The DOD has directed that the U.S. military will, unless otherwise directed by competent authority, comply with the principles and spirit of the Law of Armed Conflict during armed conflict, but not during non-combat operations. True or false?
Article VI of the US Constitution allows for the equal status of treaties that the US enters into with laws passed by Congress. As a result, the Law of Armed Conflict is considered law for all bound by US law including and especially the US military and as a result, the US has decided to apply the Law to all military operations.
