Rules of Engagement for Land Forces: A Matter of Training, not Lawyering
Abstract
This thesis examines the difficult problem of imparting rules of engagement (ROE) to individual soldiers and Marines. It argues that the present method of imparting ROE relies too heavily on a "legislative" model of controlling behavior. As a result, the present method suffers from a series of defects, culminating in a failure to account for the cognitive limits of humans under stress. The author concludes that commanders and judge advocates can minimize these defects by adopting a "training model." Such a model would include a set of standing rules on the use of force for soldiers, a series of training scenarios designed to reinforce the standing rules across the spectrum of potential conflict, and a format by which units may supplement the standing rules for particular operations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1994
- Accession Number
- ADA456629
Entities
People
- Mark S. Martins
Organizations
- The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School