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Prisoners of War Do Have Rights - Always. Abuse of Prisoners from the Legal, Psychological, and Ethical Perspective
Prisoner abuse at the Iraqi Abu Ghraib prison met with disapproval and disgust. Many people are appalled and ask: "How can people do anything like that?” International Humanitarian Law clearly defines the term "prisoner of war” and regulates their treatment which can never be left to the discretion of the winners.
Current Affairs: The USA - Superpower or Empire?
Will the USA be the only world power in the future or strive to develop into an empire? This question not only occupies US critics but also many American thinkers.
A Soldier Witnesses Hradec Králové
Extract from the diary of Clemens von Gadolla who, as a 19-year-old soldier, fought in the 3rd Line-Infantry Regiment "Erzherzog Karl” at Trutnov (formerly Trautenau) and Hradec Králové (formerly Königgrätz), now Czech Republic.
The Fight Against Drug Abuse in the Polish Armed Forces
An analysis of drug abuse in the Polish Armed Forces and its consequences Post-Operation Seminars
As part of its program to combat operation-related stress, the German Bundeswehr assists its soldiers in reintegrating into normal life. These seminars also raise the readiness for new operations.
Going International: International Challenges in Autumn 2004
The Austrian Armed Forces will face a number of challenges, ranging from bringing SHIRBRIG to an end, to SFOR/EUFOR/ALTHEA, and the Battle Group concept.
More Emphasis on Physical Training
The Slovenian Armed Forces are putting more emphasis on their soldiers’ physical training as a basis for successful task fulfillment.
Delivering the Message
During psychological operations in Iraq, talking to people has proven to be the most effective way of getting the message out.
Exercise SCHUTZ 04 - The Employment of Mechanized Troops
Contrary to the general opinion that armored combat vehicles are of no use in protective operations, they have distinct advantages in this field.
Snipers (I)
Selection, training, employment, weapons, and equipment of Austrian marksmen Commentary on the Exercise SCHUTZ 2004
The Commander/Austrian Land Forces comments on the conduct of Exercise SCHUTZ 2004.
Tactical Lessons Learned from Operation IRAQI FREEDOM
The use of main battle tanks in built-up areas - advantages and disadvantages resulting thereof.
The "Weatherman" - the Radio Weather Sonde System for Austria’s Artillery
By integrating the data provided by the Radio Weather Sonde System the weather factors are taken into account when compiling the fire order.
The Person Comes First: Mobbing - A Weakness in Leadership?
Identifying incidents of mobbing, addressing them, and intervening is the task of a superior and represents a wide area to be dealt with urgently by military psychologists.
The Use of Signals and IT Assets on the Golan Heights (I)
The peacekeeping operation on the Golan Heights requires that signals assets are used in a way that differs greatly from what the Austrian soldier is used to from back home.
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