Australia
Practice Relating to Rule 142. Instruction in International Humanitarian Law within Armed Forces
Section B. Obligation of commanders to instruct the armed forces under their command
Australia’s Commanders’ Guide (1994) provides: “Military commanders of all Services and at all levels bear responsibility for ensuring that forces under their control comply with LOAC.”
Australia’s Defence Force Manual (1994) states: “Military commanders of all Services and at all levels bear responsibility for ensuring that forces under their control comply with LOAC.”
Australia’s Defence Training Manual (1994) states that one of the tasks of the legal adviser of the armed forces is to “supervise the organisation of instruction in subordinate units, and to ensure that the levels of understanding are obtained”.
Australia’s LOAC Manual (2006) states: “Military commanders of all Services and at all levels bear responsibility for ensuring that forces under their control comply with LOAC.”
The LOAC Manual (2006) replaces both the Defence Force Manual (1994) and the Commanders’ Guide (1994).