一、戰爭往往是為了達成最終政治目的而使用的手段,為迫使一方服從另一方的意志,藉由發動多次大規模衝突,使敵人失去抵抗的力量。戰爭也是推行國家對外政策的特殊手段,更是改變國際法律關係的重要工具;具體而言,任何戰爭都具有一定的國際法目的。二、「海上武裝衝突法」是指以條約和習慣為形式,規範海上合法使用武力,以及在海域發生的武裝衝突中,對衝突雙方及衝突方與非衝突方之間權利義務關係的原則、規則及制度的總體;另一方面,基於人道保護的立場,對海上衝突可能產生之破壞與影響,透過法的規範,予以保障及限縮。三、海戰為戰爭型態之一,傳統海戰法面對現代局勢,無論在執行面、制度面與規範上,均已顯現不足。面對兩岸敵對意識提高,戰爭衝突似乎迫在眉睫,然在順應「人道主義至上」的潮流之下,我國仍投入一定能量編撰「交戰規則」,期提供部隊於執行戰演訓任務時參考,並藉此提高官兵對武裝衝突相關規範的重視;一旦發生衝突時,才能在第一時間做出合法、合宜之作為,確保任務執行。
1. War is often a means used to achieve the ultimate political goal. Not only a special measure to implement a country's foreign policy but also an important tool to change international legal relations. 2. The "Law of Armed Conflict at Sea" is based on the humanitarian protection, normally formed in treaties and customs. The damage and influence caused by maritime conflicts are secured and regulated through the practice of law. 3. Naval personnel should consider the relevant norms of armed conflict at sea seriously, always be ready to make legal and rapid response in the very beginning as facing a conflict.