TheMaverickSergeant

In this article I will argue that the moral equality of combatants is not implied by their consenting to be targeted. Early on, distinction between Jus ad Bellum and Jus in Bello will be made in order to begin to determine what is meant by the moral equality of combatants. Michael Walzer’s claims will then be explored, and countered by Jeff McMahan, which will in turn support the overarching viewpoint that combatant consent is far from automatically implied, with certain conditions in mind. Arguments for the suggestion of moral equality will be countered by discussion against it, and a proposed breakdown of moral equality will in turn quash the implication of combatants consenting to be targeted. Just War Tradition has cemented itself, and developed through time, between international powers from as far back as the fourth century. At this time, St Augustine of Hippo asserted that ‘…the pursuit of peace must include the option of fighting for its long-term preservation.’ (Catholic, n.d.

I #ChooseToChallenge: My Previous Self This article was first published in Wavell Room and forms part of their #ChoosetoChallenge21 series . "As [Auxiliary Territorial Service Women] leave us they deserve cheer...  by their efforts during the late war they have earned the respect and admiration  of fighting men everywhere and have rendered a service  that this country will not quickly forget." ~ Corps Magazine, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, January 1947 What follows is a personal account of serving alongside women in the British Army . Here, I lay bare my personal experiences and prejudices so that others may be encouraged to think and to act. Readers won’t see a critique of literature, nor theoretical models; I write to explore a rollercoaster ride which has forced me to reflect deeply on how I lead people. This isn’t an argument for, or a defence of, women in ground close combat. Instead, it is an argument against hindrances to organisational progression a