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Military Reform Act, 1739

Cortes Federales
Long title An Act to reform and reorganize the Federal Forces of Nouvelle Alexandrie, establish permanent civilian oversight mechanisms, enhance democratic accountability in military institutions, and for other purposes
Number 1739-098
Introduced by Deputy Francisco Delgado, Deputy from Valencia, (FCP)
Dates
Royal Assent 15.III.1739 AN
Other legislation
Related legislation Emergency Powers Act, 1739
Government Communications Security Act, 1739


Key provisions

Legislative history

Status Date Tabled By Vote Outcome
Introduced in the Federal Assembly 8.III.1739 AN Deputy Francisco Delgado
Passed in the Federal Assembly 12.III.1739 AN 601-11
Passed in the Chamber of Peers 14.III.1739 AN 108-14
Royal Assent 15.III.1739 AN

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MILITARY REFORM ACT, 1739

Ordered, by the Cortes Federales of Nouvelle Alexandrie,
to be Printed, 1739 AN.

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BE IT ENACTED by the King's Most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Cortes Federales, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:-

PART I
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS

1. CITATION AND COMMENCEMENT.

  1. This Act shall be cited as the "Military Reform Act, 1739".
  2. This Act shall come into force on 1.IV.1739 AN.

2. INTERPRETATION.

  1. In this Act:
    1. "Board" means the Civil-Military Relations Board established under Part II;
    2. "Command" means the Military Ethics and Constitutional Education Command;
    3. "Constitutional oath" means the oath prescribed in Schedule 1;
    4. "Council" means the Council of State of Nouvelle Alexandrie;
    5. "Federal Forces" means the Federal Forces of Nouvelle Alexandrie;
    6. "Inspector General" means the Inspector General of the Federal Forces;
    7. "Military Intelligence" means all intelligence services of the Federal Forces;
    8. "Officer" means any commissioned officer of the Federal Forces;
    9. "Prescribed" means prescribed by regulations under this Act;
    10. "Service" means any branch of the Federal Forces.

3. PURPOSE OF THE ACT.

  1. The purpose of this Act is to:
    1. Reform and modernize the Federal Forces;
    2. Strengthen civilian oversight of military institutions;
    3. Enhance democratic accountability in the armed forces;
    4. Prevent unauthorized use of military force;
    5. Promote constitutional awareness in military personnel;
    6. Establish clear chains of command and control;
    7. Reform military intelligence services;
    8. Protect military whistleblowers;
    9. Modernize military education and training;
    10. Enhance transparency in military affairs.
PART II
CIVIL-MILITARY RELATIONS BOARD

4. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE BOARD.

  1. There is hereby established the Civil-Military Relations Board.
  2. The Board shall consist of:
    1. Three civilian members appointed by the Federal Assembly;
    2. Three civilian members appointed by the Chamber of Peers;
    3. Three retired military officers appointed by the King;
    4. The Secretary of Defense (ex officio);
    5. The Inspector General (ex officio).
  3. The Board shall be chaired by a civilian member.

5. FUNCTIONS OF THE BOARD.

  1. The Board shall:
    1. Review military policies and procedures;
    2. Monitor civil-military relations;
    3. Investigate complaints and concerns;
    4. Recommend reforms and improvements;
    5. Report quarterly to the Cortes Federales;
    6. Approve senior military appointments;
    7. Review military education programs;
    8. Monitor military intelligence activities;
    9. Assess military compliance with democratic principles;
    10. Conduct annual civil-military relations audits.
PART III
MILITARY ETHICS AND CONSTITUTIONAL EDUCATION

6. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE COMMAND.

  1. There is hereby established the Military Ethics and Constitutional Education Command.
  2. The Command shall:
    1. Develop and implement ethics training;
    2. Conduct constitutional education programs;
    3. Assess officer candidates' commitment to democratic principles;
    4. Monitor democratic awareness in the Federal Forces;
    5. Provide ongoing professional development;
    6. Maintain training records and certifications.

7. MANDATORY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.

  1. All military personnel shall complete:
    1. Basic constitutional awareness training;
    2. Annual ethics refresher courses;
    3. Democratic principles certification;
    4. Civil-military relations education;
    5. Professional responsibility training.
  2. Senior officers shall additionally complete:
    1. Advanced constitutional law courses;
    2. Civil-military relations seminars;
    3. Ethics leadership programs;
    4. Democratic governance workshops.
PART IV
COMMAND AND CONTROL REFORMS

8. CHAIN OF COMMAND.

  1. The chain of command shall be:
    1. King as Commander-in-Chief;
    2. Council of State through the Secretary of Defense;
    3. Service Chiefs and operational commanders.
  2. No military order shall be valid unless:
    1. Issued through proper channels;
    2. Properly documented and recorded;
    3. Consistent with constitutional principles;
    4. Within legal authority.

9. ROTATION OF COMMANDS.

  1. Senior commanders shall:
    1. Serve maximum terms of three years;
    2. Rotate between different regions;
    3. Transfer commands in prescribed manner;
    4. Maintain detailed handover records.

10. DEPLOYMENT RESTRICTIONS.

  1. No military unit shall:
    1. Deploy within the Federation without Council approval;
    2. Conduct operations outside assigned areas without authorization;
    3. Engage in domestic security operations without civilian oversight;
    4. Use force against civilians except in prescribed circumstances.
PART V
MILITARY INTELLIGENCE REFORM

11. REORGANIZATION OF MILITARY INTELLIGENCE.

  1. Military Intelligence shall be reorganized to:
    1. Separate domestic and foreign intelligence;
    2. Establish clear oversight mechanisms;
    3. Improve coordination with civilian agencies;
    4. Enhance democratic accountability.

12. INTELLIGENCE OVERSIGHT.

  1. Military Intelligence shall be subject to:
    1. Parliamentary oversight committees;
    2. Civil-Military Relations Board review;
    3. Inspector General audits;
    4. Judicial warrants for domestic operations;
    5. Regular public reporting requirements.
PART VI
INSPECTOR GENERAL

13. OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL.

  1. There shall be an Inspector General who shall:
    1. Be appointed by the King on Council advice;
    2. Serve a fixed five-year term;
    3. Be independent of military command;
    4. Report directly to the Council and Cortes Federales.

14. POWERS AND DUTIES.

  1. The Inspector General shall:
    1. Conduct regular inspections;
    2. Investigate complaints;
    3. Monitor compliance with this Act;
    4. Protect whistleblowers;
    5. Report violations;
    6. Make recommendations for improvement.
PART VII
MILITARY JUSTICE REFORM

15. MILITARY COURTS.

  1. Military courts shall:
    1. Be independent of command influence;
    2. Include civilian judges;
    3. Provide fair trial guarantees;
    4. Allow appeals to civilian courts;
    5. Maintain public records.

16. JURISDICTION.

  1. Military courts shall have jurisdiction only over:
    1. Military discipline cases;
    2. Service-specific offenses;
    3. Violations of military law.
  2. Civilian courts shall have jurisdiction over:
    1. Criminal offenses;
    2. Constitutional violations;
    3. Civil rights cases;
    4. Abuse of power allegations.
PART VIII
TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY

17. PUBLIC REPORTING.

  1. The Federal Forces shall:
    1. Publish annual reports;
    2. Maintain public information offices;
    3. Respond to parliamentary inquiries;
    4. Hold regular press briefings;
    5. Maintain public websites.

18. WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION.

  1. Military personnel who report:
    1. Constitutional violations;
    2. Abuse of power;
    3. Corruption;
    4. Illegal orders;
    5. Other misconduct;
  2. Shall receive:
    1. Legal protection;
    2. Career safeguards;
    3. Confidentiality;
    4. Access to independent counsel.
PART IX
IMPLEMENTATION AND ENFORCEMENT

19. IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE.

  1. The Council shall:
    1. Establish implementation committees;
    2. Set clear deadlines;
    3. Monitor progress;
    4. Report to Parliament quarterly.

20. ENFORCEMENT.

  1. Violations of this Act shall result in:
    1. Disciplinary action;
    2. Criminal prosecution where applicable;
    3. Removal from command;
    4. Other prescribed penalties.
SCHEDULE 1
CONSTITUTIONAL OATH

"I, [name], do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the King of Nouvelle Alexandrie and the Proclamation of Punta Santiago against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office upon which I am about to enter. So help me God."

SCHEDULE 2
MANDATORY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

1. Basic Training

  1. Constitutional principles
  2. Democratic values
  3. Civil-military relations
  4. Ethics and integrity
  5. Professional responsibility

2. Advanced Training

  1. Constitutional law
  2. Democratic governance
  3. Leadership ethics
  4. Civil-military policy
  5. Strategic planning
SCHEDULE 3
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

1. Regular Reports

  1. Monthly status updates
  2. Quarterly progress reports
  3. Annual comprehensive reviews
  4. Special incident reports

2. Content Requirements

  1. Training completion rates
  2. Command rotations
  3. Intelligence activities
  4. Disciplinary actions
  5. Whistleblower cases
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