#1
Which of the following is a key principle of military ethics?
Integrity
ExplanationAdherence to moral and ethical principles.
#2
What does the acronym ROE stand for in the context of military operations?
Rules of Engagement
ExplanationGuidelines for the use of force in military operations.
#3
What is the purpose of the military's chain of command?
To establish a hierarchy of authority
ExplanationClarifying lines of authority for effective command and control.
#4
Which of the following is NOT a core value of the U.S. military?
Freedom
ExplanationFreedom is a fundamental American value but not a core value of the military.
#5
What is the principle of proportionality in military ethics?
Using the least amount of force necessary to achieve an objective
ExplanationBalancing the necessity of force with the objectives to minimize harm.
#6
What is the purpose of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)?
To establish rules for military conduct and discipline
ExplanationTo maintain discipline and enforce standards within the military.
#7
Which of the following is NOT considered a war crime?
Espionage
ExplanationEspionage involves intelligence gathering, not direct violations of laws of war.
#8
Under what circumstances is disobeying a lawful order in the military permissible?
When the order violates personal beliefs
ExplanationWhen the order conflicts with personal moral or ethical convictions.
#9
What is the purpose of the Geneva Conventions in relation to military ethics?
To regulate the treatment of prisoners of war
ExplanationTo ensure humane treatment of captured combatants.
#10
In military ethics, what does the term 'just war' refer to?
A war that is fought for self-defense or to protect the innocent
ExplanationWars deemed morally justifiable, often in defense or protection of others.
#11
What is the significance of the Nuremberg Trials in the context of military ethics?
Established principles of individual responsibility for war crimes
ExplanationEstablished legal precedent holding individuals accountable for war crimes.