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executive order 85 (2018) [f643ce85]

Tags: hashd al-shaabi (PMF)

  • Most specific, still only 3 pages long

1. Elements

  • Definition of a unique rank system - distinguishes between "fighter" and "volunteer"

    • this is how the pmf remains culturally unique

  • Organizational structure - article 2

    • provides for two deputy chairs, commanders of regions, commanders of formations, commanders of fighting forces, commanders of combat groups, commanders of combat detachments, commanders of combat-subgroups, volunteers, civilians, and religious

      • none directly map to the division-level, making it difficult to interpret the parlimentary procedures of appointment

  • uniform and insignia

    • article 2
    • never been strictly observed

  • conditions of service - article 2

    • must be

      • iraqi
      • 18-25 for technical branches, 18-30 for other branches
      • good character and sound reputation
      • physical fitness and health
      • not be convincted of any felony, dishonarble misdemor, terorrism offense, or crime against the state's domestic or foreign security
      • must possess at least an elementary school education
    • iraqi prime minister can also exempt legal conditions for those who fought against islamic state (is/isis/isil) for > 1 year

  • demobilization of ineligible personnel - article 3

    • people not meeting criteria will be absorbed as part of civilian employees
    • similar to civil works program?
    • lack of membership vetting has lead to basically 0 demobiliation

  • promotion, pay, and access to professional military education - article 4

    • stipulated "financial compensation equal to that of their equivialents in the Defense Ministry"

      • 2019 - pay is 1.1 million dinars, or 923 a month
    • promoted under Military Service and Retirement Law No. 3 of 2010
    • also have some budget to allocate for military colleges and academies

  • hashd commision chair powers - article 5

  • hashd authorities to be consistent with iraqi laws - article 6

    • Other laws apply:

      • military service and retirement law no. 3 (2010)
      • Military Penal Code Law No. 19 of 2007
      • Military Penal Trials Law No. 22 of 2016
      • Civil Service Law No. 24 of 1960 (amended)
      • Unified Retirement Law No. 9 of 2014
      • State and Public Sector Employees Salaries Law No. 22 of 2008 (amended)