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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Call-Out Order in Support of HMG’s Cyber and Electromagnetic Activities

03 December 2020 · Ministry of Defence

Proposed by James Heappey Con Wells

Defence

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At a glance

Key points

  • A new call-out order under section 56(1B) of the Reserve Forces Act 1996 has been implemented.
  • Reservists will support HM Forces in cyber and electromagnetic activities.
  • Specialist skills provided by reservists will be available to Regular units for up to 12 months.

Issue summary

A new call-out order has been implemented under section 56(1B) of the Reserve Forces Act 1996 to enable reservists to support HM Forces in cyber and electromagnetic activities.

Action requested

The minister announces that reservists will be on standby as part of a Whole Force approach, providing specialist skills to Regular units for up to 12 months from the date of order implementation.

Key facts

  • New call-out order under section 56(1B) of the Reserve Forces Act 1996.
  • CEMA involves offensive and defensive activities in cyberspace and electromagnetic environment.
  • The order takes effect on the day it is made and expires after 12 months.
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