Military English

ROE

ACRONYM

Rules of Engagement

Orders that say when, where and against whom soldiers may use force.

On air

“Viper Three-Two, armed man at the gate, request ROE guidance. Over.”

In conversation

Every soldier must know the ROE before the mission.
The rules of engagement do not allow firing at fleeing civilians.
Carry the ROE card in your left sleeve pocket.
The ROE changed after the ceasefire.

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