Forcing a safeguard is a war crime under military law, consisting of overpowering or violating a safeguard, an order or guard detachment posted to protect captured or neutral property, locations, or persons from looting and unauthorized seizure. Under the United States Uniform Code of Military Justice, forcing a safeguard is punishable by death, reflecting the severity with which militaries treat breaches of protection pledges given to an enemy or neutral party.
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1. Forcing a Safeguard (Wikipedia)
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In the United States, forcing a safeguard is punishable by death per Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).
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