Spain
Practice Relating to Rule 4. Definition of Armed Forces
Section A. General definition
Spain’s LOAC Manual (1996) states that all armed forces have to be organized, have a commander responsible for the conduct of his or her subordinates and an internal disciplinary system which ensures compliance with IHL.
Spain’s LOAC Manual (2007) states that all armed forces have to be organized, have a commander responsible for the conduct of his or her subordinates, and an internal disciplinary system which ensures compliance with IHL.