Law of War manual updated DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ISSUES UPDATE TO DOD LAW OF WAR MANUAL ON PRESUMPTION OF CIVILIAN STATUS AND FEASIBLE PRECAUTIONS TO VERIFY MILITARY OBJECTIVES https://lieber.westpoint.edu/department-of-defense-update-law-of-war-manual/
4.3 LAWFUL COMBATANTS AND UNPRIVILEGED BELLIGERENTS
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>meme folders? In addition to distinguishing between the armed forces and the civilian population, the law of war also distinguishes between “privileged” and “unprivileged,” or “lawful” and “unlawful” combatants. As the Supreme Court has explained: Lawful combatants are subject to capture and detention as prisoners of war by opposing military forces. Unlawful combatants are likewise subject to capture and detention, but in addition they are subject to trial and punishment by military tribunals for acts which render their belligerency unlawful.29 “Unlawful combatants” or “unprivileged belligerents” are persons who, by engaging in hostilities, have incurred one or more of the corresponding liabilities of combatant status (e.g., being made the object of attack and subject to detention), but who are not entitled to any of the distinct privileges of combatant status (e.g., combatant immunity and POW status). https://media.defense.gov/2023/Jul/31/2003271432/-1/-1/0/DOD-LAW-OF-WAR-MANUAL-JUNE-2015-UPDATED-JULY%202023.PDF
