(1) U.S. Military: Example of a "Rules of Engagement Card" for Foreign Humanitarian Aid Operations

From: JP3-29 (2019) Foreign Humanitarian Assistance (A-1.Sample Rules of Engagement Card)

See figure above. U.S. Forces: Example of a "Rules of Engagement Card" for Foreign Humanitarian Aid Operations

1. These Rules of Engagement in no way restrict you from taking appropriate action to protect yourself or your forces.

2. Rules

◆ You have the right to use force to protect yourself from attack or from the threat of attack;

◆ If the enemy opens fire on you, you must quickly and effectively counterattack to prevent its hostile behavior;

◆ Once the US military is attacked by the enemy, it should use the minimum force necessary to counterattack according to the actual situation and the degree of threat;

You should not (may not) take someone else's property to complete your task;

◆ The detention of civilians for reasons of security or self-defence is permitted.

Third, remember

The United States is not at war;

◆ Treat all people with courtesy and respect;

◆ Respect the local customs and traditions of the host country;

• Use the minimum necessary force to carry out the task;

◆ Always ready to act in self-defense.