Chapter 3: Conclusion

1. The purpose of this publication is to instruct Canadian Forces personnel on the Code of Conduct which applies to all CF personnel carrying out military operations other than Canadian domestic operations. These 11 rules, are designed to allow the CF members to successfully complete any military mission according to a standard of conduct demanded by Canada and the international community. As a reminder the "Code of Conduct for CF Personnel" reads as follows:

"Code of Conduct for CF Personnel"

1. Engage only opposing forces and military objectives.

2. In accomplishing your mission, use only the necessary force that causes the least amount of collateral civilian damage.

3. Do not alter your weapons or ammunition to increase suffering, or use unauthorized weapons or ammunition.

4. Treat all civilians humanely and respect civilian property.

5. Do not attack those who surrender. Disarm and detain them.

6. Treat all detained persons humanely in accordance with the standard set by the Third Geneva Convention. Any form of abuse, including torture, is prohibited.

7. Collect all the wounded and sick and provide them with the treatment required by their condition, whether friend or foe.

8. Looting is prohibited.

9. Respect all cultural objects (museums, monuments, etc.) and places of worship

10. Respect all persons and objects bearing the Red Cross/Red Crescent, and other recognized symbols of humanitarian agencies.

11 Report and take appropriate steps to stop breaches of the Law of Armed Conflict and these rules. Disobedience of the law of armed conflict is a crime.

2. These rules are simple, straight forward and easy to follow. Each and every Canadian Forces member has an obligation to obey them.