b. Identity card -U.S. uses DD Form 1934 for the ID cards of these
personnel.c. Confiscation of ID card by the captor prohibited. Confiscation renders
determination of retained person extremely difficult.- Auxiliary personnel (Article 41).
a. Armband displaying the distinctive emblem in miniature.b. ID documents indicating special training and temporary character of
medical duties.D. Marking of Medical Units and Establishments (Article 42).- Red Cross flag and national flag.
- If captured, fly only Red Cross flag.
E. Marking of Medical Units of Neutral Countries (Article 43).
- Red Cross flag, national flag, and flag of belligerent being assisted.
- If captured, fly only Red Cross flag and national flag.
F. Authority over the Emblem (Article 39).
- Article 39 makes it clear that the use of the emblem by medical personnel,
transportation, and units is subject to "competent military authority." The
commander may give or withhold permission to use the emblem, and the
commander may order a medical unit or vehicle camouflaged. Pictet at 308. - While the convention does not define who is a competent military authority,
it is generally recognized that this authority is held no lower than the brigade
commander (generally 0-6) level. FM 4-02 at para. 4-6.