ET Is covert ops a war criminal ?

[Elzozo]

Is covert ops a war criminal which is gulity of perfidy ?

[Elzozo]

Geneva Conventions

Article 39. – Emblems of nationality

1. It is prohibited to make use in an armed conflict of the flags or military emblems, insignia or uniforms of neutral or other States not Parties to the conflict.

2. It is prohibited to make use of the flags or military emblems, insignia or uniforms of adverse Parties while engaging in attacks or to shield, favour, protect or impede military operations.

3. Nothing in this Article or in Article 37, paragraph 1(d), shall affect the existing generally recognized rules of international law applicable to espionage or to the use of flags in the conduct of armed conflict at sea.

[Elzozo]

I think you're not convinced, maybe because you think it's anachronic. That's not the case.

Convention (II) with Respect to the Laws and Customs of War on Land and its annex: Regulations concerning the Laws and Customs of War on Land. The Hague, 29 July 1899.

Art. 23. Besides the prohibitions provided by special Conventions, it is especially prohibited (f) to make improper use of a flag of truce, the national flag or military ensigns and uniform of the enemy, as well as the distinctive badges of the Geneva Convention;

[Dest!Ny]

1 hour ago, Elzozo said:

Geneva Conventions

Article 39. – Emblems of nationality

1. It is prohibited to make use in an armed conflict of the flags or military emblems, insignia or uniforms of neutral or other States not Parties to the conflict.

2. It is prohibited to make use of the flags or military emblems, insignia or uniforms of adverse Parties while engaging in attacks or to shield, favour, protect or impede military operations.

3. Nothing in this Article or in Article 37, paragraph 1(d), shall affect the existing generally recognized rules of international law applicable to espionage or to the use of flags in the conduct of armed conflict at sea.

 

I refer you to Article 39, paragraph 3

[Elzozo]

Oops !

After verification, you are right.

Sorry for my huge misunderstanding and overconfidence.

Edited August 22, 2023 by Elzozo

[Eazy]

I believe the c ops to be more a spy. They kill an enemy, put theirs uniform , stole theirs keys , open doors and sabotage enemy base.