Law Summary
Restriction on Marriage and Service Requirement
- Female military members who marry while in active service are subject to automatic separation unless they have completed at least three (3) years of continuous active military service.
- This provision replaces previous rules that either mandated automatic discharge upon marriage or required longer service periods (e.g., five years as per previous regulations).
Reinstatement and Recall to Active Duty
- Female members who were previously separated or discharged honorably due to marriage may be recalled to active duty or reinstated.
- Such recall or reinstatement is subject to the condition that the member meets the three-year continuous active service requirement.
- The Chief of Staff of the AFP is tasked with prescribing the specific rules and regulations governing recall or reinstatement.
Repeal and Modification of Inconsistent Laws
- Any laws, decrees, presidential or executive orders, or rules inconsistent with this decree are repealed or modified accordingly.
Effectivity
- The decree takes effect immediately upon approval, ensuring that the provisions apply from the date of enactment forward.
Legal and Social Considerations
- The decree addresses concerns of demoralization among female military personnel caused by previous restrictive rules.
- It recognizes the right of female military members to exercise their solemn prerogative to marry without undue prejudice.
- The decree seeks to align military policy with more equitable treatment compared to civilian government service counterparts.