1. 1 Disciplined Military Operations

2. 2 Every military force is a representative of its nation and government Military action must faithfully support national objectives Operations must therefore be controlled and focused The “Legitimate” Purpose of Modern Military Operations: Support National Policy

3. 3 Accepted National Principles Clear Rules Reliable Oversight Certain Discipline Cornerstones of Disciplined Military Operations:

4. 4 Constitutional Government International Law Respect for Human Life Respect for Environment Standards of Conduct National Principles –Usually incorporate support of bilateral or multinational strategic objectives (UN, NATO, etc) Accepted Principles

5. 5 Clear Rules Rules of Engagement (ROE) Limiting in Nature Incorporate National Priorities Reinforce accountability and reporting of abuses Contingency Plans Operations Orders

6. 6 Reliable Oversight Command and Control Military Legal Advisors Free Press Governmental Oversight Military Systems

7. 7 Certain Discipline Military Justice System Administrative Measures Low Impunity Rate Impunity Rate

8. 8 Cycle of Disciplined Operations Accepted Principles Reliable Oversight Certain Discipline Clear Rules

9. 9 SPIRAL OF UNDISCIPLINED OPERATIONS Frustration and Expediency Transgressions Acceptance Indifference

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