U.S. federal law authorizes the Secretary of Defense to recall retired servicemembers to active duty.
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Legal authority governing recall of retired military personnel to active service.
U.S. federal law prohibits actions that interfere with the loyalty, morale, or good order and discipline of the armed forces.
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Legal standard used to assess conduct affecting military cohesion and discipline.
Retired servicemembers who are recalled to active duty can be subject to court-martial proceedings or administrative measures under U.S. military law.
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Consequences that may follow when retired personnel are returned to active service.