ATP 3-07.6 — Protection Of Civilians (this Item Is Published W/ Basic Incl C1)
ATP 3-07.6 governs protection of civilians during unified land operations, including civilian casualty mitigation and mass atrocity response operations.
- Publication number: ATP 3-07.6
- Title: PROTECTION OF CIVILIANS (THIS ITEM IS PUBLISHED W/ BASIC INCL C1)
- Date: 10/29/2015
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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ATP 3-07.6 covers civilian risks, operational environments, intelligence, information sharing, assessments, and protective operations. It requires Army units to consider civilian protection, comply with the law of war, and mitigate civilian casualties.
Applies to: ATP 3-07.6 applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and U.S. Army Reserve unless otherwise stated.
Topics covered
- Civilian risks
- Mass atrocity response operations
- Operational environment
- Civilian casualty mitigation
- Vulnerable groups
- Conflict-related sexual violence
- Warfighting functions
Questions and answers
When must Army leaders consider protection of civilians?
The protection of civilians is an important consideration during all military operations. (paragraph 1-5)
What must Army units understand to identify civilian threats and vulnerabilities?
Army units comprehend an operational environment (OE) to identify civilian threats and vulnerabilities as well as the opportunities for improving protection of civilians. (paragraph 1-32)
What does civilian protection require for intelligence and assessments?
Civilian protection requires accurate intelligence and effective current assessments. (paragraph 1-32)
What are the four steps in the operations process?
The operations process has four key steps: plan, prepare, execute, and assess. (paragraph 3-1)
What must plans address for civilian casualty avoidance?
Plans address civilian casualty avoidance, and any specific response, as an important shaping effort to other decisive operations. (paragraph 3-3)