Comply with the Law of War Part 1 Reviews
The Customary Law of War
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&pageText=The law of war is a body of law consisting of both written treaties or conventions, and unwritten laws. The unwritten portion of the law of war is called customary law. Customary law is based on long standing customs of nations and is "well-defined" by authorities on international law. Click the buttons to learn more.& &popText1=The purpose of the customary law of war is protect combatants and noncombatants from unnecessary suffering, safeguard fundamental human rights, and facilitate the restoration of peace.& &popText2=The relationship between the customary law of war and the Geneva Convention and Hague Convention is that all three comprise the law of land warfare recognized by the United States. The Conventions formally recognize many principles established in customary law.&