1. Definitions
a. “Armed Force” means any body of members created for the purpose of waging war or doing battle.
b. “Billet” means the actual role that a member is acting in regards as to what level of command they might hold
c. “Common Rank” means any rank easily recognized as equivalent to another in either name or, more importantly, function.
d. Designee” means anyone authorized by a higher power to act in that higher power’s stead.
e. “Engagement” means any operation where soldiers might combat hostile forces.
f. “Field Rank” means any rank that allows a member to be in the field as a combatant and does not include trainees or cadets who are not yet considered fit for battle.
g. “GADF” means any armed force under the direct and sole command of the Galactic Alliance on a federal level, especially the Galactic Alliance Defense Force.
h. “Member” means any individual within the military, whether that be planetary or federal.
i. “NCO” means any non-commissioned member capable of holding command over others.
j. “Officer” means any individual holding a commission for higher command within the armed forces.
k. “Planetary Defense Force” means any armed force raised by a planet and not controlled by the Galactic Alliance on a Federal level.
l. “Planetary Militia'' means any planetary forces integrated into the GADF for purposes of offensive operations beyond planetary defense.
m. “Rank” means any designation of position within the armed forces.
2. Any Planetary government at the discretion of its leadership may integrate its planetary defense force into the GADF.
a. Planets that integrate a portion of their defense force to the GADF shall be allowed the following economic benefits:
i. A tax break relative to the size of the force offered
ii. The GADF will pay for 45% of the militia troops’ salary or rate.
b. Planetary Militia within the GADF will be subject to the following rules and regulations regarding Rank and Billet
i. Planetary Militia will be billeted at the rank they held before integration if
1. They are in command of forces solely composed of members from planetary defense groups, or
2. They are at the lowest possible field rank and do not hold an Officer or NCO position.
ii. Planetary Militia will be billeted one rank lower than equivalent GADF forces if
1. There is an equivalent ranked GADF member and
a. To retain their planetary billet would cause conflict in the chain of command, and
b. GADF and Planetary Militia are present in an armed engagement.
iii. Planetary Militia will be billeted one rank higher than equivalent GADF forces if
1. They are acting in the sole interest of their planet,
2. They are acting within their planetary system, and
3. There is a GADF force acting as an assisting element
iv. Jedi shall not be permitted to exercise authority over a Militia unit except by permission of that unit’s commanders.
v. In the event that a militia rank has no obvious equivalent in the GADF, its members will be demoted in billet to the nearest equivalent rank
vi. In the event of Planetary Leaders acting in a military capacity
1. No member of a planetary militia may outrank the Supreme
Commander of the GADF.
a. All members acting as Militia, no matter their rank, are to be below the Supreme Commander in regards to the chain of command.
2. No member of a planetary militia may undermine an operation’s purpose by force of rank unless given permission by the supreme commander or their designee.
c. Planetary Governments intending to use the Militia act must Create a martial corps or branch to be known as the planetary militia
i. The militia may be a Navy, an Army, or both
ii. The militia will be subject to deployment on offensive operations for the GADF.
iii. The militia may work alongside GADF forces to complete its missions.
iv. The militia will be subject to GADF orders, including all legal orders from the
Supreme Commander of the GADF.
1. Orders received by GADF forces will be followed in accordance with
section 2 (b). of this act.
2. Orders given out of accordance with section 2 (b). such as those given
by a person of inferior rank do not need to be followed.
3. In regards to armament for integrated planetary forces, Planetary Militias shall fully equip their members with the tools required for duties in the armed forces.
i. This shall include
1. Medical Supplies
2. Basic Weaponry which at a minimum shall consist of
a. A main weapon for use in general combat and,
b. A secondary weapon for use in case of failing of the primary weapon
3. Uniforms and armor that
a. Shall designate members as a part of the appropriate military force that they are a part of and,
b. Shall provide adequate protection in the event of combat
4. One third of the rations required by members
a. The rest of the rations shall be supplied by the GADF.
b. Additional Rations provided by a planetary government shall be compensated at an agreed upon rate with the government of the Galactic Alliance or their designee..
1. Equipment Necessary for the duties of a soldier during longer campaigns, and
2. Training necessary to act as a soldier and survive in an active combat zone.
ii. If a planet does not have access to the tools of warfare required in section 3(a)(i.) they may purchase these items from the GADF or its designees at an agreed upon price.
4. Full integration
a. Members acting as integrated Militia may be allowed to act as fully integrated members of the GADF after a period of one year.
i. Individual Integration shall be at the discretion of GADF’s chain of command and,
1. Shall include approval from three ranks above the members current billet,
2. Shall be done on the basis of good conduct and good faith between the two armed force and,
i. Shall be done on a voluntary basis.
ii. Integrated members shall be allowed to keep their arms and armament upon integration
iii. Wages for Fully Integrated members shall be the sole responsibility of the GADF
iv. Fully integrated members will no longer be a part of their Planetary force’s command structure.
b. Planetary Militia Units may be approved at a company level or higher for full
integration after a period of five years of service alongside GADF forces and at
least 5 combat missions on territories outside of their home system.
i. Unit integration will hold to the same provisions as section 4(a)(iii and iv)
ii. Unit Integration shall be done only in agreement between the planet’s military leadership and the leadership of the GADF or their designees.
iii. A planetary government may request compensation in return for the full integration of a Militia Unit.
iv. The GADF will take full financial responsibility for a fully integrated unit
v. Once Fully integrated, the MIlitia Unit will lose its designation as a Militia and become full members of the GADF.
5. Militia shall not be used in operations against their home system.
a. This includes former Militia Units that have fully integrated into the GADF.
6. During any engagement including GADF forces and Integrated Planetary Militia
a. The Highest Ranking GADF officer shall be in command, no matter the rank disparity between them and the highest Planetary Militia officer.
i. In the event that there are no GADF officers available, a Militia Officer may take command.
b. Section 6(a) and 6(a)(i.) also applies to NCO’s in the event that there are no officers present at the engagement.