Naval Science 402 Leadership and Ethics

1. Naval Science 402Leadership and Ethics Lesson 11 Conduct of War Law of Armed Conflict ROE/Code of Conduct

2. Objectives • Complete Conduct of War Joint Targeting Simulation • Know and be able to apply the Laws of Armed Conflict. • Understand Rules of Engagement and their Impact • Understand the necessity for a strong Ethical foundation during Armed Conflict • Comprehend the IMPACT for compliance with International Agreements Relating to Armed Conflict.

3. Objectives • Know the Policy of the U.S. Government Regarding the Law of Armed Conflict Including: • The Responsibilities of Superior Officers With Regard to Violations of the Law of Armed Conflict • The Measures Taken to Redress Acts in Violation of the Law of Armed Conflict

4. Law of Armed Conflict The body of law which governs the conduct of states and individuals when they are engaged in an armed conflict. This includes the use of force, the protection of civilians, sick and wounded personnel, and PWs. The two terms "Law of Armed Conflict" and "Law of War" can be used interchangeably.

5. Why Have “Laws” to GovernSuch a Messy Business • Minimizing the Damage We Cause During a War • Avoiding Unnecessary Suffering • Protecting Human Rights • Easing the Transition From War Back to Peace.

6. Law of Armed Conflict(Current Sources) • UN Charter • Article 2 - Peaceful Settlement of International Disputes • Signers Agree to Avoid Resort to War Except • As a UN-Directed Action • Right of Individual or Collective Self-defense

7. Law of Armed Conflict(General Principles) • Military Necessity/ Proportionality • Take Actions Necessary to Achieve a Legitimate Military Objective • Use No Greater Force Than Is Needed to Obtain the Desired Military Objective. • Humanity • Avoid Inflicting Unnecessary Suffering • Don't Hurt People or Destroy Their Property Just for the Sake of Wreaking Havoc • Dishonorable Conduct Prohibited

8. Law of Armed Conflict(Current Sources) • Customary International Law • Treaties With The Hague (1907) • Geneva Conventions (4) of 12 Aug 1949 • Wounded and Sick in the Field • Wounded, Sick, and Shipwrecked at Sea • POWs • Civilians • Additional Protocols of 8 Jun 1977 • Chemical Weapons Convention

9. Players and Observers • Combatants • Armed Forces • Non Combatants • Civilians, Journalists • Medical Personnel • Chaplains • Prisoners of War • Torture, Threats, Coercive Acts Prohibited • Cannot Be Killed Even to Preserve Guards • If Cannot Hold, Must Release Unharmed

10. Questions ???

11. Joint Targeting Board Direction -Divide class into 5 separate cells Cell 1 CINC and Component Commanders Cell 2 Joint Special Operations Targeteers Cell 3 Joint Forces Air Component Command Targeteers Cell 4 Joint Naval Forces Targeteers Cell 5 Joint Forces Land Component Command Targeteers -Set-up classroom into different groups so all target groups surround the CINC

12. CINC and Component Commanders ID Priority Areas for Ops Identify Rules of Engagement Identify Limitations for Collateral Damage Identify Forces Available to do Targeting Targeting Cells ID Forces available to assist in CINC priorities ID Top Five targeting concerns so you can do your mission Prioritize those targets Develop arguments to convince CINC your targets are most important Brief CINC Additional Guidance

13. Some Sample Priorities

15. Joint Special Operations Command Joint Targeting Priorities

18. Joint Forces Land Component Command Targeting Priorites

23. Joint Forces Air Component Command Joint Air Targeting Priorities

25. Naval Forces • DESTROY THREAT OF TOWEL HEAD CLASS SUBMARINES USED BY THE ENEMY, THROUGH THE FOLLOWING MEANS: • U.S SUMARINE PATROL • SONO-BOUYS FROM THE SH-60 • SONAR SEARCH FROM CRUISER

26. THE GULF OF IRAN • STOP AFGANSTAN COASTAL PATROL CRAFTS, WHO ARE TRANSPORTING GOODS DOWN THE COAST TO RE-SUPPLY AL QUEDA AND TALIBAN FORCES. • U.S. FRIGATE BOARDING PARTIES • U.S. NAVY SEAL TEAMS

27. THE GULF OF IRAN • CLEAR THE BATTLE GROUP OPERATING BOX OF MINE THREATS. • U.S. EXPLOSIVE ORDINACE DISPOSAL (EOD) TEAMS TO DEFUSE SHALLOW WATER MINES OFF THE COAST. • U.S. MINESWEEPERS TO CLEAR BATTLE GROUP AREA OF OPERATION, DEEP WATER.

28. HARBORS AND INLETS • DEFUSE MINE THREAT IN COASTAL HARBORS. • U.S. EOD TO DEFUSE THE SHALLOW WATER MINES. • U.S. MINESWEEPERS TO SET OFF MINES THAT EOD CANNOT DEFUSE.

29. HARBORS AND INLETS • ACUIRE HARBOR/INLET CITIES IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH DIFFERENT EVACUATION POINTS FOR GROUND FORCES. • U.S. MARINE (MEU) TO DEVOLOP U.S STRONG HOLD IN THE CITIES. • LCATS • WEAPONS AND AMMUNITION • COASTAL BOMBARDMENT FROM DESTROYERS (5” GUNS) • E-2C FOR RADAR AND SAM DETECTION • VMFA AND VMAQ FOR DESTROYING RADAR AND SAM SITES • CLOSE ROTAR WING SUPPORT FROM MARINE AMPHIBS

30. AIR BASES, RADAR SITES, SAM SITES • NEUTRALIZATION OF AIR, SURFACE, AND SUB-SURFACE TARGETS WHICH THREATEN CONTROL OF THE SEA. • U.S CARRIER AIR WING TO DETERMINE LOCATIONS OF COASTAL AIR BASES, RADER SITES, AND SAM SITES • E-2C FOR SITE LOCATION • F-14 FOR AIR TO AIR SUPPORT, ENEMY FIGHTER DETECTION AND DESTRUCTION • EA-6B FOR RADAR DISABLING • F/A-18 FOR GROUND TARGET DESTRUCTION • U.S. AIRWING WILL CONTINUE PROTECTION OF THE BATTLE GROUP.

31. READY 15 FOR ALL SQUADRONS 4 EVENTS EACH DAY CRUISERS FOR SITE DESTRUCTION AIR BASE DESTUCTION WITH TOMAHAWK CRUISE MISSLES RADAR DESTRUCTION WITH TOMAHAWK CRUSE MISSLES SAM SITE DESTRUCTION WITH TOMAHAWK CRUISE MISSLES AIR BASES, RADAR SITES, SAM SITES