Code of conduct

For centuries, codes of conduct have been used to guide the moral conduct of all types of human endeavors, including combat. A code of conduct is required, for if it is not present, all control and order is lost and we are noting but wild animals. For an example of what occurs when there is not an enforced code of conduct, look at the behavior of professional basketball players. For an example of what occurs when there is an enforced code of conduct, look at the behavior of the military, especially when they are at war.