Criminal Justice in a Warzone Quiz 2

What are unprivileged belligerents?

Civilians that, for whatever reason, take war efforts upon themselves and begin attacking the other side.

What is the definition of civilians taking a direct act in hostilities?

Civilians who illegally partake in acts of hostility; they are considered a threat and can be killed.

What is noncombatant immunity?

Immunity from the liability of being attacked.

What are the two main categories of LOAC?

Lawful Combatants/Privileged Belligerents and Noncombatants.

What does hors de combat mean?

Out of battle- combatants that have somehow lost their combatant status. This includes the incapacitated, POWs, surrenders, and soldiers parachuting.

What is the definition of unlawful combatants?

Persons who qualify as combatants but are engaged in spying, sabotage, or other secretive and hostile acts behind enemy lines. Also Non-State Actor Groups (e.g., El Queda, ISIS, etc.)

What are the two categories of unprivileged belligerents?

Unlawful combatants and Civilians Taking a Direct Act in Hostilities

Why is LOAC important in military training?

When it comes time to actually fight, nothing is new to soldiers- LOAC's engrained in them.