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eleased or exchanged, specific provisions in this regard should be made in the armisticeagreement. 19812.12.5 Mechanisms for Implementing an Armistice. An armistice agreement mayspecify mechanisms to help implement it.12.12.5.1 Neutral Zone Created by an Armistice. An armistice may create a“neutral zone,” situated in order to minimize risk of unintentional confrontation betweenopposing forces. 199 It may be necessary for forces to withdraw in order to establish the zone. 200It is usually agreed that these lines are not to be crossed or the neutral zone entered except byparlementaires or other parties by special agreement for specified purposes, such as to bury thedead and collect the wounded. 20112.12.5.2 Consultative Mechanism. The armistice agreement may provide for theestablishment of a commission composed of representatives of the opposing forces to supervisethe implementation of the armistice agreement. 202 The agreement may specify that otherrepresentatives, such as representatives from neutral States or representatives from localauthorities, are included on the commission. 203198 1956 FM 27-10 (Change No. 1 1976) 487f (“If it is desired that prisoners of war and civilian internees should bereleased or exchanged, specific provisions in this regard should be made.”). For example, Agreement between theCommander-in-Chief, United Nations Command, on the one hand, and the Supreme Commander of the KoreanPeople’s Army and the Commander of the Chinese People’s Volunteers, on the other hand, Concerning a MilitaryArmistice in Korea art. 52, Jul. 27, 1953, 29 DEPARTMENT OF STATE BULLETIN 132, 137 (Aug. 3, 1953) (“Each sideinsures [sic] that it will not employ in acts of war in the Korean conflict any prisoner of war released and repatriatedincident to the coming into effect of this Armistice Agreement.”).199 For example, Protocol of Armistice between Japan and Russia, Sept. 1, 1905, reprinted in I TREATIES ANDAGREEMENTS WITH AND CONCERNING CHINA 1894-1919, 527 (1921) (“The undersigned Plenipotentiaries of Japanand Russia duly authorised to that effect by their Governments have agreed upon the following terms of armisticebetween the belligerents, pending the coming into force of the Treaty of Peace: -- 1. A certain distance (zone ofdemarcation) shall be fixed between the fronts of the armies of the two Powers in Manchuria as well as in the regionof the Tomamko (Tumen).”).200 For example, Dayton Accords, Annex 1A, art. IV (OHR Doc. 14/12/1995) (“The Parties immediately after thisAnnex enters into force shall begin promptly and proceed steadily to withdraw all Forces behind a Zone ofSeparation which shall be established on either side of the Agreed Cease-Fire Line that represents a clear anddistinct demarcation between any and all opposing Forces.”).201 1956 FM 27-10 (Change No. 1 1976) 487c (“Provision may be included for a neutral zone between the twoarmies. It is usually agreed that these lines are not to be crossed or the neutral zone entered except byparlementaires or other parties by special agreement for specified purposes, such as to bury the dead and collect thewounded.”).202 1956 FM 27-10 (Change No. 1 1976) 487g (“It is generally desirable to provide for the establishment of acommission, composed of representatives of the opposing forces, to supervise the implementation of the armisticeagreement.”).203 For example, Egyptian-Israeli General Armistice Agreement, art. 10(1) Feb. 24, 1949, 42 UNTS 251, 264 (“Theexecution of the provisions of this Agreement shall be supervised by a Mixed Armistice Commission composed ofseven members, of whom each Party to this Agreement shall designate three, and whose Chairman shall be theUnited Nations Chief of Staff of the Truce Supervision Organization or a senior officer from the Observer personnelof that Organization designated by him following consultation with both Parties to this Agreement.”).855