Spain
Practice Relating to Rule 8. Definition of Military Objectives
Spain’s LOAC Manual (1996) states that “the armed forces, except medical and religious personnel” are military objectives.
Spain’s LOAC Manual (2007) states that “the armed forces, except medical personnel, religious personnel and personnel engaged solely in civil defence tasks,” are military objectives.
The manual further states: “People that can be targeted as military objectives are all those who can be considered combatants.”
The manual also states that “combatants, including airborne troops during their descent” are military objectives.