12 Soldier Rules Flashcards

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What are the 12 soldier rules

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THE SOLDIER’S RULES

(1) SOLDIERS FIGHT ONLY ENEMY COMBATANTS.
(2) SOLDIERS DO NOT HARM ENEMIES WHO SURRENDER. THEY DISARM THEM AND TURN THEM OVER TO THEIR SUPERIORS.
(3) SOLDIERS DO NOT KILL OR TORTURE ENEMY PRISONERS OF WAR.
(4) SOLDIERS COLLECT AND CARE FOR THE WOUNDED, WHETHER FRIEND OR FOE.
(5) SOLDIERS DO NOT ATTACK MEDICAL PERSONNEL, FACILITIES, OR EQUIPMENT.
(6) SOLDIERS DESTROY NO MORE THAN THE MISSION REQUIRES.
(7) SOLDIERS TREAT CIVILIANS HUMANELY.
(8) SOLDIERS DO NOT STEAL. SOLDIERS RESPECT PRIVATE PROPERTY AND POSSESSIONS.
(9) SOLDIERS SHOULD DO THEIR BEST TO PREVENT VIOLATIONS OF THE LAW OF WAR.
(10) SOLDIERS REPORT ALL VIOLATIONS OF THE LAW OF WAR TO THEIR SUPERIOR.

AR 350-1, PARA 4-14B

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