2006-06-29 07:37:21 · 6 answers · asked by krystalbay2005 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
An enemy combatant is someone that is being fought or just captured (not imprisoned). A prisoner of war (POW) is some that has been captured and is being held prisoner. The government that has POWs generally will notify the opposing government that the POWs exist and who they are (if known). However, in some wars, the POWs are not reported to exist and thus the military must go in and find anyone that has not reported to his/her main unit.
2006-06-29 07:44:44 · answer #1 · answered by chemical_kenny 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
well you have to break this question down a bit. an enemy is an identified memeber of an opposing force. idetified means you see a distinct uniform or emblem thats is only used by the opposing force. if this distinction can't be made the person is a "non friendly". if the person is an enemy you need to distinguish weather this person has a weapon or not. if theres no weapon he is a "non combatant" and vise versa. a civilian on the battlfield is also considered a non combatant.
a POW is a person that has been imprisoned by an enemy force and is being held for interegation.
2006-06-29 16:09:45 · answer #2 · answered by Jodo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A POW is someone that respects the rules of war established in the Geneva Convention (wears an uniform, attacks legitimate military targets, avoids murdering civilians etc....); An enemy combatant is a saboteur or terrorist.
2006-06-29 15:22:21 · answer #3 · answered by Darius C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
enemy combatant is the term used by the country who imprisons the folks. POW is a term used by the country whose folks are imprisoned.
2006-06-29 14:41:03 · answer #4 · answered by BonesofaTeacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
geography
2006-06-29 14:41:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends who's side your on.
2006-06-29 14:41:00 · answer #6 · answered by Stand 4 somthing Please! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋