(Passed) WAAF Reform Act

United States of Europe wrote:

WAAF Reform Act / WA-Department of Defense Act

Written by United States of Europe - WA-Democratic Socialist Party

Introduction & Preamble

Honourables Colleagues,
Today I am here to continue the discussion of the reform of major regional organizations, which, if you remember, it started with the establishment of WA-DSJ (WA-Department of Security & Justice). The latter has intervened several times around the region, from his very first deployment in Farshonia up to operations in Ceveztria, through actions in support to Eurussia during the natural disaster. The reform has created a lean organization, efficient, flexible and well prepared for any kind of scenario, and we can say that it has been successful.
But the reform process is still long, and we are here today to continue the path, with the reform of the WAAF (World Alliance Armed Forces). An organization at the forefront of peace and international stability, which has uprooted dangerous terrorist organizations, which resolved civil conflict, which has prevented wars and acts of imperialism, which has protected the people from all over the world.
But today, the growing internationalization of diplomatic conflicts, new threats of terrorism, wars more and more asymmetrical, and the disagreements between the various member countries, make it more urgent than ever for radical reform. A reform which makes the most efficient and fast bureaucracy, which would determine the institutional structures and strengthen and improve the organization of the military forces, both at central and local levels.
And accordingly this is ambitious reform project of the WAAF.

Section 1 / Internal Structure

Article 1 / General Assembly

The General Assembly is the supreme governing body of the WA-Department of Defense, composed by the Head of State or Government of all Member States,and operates in a democratic and trasparent manner.
Its main function is to debate about matters of common interest, providing a forum and an institutional framework for Member States, with the perspective of trying to reach agreements between them, which would be eventually transferred into resolutions and recommendations for one or to all Member States, adopted with a majority system.
Each Member State has the right to represented in the General Assembly, shall have one vote and may vote or, if appropriate, propose new guidelines.
The General Assembly,by a vote of no confidence, properly motivated and be approved by an absolute majority, may remove the Secretary-General (see Section 1,Article 2) and appoint, by a simple majority, a new one.
The General Assembly, by a vote punitive reasons and be approved by an absolute majority, may expel a member from the organization.

Article 2 / Secretary General

The Secretary-General is the representative of the organization, the only entity authorized to represent it in international institutional relationships, and the only one who can speak on his behalf.
It has the power to issue internal directives, which must then be approved by the General Assembly (see Section 1,Article 1), but that should have the highest priority.
The Secretary-General directs and coordinates the various meetings of the Assembly, encourages cooperation, cohesion and democratic dialogue among the various member nations.
The Secretary General is the only able to start an international mission, after the board (if any) and the approval of the General Assembly. Manages and coordinates the international operations and the military forces,in concert with the General Assembly. Update the WA-Council on the various movements of the organization.
The Secretary General may appoint a deputy or substitute,personally choosen by him with the consent of the Assembly.

The relationship between the General Assembly and the Secretary-General is of the trustee. The Secretary controls the organization with the confidence of the Assembly.
The member states may initiate a no-confidence motion to remove the Secretary-General from his assignment, which must be properly justified and approved by an absolute majority.

The position of Secretary General is held by the the Chief of Staff of the Ministry of Defense of the United States of Europe, as the Founder Nation of the organization, but he can abdicate this function: in this case, the mandate will become annual, and subject to the Assembly vote, with a majority of two thirds of its Members.

Article 3 / Executive Commitee

The Executive Committee is appointed by the shareholders, which may suspend the members and appoint new ones at any time.
Its main tasks are:
1) Supervise the execution of the decisions of the General Assembly;
2) Prepare the agenda for sessions of the General Assembly;
3) Submit to the General Assembly any programme of work or project which it considers useful;
4) Supervise the administration and work of the Secretary General;
5) Manage the internal administrative apparatus (central and local) and administer the operating forces

Its structure is departmental, and is divided into five central departments:
1) Department of Budget and Finance, is responsible for managing the financial resources of the entire organization.
2) Department of Civilian Personnel, which manages all the administrative and noncombatant staff.
3) Department of Instrumental and Tecnological Resources, is responsible for the management of Supply and maintenance of capital goods (non-military) of the organization.
4) Department of Civilian Infrastructure, manages the infrastructures (not delegated to military purposes) of the organization.
5) Joint Military Command,manages the military organization (see Section 2).

Article 4 / Command & Coordination Center

The Command and Coordination Centre (CCC) is the operations room of the WA-Department of Defense, offering a point of contact for any member country seeking urgent police information or facing a crisis situation.
The CCC is manned 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by staff members of various backgrounds and nationalities who are fluent in several different languages.
The sophisticated technology available to allow a constant and continuous contact and exchange information with each National Central Boureau (see Section 1,Article 6) and with each Continental Command (see Section 1,Article 5).
Moreover, the CCC is always able to communicate with every single operating unit in a protected and safe manner.

Its headquarters is at the General Assembly bulding, but has sub-offices in each Continental Command (see Section 1,Article 5),or the Continental Command & Coordination Rooms,and in each National Central Bureau (see Section 1,Article 6),or the National Command & Coordination Rooms. All of these operating units are connected with automated and computerized systems, in order to ensure a permanent contact and communication, enabling a continuous exchange of data.
The control of this organ is the Secretary General, in consultation with the Assembly.

The CCC strengthens the reactivity and operational effectiveness of the world's police through the following functions:
1) Assessing all incoming communications and determining the priority level of each message received by the General Secretariat.
2) Conducting instant checks on all databases of the organization; distributing and assigning information; and replying to all urgent queries immediately.
3) Monitoring open sources in order to assess threats and to ensure the full resources of the organization are ready and available whenever and wherever they may be needed.
4) Coordinating the exchange of intelligence and information for important operations, and involving specialist units, regional offices and external partners as necessary.
5) Issuing alerts and publishing Notices where threats pose an imminent danger.
6) Assuming a mission-management role during serious incidents and internationl interventions.

Article 5 / Continental Commands

The Continental Commands are a branch of the organization on a continental scale: therefore shall be at least one in every continent where it is split the whole regional territory.
Will the Secretary-General, after the passage of the law, to choose which nations will host the Commands, which must meet strict requirements of domestic political stability and security.

The main task of the Continental Commands is to manage the organization on a continental scale, and the internal structure is departmental,and is divided into five central departments:
1) Continental Department of Budget and Finance, is responsible for managing the financial resources of the entire organization.
2) Continental Department of Civilian Personnel, which manages all the administrative and noncombatant staff.
3) Continental Department of Instrumental and Tecnological Resources, is responsible for the management of supply and maintenance of capital goods (non-military) of the organization.
4) Continental Department of Civilian Infrastructure, manages the infrastructures (not delegated to military purposes) of the organization.
5) Continental Joint Military Command,manage the military organization on a continental scale (see Section 2).

So, for management tasks, the Commands respond to the Executive Committee itself.
In addition, another main task will be to monitor the situation in the continent where the command is located, and then periodically inform the General Assembly. Finally, it will have to implement the programs and directives issued by the Assembly on a continental scale.

Article 6 / National Centrals Bureau

At the heart of every Member State of the WA-Department of Defense is a National Central Bureau (NCB), linking national armed forces with the global network of the organization. Typically it is a division of the national military agency or investigation service and serves as the contact point for all the activities of the organization in the field.

Staffed by highly trained military officers, National Central Bureaus are the lifeblood of the WA-Department of Defense, contributing to its criminal databases and cooperating on cross-border investigations, operations and arrests.

Section 2 / Military Structure

Article 1 / Joint Military Command

The Joint Military Command (J.M.C.) is the military branch of the Wa-Department of Defense. Answers directly to the Executive Comitee (see Article 3,Section 1), for maintaining both during ordinary times that in the operational phase, and to the Secretary General (see Article 2,Section 1),which decides about its deployment and political strategy in agreement  with the General Assembly. During operation, the tasks of coordination and control, of course, belong to the Command and Coordination Centre (see Article 4,Section 1).

The Joint Military Command is composed by six branches,or departments:
1) Joint Department of the Army,the ground branch of the organization,monitors and manages centrally the ground forces.
2) Joint Department of the Navy,the naval branch of the organization,monitors and manages centrally the naval forces.
3) Joint Department of the Air Force,the air branch of the organization,monitors and manages centrally the air forces.
4) Joint Mobility & Logistic Department,the logistical branch of the organization,controls the logistics forces (of air,naval and ground type),manages the structure of supply and deposit at the central level.
5) Joint Military Infrastructure Department,deals with the management and organization of the military infrastructure of the organization, such as military bases, airports, ports, training and logistical facilities etc.
6) Joint Material Department,is responsible for the management and supply of arms and equipment, manages the research activities.

Article 2 / Joint Chiefs of Staff Command

The executive branch of the J.M.C. (see Article 1,Section 2) is the Joint Chiefs of Staff Command (J.C.S.C.),and is composed by the Chiefs of Staff of all Member Nations.
Its main function is to provide the J.M.C. with a common strategic guide, after the Secretary General (see Section 1,Article 2) has decided about the deployment of the J.M.C., providing also counseling and assistance in military and strategic matters to the Secretary itself and to all Member States and allies which request it.

Article 3 / Continental Joint Military Commands

The management of the operative forces on a local scale (in this case continental) is up to the Continental Commands with a specific organ,the Continental Joint Military Command.
The latter is organized as follows:
1) Joint Continental Department of the Army,the ground branch of the organization,monitors and manages centrally the ground forces.
2) Joint Continental Department of the Navy,the naval branch of the organization,monitors and manages centrally the naval forces.
3) Joint Continental Department of the Air Force,the air branch of the organization,monitors and manages centrally the air forces.
4) Joint Continental Mobility & Logistic Department,the logistical branch of the organization,controls the logistics forces (of air,naval and ground type),manages the structure of supply and deposit at the local level.
5) Joint Continental Military Infrastructure Department,deals with the management and organization of the military infrastructure of the organization, such as military bases, airports, ports, training and logistical facilities etc.
6) Joint Continental Material Department,is responsible for the management and supply of arms and equipment, manages the research activities.

Section 3 / The Nature of the Military Forces

Article 1 / WA-Armed Forces

The military and operative forces of the WA-Department of Defense come from various Member Countries, who voluntarily choose how many and which units to provide, on the basis of the potential of individual nations, and taking into account the needs of the organization.
However, military and operative forces of the WA-Department of Defense shall be managed by the structures of the organization itself. So will the WA-Department of Defense to carry out the tasks of maintenance, training, supply, organization, deployment, and so on. The operative forces,of course,must be used exclusively for the purposes of the organization.
The individual nations will not unduly influence the management of the military, if not through democratic means provided by the General Assembly.

The military and operative forces of the WA-Department of Defense will be known as WA-Armed Forces.
The WA-Armed Forces have their vehicles and equipment, constantly upgraded, and replaced periodically. From the point of view of infrastructure, they have bases,airpots,ports,logistics centers and training centers, provided by member countries, provided solely for their own purposes. These military units will then be chosen from among the best equipped,prepared,skilled and trained units.

Article 2 / Army Forces

The common ground military unit of the WA-Department of Defense is structured as follows:
-Squad - 9 to 10 soldiers. Typically commanded by a sergeant or staff sergeant, a squad or section is the smallest element in the ground forces structure, and its size is dependent on its function.
-Platoon - 16 to 44 soldiers. A platoon is led by a lieutenant, and consists of two to four squads.
-Company - 62 to 190 soldiers. Three to five platoons form a company, which is commanded by a captain with a first sergeant as the commander's principle assistant.
-Battalion - 300 to 1,000 soldiers. Four to six companies make up a battalion, which is normally commanded by a lieutenant colonel with a command sergeant major as principle assistant. A battalion is capable of independent operations of limited duration and scope.
-Brigade - 3,000 to 5,000 solders. A brigade headquarters commands the tactical operation of two to five organic or attached combat battalions. Normally commanded by a colonel with a command sergeant major as senior, brigades are employed on independent or semi-independent operations.
-Division - 10,000 to 15,000 soldiers. Usually consisting of three brigade-sized elements and commanded by a major general, divisions are numbered and assigned missions based on their structures. The division performs major tactical operations for the corps and can conduct sustained battles and engagements.
-Corps - 20,000 to 45,000 soldiers. Two to five divisions constitute a corps, which is typically commanded by a lieutenant general. As the deployable level of command required to synchronize and sustain combat operations, the corps provides the framework for multi-national operations.
-Field Army - 50,000 + soliders. Typically commanded by a lieutenant general or higher, an army combines two or more corps. A theater army is the ranking ground forces component in a unified command, and it has operational and support responsibilities that are assigned by the theater commander in chief.

As for the territorial arrangement, in each Continental Command must have at least one Field Army (the unit are also know as WA-Continental Field Army). The unit must be specialized for each type of intervention, and hence contain any kind of military specialty (infantry, landing forces, airborne forces, armored cavalry, artillery, tanks, helicopters, etc..). The unit must also have logistical support forces,military genius,forces for the administration and supply, in order to be always autonomous and independent.

Article 3 / Navy Forces

The common structure of the naval forces of the organization will be the Numbered Fleet. These structures are highly flexible, equipped with both standardized commands, or surface teams, landing teams, underwater teams, logistics teams, but they will also be set up ad hoc Task Force, for the most varied tasks.

As for the territorial arrangement, must be present at least one Numbered Fleet in each Continental Command (the units will also be known as WA-Continental Fleets).
These units must have adequate logistical support, and will need to have ports and bases for maintenance, training, and stationing, in order to be autonomous and independent. The units must be specialized for each type of task, and then have all the specialties required (landing forces, surface forces, submarine forces etc.).
In any WA-Continental Fleets should be at least one aircraft carrier with its naval squadron,for support and combat operations. Such units will be known as WA-Carrier Strike Squadron.

Article 4 / Air Forces

The common air military unit of the WA-Department of Defense is structured as follows:
-Squadron - A squadron is mainly a unit comprising a number of military aircraft and their flight crews, usually of the same type, typically with 12 to 24 aircraft. Land based squadrons equipped with heavier type aircraft such as long-range bombers, or cargo aircraft, or air refueling tankers have around 12 aircraft as a typical authorization, while most fighter equipped units have an authorized number of 18 to 24.
- Wing - A wing is normally the organizational tier below a Numbered Air Force,and sually comprises three squadrons. Most wings are commanded by a Colonel, but some are commanded by Brigadier Generals. Wings structured to fulfill a mission from a specific base, and contain a headquarters and four groups: an operations group, a maintenance group, a medical group and a mission support group.
- Numbered Air Force - A Numbered Air Force is a type of unit that is subordinate to a Continental Command and has assigned to it operational units such as wings and squadrons. This type of unit is a tactical organization with an operational focus, and are typically commanded by a major general or a lieutenant general.

As for the territorial structure, each Continental Command must be present in at least one Numbered Air Force (the units will also be known as WA-Continental Numbered Air Force).
These units must have adequate logistical support, and will need to have airports and bases for maintenance, training, and stationing, in order to be autonomous and independent. The units must be specialized for each type of task, and then have all the specialties required (fighters,drones,bombers,drone,tactical support aircrafts ecc..).

Section 4 / Additional provisions

Article 1 / Relations with the Regional Government

The WA-Department of Defense is a body entirely dependent on the WA-Council. It is therefore a governing body for all purposes, and therefore is the WA-Council to dictate the strategic guidelines.

The Council, by a simple majority vote, can replace the Secretary-General, or simply suspend or expel any member country.
The Council may also develop organizational directives (on various topics), which will be binding on both the Secretary and for the General Assembly (both can not oppose to the decision of the Council).
The Council may initiate international missions involving the organization, that it can not be rejected by the Secretary or by the General Assembly.

The WA-Court of Justice may also, in its judgments, use the organization as a means to enforce them. The Secretary or the General Assembly can't oppose to these decisions.

Article 2 / International Operations

The organization can undertake initiatives, programs and missions on an international scale, provided they are in line with its priorities and its principles.

International missions can be proposed and undertaken in a formal manner only by the Secretary General, at the initiative or on the advice of independent member countries and of the General Assembly. The Assembly may block these shares, through a majority vote. Also the WA-Council may also block these actions at any time, by a simple majority vote.

The WA-Council may initiate international action they see committed the organization, and in this case, the Secretary and the Assembly can not oppose in any way. Only the WA-Parliament (or the WA-Council itself) may block the actions of the WA-Council.

After starting, the international actions, as already mentioned, are under the control and management of the Command & Coordination Center, but under strict supervision of the Secretary and of the Assembly.

Article 3 / Mission Vision and Principles

The principles of the organization are unique and irreplaceable NEUTRALITY and DEMOCRACY.
The WA-Department of Defense aim to facilitate international military cooperation even where diplomatic relations do not exist between particular countries. Action is taken within the limits of existing international and local laws and in the spirit of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Is prohibits ‘any intervention or activities of a political, military, religious or racial character'.

Article 5 / Transitional Provisions

As additional provision is expected to be repealed the previous regional law on the subject, the WA Armed Forces Act.

Ireland wrote:I wish we could just go back to the simple majority system

Great Eurussia wrote:

Ireland wrote:I wish we could just go back to the simple majority system

We are in that system.

Europe and Asia wrote:

Great Eurussia wrote:

Ireland wrote:I wish we could just go back to the simple majority system

We are in that system.

He means majority of votes cast, not total seats held.

Kaevi wrote:

Possible further discussion about what defines the passage of a proposal or other legal matters would best be directed elsewhere from this thread for the time being.

Five votes have been submitted thus far, with about two days left in the voting session. The voting session shall end at 00:00 GMT on June 24, 2014.

Kaevi wrote:

The voting period has expired and the final count is a follows:

Agree: 7
Abstain: 2
Against: 0

Vacant: 6

The WAAF Reform Act has been passed, the Speaker thanks the Third Parliament.
This proposal shall be marked as "Passed".

Great Eurussia wrote:

Kaevi wrote:

The voting period has expired and the final count is a follows:

Agree: 7
Abstain: 2
Against: 0

Vacant: 6

The WAAF Reform Act has been passed, the Speaker thanks the Third Parliament.
This proposal shall be marked as "Passed".

If there are 6 vacancies, we have 14 seats. And am I right to say that half of fourteen is seven, thus the votes needed to qualify for a simple majority is 8. Correct?

So does this law really passed?

Ireland wrote:

Great Eurussia wrote:

Kaevi wrote:

The voting period has expired and the final count is a follows:

Agree: 7
Abstain: 2
Against: 0

Vacant: 6

The WAAF Reform Act has been passed, the Speaker thanks the Third Parliament.
This proposal shall be marked as "Passed".

If there are 6 vacancies, we have 14 seats. And am I right to say that half of fourteen is seven, thus the votes needed to qualify for a simple majority is 8. Correct?

So does this law really passed?

But 2 abstained

Great Eurussia wrote:

Ireland wrote:

Great Eurussia wrote:

Kaevi wrote:

The voting period has expired and the final count is a follows:

Agree: 7
Abstain: 2
Against: 0

Vacant: 6

The WAAF Reform Act has been passed, the Speaker thanks the Third Parliament.
This proposal shall be marked as "Passed".

If there are 6 vacancies, we have 14 seats. And am I right to say that half of fourteen is seven, thus the votes needed to qualify for a simple majority is 8. Correct?

So does this law really passed?

But 2 abstained

Yeah.