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  2. Military necessity - Wikipedia

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    Military necessity is governed by several constraints: an attack or action must be intended to help in the military defeat of the enemy; it must be an attack on a military objective; [1] and the harm caused to civilians or civilian property must be proportional and not "excessive in relation to the concrete and direct military advantage anticipated".

  3. Legitimate military target - Wikipedia

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    Any attack must be justified by military necessity: an attack or action must be intended to help in the military defeat of the enemy, it must be an attack on a military objective, [1] and the harm caused to protected civilians or civilian property must be proportional and not "excessive in relation to the concrete and direct military advantage ...

  4. Law of war - Wikipedia

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    Military necessity is governed by several constraints: an attack or action must be intended to help in the defeat of the enemy; it must be an attack on a legitimate military objective, [17] and the harm caused to protected civilians or civilian property must be proportional and not excessive in relation to the concrete and direct military ...

  5. Distinction (law) - Wikipedia

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    International humanitarian law and the Rome Statute permit belligerents to carry out proportionate attacks against military objectives, [4] even when it is known that some civilian deaths or injuries will occur. A crime occurs if there is an intentional attack directed against civilians (principle of distinction) (Article 8(2)(b)(i)) or an ...

  6. Principles of war - Wikipedia

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    Objective – Direct every military operation toward a clearly defined, decisive and attainable objective. The ultimate military purpose of war is the destruction of the enemy's ability to fight and will to fight. Offensive – Seize, retain, and exploit the initiative. Offensive action is the most effective and decisive way to attain a clearly ...

  7. Why is Military Recruitment Low? - AOL

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    The military is offering $35,000 in bonuses for certain recruits who can leave for basic training within 30 days of signing up. Certain tracks are also offering free college and medical coverage.

  8. Aerial bombardment and international law - Wikipedia

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    To be legal, aerial operations must comply with the principles of humanitarian law: military necessity, distinction, and proportionality: [1] An attack or action must be intended to help in the military defeat of the enemy; it must be an attack on a military objective, and the harm caused to protected civilians or civilian property must be ...

  9. Israel's courts say the military must enlist the ultra ... - AOL

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    Military service is compulsory for most Jewish men and women, who serve three and two years, respectively, in active duty, as well as reserve duty until around age 40.