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Supplementing The Functional Test Of Prosecutorial Immunity, Anthony J. Luppino
Supplementing The Functional Test Of Prosecutorial Immunity, Anthony J. Luppino
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Command Criminal Responsibility: A Plea For A Workable Standard, William G. Eckhardt
Command Criminal Responsibility: A Plea For A Workable Standard, William G. Eckhardt
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A major revision of the law of war is in process. The unusual timing of historical and political events requires Americans to seek a practical articulation of the standard of behavior expected of their combat commanders. The purpose of this article is to constructively participate in that search.
The cornerstone of military professionalism is professional conduct on the battlefield. The articulation of that professional conduct, in addition to underscoring the legitimacy of the honorable profession of arms, would shield commanders from untutored, politically motivated allegations of war crimes and, more importantly, would allow the teaching of expected conduct and thus …