AD0003_Rule_of_Law_-_LOAC.pdf

UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO

UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO

RUF and LOAC Training – Rev. Aug 2010

RULES FOR THE USE OF FORCE TRAINING

1. CONTRACTORS: Are noncombatants, you may not engage in offensive operations with Coalition Forces. You always retain your ability to exercise self-defense against hostile acts or demonstrated hostile intent.

2. CONTRACTED SECURITY FORCES: Cooperate with Coalition and Afghan Police/Security Forces and comply with theater force protection policies. Do not avoid or run Coalition or Afghan Police/Security Force checkpoints. If authorized to carry weapons, do not aim them at Coalition or Afghan Police/Security Forces.

3. USE OF DEADLY FORCE: Deadly force is that force, which one reasonably believes will cause death or serious bodily harm. You may use NECESSARY FORCE, up to and including deadly force, against persons in the following circumstances:

- In self-defense

- In defense of facilities and persons as specified in your contract

- To prevent life threatening offenses against civilians

- In defense of Coalition-approved property specified in your contract

4. GRADUATED FORCE: You will use the reasonable amount of force necessary The following are some techniques you can use, if their use will not unnecessarily endanger you or others.

- SHOUT; verbal warnings to HALT in native language

(PISH NAH-BE-AH, MAY-ZANAM = STOP OR I’LL SHOOT)

(SALAH PARTO = DROP YOUR WEAPON)

- SHOW; your weapon and demonstrate intent to use it

- SHOOT; to remove the threat only where necessary

RULES FOR THE USE OF FORCE TRAINING

5. IF YOU MUST FIRE YOUR WEAPON:

- Fire only aimed shots

- Fire with due regard for the safety of innocent bystanders

- Immediately report incident and request assistance

6. CIVILIANS: Treat Civilians with Dignity and Respect

- Make every effort to avoid civilian casualties

- You may stop, detain, search, and disarm civilian persons if required for your safety or if specified in your contract

- Civilians will be treated humanely

- Detained civilians will be turned over to the Afghan Police/Security or Coalition Forces as soon as possible

7. WEAPONS POSSESSION AND USE: Possession and use of weapons must be authorized by USFOR-A and must be specified in your contract

- You must carry proof of weapons authorization

- You will maintain a current weapons training record

- You may possess and use only those weapons and ammunition for which you are qualified and approved

- You may not join Coalition Forces in combat operations

- You must follow Coalition weapons condition rules for loading and clearing

NOTHING IN THESE RULES LIMITS YOUR INHERENT RIGHT TO TAKE

ACTION NECESSARY TO DEFEND YOUSELF

LAW OF ARMED CONFLICT TRAINING

1. FIGHT ONLY COMBATANTS:

- Use force only when authorized under Rules for Use of Force

- U.S., Coalition and ANSF operate under separate Rules of Engagement and do not operate under the Rules for Use of Force

- Contractors and civilians do NOT use military Rules of Engagement for Use of Force decisions

2. TREAT HUMANELY ALL WHO SURRENDER OR ARE CAPTURED:

- No torture or mistreatment

- Immediately turn over to U.S., Coalition or ANSF Forces

3. DO NOT KILL OR TORTURE DETAINED PERSONNEL:

- Once someone can no longer fight, they may not be harmed

- Immediately turn over to U.S., Coalition or ANSF Forces

4. COLLECT AND CARE FOR THE WOUNDED:

- Must treat All wounded equally

- Most seriously injured are treated first

- Proper treatment of the dead (i.e. no booby-trapping, burning or mutilation)

5. DO NOT ATTACK PROTECTED PERSONS AND PROTECTED PLACES:

- You may not participate in offensive operations

- Non-combatants may not be harmed

- Mosques, hospitals, cemeteries and schools are protected

LAW OF ARMED CONFLICT TRAINING

6. DESTROY NO MORE THAN THE MISSION REQUIRES:

- Return fire with aimed fire

- You must limit/eliminate collateral damage to innocent civilians

7. TREAT ALL CIVILIANS HUMANELY:

- Have respect for customs and culture

8. RESPECT PRIVATE PROPERTY AND POSSESSIONS:

- You may not steal property

- You may not destroy, or threaten to destroy property of others

9. STOP LAW OF WAR VIOLATIONS:

- You have a DUTY to prevent these violations

10. REPORT LAW OF WAR VIOLATIONS:

- You have a DUTY to report Law of War violations to U.S., Coalition or ANSF Forces, regardless of the party committing them

NOTHING IN THESE RULES LIMITS YOUR INHERENT RIGHT TO TAKE

ACTION NECESSARY TO DEFEND YOUSELF

I understand the Law Of Armed Conflict and Rules for the Use of Force presented above. I acknowledge that I have received training on the same and have a duty to immediately report any violations to my first line military supervisor or civilian equivalent.

Signature: ___________________________________ Date: ____________

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