From: "Phil Payne" 

> What is defined by the conventions is a legal combatant.  If you are not a
> legal combatant, then the conventions do not apply to you.  That is why
> different terms are used.  During our training we were often just referred
> to as "War Criminal".

"6. Inhabitants of a non-occupied territory, who on the approach of
the enemy spontaneously take up arms to resist the invading forces, without
having had time to form themselves into regular armed units, provided they
carry arms openly and respect the laws and customs of war."

--- BBBS/NT v4.01 Flag-5