Introduction to the Law of War
Subcourse IS 1805
Edition A
February 2002
6 Credit Hours
The Judge Advocate General's School, U.S. Army
Nonresident Instruction Branch
Charlottesville, Virginia 22903-1781
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this subcourse is to become familiar with and learn to apply basic principles of
international and operational law. This course will emphasize prohibited targets, weapons, tactics,
and resulting war crimes.
The goal is to equip the student with a better understanding of the law of war, the international law of
armed conflict and on pertinent domestic laws, regulations, and directives bearing upon military
operations.
This subcourse consists of reading material, four practice exercises and an examination. The subject
matter is principally drawn from The Hague Conventions and Geneva Conventions and is divided as
follows:
Lesson
Introduction to the Law of War
Introduction
Notice to Students
Practice Exercise 1:
Means and Methods
Practice Exercise 2:
Prisoners of War
Practice Exercise 3:
Wounded and Sick
Practice Exercise 4:
Civilians
References
Appendix A
Appendix B
Final Examination
This subcourse is worth a total of six (6) credit hours.
Chapter 2
1
Law of War
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