The Ancient Art of Modern Warfare
Government
The mission of the US Army is to fight and win our nation’s wars. That, however, is not the only task we ask the Army to perform in potentially hostile environments. Missions such as military support to civil authority, humanitarian assistance missions, and disaster relief are not governed by the law of war, but by human rights law. In this context, military use of force is regulated by Rules for the Use of Force (RUF), rather than the combat-oriented Rules of Engagement (ROE). This episode describes the difference between ROE and RUF, the challenges in drafting RUF that can accomplish peacetime missions and protect our troops, while complying with applicable civilian law regarding use of force and firearms.
Disclaimer: The information in these podcasts is my own opinion and does not represent that of the Department of Defense or any other organization I am or have previously been affiliated with. I am not a military lawyer. Everything I know about drafting RUF came from experience doing that, the wise counsel from experts in the US Department of Justice and the DoD Office of the General Counsel, along with some memorable debates in various international negotiations. Once again, special thanks to the memory of Col. Hays Parks, USMC Ret. Thanks also to Capt. Dennis Mandsager, JAGC USN (Ret.)
Music:
Bagley, E. and The US Army Ceremonial Band, National Emblem, Public Domain
Kiilstofte, P., Mercenaries, Machinamasound (Licensed)
References:
Newport Rules of Engagement Handbook, U.S. Naval War College https://digital-commons.usnwc.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2998&context=ils
Sanremo Handbook on Rules of Engagement, the International Institute of Humanitarian Law https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjdtL7pue-BAxUovokEHS03DrAQFnoECBAQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fiihl.org%2Fsanremo-handbook-rules-engagement%2F&usg=AOvVaw2Mfr7ljzl1-c6EEgmxJCZ2&opi=89978449
CJCSI 33121.01B Standing Rules of Engagement/Standing Rules for the Use of Force, declassified version available at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/FOID/Reading%20Room/Joint_Staff/20-F-1436_FINAL_RELEASE.pdf
DODD 5210.56 w C1, Arming and the Use of Force, available at https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodd/521056p.PDF?ver=PIvIb3eht0obgolnD0UCEw%3d%3d
Thucydudes and the Ancient Art of Modern Warfare
E89 Sun Who?
E88: Who is thes Clausewitz Guy?
E87: Identifying the End State
E86: Is an End State Important?
E85: Naming the Rose Part 5 -- Why don’t we take action?
E84: Naming the Rose, Part 4 -- Tools for Accountability
Naming the Rose Part 3
Naming the Rose, Part 2
E81: Naming the Rose
E80: Rules for the Use of Force for Private Security Companies
E78: ROE and the Law of War
E77: Rules of Engagement
E76: Limited War with China
Wagner Decapitated?
E74: Niger -- Military Coup as Hybrid Warfare?
E73 Triumph of the Will
E72: Warfighting Capabilities
E71: War College for Civilians
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