Rule of Law in Iraq & Afghanistan

[carl]

Hey John (and anyone else interested),

You have a Marine squad, accompanied by a like number of Astan National Police. You are looking at a residential compound. You observed as you were arriving a half-dozen individuals entering the compound. Intelligence confirms the half-dozen individuals are all "part of" AQ.

What "law" applies ? - Rule of Law; Laws of War; Rule of Law and Laws of War. Add any facts needed to explain the answers - I posit there may be alternatives.

Regards

Mike

Is this a legal question or a what would you do it you were there question? I am a little confused.