Which principle concerns the lawful and legitimate conduct of operations?

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Which principle concerns the lawful and legitimate conduct of operations?

Legitimacy is the principle that ensures operations are conducted in a lawful and morally defensible way. It requires strict adherence to the laws of armed conflict and the rules of engagement, so actions are proportionate, discriminate, and justified in the eyes of the public, allies, and legal authorities. When operations follow legitimacy, they gain political and international support and reduce legal and reputational risk because the use of force is appropriate to the objective and conducted responsibly. This focus on lawful conduct distinguishes it from security (protection of personnel and assets), restraint (avoiding unnecessary harm or excessive force), and maneuver (how forces are moved and arranged).

Legitimacy is the principle that ensures operations are conducted in a lawful and morally defensible way. It requires strict adherence to the laws of armed conflict and the rules of engagement, so actions are proportionate, discriminate, and justified in the eyes of the public, allies, and legal authorities. When operations follow legitimacy, they gain political and international support and reduce legal and reputational risk because the use of force is appropriate to the objective and conducted responsibly. This focus on lawful conduct distinguishes it from security (protection of personnel and assets), restraint (avoiding unnecessary harm or excessive force), and maneuver (how forces are moved and arranged).

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