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What was the Territorial and Reserve Forces Act 1907?

Introduction The Territorial and Reserve Forces Act 1907 (7 Edw. 7, c.9) was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that reformed the auxiliary forces of the British Army by transferring existing Volunteer and Yeomanry units into a new Territorial Force (TF); and disbanding the Militia to form a new Special Reserve of… Read More

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What was the Reserve Forces Act 1937?

Introduction The Reserve Forces Act 1937 (1. Edw. VIII & 1. Geo. VI, c. 17) was an Act of Parliament of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It allowed “Class A” British Army reservists to be called up for active service during their first five years after leaving the Army. Background During the Army reforms… Read More

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What was the Reserve Forces and Militia Act 1898?

Introduction The Reserve Forces and Militia Act 1898 (61 & 62 Vict. c. 9) was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, which came into force in 1898. background The Act allowed up to five thousand men of the Army Reserve to be called out on permanent service, without requiring the approval of… Read More

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What was the Officers’ Commissions Act 1862?

Introduction The Officers’ Commissions Act 1862[1] (25 & 26 Vict. c. 4) was an Act of Parliament of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Background It provided that any officer’s commission in the British Army could be issued without the royal sign-manual, provided that it was signed by a principal secretary of state and the… Read More

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What was the Sedition Act of 1918 (US)?

Introduction The Sedition Act of 1918 (Pub.L. 65-150, 40 Stat. 553, enacted 16 May 1918) was an Act of the United States Congress that extended the Espionage Act of 1917 to cover a broader range of offenses, notably speech and the expression of opinion that cast the government or the war effort in a negative… Read More

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What was Executive Order 13139?

Introduction Executive Order 13139 – entitled Improving Health Protection of Military Personnel Participating in Particular Military Operations – as an executive order (EO) issued by US President Bill Clinton on 30 September 1999. Purpose It outlines the conditions under which Investigational New Drug (IND) and off-label pharmaceuticals can be administered to US service members. An… Read More

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What is the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017?

Introduction The Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017 (Pub.L. 115-15) is a law that states that the flag of the United States be displayed “especially on Vietnam War Veterans Day.” The bill was introduced into the United States Senate during the 115th United States Congress. It was signed into law by President Donald Trump… Read More