Post by aimway921 on Jun 6, 2023 0:12:53 GMT -5
Ashinara was slowly pulling out of it's own little dark age. However, as things were getting better in the nation, it was overshadowed by the growing darkness in the world. Concerning reports of the Sovereign Union growing ever stronger, made even more concerning by their very vocal anti-anything-but-human agenda. Franerre was once again calling for aid, this time over Shysil - who is reported to have joined the SU. An evidently not two- but at least three-sided civil war in Eleria, with a unit of Ashinarans already sent to support the Samurai there. Following the Tafatu and then the Notch wars, it seemed like Western Touli was about to burn again as the embers of the previous fire have not fully cooled down yet. At the same time, back in the Old World, tensions appeared to be ever higher. With all this in mind, the Ashinaran High Command anticipated a big conflict some time in the near future. Who would start it and where the fighting would go, they couldn't begin to guess, but with Ashinara recently joining a sizable alliance with several powerful Old World powers, with the obligations to help in any defensive wars, they knew one thing for sure - one way or another, Ashinara will be dragged into that big conflict.
With that in mind, and under the advice of Minister of Defense, Queen Yuzura passed probably one of her most controversial laws yet. Hundreds of years of a total ban on 90% of the population owning firearms have been done away with by a stroke of a pen and a stamp of a seal.
With that in mind, and under the advice of Minister of Defense, Queen Yuzura passed probably one of her most controversial laws yet. Hundreds of years of a total ban on 90% of the population owning firearms have been done away with by a stroke of a pen and a stamp of a seal.
ASHINARAN ROYAL ARMY RESERVE ACT OF 1934
In light of the increasing world tensions, the Royal Army is revamping it's Reservist system.
Article 1. - of who the new law impacts
Section 1.
As of signing of this document into law, every able-bodied adult male, ages 18 to 40, shall be considered part of the Army Reserve.
Section 2.
Section 1.
As of signing of this document into law, every able-bodied adult male, ages 18 to 40, shall be considered part of the Army Reserve.
Section 2.
Every able-bodied adult male, ages 18 to 40, are to register for Reserve Service at their local Conscription Office within 4 weeks of signing of this document into law, unless they are:
1. Already registered as Reservists due to being aged 18-25, as per the prior Reserve Service Law
2. Already registered as Reservists due to recent Active Service within the last 5 years, as per the prior Reserve Service Law.
Article 2. - of mobilization waves
Section 1.
The selection process for individuals in the Reserve to be mobilized is henceforth restructured to the following:
(Note: Younger Reservists is estimated from 18 to 25 years of age; Older Reservist is estimated from 26 to 40 years of age)
1. Younger Reservists with no legal dependents shall be prioritized for earliest mobilization waves.
2. Older Reservists with no legal dependents shall be considered for secondary mobilization waves.
3. Younger Reservists with 3 or less legal dependents shall be considered for further mobilization waves.
4. Older Reservists with 3 or less legal dependents shall be considered for further mobilization waves.
5. Both Younger and Older Reservists with 4 or more dependents shall be considered for mobilization waves as a last resort.
Article 3. - of maintaining preparedness
Section 1.
Every Reservist shall attend a week long Refresher Training Course 3 times a year after their initial Basic Training. The specific time of the Refresher Training Course for every individual shall be determined by the Ministry of Defense in such a way to minimize the disruption to the functioning of the economy, and to the lives of the Reservists.
Section 2.
Reservists shall receive summons to their local Conscription Office 2 weeks prior to their scheduled Refresher Training Course. The Reservist is to inform his workplace immediately and appear at the Conscription Office on the date indicated in the summons.
Section 3.
The Reservist's workplace to accommodate the Reservist with paid time-off for the duration of the Reservist's absence due to the Refresher Training Course.
Section 4.
The Reservist may apply for an exemption at the Conscription Office, upon approval of which the individual Reservist's Refresher Training Course would be rescheduled to the next group of Reservists, for the following reasons:
1. Health-related reasons.
2. Family functions, such as weddings or funerals.
Article 4. - of personal firearm ownership and marksmanship practice
Section 1.
Every Reservist, upon the completion of their Boot Camp training, first Refresher Training Course after the signing of this law, or retirement from Active Duty, is hereby qualified - and required to keep 1 article of a rifle that is standard issue to the Army. The Reservist is to remember, however, that the weapon is still the property of the Royal Army, and thus the personal property of the Sovereign Hetman, and is to be treated with the same respect as required of Active Duty personnel. Every Reservist shall receive their rifle upon the completion of their first Refresher Training Course, and is to bring it with them to every subsequent Refresher Training Course, and/or when returning to Active Duty. The Reservist shall not keep any ammunition in their possession.
Section 2.
Should the adopted standard issue rifle change, the Reservist is to hand his rifle in at the next Refresher Training Course and receive the new model.
Section 3.
The Reservist is to attend the Shooting Galleries that shall be opened by the signing of this law, and maintained by the Army Reserve, at least once a week. Attendance would be free of charge, and the ammunition would be provided free of charge. The Reservist's marksman achievements at the Shooting Galleries shall be recorded, and excellence shall be rewarded. The Reservist is not to take any ammunition, or any part of ammunition, from the premises of the Shooting Gallery - an act of such shall be considered theft and persecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Section 4.
Anyone who is not a Reservist may attend the Shooting Gallery at a fee, determined by the Ministry of Defense. Rifle and ammunition would be provided. Performance worthy of notice shall be recorded, and specialized positions in the Royal Army (predominantly Sharpshooter) may be offered. As these individuals are not Reservists, however, they are not obligated to accept such offers.
1. Already registered as Reservists due to being aged 18-25, as per the prior Reserve Service Law
2. Already registered as Reservists due to recent Active Service within the last 5 years, as per the prior Reserve Service Law.
Article 2. - of mobilization waves
Section 1.
The selection process for individuals in the Reserve to be mobilized is henceforth restructured to the following:
(Note: Younger Reservists is estimated from 18 to 25 years of age; Older Reservist is estimated from 26 to 40 years of age)
1. Younger Reservists with no legal dependents shall be prioritized for earliest mobilization waves.
2. Older Reservists with no legal dependents shall be considered for secondary mobilization waves.
3. Younger Reservists with 3 or less legal dependents shall be considered for further mobilization waves.
4. Older Reservists with 3 or less legal dependents shall be considered for further mobilization waves.
5. Both Younger and Older Reservists with 4 or more dependents shall be considered for mobilization waves as a last resort.
Article 3. - of maintaining preparedness
Section 1.
Every Reservist shall attend a week long Refresher Training Course 3 times a year after their initial Basic Training. The specific time of the Refresher Training Course for every individual shall be determined by the Ministry of Defense in such a way to minimize the disruption to the functioning of the economy, and to the lives of the Reservists.
Section 2.
Reservists shall receive summons to their local Conscription Office 2 weeks prior to their scheduled Refresher Training Course. The Reservist is to inform his workplace immediately and appear at the Conscription Office on the date indicated in the summons.
Section 3.
The Reservist's workplace to accommodate the Reservist with paid time-off for the duration of the Reservist's absence due to the Refresher Training Course.
Section 4.
The Reservist may apply for an exemption at the Conscription Office, upon approval of which the individual Reservist's Refresher Training Course would be rescheduled to the next group of Reservists, for the following reasons:
1. Health-related reasons.
2. Family functions, such as weddings or funerals.
Article 4. - of personal firearm ownership and marksmanship practice
Section 1.
Every Reservist, upon the completion of their Boot Camp training, first Refresher Training Course after the signing of this law, or retirement from Active Duty, is hereby qualified - and required to keep 1 article of a rifle that is standard issue to the Army. The Reservist is to remember, however, that the weapon is still the property of the Royal Army, and thus the personal property of the Sovereign Hetman, and is to be treated with the same respect as required of Active Duty personnel. Every Reservist shall receive their rifle upon the completion of their first Refresher Training Course, and is to bring it with them to every subsequent Refresher Training Course, and/or when returning to Active Duty. The Reservist shall not keep any ammunition in their possession.
Section 2.
Should the adopted standard issue rifle change, the Reservist is to hand his rifle in at the next Refresher Training Course and receive the new model.
Section 3.
The Reservist is to attend the Shooting Galleries that shall be opened by the signing of this law, and maintained by the Army Reserve, at least once a week. Attendance would be free of charge, and the ammunition would be provided free of charge. The Reservist's marksman achievements at the Shooting Galleries shall be recorded, and excellence shall be rewarded. The Reservist is not to take any ammunition, or any part of ammunition, from the premises of the Shooting Gallery - an act of such shall be considered theft and persecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Section 4.
Anyone who is not a Reservist may attend the Shooting Gallery at a fee, determined by the Ministry of Defense. Rifle and ammunition would be provided. Performance worthy of notice shall be recorded, and specialized positions in the Royal Army (predominantly Sharpshooter) may be offered. As these individuals are not Reservists, however, they are not obligated to accept such offers.
Signed: Queen Yuzura Skoropadska
In order to be able to put Article 4 of the new law into practice, the Royal Arsenal would immediately be given an order to produce 1,000,000 of the K-11 rifle and 2,000,000 of the K-88 rifle. In addition, diplomats would be dispatched to UKUG to obtain a production license and tooling for the McCarron Model 4 rifle.
