSE.
NROTC Unit, Tulane University9/3/ HARBORS AND INLETS ACUIRE HARBOR/INLET CITIES IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH DIFFERENT EVACUATION POINTS FOR GROUND FORCES. ACUIRE HARBOR/INLET CITIES IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH DIFFERENT EVACUATION POINTS FOR GROUND FORCES. U.S. MARINE (MEU) TO DEVOLOP U.S STRONG HOLD IN THE CITIES. LCATS WEAPONS AND AMMUNITION COASTAL BOMBARDMENT FROM DESTROYERS (5” GUNS) E-2C FOR RADAR AND SAM DETECTION VMFA AND VMAQ FOR DESTROYING RADAR AND SAM SITES CLOSE ROTAR WING SUPPORT FROM MARINE AMPHIBS
NROTC Unit, Tulane University9/3/ AIR BASES, RADAR SITES, SAM SITES NEUTRALIZATION OF AIR, SURFACE, AND SUB-SURFACE TARGETS WHICH THREATEN CONTROL OF THE SEA. NEUTRALIZATION OF AIR, SURFACE, AND SUB-SURFACE TARGETS WHICH THREATEN CONTROL OF THE SEA. U.S CARRIER AIR WING TO DETERMINE LOCATIONS OF COASTAL AIR BASES, RADER SITES, AND SAM SITES E-2C FOR SITE LOCATION F-14 FOR AIR TO AIR SUPPORT, ENEMY FIGHTER DETECTION AND DESTRUCTION EA-6B FOR RADAR DISABLING F/A-18 FOR GROUND TARGET DESTRUCTION U.S. AIRWING WILL CONTINUE PROTECTION OF THE BATTLE GROUP.
NROTC Unit, Tulane University9/3/ AIR BASES, RADAR SITES, SAM SITES »READY 15 FOR ALL SQUADRONS »4 EVENTS EACH DAY CRUISERS FOR SITE DESTRUCTION –AIR BASE DESTUCTION WITH TOMAHAWK CRUISE MISSLES –RADAR DESTRUCTION WITH TOMAHAWK CRUSE MISSLES –SAM SITE DESTRUCTION WITH TOMAHAWK CRUISE MISSLES