geneva treaty

chikopek SG

is it true that under geneva treaty, when there is war, all non-combat military personnels will be treated like civilians i.e cannot be taken hostage of etc? Confused

Prestroz SG

yup... theodically, under the Geneva Convention, non-threating individuals regardless whether they are civilians or soldiers are not to be attacked... this includes unlanded paratroopers, captured soldiers etc... furthermore, humanitarian workers/troops such as medics/relief workers should also not be touched... you can only engage them if these people threatens your life...

Howeva, in reality, who cares... you dun shoot them and they'll shoot you... better shoot those paratroopers while they're floating or prepared to get killed when they land... lol Mr. Green

Ponders SG

actually unlanded paratroopers can be shot while on the way to ground because they are still considered a combatant and a participant of the conflict.

people who cannot be "disturbed" are combatants that have signalled clearly their intentions to surrender.

obviously, non-combatants and civilians are protected from conflicts.

but do note that civilians are only protected from DELIBERATE attacks.

Victims of collateral damage are simply unfortunately that... victims.