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What is the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act of 1940 (US)?

Introduction The Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act (SSCRA) of 1940 provides certain rights and privileges for men and women entering or called to active duty in the armed forces of the United States. Refer to The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (2003), Military Lending Act (2006), Military Spouses Residency Relief Act (2009), and Veterans Benefits… Read More

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What is Active Service (UK)?

Introduction Under section 48(1) of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 “active service” is defined as service in: “a. an action or operation against an enemy (within the meaning given by section 374 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52)),b. an operation outside the British Islands for the protection of life or property, orc.… Read More

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What was the McGovern-Hatfield Amendment (1970)?

Introduction The McGovern-Hatfield Amendment (alternatively, Hatfield-McGovern Amendment) was a proposed amendment to an appropriations bill in 1970 during the Vietnam War that, if passed, would have required the end of United States military operations in the Republic of Vietnam by 31 December 1970 and a complete withdrawal of American forces halfway through the next year.… Read More

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What was the Case-Church Amendment (1973)?

Introduction The Case-Church Amendment was legislation attached to a bill funding the US State Department. It was approved by the US Congress in June 1973 that prohibited further US military activity in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia unless the president secured Congressional approval in advance. Refer to Cooper-Church Amendment and McGovern-Hatfield Amendment. Background This ended direct… Read More

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What was the Cooper-Church Amendment?

Introduction The Cooper-Church Amendment was introduced in the United States Senate during the Vietnam War. The amendment sought to cut off all funding to American war efforts in Cambodia. Its proposal was the first time that Congress had restricted the deployment of troops during a war against the wishes of the president. Refer to Case-Church… Read More

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What was the Foreign Military Sales Act of 1971 (US)?

Introduction The Foreign Military Sales Act of 1971, Pub.L. 91–672, 84 Stat. 2053, enacted 12 January 1971, was created as an amendment to the Foreign Military Sales Act of 1968. The Act of 1971 established declarations to promote international peace and national security for economic, political, and social progress. The declaration provided coordination for international… Read More

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What is the Foreign Military Sales Act of 1968 (US)?

Introduction The Foreign Military Sales Act of 1968, Pub.L. 90–629, 82 Stat. 1320-2, enacted 22 October 1968, was supplemental legislation to the Arms Control and Disarmament Act of 1961 and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. The Act discloses the United States commitment and sustainment to a world free from the dangers of armaments and… Read More