SOUTHCOM Human Rights Awareness

1) 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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12) Which of the following are signs of possible trafficking in persons activity?

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13) SOUTHCOM's Human Rights Office promotes respect for human rights through the Human Rights Initiative (HRI). Which statement(s) accurately depict the Human Rights Initiative?

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

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

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3) Human rights include protections against:

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

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9) 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: (Select all that apply)

Both the Department of State and Department of Defense must determine that appropriate measures were, or are being taken to bring the perpetrator(s) of the violation to justice (correct)

5) What are human rights?

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

6) When does human rights law require a nation to guarantee the fundamental human rights of its citizens?

Fundamental human rights must be respected throughout the peace-war-peace spectrum (correct)

7) 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 (correct)

10) 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, because the DoD Leahy Law authorizes the Secretary of Defense to resume funding to a unit of a foreign military or security force that would normally be prohibited from receiving such funding if, after consulting with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense determines that the government of the country has taken "all necessary corrective steps" to remediate the GVHR

4) You have just concluded an information briefing of host nation personnel at a Subject Matter Expert Exchange on incorporating human rights considerations into the military planning process, and have opened the floor to questions and answers. A junior officer stands up and asks, "How can you come here and talk to us about human rights when everyone knows the United States has violated human rights at Abu Ghraib?" How do you respond?

"It is U.S. policy to treat detainees in a manner consistent with U.S. law and international conventions, and to respect the rights of protected persons. Human rights abuse is against our values, and we maintain systems for punishing violators." (correct)

15) You are off duty touring a foreign city in an unofficial vehicle with local and U.S. colleagues when you are unexpectedly pulled over by police. Without identifying themselves as police conducting an arrest, two uniformed officers begin to harass and threaten your driver, a host nation national whom you trust, ordering him out of the vehicle and ordering you and the others to remain where you are. Your attempts to identify yourselves as U.S. officials are ignored. The driver is handcuffed and put in the back of the police truck. The officers get in the truck and are about to drive away. What should you do?

Memorize or jot down a description of the officers, their vehicle, and any insignia and/or marking. Report all details to your chain of command. (correct)

11) Trafficking in persons is a violation of human rights. As such, it is most akin to:

Slavery (correct)