Rules of Engagement

Circumstances and limitations under which operatives can initiate or continue combat engagements.

ROE determines how and when force may be used, based on contract scope, client directives, local laws, and operational context. All personnel are expected to apply measured force, maintain positive identification, and uphold ION’s standards of discipline, legality, and discretion.

Principles Of Engagement

  1. PID (Positive Identification): Never engage without visual or intel-confirmed identification of a valid threat.
  2. Necessity: Force is only used to remove a direct, immediate threat or fulfill a lawful mission objective.
  3. Proportionality: Force used must match the threat level. No overkill, no collateral disregard.
  4. Minimize Collateral Damage: Avoid civilian harm or property destruction unless explicitly authorized and unavoidable.

Challenge

A a predefined signal or phrase to identify unknown personnel and avoid friendly fire

Initiate

“Hold position! Identify yourself!”

OR

“This area is restricted, state your intent!”

Escalate

A warning shot is then fired either in front of, or above the target.

If the target does not comply, deadly force may be used.

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