Comply with the Law of War Part 3B Reviews
Medical Aircraft
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&pageText=Medical aircraft are those aircraft used exclusively for the transport of wounded and sick, and medical personnel and equipment. They are protected from attack and must be respected by all belligerents. Click the buttons to learn more.& &popText1=The aircraft must fly at heights, times and on routes specifically agreed upon between the belligerents concerned.& &popText2=The aircraft must have distinctive medical service emblem markings on upper, lower, and lateral surfaces. National colors must also be displayed on the aircraft. Other distinctive markings are used as agreed upon by the belligerents.& &popText3=Unless otherwise agreed upon by the belligerents, flights over enemy or enemy-occupied territory are prohibited.& &popText4=Medical aircraft are required to land for inspection upon request from the enemy.& &popText5=If a landing for inspection is requested by the enemy, the aircraft and its occupants must be released for continued travel after the inspection.& &popText6=In the event of an involuntary landing and capture in enemy or enemy-occupied territory, the wounded and sick, as well as the aircraft crew become prisoners of war.& &textLabel1=Flights& &textLabel2=Markings& &textLabel3=Restrictions& &textLabel4=Landing& &textLabel5=Continuation& &textLabel6=Crew status&