Human Rights US649 pre test

The responsibility to conduct human rights training, promote respect for human rights, and/or integrate human rights concerns is embedded in which US military doctrine:

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The term "gross violations of internationally recognized human rights" includes:

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Why must U.S. government officials and military continuously train on human rights?

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Which of the following are signs of possible trafficking in persons activity

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SOUTHCOM Regulation 51-1

Identifies that SDO/DATTs Establishes guidance and procedures Is intended to ensure information

What is required of DOD personnel if a human rights violation is observed in the AOR:

Record all details and report immediately through the chain of command or other authority

For U.S. DOD personnel, standards of respect for Huma Rights and Law of War (also known as Law of Armed Conflict, or LOAC, and international Humanitarian Law, or IHL) are codified in:

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TIP is a significant problem throughout the SOUTHCOM AOR. The primary form of TIP found in the AOR are:

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The majority of national governments in the SOUTHCOM AOR:

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Which of the following is true of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

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What are human rights?

Freedoms, immunities, and benefits that are deemed universal, inherent, and inalienable possessions of all humankind

Which of the following best describes human rights in relation to the law of war?

Human rights are inalienable rights that apply throughout the peace-war-peace spectrum, whereas the law of war is that part of international law that regulates the conduct of armed hostilities

For U.S. DOD personnel, standards of respect for Human Rights and Low of War (also known as Law of Armed Conflict, or LOAC, and International Humanitarian Law, or IHL) are codified in:

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Human rights include protections against

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Human rights include protections against:

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Which of the following can result from U.S. personnel failing to respect human rights or failing to convey the importance of respect for human rights to host nation personnel?

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Describe the responsibilities of DoD personnel in responding to gross violations of human rights in the OR, according to the Five R's of Human Rights (Standing Orders Card) and SOUTHCOM Regulation 51-1.

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You are off duty at a popular local establishment in a relatively prosperous and secure neighborhood, but notice several things that bother you. First, this is the only building on the block with bars on the windows. Second, you notice that female staff are being transported to and from work by managers who appear to be monitoring them closely. Third, these women rarely converse with customers and seem nervous, looking around for their managers whenever interacting with customers. You get the strong impression they are being employed under coercive circumstances. What should you do?

Immediately leave the establishment. Record your observations and report them to your chain of command

Which of the following is an important U.S. military capability according to Joint Doctrine on Foreign Internal Defense?

Influence the professionalism of the host nation military to reduce or eliminate corruption and human rights abuse

The overall message SOUTHCOM personnel should convey on Leahy Law to our partners is:

It is in the national security interest of the United States to prohibit assistance to units and individuals credibly accused of human rights violations and to encourage our partners to hold individuals accountable for their actions

Modern military missions to protect civilians from the actions of terrorist and illegal armed groups often make soldiers:

Responsible for the protection of the human rights of civilians

Respect for human rights is a founding American value and is embedded in which national documents of the Untied States of America

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You witness a host-country military officer physically abusing his trainee in a clearly life-threatening manner. What should you do?

Persuade the officer to desist, intervening with moral dissuasion as long as it poses no serious threat to your safety or your mission. Record and report this incident.

SOUTHCOM's policy on respect for human rights and shared democratic values can best be characterized as:

SOUTHCOM views commitment to democracy and human rights as integral components of relationships with military partners in the region

The key difference between human smuggling and human trafficking is:

Trafficking necessarily involves force, coercion, fraud or deception, whereas smuggling is a commercial transaction between to willing parties

Which of the following best describes the human Rights Initiative?

A regional process to support partner nation militaries in developing and strengthening military human rights programs

Once a foreign military or security force unit is deemed ineligible to receive DoD funds for training, equipment or other assistance, in order to again become eligible, the following steps must take place:

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Under international law, which entities bear primary responsibility for protecting human rights?

National governments

In modern military missions, soldiers are often responsible for protecting the human rights of civilians. Military respect for human rights can:

Secure trust and deter aggression

You have just attended a conference in a city known for rising crime rates and intensifying public anger. You are on your way to the airport in a secured vehicle. The vehicle stops; a crowd has gathered in the middle of the street as local security forces attack a street youth they have been pursuing. The onlookers cheer as the officers handcuff and begin beating the defenseless suspect, and some in the crowd even join in, kicking and throwing objects. What should you do?

Tell the driver to turn around. Intervene with moral dissuasion if necessary to prevent grievous harm; otherwise disengage, snap a photo or take notes, and report the incident.

As a military or DoD official, it is your duty to understand human rights in the AOR and to communicate U.S. Government human rights policies.

True

The U.S. is bound under international law by the human rights treaties it has ratified.

True

A partner nation military unit that had previously received DoD funding was found to have committed a gross violation of human rights (GVHR) that was reported to SOUTHCOM. The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of State, has determined that the partner nation government has taken "all necessary corrective steps" to correct the GVHR. Can this unit once again receive DoD funding under the DoD Leahy Law?

Yes