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What is military law?

Military law is the body of law that governs the members of the armed forces. The application of military law to members of the military reflects a recognition that such individuals are subject to different duties and expectations than civilian citizens.

Can military law apply to civilians?

Military law can be applied to civilians, but only in special circumstances. If a nation declares "martial law," military authority replaces civilian authority. Under martial law, the military operates the police, courts, and legislature instead of the civilian government.

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  • Rule - Beneficiary Travel Under 38 U.S.C. 111 Within the United States; Correction
    Department of Veterans Affairs
    Rule
    Beneficiary Travel Under 38 U.S.C. 111 Within the United States; Correction,
    50723 [E8-19961]
    DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 38 CFR Part 70 RIN 2900-AM02 Beneficiary Travel Under 38 U.S.C. 111 Within the United States; Correction AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Correcting amendment. SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published a document in the Federal Register on June 30, 2008 (73 FR 36796), amending its beneficiary travel regulations that provide a mechanism for payment of travel expenses within the United States under 38 U.S.C. 111 to help veterans and... [read document]
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    (August 27, 2008)
  • Rule - Certifications and Exemptions Under the International Regulations for Preventing ...
    Navy Department
    Rule
    Certifications and Exemptions Under the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea,
    49098-49099 [E8-19159]
    DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Navy 32 CFR Part 706 Certifications and Exemptions Under the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 AGENCY: Department of the Navy, DoD. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The Department of the Navy is amending its certifications and exemptions under the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS), to reflect that the Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General of the Navy (Admiralty and Maritime Law) has... [read document]
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    (August 19, 2008)
  • Proposed Rule - VA Acquisition Regulation: Supporting Veteran-Owned and Service-Disabled ...
    Department of Veterans Affairs
    Proposed Rule
    VA Acquisition Regulation:
    Supporting Veteran-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses,
    49141-49155 [E8-19261]
    DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 48 CFR Parts 802, 804, 808, 809, 810, 813, 815, 819, 828 and 852 RIN 2900-AM92 VA Acquisition Regulation: Supporting Veteran-Owned and Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: This proposed rule would implement portions of the Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006 and Executive Order 13360, Providing Opportunities for Service-Disabled Veteran Businesses... [read document]
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    (August 19, 2008)
  • Rule - Certifications and Exemptions Under the International Regulations for Preventing ...
    Navy Department
    Rule
    Certifications and Exemptions Under the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea,
    49099-49100 [E8-19163]
    DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Navy 32 CFR Part 706 Certifications and Exemptions Under the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 AGENCY: Department of the Navy, DoD. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The Department of the Navy is amending its certifications and exemptions under the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS), to reflect that the Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General (Admiralty) of the Navy has determined that... [read document]
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    (August 19, 2008)
  • Proposed Rule - Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: U.S. ...
    Defense Acquisition Regulations System
    Proposed Rule
    Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement:
    U.S.-International Atomic Energy Agency Additional Protocol,
    48185-48186 [E8-19097]
    DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Defense Acquisition Regulations System 48 CFR Parts 204 and 252 RIN 0750-AF98 Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; U.S.- International Atomic Energy Agency Additional Protocol (DFARS Case 2004-D003) AGENCY: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Proposed rule with request for comments. SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to add a contract clause requiring a... [read document]
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    (August 17, 2008)

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  • Notice - Privacy Act; Systems of Records
    Air Force Department
    Notice
    Privacy Act; Systems of Records,
    50783-50784 [E8-20005]
    DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Air Force [Docket ID: USAF-2008-0018] Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records AGENCY: Department of the Air Force, Department of Defense. ACTION: Notice To Add a System of Records. SUMMARY: The Department of the Air Force is proposing to add a system of records to its inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended. DATES: The changes will be effective on September 29, 2008 unless comments are received that would... [read document]
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    (August 27, 2008)
  • Notice - Privacy Act; Systems of Records
    Army Department
    Notice
    Privacy Act; Systems of Records,
    50784-50785 [E8-20007]
    DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army [Docket ID: USA-2008-0057] Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records AGENCY: Department of the Army, Department of Defense. ACTION: Notice To Amend a System of Records. SUMMARY: The Department of the Army is amending a system of records notice in its existing inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended. DATES: This proposed action will be effective without further notice on September 29, 2008, unless... [read document]
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    (August 27, 2008)
  • Notice - Meetings: Voluntary Service National Advisory Committee
    Department of Veterans Affairs
    Notice
    Meetings:
    Voluntary Service National Advisory Committee,
    50869-50870 [E8-19841]
    DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Voluntary Service National Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under Public Law 92-463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that the Executive Committee to the Department of Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service (VAVS) National Advisory Committee (NAC) will meet October 6-7, 2008, at the Marriott West Chase, Houston, Texas. The sessions will begin at 8 a.m. each day and end at 4:30 p.m. on October 6 and at noon on... [read document]
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    (August 27, 2008)
  • Notice - Gulf War and Health; Determination of Presumption of Service Connection Concerning ...
    Department of Veterans Affairs
    Notice
    Gulf War and Health; Determination of Presumption of Service Connection Concerning Illnesses Discussed in National Academy of Sciences Report,
    50856-50869 [E8-19971]
    DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Determination of Presumption of Service Connection Concerning Illnesses Discussed in National Academy of Sciences Report on Gulf War and Health AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: As required by law, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hereby gives notice that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, under the authority granted by the Persian Gulf War Veterans Act of 1998, Public Law 105-277, title XVI, 112 Stat. 2681-742 through... [read document]
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    (August 27, 2008)
  • Notice - Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
    Department of Veterans Affairs
    Notice
    Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals,
    50674 [E8-19903]
    DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900-0710] Agency Information Collection Activities (VSO Access to VHA Electronic Health Records) Under OMB Review AGENCY: Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3521), this notice announces that the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Department of Veterans Affairs, has submitted the collection of information abstracted... [read document]
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    (August 26, 2008)

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  • USC Football: Stanley Havili In Washington Post
    Readers of Dreadnaught know that USC fullback Stanley Havili is a favorite. Beginning with his recovery from a broken leg, suffered in 2006, to his outstanding play against Idaho last season. Now the Trojan has been profiled in the WaPo: With Havili leading the way - often executing what is known in Trojans lingo as [...]
    (August 27, 2008)
  • Maker Of Enzyte Sentenced To 25 Years In Prison
    Steve Warshank, the founder of Berkeley Premium Nutraceuticals, the makers of Enzyte (the natural male enhancement product) is not smiling these days. Warshank was sentenced to, 25 years in prison. Steve Warshak, 42, founder of Berkeley Premium Nutraceuticals, also was ordered to pay $93,000 in fines. He was convicted in February on 93 counts of conspiracy, fraud [...]
    (August 27, 2008)
  • USC Football Logos
    With the beginning of college-football season just about to begin, here is a post to get everyone in the mood. This is a collection of logos from USC, including USC football logos. The USC logos include the SC interlock, Traveler, Tommy Trojan, and George Tirebiter and some Win Forever wallpaper with Coach Pete Carroll. Enjoy [...]
    (August 27, 2008)
  • Wind Power Continues To Kill Birds And Bats
    There is no free lunch, even if you are trying to save the environment. From Scientific American, Scientists have known since 2004 that wind farms kill bats, just as they kill birds, even though the flying mammals should be able to avoid them. Many biologists thought that the bats, like their avian counterparts, might be falling [...]
    (August 27, 2008)
  • Denedo predictions?
    Friday is the Acting SG's deadline to submit a cert petition to the Supremes in Denedo, No. 07A1027. Do you think he'll file? My prediction is no due to a combination of the case's apparent failure to satisfy any of the four jurisdictional hooks under 28 U.S.C. &#xc2&#xa7 1259 and ripeness concerns. Other predictions and (especially) insider knowledge are welcome in the comments section.
    (August 26, 2008)