text: Chapter 7
  claims to represent. The authorization should clearly specify the commander’s name, unit, and the scope of
  the matters on which the parlementaire is authorized to speak. The receiving command is entitled to know
  that the representative has the authority to negotiate on the matters on which the representative purports to
  offer terms, The authorization could read, “I authorize these present [name and rank or title] to negotiate
  [specifying type and scope of negotiations authorized (for example, a local armistice to collect wounded)]
  [specifying authority]” and signed by the authorizing commander, identifying the commander’s name and
  unit and, if appropriate, the authority for whom the commander speaks.
  PARLEMENTAIRE PARTY MEMBERS
  7-23. A parlementaire may come alone or may request to have others accompany him or her, such as an
  interpreter (see HR art. 32). Historic practice has included flag bearers or drummers to reduce the risk of
  attack; modern parlementaires may be accompanied by a driver or communications personnel. The receiving
  command, however, is entitled to limit the size of the parlementaire’s party.
  PROCEDURES FOR PARLEMENTAIRE PARTY TRAVEL AND CONDUCT
  7-24. Parlementaires bear the burden of communicating their status to the enemy. Parlementaires should
  take appropriate measures to help clarify their status to the enemy.
  7-25. Parlementaires have no right to approach or enter opposing lines at any place of their own choosing.
  They may only enter as and where permitted by the receiving command. Parlementaires should abide by
  agreed-upon approaches for the purpose of entering the opposing forces protective lines and move slowly
  and deliberately. While within the lines of the enemy, the parlementaire must obey all instructions given to
  him or her (see DoD Law of War Manual, 12.5.3).
  7-26. If a parlementaire is ordered by the receiving force to suspend their mission and return to their own
  lines, the parlementaire must do so. If the parlementaire obeys this order, the parlementaire remains entitled
  to protection and may not be intentionally fired upon or interfered with in any other manner until reaching
  their own lines.
  7-27. Parlementaires should transmit an agreed signal to the receiving force as they approach, or as otherwise
  directed by the receiving command.
  7-28. Once recognized and when authorized, parlementaires and their party will proceed by the approach
  route designated. They may be provided an escort by the receiving command to accompany and direct them
  to the latter’s lines.
  7-29. Parlementaires may be furnished an escort or guard if necessary out of respect for their safety or for
  the receiving command’s security. The parlementaires and their accompanying party may be blindfolded for
  security purposes.
  7-30. If parlementaires are to be received by the commander, the commander may direct that they proceed
  alone with friendly force escort. Members of his party awaiting the parlementaire’s return may be restricted
  in their movement.
  7-31. A parlementaire is not entitled to be received by the commander. The parlementaire’s message, if
  written, may be delivered to the commander outside the parlementaire’s presence. If the parlementaire’s
  message is oral, the parlementaire may be required to reduce it to writing or deliver it orally to such person
  as may be designated to receive it.
  7-32. A parlementaire has no right to pass beyond authorized limits within the opposing forces’ positions.
  7-33. When a decision from higher authority is required or expected, the parlementaire may be expected to
  wait.
  7-34. Parlementaires will be permitted to return to their own lines with the same courtesy, formalities, and
  precautions as upon their arrival.