Combat Bayonet
Rules of war- Bayonet and close quarters combat?
I'm joining the Australian Defense force, specifically the army and have a few queries concerning the nature of Bayonet charges on an enemy. I've been watching the Bayonet assault training for infantry, and have a few questions. Whilst watching the training footage, the recruits disarm the enemy, and perform a single bayonet thrust on the enemy.
Here's my question
After you disable an enemy combatant and employ a Bayonet strike, what if the enemy remains alive on the ground and is possibly a direct threat. What do the rules of warfare recommend, and also what would you do if you were in that situation?
I know Bayonet charges aren't entirely relevant in modern warfare, yet with the more urban nature of combat I was just wondering.
If the enemy is on the ground and still a possible threat you can hit him with a vertical buttstroke of your weapon to put him out or possibly kill or you can thrust him with your bayonet.
The Rules of Engagement usually state that do not fire unless fired upon which in this situation means you can kill the enemy if you have to because he has attacked you or "fired upon you", but it all depends upon the ROE.
I personally would do everything in my power to stop the enemy while he is a threat to me.
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