The South African Navy Rules of War
RULES OF WAR
In situations of armed conflict I will abide by the rules of international humanitarian law as contained in the Geneva Conventions:
In situations of armed conflict I will abide by the rules of international humanitarian law as contained in the Geneva Conventions:
I will employ methods of attack to achieve the military objective with the least amount of harm to civilian life and property.
I will not attack or harm enemy personnel who surrender. I will disarm them and treat them as prisoners of war.
I will not kill, torture or abuse prisoners of war.
I will not alter weapons or ammunition for the deliberate purpose of increasing suffering.
I will collect and care for the wounded, shipwrecked and sick, whether friend or foe.
I will treat civilians humanely.
I will not tolerate or engage in rape or looting.
I will respect all cultural objects and places of worship.
I will respect all persons and objects bearing the Red Cross, Red Crescent and other recognised symbols of humanitarian agencies.