Yugoslavia, Socialist Federal Republic of
Practice Relating to Rule 62. Improper Use of Flags or Military Emblems, Insignia or Uniforms of the Adversary
The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia’s Military Manual (1988) provides: “It is forbidden to use, during combat, in order to mislead the enemy, … enemy military insignia (military flags, emblems or badges).”
Under the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia’s Penal Code (1976), as amended in 2001, the use of a prohibited method of combat is a war crime.
The commentary on the Code provides: “The following methods of combat are banned under international law: … abuse of … enemy uniforms or enemy army or state flag.”