The Kodiak Security Service Law, 643 (Res)

An act to mandate service in the Armed Forces and secure opportunities for citizens of the Kodiak Republic.

Article 1 - Eligibility of Service
1.1 - All  male citizens between the ages of 18-29, barring any exemptions determined by the Ministry of Defense, will be required to serve a minimum of 36 months within the Kodiak military.

1.2 - All female citizens between the ages of 18-27, barring any exemptions determined by the Ministry of Defense, will be required to serve a minimum of 24 months within the Kodiak military, but will have the option to re-up for another 12 months if requested.

1.3 - Service may begin at the age of 17, if the citizen in question is granted written permission from both of their parents or legal guardians.

1.4 - Upon reaching the age of 18, or 17 if permission is granted following the requirements stated in Article 1.3, the Ministry of Defense shall be granted the authority to call citizens for medical screenings to determine eligibility for service.

1.5 - The citizens in question must begin their minimum service length within the ages as set by Articles 1.1 and 1.2, however it is up to the citizen when they wish to begin their service, unless called upon by the Ministry of Defense for occasions such as War or a Declaration of National Emergency.

Article 2 - Exemptions of Service
2.1 - The Minister of Defense shall be granted the authority to determine exemptions from service for reasons other than those listed in Article 2.

2.2 - Pregnant women and current mothers shall be exempt from military service.

2.2.1 - Married women shall also be exempt from active service, but shall still be required to serve in the Reserves.

2.3 - Persons belonging to any government recognized religion that forbids violence shall be exempt from combat service, but shall still be required to serve in a Non-Combat or Support position.

2.4 - Citizens suffering physical disabilities shall be exempt from military service.

2.5 - Citizens suffering from mental disabilities shall be exempt from military service.

2.6 - Citizens identified as unfit for duty during medical screenings shall be exempt from military service.

2.7 - Citizens currently pursuing Higher Education will be exempt for the time they are enrolled in a College or University, but will be required to begin their service upon graduation or withdrawing.

Article 3 - Options of Service
3.1 - All citizens prior to any formal training shall, upon request, be allowed to take the Military Aptitude and Career Test, henceforth known as the M.A.C.T, to determine career opportunities and options for Specializations.

3.1 - All citizens upon beginning their mandatory service will first be sent through standard Basic Training along with volunteer soldiers. Upon completion of basic training, citizens will now be referred to as conscripts.

3.2 - Following completion of basic training, conscripts will then be assigned to a unit at the rank of E-2 and fill basic combat roles.

3.2.1 - Conscripts who elected to take the M.A.C.T will now be allowed to choose what role they wish to take, depending on their score and open availability. These conscripts will then be sent to their respective Advanced Individual Training course, henceforth referred to as A.I.T to be trained in their chosen role. Upon completion of their A.I.T Course, they shall be promoted to a rank befitting their role and be assigned to a unit.

Article 4 - Transfer Opportunities and Completion of Service
4.1 - When a Conscript has 6 months of their service remaining, they will have the option to transfer out of the military and serve the remainder of their time within the Kodiak Police or the Kodiak Border Guard.

4.2 - When a Conscript has reached their minimum service time, they will be given the option to re-enlist, and become a volunteer soldier; continue their employment within the Kodiak Border Guard if they’ve transferred, or to exit the service.

4.3 - Conscripts who elect to re-enlist and hold a Bachelor's Degree or higher will be offered the opportunity to join the Officers Candidate School.

4.4 - Should a conscript choose to exit the service, provided they have a clean bill of service, they shall be honorably discharged at their current rank, and be granted a Certification of Skills for any trained role they had within the Military, which will be seen as equivalent to a Trade School Certification.

Author: Micheal Valois, MGA (Independent)

Co-Sponsor: Oskar Luchens, MGA (NUP)