No authority after separation

[Jonathan Buhacoff]

Intent

To limit the authority of the military over retired or discharged personnel.

Proposal

A retired or discharged enlisted or officer shall not be subject to the regulations or authority of the military for any reason.

Discussion

In some countries there is a practice of recalling retired enlisted or officers to the military to stand trial as a soldier for some offense allegedly committed after separation. This practice is unjust. Once a person leaves the military, they should not be under the authority of the military.

The two exceptions are recall for service as an advisor or trainer in a national security emergency or trial for war crimes that does not require a recall to service.

Related topics

* Recall
* War crimes

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