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Practice Relating to Rule 8. Definition of Military Objectives
Section E. Lines and means of communication
III. Military Manuals
Australia’s Defence Force Manual (1994) identifies “facilities which support or enhance command and control, such as communications facilities” as military objectives. 
Australia, Manual on Law of Armed Conflict, Australian Defence Force Publication, Operations Series, ADFP 37 – Interim Edition, 1994, § 527(c).
Australia’s LOAC Manual (2006) identifies “facilities which support or enhance command and control, such as communications facilities” as examples of military objectives. 
Australia, The Manual of the Law of Armed Conflict, Australian Defence Doctrine Publication 06.4, Australian Defence Headquarters, 11 May 2006, § 5.31.
The LOAC Manual (2006) replaces both the Defence Force Manual (1994) and the Commanders’ Guide (1994).