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Old 24th Nov 2015, 19:24
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What are the ROE WRT 'paratroops'?

Do you have to wait until they land before you can attack them?

(Of course, we know that some rebel groups are not bound by ROE.)

Attacks on parachutists while descending by parachutes from disabled aircraft is considered by most militaries around the world to be inhumane, barbaric, and unchivalrous.
However, it is not prohibited under this Protocol to open fire on airborne troops who are descending by parachutes, even if their aircraft is in distress.
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