Teaching the International Law of Armed Conflict to a wide military community.
The rules governing armed conflict are numerous and in many respects complex. In areas that are very complex, experts such as lawyers may be called in to assist, especially in the planning of military action. But the nature and tempo of warfare rarely allows a person in the field to enjoy such a luxury. Therefore, everyone involved in a military mission must have a basic working knowledge of their responsibilities according to the Law of Armed Conflict. The type and degree of knowledge will differ depending on the role and responsibility of the person. Accordingly, the knowledge base necessary for a foot soldier is often different from that which is required by a pilot. Even within a select group of combatants, the knowledge base required may differ from subgroup to subgroup. The knowledge required by a fighter pilot may be different, in some respects, from that of a pilot of an aircraft that provides transportation and logistical support. The fighter pilot must know what is an appropriate target; the transportation/logistical pilot may not need such knowledge.
Baer
Hans-Ulrich
HU
USUHS/BDE, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA.
Kaar
Jason F
JF
D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing; D006806:Human Rights / Q000193:education* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D008887:Military Medicine / Q000193:education*; D008891:Military Science; D014857:Warfare