+A [Non Combatant](/wiki/non_combatant) is any individual not directly engaged in hostilities during an armed conflict. Distinct from a [Combatant](/wiki/combatant), this status typically grants specific protections under [International Law](/wiki/international_law).
+## See also
+- [Civilian](/wiki/civilian)
+- [Rules of War](/wiki/rules_of_war)
+- [Humanitarian Law](/wiki/humanitarian_law)