1. Background / 背景
Historically, authoritarian regimes have frequently conscripted large numbers of forcibly recruited soldiers during wartime. These conscripts often receive minimal training and are poorly equipped, coerced by political officers or supervisory units (often called “overseers”) to fight on the front lines with extremely low survival rates. Despite their limited combat effectiveness, these conscripted soldiers serve multiple strategic purposes: they suppress dissent within their own population and simultaneously exhaust the ammunition and resources of opposing forces.
For example, in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Russian-backed forces and mercenaries have significantly drained Ukrainian ammunition stocks through large-scale engagements. Due to the lack of legal constraints, authoritarian governments exploit such human resources ruthlessly.
历史上，极权政权在战争期间频繁强征大量士兵。
例如，在俄乌战争中，
2. Proposal / 建议
As a party that upholds international humanitarian law and civilized warfare principles, it is imperative to develop operational methods that balance tactical effectiveness with humane treatment of coerced combatants. This proposal introduces the concept of a “Humanitarian Trench,” designed to minimize unnecessary casualties among forcibly conscripted soldiers while weakening the authoritarian military apparatus.
作为遵守国际人道法和文明战争原则的一方，
3. Concept Overview / 概念概要
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A dedicated “Humanitarian Trench” (HT) is to be constructed on the periphery of friendly fire coverage zones.
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This trench serves as a safe refuge for enemy combatants who are forcibly conscripted and unwilling to fight.
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Soldiers who voluntarily cross into this trench will be considered as non-engaging personnel and will not be targeted.
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Supervisory or “overseer” units, identified through electronic weapons signature recognition and known for possessing superior firepower, will be actively engaged and neutralized if they attempt to approach or force conscripts from the trench back into combat.
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This approach relies on precise electronic detection technologies to differentiate between coerced conscripts and armed supervisory personnel, minimizing risks of friendly fire or unintended casualties.
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在我方火力覆盖区的外围区域，设立专门的“人道堑壕”；
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该堑壕为被强制征兵且不愿作战的敌军士兵提供安全避难所；
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自愿进入堑壕的敌军士兵视为非战斗人员，不予攻击；
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若有通过电子侦测识别出的督战队（拥有强火力的政治监管单位）
试图接近堑壕或强迫士兵返回前线，我方将优先予以打击与歼灭； -
此机制依赖高精度电子侦测技术，
以区分被胁迫士兵与指挥强迫行为的战斗人员， 最大限度降低误伤和误判。
4. Humanitarian and Tactical Benefits / 人道与战术益处
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Protects the lives of forcibly conscripted soldiers, aligning with international humanitarian law and ethical warfare principles.
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Undermines authoritarian military strategies that rely on mass coercion and expendable human resources.
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Reduces wasteful consumption of ammunition and logistical support by avoiding unnecessary frontline engagements with unwilling conscripts.
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Demonstrates the commitment of civilized forces to uphold human dignity, potentially influencing enemy soldiers’ morale and reducing resistance.
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保护被强征士兵的生命安全，符合国际人道法与战争伦理；
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削弱依赖强迫人海战术的极权军事体系；
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避免与非自愿作战敌军的无效交战，节约弹药和后勤资源；
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展现文明军队对人性尊严的尊重，有可能动摇敌军士气，
促使其主动撤退或投诚。
5. Applicable Scenarios / 适用场景
The Humanitarian Trench (HT) concept is particularly suitable for battlefield environments marked by high attrition and the known presence of coercive recruitment tactics. Key scenarios include:
5.1 Static Defensive Operations against Human Wave Assaults
In defending against frontal assaults by mass conscripted forces, HTs offer a mechanism to reduce bloodshed while conserving munitions and manpower.
5.1 面对“人海战术”的阵地防守战
若敌军以被强征兵员发动大规模冲锋，
5.2 Presence of Supervisory Political Units
Where “overseers” are known to operate, HTs provide a framework for ethical engagement and force separation.
5.2 存在督战队机制的战区
在人为胁迫机制明确的战场环境中，
5.3 Urban or Civilian-Adjacent Areas
In population centers or urban fringes, where combatants may be hesitant due to family or social ties, HTs create lawful exit options.
5.3 城郊或靠近平民区域的战斗环境
在这些地区，人道堑壕可避免误伤并为部分敌军士兵提供脱战通道。
5.4 Psychological Warfare Integration
HTs can be publicized to induce surrender or lower morale, complementing information operations.
5.4 心理战与信息战配合使用
人道堑壕的存在有心理震慑效果，促使敌方投降或拒战。
5.5 Post-Offensive Occupation Zones
In recently secured areas, HTs serve as triage points for surrendering personnel.
5.5 攻势结束后的占领区过渡使用
可用于投降人员的初步甄别、登记与人道处理。
6. Cost-Benefit Analysis / 成本效益分析
While maintaining HTs requires initial investment in manpower, surveillance, and logistics, these are offset by gains in:
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Reduced ammunition consumption
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Lower friendly casualties
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Preserved operational tempo
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Reduced long-term psychological trauma to one’s own troops
虽然建立人道堑壕需投入监控、人力与后勤资源，
7. Conclusion / 结论
The “Humanitarian Trench” strategy offers a practical and ethical solution for managing coerced enemy combatants in modern conflicts involving authoritarian regimes. By integrating detection technologies and clear operational protocols, it is possible to achieve both humanitarian objectives and tactical superiority, thereby reinforcing the values of international law and civilized warfare.
“人道堑壕”
Note: This submission is intended solely for humanitarian and academic consideration. It does not represent any political or militant intent and is submitted in goodwill for peaceful international discourse.
附注：本稿件仅供人道主义及学术研究参考，
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