Australia
Practice Relating to Rule 4. Definition of Armed Forces
Australia’s Defence Force Manual (1994) defines the armed forces of a party to the conflict as “all organised armed forces, groups and units … which are under the command of a party to a conflict and are subject to an internal disciplinary system which enforces compliance with LOAC”.
Australia’s LOAC Manual (2006) defines the armed forces of a party to the conflict as “all organised armed forces, groups and units … which are under the command of a party to a conflict and are subject to an internal disciplinary system, which enforces compliance with the LOAC”.
The LOAC Manual (2006) replaces both the Defence Force Manual (1994) and the Commanders’ Guide (1994).