Amending Executive Order 13223

Oct 24, 2017

Summary

Gives the Secretary of Defense more power to manage military staff during the national emergency declared after the September 11th attacks.

What problem does this solve?

The Secretary of Defense needed more flexibility to manage military personnel because of the ongoing national emergency from the 9/11 terrorist attacks. This order gives the Secretary that authority by changing a previous executive order.

What does this order do?

Expands authority over military personnel

Amends Executive Order 13223 to give the Secretary of Defense and other service secretaries additional powers to manage military staff during the national emergency.

Allows retired members to be called to active duty

Specifically makes available the powers under sections 688 and 690 of title 10, U.S. Code, which allow retired military members to be ordered to active duty.

Who does this affect?

U.S. Armed Forces members
Military retirees
Department of Defense

What is the real world impact?

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Increases military flexibility

Allows the Secretary of Defense to more easily manage personnel requirements, including calling up retired members, to respond to the national emergency declared after the 9/11 attacks.

When does this start?

This order became effective when it was signed on October 20, 2017.