United States Government Glossary of Interagency and Associated Terms/active sensor

by Federal Government of the United States

active participation in hostilities - a. Taking part in combat or military activities related to combat, including sabotage and serving as a decoy, a courier, or at a military checkpoint; or b. Taking part in direct support functions related to combat, including transporting supplies or providing other services. c. Active participants in hostilities may include (nonexhaustive) - (1) Combatants; (2) Porters; (3) Spies or informants; (4) Couriers; (5) Human mine detectors; or (6) Executioners.

(SOURCE - DOS/ USAID, FAM, 9 FAM 102.3‐1 (U))