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Dominican Republic
Practice Relating to Rule 142. Instruction in International Humanitarian Law within Armed Forces
Section A. General
III. Military Manuals
The Dominican Republic’s Military Manual (1980) notes:
Although all [Dominicans] – soldiers, citizens, and leaders – have a legal obligation to know, understand and abide by these laws of war, soldiers must be especially aware of them … This publication is intended to help you, today’s soldier, know and understand these laws. 
Dominican Republic, La Conducta en Combate según las Leyes de la Guerra, Escuela Superior de las FF. AA. “General de Brigada Pablo Duarte”, Secretaría de Estado de las Fuerzas Armadas, May 1980, p. 2.