Article Three

Article Three - The Military

One: The Military forces of Miruvhor, including all armies deployed in military operations and those actively engaged in the defense of our capital, are under the direct control of the Leader of Miruvhor. Henceforth, he is defined as the Commander Supreme of all armies bearing the Standard of the Empire of Miruvhor.

Two: The General of Miruvhor, hereby deemed the second in command in all matters relating to the armed forces of Miruvhor, and is granted leave to conduct military operations of strategic significance without needing direct approval of the Commander Supreme in time sensitive situations.

Three: All citizens of Miruvhor over the age of eighteen years and certified fit for combat, as defined hereby by their ability to wield a sword no longer than a man's arm and no heavier than seven stones, is requested and required, upon their nineteenth birthday, to report to the nearest office of the Military where they will serve in Miruvhor's armed forces for a period of no less than five years. After this time, their tour of duty is officially at an end, and they are free to leave the military with an honorable discharge, or continue their careers. However, they are still subject to the provisions under clause four of this article.

Four : All citizens of the Empire of Miruvhor, under the provisions granted by clause three, who have been trained in the arts of warfare, are hereby required to serve in the Royal Secondary Reserve forces of Miruvhor. This force is hereby free of the requirements for constant training and drills demanded of the Primary Reserve, but will be required to report to their specified battalion leaders at least once per year, and meet battle readiness requirements. This force is charged with the final defense of Miruvhor, and will be required the stand and fight in the streets in the event of foreign invasion.

Five : During times of War, the Armed Forces of Miruvhor are hereby granted the power to implement Martial Law in all cities and territories controlled by the Empire of Miruvhor. This order can only come from the they are under the direct command of the Commander Supreme and are exempt from any and all articles in this constitution.

Six : The Armed Forces of Miruvhor shall at all times heed and obey the orders of the Official Chain of Command of the Empire of Miruvhor.