This is interesting and all, rather ingenious, but how is the law of war applicable to our present circumstances? This document relates to the prosecution of military action outside the territory of the US pursuant to international law, conventions, and treaties to which the US is a party. In particular, Section XI relates to military occupation, which does not seem to apply here, without indulging in leaps of the imagination.
If anon is missing something - not being familiar with this document - pls advise.