Australia
Practice Relating to Rule 65. Perfidy
Section C. Simulation of being disabled by injuries or sickness
Australia’s Commanders’ Guide (1994) states: “Acts which constitute perfidy include feigning of … an incapacitation by wounds or sickness.”
In a section entitled “Perfidy”, the Guide also states: “It is unlawful to falsely claim injury or distress for the purpose of escaping attack or inviting an enemy to lower their guard.”
Australia’s Defence Force Manual (1994) states: “Acts which constitute perfidy include feigning of … an incapacitation by wounds or sickness.”
Australia’s LOAC Manual (2006) states: “Acts which constitute perfidy include feigning of … an incapacitation by wounds or sickness.”
The LOAC Manual (2006) replaces both the Defence Force Manual (1994) and the Commanders’ Guide (1994).