text: Chapter 6
  of property is militarily necessary in occupation is undertaken by applying the standards that are applied in
  combat operations. For example, the evaluation of whether the destruction of property is militarily necessary
  is made by the responsible commander or other authority of the Occupying Power, based on good faith and
  the information available at the time the decision is made (see DOD Law of War Manual, 11.18.2.1).
  SEIZURES AND OTHER TAKINGS OF PROPERTY
  6-98. An Occupying Power may always take temporary possession of enemy property (real or personal, and
  public or private) where required for direct military use in military operations. In the case of private property,
  an Occupying Power, where possible, should requisition the property and offer compensation to the owner
  (HR art. 52).
  Seizure or Capture and Vesting of Title in the Occupying Power
  6-99. In the case of real (immovable) property that is captured or seized, the Occupying Power may use such
  property for the duration of the occupation but does not take title to the property. In contrast, public property
  captured or seized, as well as private property validly captured on the battlefield and abandoned property, is
  the property of the capturing State (see DOD Law of War Manual, 11.18.2.3).
  6-100. Valid capture and seizure of property require both intent to seize or capture, and a physical act of
  seizure or capture. The mere presence within occupied territory of property that is subject to appropriation
  under international law does not operate to vest title thereto in the Occupying Power (DOD Law of War
  Manual, 11.18.2.3).
  Requisition of Private Enemy Property
  6-101. Although private enemy property may not be confiscated (see paras. 6-112 through 6-117), it may
  be subject to requisition, which is the method of taking private enemy real and personal property for the needs
  of the army of occupation. Requisitions in kind and services are not to be demanded from municipalities or
  inhabitants except for the needs of the army of occupation. They must be in proportion to the resources of
  the country, and of such a nature as not to involve the inhabitants in the obligation of taking part in military
  operations against their own country. Requisitions must be made under the authority of the commander of
  the locality (HR art. 52).
  6-102. Contributions in kind must, as far as possible, be paid for in cash; if not, a receipt must be given, and
  the payment of the amount due must be made as soon as possible (HR art. 52). The prices of articles and
  services requisitioned will be fixed by agreement if possible, otherwise by military authority (see DOD Law
  of War Manual, 11.18.7.3).
  6-103. Goods and services that are necessary for the maintenance of the occupation army, such as fuel,
  food, clothing, building materials, machinery, tools, vehicles, or furnishings for quarters, may be
  requisitioned. Billeting of troops in occupied areas is also authorized.
  6-104. However, the Occupying Power may not requisition foodstuffs, articles necessary to support life, or
  medical supplies available in the occupied territory, except for use by the occupation forces and
  administration personnel, and then only if the requirements of the civilian population have been considered.
  Subject to the provisions of other international conventions, the Occupying Power must make arrangements
  to ensure that fair value is paid for any such requisitioned goods (GC art. 55).
  6-105. Coercive measures may be used to enforce requisitions but will be limited to the amount and kind
  necessary to secure the articles requisitioned.
  Seizure/Destruction of Submarine Cables
  6-106. Submarine cables connecting an occupied territory with a neutral territory shall not be seized or
  destroyed except in the case of absolute necessity. They must likewise be restored and compensation fixed
  when peace is made (HR art. 54). This rule applies only to activities on land and does not deal with seizure
  or destruction of cables in the open sea (see DOD Law of War Manual, 11.18.2.4).