Is a diplomat a civilian?

Question

Is a diplomat a civilian?

Answer 1

Yes, in that he or she is not a member of the Armed Forces. Diplomatic personnel are part of the Foreign Service branch of the State Department.

Answer 2

Could be, But retired people from armed forces can also be appointed as diplomat in foreign states, Depend over a person

Answer 3

Yes, unless he has a dual role in the military which is highly unlikely.

A civilian under international humanitarian law is a person who is not a member of his or her country's armed forces. The term is also often used colloquially to refer to people who are not members of a particular profession or occupation, especially by law enforcement agencies, which often use rank structures similar to those of military units.