Which statement correctly describes ROE application in multinational operations?

• A. US forces in multinational force will follow ROEs of that force unless directed otherwise by the National Command Authority.
• B. US forces will always ignore multinational ROEs.
• C. ROEs for multinational operations are set by the United Nations.
• D. ROEs apply only to ground troops.

Answer: (A)

Rules of Engagement establish when and how force may be used. In multinational operations, the force-wide ROE are set by the multinational command and apply to all contributing units, providing a common framework for use of force. However, the National Command Authority retains ultimate authority over U.S. military operations and can direct that U.S. forces follow its own policy or override the multinational ROE if needed. Therefore, U.S. forces will generally operate under the multinational force's ROE unless explicitly directed otherwise by the NCA. The other statements misstate who sets ROE or the scope of ROE, such as claiming ROE are ignored, set by the United Nations, or apply only to ground troops.