Rules of engagement

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Rules of engagement (ROE) are the internal rules or directives among military forces (including individuals) that define the circumstances, conditions, degree, and manner in which the use of force, or actions which might be construed as provocative, may be applied. They provide authorization for and/or limits on, among other things, the use of force and the employment of certain specific capabilities. In some nations, ROE has the status of guidance to military forces, while in other nations, ROE is lawful commands. Rules of engagement do not normally dictate how a result is to be achieved, but will indicate what measures may be unacceptable.

While ROE is used in both domestic and international operations by some militaries, ROE is not used for domestic operations in the United States. Instead, the use of force by the U.S. military in such situations is governed by Rules for the Use of Force (RUF).

An abbreviated description of the rules of engagement may be issued to all personnel. Commonly referred to as a "ROE card", this document provides the soldier with a summary of the ROE regulating the use of force for a particular mission.

All rules of engagement created for use in armed conflict and in the jus ad bellum must comply with international law, as well as the domestic law of the state(s) using them. ROE can not be used to negate an individual's right to defend oneself from an attack. If, in peacetime, an individual uses force in self defence, or in the defence of others, then attention must be turned to whether or not that force was reasonable and necessary in the circumstances.
Source: Wikipedia
  1. What does a provocative action imply?
  2. Who are involved in the rules of engagement?
  3. Why are rules of engagement necessary?
  4. When are rules of engagement considered a violation of human rights?
  5. Which is lawful under the rules of engagement?
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  1. What do the rules of engagement signify?
  2. What happens if an individual and/or groups violate/s the rules of engagement?
  3. Why are rules important?
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