protected person
Defined in 2 places of the United States Code.
Protected person.—The term “protected person” means any person entitled to protection under one or more of the Geneva Conventions, including—
(A) civilians not taking an active part in hostilities;
(B) military personnel placed hors de combat by sickness, wounds, or detention; and
(C) military medical or religious personnel.
Source
- 2006–present10 U.S.C. § 950VArmed Forces · Crimes triable by military commissions · in this section
The term “protected person” means any person entitled to protection under one or more of the Geneva Conventions, including civilians not taking an active part in hostilities, military personnel placed out of combat by sickness, wounds, or detention, and military medical or religious personnel.
Source
- 2009–present10 U.S.C. § 950PArmed Forces · Statement of substantive offenses · in this subchapter