How, According to Abbate, Does a Soldier's Obligation to Demonstrate

question 475

Multiple Choice

How, according to Abbate, does a soldier's obligation to demonstrate loyalty to his or her fellow soldiers entail an obligation to avoid assuming extra risks to prevent collateral casualties?

• A) A soldier who assumes extra risks endangers his or her fellow soldiers. This is being disloyal. Therefore, soldiers are obligated not to assume extra risks to avoid collateral casualties.
• B) The military obligation of loyalty requires soldiers to obey lawful orders. That includes lawful orders restricting the risks they can take. Therefore, they ought not to assume extra risks to protect civilians.
• C) A soldier's obligation of loyalty does not extend to civilians of enemy countries. Therefore, the obligation of loyalty does not entail an obligation to avoid assuming extra risks to prevent collateral casualties.
• D) A soldier who assumes extra risks beyond those required by his or her commander is being disloyal to his or her commanders. This violates the soldier's role-based obligations. Therefore, the soldier may not assume extra risks, even to protect civilians.

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