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Call-Out Order in Support of HMG’s Cyber and Electromagnetic Activities
03 December 2020
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Defence
At a Glance
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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