Bill > S2708

This bill clarifies and expands the duties of the adjutant general in Massachusetts by making two key changes to existing law. First, the bill reaffirms that the adjutant general is responsible for carrying out the policies of the commander-in-chief and has command of the state's military forces, which was already implied in the existing law. Second, the bill requires the adjutant general to develop and implement an in-service training curriculum for military commanders focused on helping service members understand and uphold lawful orders. This new training curriculum will specifically provide guidance on identifying orders that might violate constitutional or statutory rights, as defined in the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), a federal law that governs military personnel conduct. The purpose of this training appears to be ensuring that military personnel are aware of their rights and can recognize potentially unlawful orders, thereby promoting legal and ethical conduct within the military chain of command.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2708