Shoot? Don't Shoot? Rules of Engagement in Peacekeeping Operations

Abstract

This monograph examines the advantages and limitations of rules of engagement as tools for controlling peacekeeping operations. With the changing character of the international community and the disorder it is spawning a better understanding of how rules of engagement can help manage a crisis is essential to today's military commanders. First, this monograph seeks to explain the current state of the international community and why peacekeeping operations are likely to be around for some time to come. It gives definitions for each of the various types of peacekeeping operations the United States can expect to be involved with in the future. Case studies of Marine operations in Beirut, Lebanon in 1982-1984 and Somalia in 1992-1993 are used to identify key political, military, and legal considerations necessary for the successful development and execution of peacekeeping rules of engagement in the future. Rules of engagement

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 19, 1994
Accession Number
ADA284086

Entities

People

  • Christian B. Cowdrey

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Cold War
  • Deployment
  • Governments
  • International Airports
  • International Law
  • Joint Military Activities
  • Law
  • Lessons Learned
  • Military Commanders
  • Military Operations
  • Personnel Management
  • Rules Of Engagement
  • United States
  • United States Central Command
  • Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Devices
  • Warfare

Readers

  • International Relations and Conflict Resolution
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Strategic Security Studies