Annex A
USE OF FORCE
RULES FOR
THE USE
OF FORCE
BY CONTRACTORS
IN IRAQ
Nothing in these rules limits your inherent right
to take action necessary to defend yourself.
1. CONTRACTED SECURITY FORCES: Cooperate
with Coalition, Multi-national and Iraqi Security Forces and comply
with theater force protection policies. Do not avoid or run Coalition,
Multi-national or Iraqi Security Force checkpoints. If authorized
to carry weapons, do not aim them at Coalition, Multi-national
or Iraqi Security Forces.
2. USE OF DEADLY FORCE: Deadly force is
that force which one reasonably believes will cause death or serious
bodily harm. You may use NECESSARY FORCE, up to and including
deadly force, against persons in the following circumstances:
(b) In defense of persons as specified in
your contract.
(c) To prevent life threatening offenses
against civilians.
3. GRADUATED FORCE: You should use graduated
force where possible. The following are some techniques you can
use if their use will not unnecessarily endanger you or others.
(a) SHOUT; verbal warnings to HALT.
(b) SHOVE; physically restrain, block access,
or detain.
(c) SHOW; your weapon and demonstrate intent
to use it.
(d) SHOOT; to remove the threat only where
necessary.
4. IF YOU MUST FIRE YOUR WEAPON:
(i) Fire only aimed shots.
(ii) Fire with due regard for the safety
of innocent bystanders.
(iii) Immediately report incident and request
assistance.
5. CIVILIANS: Treat Civilians with Dignity
and Respect.
(a) Make every effort to avoid civilian casualties.
(b) You may stop, detain, search, and disarm
civilian persons if required for your safety or if specified in
your contract.
(c) Civilians will be treated humanely.
(d) Detained civilians will be turned over
to the Iraqi Police or Coalition or Multi-national Forces as soon
as possible.
6. WEAPONS POSSESSION AND USE: Possession
and use of weapons must be authorized by the Ministry of Interior
and must be specified in your contract.
(a) You must carry proof of weapons authorization.
(b) You will maintain a current weapons training
record.
(c) You may not join Coalition or Multi-national
Forces in combat operations except in self-defense or in defense
of persons as specified in your contracts.
(d) You must follow Coalition or Multi-national
Force weapons condition rules for loading and clearing.
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