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FM/BS-349 · v2.04

Identify legitimate targets

Code: FM/BS-349
Kind: Skill
Version: v2.04 2yrs ago
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Published by: SP3 Jochem 7 Sep 2024
Last material change: v2.00

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v2.03

Identify targets as legitimate targets before engagement. This is crucial to prevent harm to civilians and ensure adherence to the principles of distinction and proportionality in combat. Combatants: Individuals who are actively engaged in hostilities or are members of armed forces. Enemy soldiers in uniform not surrendering Armed militants Persons directly participating in hostilities A person posing an immediate threat (e.g., aiming a weapon) can be considered a combatant Parachuting active airborne infantry Non-Combatants: Individuals who are not actively participating in hostilities. These are not legitimate targets. Civilians not taking direct part in hostilities Medical and religious personnel ~~Wounded/surrendering/fleeing~~ soldiers who are ~~not indicating returning to~~ combat in any way, and prisoners of war Parachuting crew from a downed aircraft

v2.04

Identify targets as legitimate targets before engagement. This is crucial to prevent harm to civilians and ensure adherence to the principles of distinction and proportionality in combat. Combatants: Individuals who are actively engaged in hostilities or are members of armed forces. Enemy soldiers in uniform not surrendering or wounded Armed militants Persons directly participating in hostilities A person posing an immediate threat (e.g., aiming a weapon) can be considered a combatant Parachuting active airborne infantry Non-Combatants: Individuals who are not actively participating in hostilities. These are not legitimate targets. Civilians not taking direct part in hostilities Medical and religious personnel Wounded/surrendering soldiers who are participating combat in any way, and prisoners of war Parachuting crew from a downed aircraft

Identify targets as legitimate targets before engagement. This is crucial to prevent harm to civilians and ensure adherence to the principles of distinction and proportionality in combat. Combatants: Individuals who are actively engaged in hostilities or are members of armed forces. Enemy soldiers in uniform not surrendering or wounded Armed militants Persons directly participating in hostilities A person posing an immediate threat (e.g., aiming a weapon) can be considered a combatant Parachuting active airborne infantry Non-Combatants: Individuals who are not actively participating in hostilities. These are not legitimate targets. Civilians not taking direct part in hostilities Medical and religious personnel ~~Wounded/surrendering/fleeing~~ Wounded/surrendering soldiers who are ~~not indicating returning to~~ participating combat in any way, and prisoners of war Parachuting crew from a downed aircraft