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  2. Military necessity - Wikipedia

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    The judgement of a field commander in battle over military necessity and proportionality is rarely subject to domestic or international legal challenge unless the methods of warfare used by the commander were illegal, as for example was the case with Radislav Krstic who was found guilty as an aider and abettor to genocide by International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia for the ...

  3. Caroline test - Wikipedia

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    The right of self-defense is permitted, when the conditions of customary international law regarding necessity and proportionality are met. Article 51 of the UN Charter recognizes "the inherent right of individual or collective self-defence if an armed attack occurs against a Member of the United Nations, until the Security Council has taken ...

  4. Military policy - Wikipedia

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    A military policy is created through the military policy process of making important organisational decisions, including the identification of priorities and different alternatives such as defence personnel and technology programs or budget priorities, and choosing among them on the basis of the impact they will have on the overall national development.

  5. National Defense Strategy (United States) - Wikipedia

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    Moreover, the NMS is often classified, while the NDS is generally not. According to a fact sheet [2] from the Department of Defense the March 2022 version is classified, however an "unclassified NDS will be forthcoming". [9] In 2018, the NDS became the sole successor to the Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR). [10] [11] [12]

  6. Civil control of the military - Wikipedia

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    Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General George S. Brown.While the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff acts as the highest-ranking and most senior military officer in the United States Armed Forces, the civilian Secretary of Defense acts as the highest-ranking and most senior position within the Department of Defense.

  7. Self-defence in international law - Wikipedia

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    The drafters’ intent was that collective force approved and organized by the Security Council would substitute for unilateral uses of force by states. [1] However, some states were concerned that use of the veto power by one of the Council's permanent members might prevent that body from taking necessary action, and they insisted upon inserting into the Charter an explicit right of self defense.

  8. Military doctrine - Wikipedia

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    Military doctrine is the expression of how military forces contribute to campaigns, major operations, battles, and engagements.A military doctrine outlines what military means should be used, how forces should be structured, where forces should be deployed, and the modes of cooperation between types of forces. [1] "

  9. Military education and training - Wikipedia

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    French soldiers training alongside the Parachute Regiment of the British Army Nepalese soldiers during a training exercise. Military education and training is a process which intends to establish and improve the capabilities of military personnel in their respective roles.