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The Law Of The Armed Forces

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Law on the military force

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In accordance with the decision of the Parliament:

Chapter 1

General provisions

ARTICLE 1
Scope

This law lays down the functions, powers, organisation, administration, decision-making system and staff of military orders.

ARTICLE 2
Defence tasks

The task of the military is to:

1) The military defence of Finland, including:

(a) the monitoring of the land, the water area and airspace and the safeguarding of territorial integrity;

(b) safeguarding the freedom of life of the people, of fundamental rights and of the rule of law, and the defence of the legitimate social order;

(c) the provision of military training and the promotion of voluntary land defence training and the promotion of ground defence;

(2) supporting other authorities, including:

(a) official assistance to maintain public order and security, to prevent and suspend terrorist offences and to safeguard society;

(b) participation in civil protection through the provision of equipment, staff and specialist services necessary for civil protection;

(c) participation in the provision of assistance to another State in response to a terrorist attack, a natural disaster, a major accident or a similar event; and

3) participation in international military crisis management and military missions in other international crisis management. (15/05/2015)

The other tasks of the military are laid down separately.

Chapter 2

Powers

Military defence of Finland
ARTICLE 3
Regional surveillance

The Defence Forces monitors the land and water area in Finland, as well as airspace and security, as well as territorial integrity, as laid down in the regional control law. (1999) Provides.

§ 4
Safeguarding the freedom of life of the people and of the state leadership and the defence of the legitimate social order

Defence forces safeguard the territory of Finland, the vitality of the people and the freedom of action of the state leadership and defend the legitimate social order, if necessary by military force, in the event of armed aggression or the corresponding external threat. Finland. Military capabilities must be in line with the international obligations of Finland. Military force means a soldier's personal weapon and a stronger use of armed force.

§ 5 (28.6.2013/509)
Military training

Military training is provided by the military in accordance with the law on military service (1438/2007) And the Act on voluntary land defence (2056/2007) Provides. Military training for the National Defence College is provided for separately.

ARTICLE 6
Voluntary national defence

The defence forces are guided, supported and supervised by a voluntary national defence system, as provided for by the Act on voluntary land defence.

§ 7 (28.3.2010)
Military discipline

Military discipline is governed by the law on military discipline and the fight against crime in the armed forces (155/2014) .

§ 8 (28.3.2010)
Crime prevention

The defence of military forces is governed by the law on military discipline and the fight against crime in the armed forces.

§ 9
Health care

The Defence Forces shall organise the health care of persons in charge of health care, as provided for in the law on the organisation of health care (32/1987) Provides.

Support for other authorities
ARTICLE 10
Emergency services for police and border guards

The Defence Forces provide assistance to the police in order to maintain public order and security and to prevent and abort terrorist offences, as provided for by the law on military assistance to the police (781/1980) Provides. According to the law of the armed forces, the armed forces, under the authority of the police, have the right to use military force to assist the police in preventing or abusing a terrorist offence.

Defence forces will provide assistance to the Border Guard, as in the border control law. (1920/2005) Provides.

ARTICLE 11 (29.12.2009)
Emergency aid for the protection of society

Defence forces can provide assistance in order to safeguard society, as in the case of the campaign against oil pollution (1673/2009) Or any other law.

ARTICLE 12
Assistance to another State

The Defence Forces may participate in another Finnish authority to support the provision of rescue and other similar assistance to another State in response to a terrorist attack, a natural disaster, a major accident or a similar event. Defence forces may contribute to the provision of assistance with equipment, materials or experts. The use of force must not be used to provide assistance.

The participation of the Defence Forces in the activities referred to in paragraph 1 shall be decided by the Ministry of Defence at the request of the competent Ministry and after consulting the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In the case of a broad-based and principled project, or the importance of the case for any other reason, the decision on the participation of the armed forces in the activities referred to in paragraph 1 shall be taken by the General Council. In the event of significant foreign policy assistance, the President of the Republic shall be the subject of assistance.

The defence forces shall not be subject to the measures referred to in paragraph 1 without the decision-making procedure provided for in paragraphs 2 or 3, subject to the powers of the Supreme Commander.

Participation in military crisis management and military missions in other international crisis management (15/05/2015)
ARTICLE 13 (15/05/2015)
Military crisis management and military tasks in other international crisis management

On the involvement of defence forces in international military crisis management and military missions in other international crisis management provisions are provided for by the Military Crisis Management Act (211/2006) .

Use of buildings and restrictions on real estate
ARTICLE 14 (28.6.2013/509)
Temporary access to real estate

Defence forces shall have the right to temporarily use property other than those at their disposal if it is necessary for a military exercise or for an increase in defence capabilities. However, the defence forces shall not cause unnecessary harm or damage to property.

However, the defence forces do not have the right to use residential buildings, the surrounding area and horticulture, non-harvested farmland and land and forestry test fields.

The use of the property referred to in paragraph 1 shall be agreed orally or in writing with the owner or holder of the property. If no agreement is reached, the armed forces of the armed forces, the local authority, the head of the garrison or the head of the exercise may decide to use the property.

If, at the same time, the armed forces need access to a large area with a significant number of properties or properties, there is a significant number of owners or holders, the defence branch of the armed forces, the local administrative authority, The head of the garrison or the head of the exercise may decide to use the premises. The decision may then be notified to the administrative law (2003) By means of a summary declaration.

Compensation for damage caused by the use of the property shall be paid to the owner or holder of the property. The compensation decision, as well as the decision on the use of the property, shall be subject to an adjustment as provided for in the Administrative Law. The decision to amend the requirement of amendment may be appealed against by the administrative court, as in the case of administrative law (18/06/1996) Provides. An appeal to the decision of the administrative court shall be lodged only if the Supreme Administrative Court grants an appeal. In spite of the appeal, the person entitled to compensation shall, without delay, carry out a number of which there is no dispute. The decision on the use of the property may be complied with in spite of the appeal, unless the appeal authority denies enforcement. The dispute concerning the contract for the use of the property shall be dealt with by administrative law as provided for in the administrative law. (7.8.2011)

L to 932/2015 The amended paragraph 5 shall enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

Compensation for damage caused by the use of the property shall be paid to the owner or holder of the property. In the same way as the decision on the use of the property, the decision to replace the decision on the use of the property is as follows: (18/06/1996) Provides. In spite of the appeal procedure, there is no delay, despite the fact that there is no disagreement. The decision on the use of the property may be complied with, notwithstanding the appeal, unless the administrative law prohibits enforcement. The dispute concerning the contract for the use of the property shall be dealt with by administrative law as provided for in the administrative law.

§ 15
Prohibitions and restrictions on movement

If the military reasons or the protection of the outside are necessarily required, the armed forces of the armed forces, the local authority, the head of the garrison or the head of the exercise may deny the improper In the area or object in use or to restrict it. Penalties for non-violation of the ban are laid down in criminal law (39/1889) . (28.6.2013/509)

The head of the exercise may impose a prohibition or restriction referred to in paragraph 1 in the use of the armed forces on a temporary basis in the area or object used for the holding of the material, the grouping of troops, or Where activities can pose a risk to outsiders.

A residence permit or a visit permit shall be granted if the applicant has a legitimate need to move around the occupied territory of the armed forces due to his/her duties, residence or equivalent. However, the authorisation shall not be granted where there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that the applicant would undermine the activities of the armed forces or the safety of those in the territory. A person who has received a residence permit or a visit may not, in the territory occupied by the armed forces, record or otherwise store items of importance for defence purposes, such as management positions, radar stations or relay stations and weapons systems. The authorisation may include provisions necessary for the operation of the armed forces and for the safety of the applicant in the area of movement, time and place of movement, description or other recording.

The authorisation may be withdrawn if:

(1) the authorisation holder infringes the authorisation rules;

(2) the holder of the authorisation has provided misleading information about the purpose of the movement in the territory; or

(3) the authorisation holder no longer fulfils the conditions for the authorisation.

Authorisation of residence and visits shall be granted by the authority referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 above. In the case referred to in paragraphs 3 and 4 of the licensing authority, the decision may be required as laid down in the Administrative Law. The decision on the request for adjustment shall be subject to appeal by the administrative court as provided for in the administrative law. An appeal to the decision of the administrative court shall be lodged only if the Supreme Administrative Court grants an appeal. The decision to withdraw the authorisation shall be complied with, in spite of the appeal, unless the appeal authority prohibits enforcement. (7.8.2011)

L to 932/2015 The amended paragraph 5 shall enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

Authorisation of residence and visits shall be granted by the authority referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 above. In the case referred to in paragraphs 3 and 4 of the authorisation authority, an appeal shall be lodged against the decision as provided for in the Administrative Loan Act. The decision to withdraw the authorisation shall be complied with, in spite of the complaint, unless the appeal authority prohibits the execution of the decision.

The residence and visitation permit is further regulated by a decree of the Ministry of Defence.

The areas referred to in paragraph 1 shall be marked. Tables and other indications for this purpose may be laid down by a ministerial decree.

ARTICLE 16
Register of authorisations and controls

The register of licences shall be kept for national use by means of permanent automated data processing. This may include information necessary to deal with authorisations for the movement of persons covered by this law and to control prohibitions and restrictions.

The register shall include a full name, date of birth, identification, gender, mother tongue, nationality, nationality, nationality, nationality, nationality, nationality, nationality, nationality, nationality, nationality, nationality. Home country, country of birth, home country, home municipality, profession, address and telephone number or other contact information, information about the death of the person and the particulars of the person's travel document. The register shall include information on the dangerous objects and substances found, as well as other relevant information relating to the safety of the personnel of the armed forces.

Paragraph 3 has been repealed by L 19.9.2011 .

The register may be disclosed for the purposes of carrying out the duties provided for by the Military Disciplinary and Criminal Investigation Act. (28.3.2010)

The personal data shall be deleted from the register no later than five years after the last indication.

§ 17
Licence controller

The licence and control register shall be registered by the General Staff and each Management Unit within its territory.

Maintenance of security and order
ARTICLE 18
Maintenance of security and order in the permanent use of the armed forces

In the case of a permanent use of the armed forces, the Head of the garrison or the commander of the forces will be more closely involved in the implementation of the security and order. The training of an official who conducts security or on duty is regulated by a decree of the Ministry of Defence.

§ 19
Identification of identity, removal of person and right to arrest

An official carrying out a security or on-call duty shall have the right to remove a person from the territory occupied by the armed forces within the territory and the territory referred to in Article 15, if it is clear that there is no right to reside in the territory and The official has asked him to leave. The official shall also have the right to remove an authorised person in the area, if this disrupts or endangers the safety of others or himself. In addition, the official shall have the right to know the name of the person residing or moving in the territory, the identification number or, in the absence thereof, the date of birth, nationality and passport data.

The right to arrest shall be governed by the law on (806/2011) in Chapter 2 of Chapter 2 . Caught in other than Chapter 45 of the criminal code Shall immediately be handed over to the police. The same applies Chapter 45 of the criminal code A person who is guilty of non-military court proceedings (166/1983) The offence referred to in Article 2. If the captured cannot be handed over to the police no later than six hours after he is apprehended, he shall be released immediately. (22/2011/840)

Chapter 45 of the Criminal Code A person may also be apprehended if:

(1) his statements of threats or other behaviour can be concluded that he is likely to commit a crime; or

(2) he is unknown and refuses to provide the information necessary to establish his identity to a commanding officer, a military officer or a soldier who conducts a security or an on-call service or gives his identity; Incorrect information, apparently.

(28.3.2010)
§ 20
Security inspection

An official carrying out a security or on-call duty shall have the right to inspect the goods and the goods which he or she carries out in order to ensure that they are not in possession of articles or substances which: He could pose a danger to himself or others. The abovementioned official shall have the right to take away the dangerous articles or substances described in the inspection. They shall be returned to the inspected person on the way out or in the event of release, unless it is legally impeded.

ARTICLE 21
Security check

A civil servant carrying out a security or on-call duty shall have the right to a metal detector or other technical device or to carry out an inspection of the premises of the armed forces, means of transport or entry into the territory of the armed forces, or And, where appropriate, his/her means of transport and the goods accompanying him in order to establish that he does not carry an object or a substance which may pose a risk to safety and order which may be used for property Or the possession of which is a law or a provision adopted pursuant to it Or prohibited under an order. The security check may also be carried out on the premises of the armed forces, the means of transport or the persons leaving the area and, where appropriate, their vehicles and their goods, provided that the inspection plays an important role in the security And there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that there has been a breach of the security provisions of the armed forces.

An officer carrying out a security or on-call duty shall also have the right to a metal detector or other technical device, or to use an trained animal to check the premises, areas and vehicles of the armed forces in order to establish that: They contain an object or substance which may pose a risk to order or security which may be used for damage to property or for which the possession is prohibited by law or by a provision or order issued pursuant to it.

The security check shall be completed by the head of the garrison or the commander of the forces. The security check shall be organised in such a way that it does not cause unnecessary harm to the person inspected or to the property.

The property found in the cases referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 may be taken over. Minutes shall be drawn up on the application. The property shall be returned to the person concerned as he leaves the premises of the armed forces, unless it is legally impeded by law.

§ 22
Capations for maintaining security and order

If, by means of resistance, the removal, the capture or the safety check carried out by the safety check, the officer carrying out the removal or the safety check, the duty officer or the standby officer shall: The right to use, in order to take account of the person's behaviour and other circumstances, the necessary means for the removal or capture of a person or, in order to carry out a security check, or to carry out a security check.

If a person refuses to check the security check referred to in Article 21, he or she may be withdrawn or refused access to the premises of the armed forces, means of transport or territory. Where appropriate, the removal of a person from the premises of the armed forces, the means of transport or the territory controlled by it may be used by means of force which, taking into account the behaviour of the person and other circumstances, may be considered as defensible.

Exexaggeration of the use of force is provided for Article 6 of Chapter 4 of the Penal Code (3) and Article 7.

ARTICLE 23
Use of force by military and military superior

In the case of a security or on-call duty, Article 27 of Chapter 45 of the Criminal Code By a soldier within the meaning of the resistance, the right to use the necessary force to break the resistance, which may be considered defensible, taking into account the security of a host or a security target or region; Quality of the service or service task and the danger of resistance. Under the conditions laid down above, the guardian is also entitled to the use of force, even when one of his stops is approaching a security target or an area to which it is prohibited.

In the event of a struggle, a sea ray, or a similar group or its operation in a particularly dangerous situation, the military superior shall have the right to use, in order to restore obedience and order, the necessary means of force which: May be considered to be defensible if, in spite of a military commander's ban, a military commander is fleeing, violently opposed to a superior, or disobeying a direct order from his superior, even though the order has been repeated. When assessing the defence of resources, account must be taken of the danger and the status of the act of neglect or omission.

In the event of a prisoner of war, the person responsible for preventing escape is the right to use a prison (767/2005) in Chapter 18, Section 6 Of the European Union.

Exexaggeration of the use of force is provided for Article 6 of Chapter 4 of the Penal Code (3) and Article 7.

§ 23a (28.3.2010)
Inspection and search of the Force Commander

A person in the service of the military who is not Chapter 45 of the criminal code May be subject to search and inspection within the meaning of Article 25 (1) of the Act on Military Disciplinary and Criminal Investigation, where there is reason to doubt the provisions of that article.

In accordance with Article 25 (2) of the Law on Military Disciplinary and Anti-Crime, the provisions of Article 25 (2) of the Law on Military Disciplinary and Criminal Investigation shall apply mutatis mutandis to the property of the armed forces or to the narcotic or alcoholic beverages.

Chapter 3

Defence forces organisation and administration

§ 24 (28.6.2013/509)
Defence forces and administrative units

The supreme command of the military is governed by the Constitution. The military is administratively subordinate to the Ministry of Defense. The President of the Republic shall decide on military orders and military appointments according to the provisions of this Act.

The armed forces have the military command, the Joint Chiefs, the Army, the Navy and the Air Force, military installations, garrison, troops and other administrative units, as well as provincial forces.

ARTICLE 25
Defence Force Commander

The immediate command and control of the armed forces belongs to the Joint Chiefs of Defense.

The Joint Chiefs of Defence shall examine and decide on the presentation of the Chief of Staff or of the official appointed by this official, the administrative matters which are laid down in his competence. He may, in an individual case, retain control over the administrative matter of the decision-making authority which is referred to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, as well as a matter concerning the imposition of the task laid down by the other authority of the armed forces.

The Defence Force Commander shall submit proposals to the Ministry of Defence for matters concerning the appointment and appointment of the armed forces, which shall be decided by the President of the Republic on a draft decision by the State Council.

With the military commander unable to attend, the head of the Joint Chiefs will be replaced. If necessary, the functions of the Defence Commander are laid down in more detail by a decree of the Government.

§ 26
Headquarters

The General Staff is a central government authority and the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The General Staff shall manage and supervise the performance of the tasks entrusted to the armed forces, subject to the powers of the military commander. The Joint Chiefs will be head of the Joint Chiefs.

The General Staff shall deal with and resolve those matters which are not provided for by the other authority of the armed forces and shall be resolved. The Head of the General Staff shall be determined by the General Staff, unless otherwise specified or prescribed. Issues that are to be decided at the headquarters of the General Staff may be left to the officials of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Criteria for the transfer of powers are laid down by a decree of the Government. More detailed provisions may be laid down by the Rules of Procedure of the General Staff.

The composition and functions of the General Staff are regulated by a Council Regulation.

§ 27 (28.6.2013/509)
Defence branches

Earthforce includes ground forces, regional offices, military installations and units. The Earthforce Commander is head of the Army. If the case is not provided for or ordered to be settled by another official, the present case shall be settled by the provincial commander. However, important matters for the country will be determined by the commander of the ground. The rules of procedure laid down in the Rules of Procedure shall be laid down in the Rules of Procedure, which shall be adopted by the commander of the provincial authority.

The Navy includes naval headquarters, military installations and mass compartments. The Navy is headed by a naval commander. The present case shall be dealt with by the Marine Force Commander, unless the matter has been laid down or ordered to be settled by another official. For the Navy, however, important matters will be determined by the naval commander. More detailed provisions on the handling and settlement of the case shall be laid down in the Rules of Procedure, which shall be adopted by the naval commander. The naval headquarters controls and monitors military shipping as well as measures to promote and safeguard it.

The Air Force includes the Air Force Headquarters, military installations and mass compartments. Air Force Command is head of the Air Force. The present case shall be settled by the Air Force Commander in the Air Force Headquarters, unless the case is provided for or ordered to be settled by another official. However, matters of interest to the Air Force will be determined by the Air Force Commander. More detailed provisions on the handling and settlement of the case in the Air Force Headquarters shall be laid down in the Rules of Procedure, which shall be established by the Air Force Commander. In the context of the Air Force Headquarters, a military aviation authority shall act as a military aviation authority (1920/2009) Of the Military Aviation Authority.

The Mavacant Staff, the naval headquarters and the Air Force Headquarters are subordinate to the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Aviation L 1194/2009 Has been repealed by L 864/2014 .

§ 27a (28.6.2013/509)
National Defence College

The National Defence College is a higher education institution providing military education. The role, organisation and teaching of the National Defence College is laid down in more detail in the Law on the National Defence College (121/2008) .

§ 27b (28.6.2013/509)
Defence Forces Logistics Department

The Defence Forces Logistics Department is a military installation under the responsibility of the armed forces, the contracting authority, the organisation responsible for the organisation of health care, the environment and the farm management. The logistics department's headquarters, military installations and other administrative units. The case to be dealt with by the Defence Logistics Department shall be determined by the manager of the institution, unless the matter is provided for or prescribed for the decision of any other authority or official. However, important matters for the institution shall be determined by the head of the institution. More detailed provisions on the handling and settlement of the case in the Defence Logistics Department shall be laid down in the Rules of Procedure, which shall be established by the Director.

§ 27c (28.6.2013/509)
Regional offices and garrisons

One or more regional offices, whose task is to handle and settle matters relating to military service, women's voluntary military service and voluntary ground defence, comprise one or more regional offices. Provides. In these matters, the regional office is subordinate to the National Authority. The case referred to above in the regional office shall be determined by the manager of the regional office, unless the case is provided for or ordered to be settled by another authority or official. More detailed provisions concerning the handling and settlement of the case referred to above shall be laid down in the Rules of Procedure, which shall be established by the Head of the Regional Office.

The regional offices cover the whole country. The names, areas and organisation of the regional offices are regulated by the Government Decree.

The garrison is a unit of management units or parts thereof in the service of the armed forces, whose task it is to coordinate and produce common services for the garrison units; and Military targets. The administrative matter to be dealt with in the reserve shall be determined by the head of the garrison.

ARTICLE 28 (28.6.2013/509)
Local government and provincial forces

The military and the troops are the local authorities of the armed forces. The Military Institute and the Force are subordinate to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Air Force Headquarters or the Military Institute, as determined in accordance with Article 29.

The administrative matter to be dealt with by the local administrative authority shall be determined by the commander or master of the local administrative authority, unless the matter has been laid down or provided for by any other authority or official. More detailed provisions on the handling and settlement of the case in the local administrative authority shall be laid down in the Rules of Procedure, which shall be established by the Commander or Head of the local authority.

The provincial forces are regional or local forces within the armed forces. In accordance with Article 29, the provincial forces shall be subject to a military installation, a regional office or a force. The provincial forces are made up of voluntary military service in the reserve, as well as other volunteers who have made a commitment to the armed forces within the meaning of the Act on voluntary land defence.

The provincial forces can be deployed in the military service.

§ 29 (28.6.2013/509)
Completion and conclusion of management relations

The Ministry of Defence decides on a proposal from the Joint Chiefs of Defence or the Joint Chiefs:

(1) the headquarters of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Defence College, the Defence College, the Department of Defence Logistics and the Regional Office, and the establishment, establishment and winding up of the military, mass or other services;

(2) changes in other configurations or management relationships with significant social, economic or human impact.

The Commander of the Defence Force has the right, in other respects, to decide on the detailed configurations and relations. The Ministry of Defence should be kept informed of the preparation of these matters. The division of powers between the Ministry of Defence and the Commander may be further regulated by a decree of the Ministry of Defence.

The decision referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not be subject to appeal.

In addition to the composition referred to in paragraphs (1) and (2), the composition and the management relationships set up for the purpose of increasing the capacity shall be determined as a military order within the meaning of this Law.

ARTICLE 30
Defence forces internal order and military orders

The military's internal order is military. An official serving in a military office shall present the military order to be addressed to the commander or any other military superior, and shall verify the decision taken by the military superior.

ARTICLE 31
Powers of the President of the Republic on military orders

The President of the Republic decides on essential elements of the military defence of the kingdom, of significant changes in military defence capabilities, the principles of military defence, and other military forces. On a broad-based or principled military order on activities and military order.

The President shall also decide on military matter as a military order, as provided for in this Act.

The President may decide on a military order to be addressed by a defence force commander or any other military superior. The military commander must provide information to the President and the Secretary of Defense on matters of military command within the jurisdiction of military superiors.

ARTICLE 32
Decision-making procedure for military orders

The military orders referred to in Article 31 (1) shall be determined by the President of the Republic in respect of military orders, in so far as they relate to the strategic planning of the Ministry of Defence. The decisions will be verified by the Secretary of Defense. At that time, the Prime Minister and the Defence Commander have the right to be present and to express their views on the matter.

The president solves other military orders from the military commander's demonstration. The decisions will be verified by the military commander. When a military order is presented to the President, the Ministry of Defence has the right to be present and to comment on it. However, when the military commander presents the military orders referred to in Article 31 (1), the Secretary of Defence must be present and to comment on the matter. In addition, the Prime Minister can be present and say what he thinks.

The President may, on his own initiative or on a proposal from the Secretary of Defence, transfer the military order to the President's State Council. In this case, the President will decide on the Minister's presentation without a proposal from the Council. When a military order is presented to the President at the State Council, the military commander has the right to be present and to comment on it.

§ 33
Decision-making of the military commander and other military supervisors in military order

The military commander shall determine military orders other than those laid down by the President of the Republic, unless they are provided for or ordered to be decided by any other military superior. A military foreman may decide to decide on a military order addressed to his subordinate.

The division of powers between the military commander and the lower military rulers on military orders is governed by the Presidential Decree of the Republic.

§ 34
State-interest monitoring in the armed forces

In the case of defence forces, the State interest is laid down by a decree of the Council of State.

ARTICLE 35
Defence Force Identity

The defence identity is regulated by a decree of the President of the Republic.

The military commander may give the military outside permission to use the signature image. Use of the password without authorisation is prohibited.

Chapter 4

Defence personnel

§ 36
Staff

In the armed forces there are military posts and personnel serving in civilian posts. In addition, the armed forces may have temporary posts in the armed forces, as well as staff related to employment. For the purposes of this law, the law refers to the military office and to the military office assigned to the armed forces in the armed forces.

Military posts are regulated in more detail by the Government Decree.

ARTICLE 37
Qualification requirements for military posts and tasks (28.3.2010)

In addition to the general eligibility of the post of State in the rest of the law, the necessary reliability of tasks is required for the post of Defence Forces.

It is also required to appoint a military post for military posts that he has completed either military service in the Finnish armed forces or in the border guard service, or the voluntary service of women, and that he/she is a member of the armed forces A suitable health and physical condition.

The General Council Regulation lays down specific provisions on specific eligibility criteria for military posts and duties, such as training, experience and managerial skills required in the managerial role. (28.3.2010)

ARTICLE 38
Appointment and appointment of the office

The President of the Republic appoints and determines the position of the military commander, chief of staff, general, admiral, chief engineer of the armed forces, chief of the armed forces and the field bishop. The President shall decide on the nomination and appointment of the President at the State Council on the draft decision. In the same order, the President shall assign a defence officer or special officer to the post of defence agent, deputy defence agent, military representative and deputy military representative and to such an international role.

The appointment of an officer and a military professor, other than the one referred to in paragraph 1, and the imposition of an officer by the President shall be decided by the President as a military nomination. The President will make a decision on military appointments with the military commander's introduction. The decision will be verified by the military commander. The Secretary of Defense has the right to be present and to express his views on this matter. (22.12.2009)

An officer other than an officer within the meaning of paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be appointed and appointed and appointed by a State Council Regulation.

§ 38a (22.12.2009)
The duties of the professor and of the military professor and the execution of the post

The professor and the military professor must conduct and direct scientific research, provide training based on it and follow scientific developments and participate in social interaction and international cooperation.

The position of the professor and of the military professor should be made publicly available. The post of a professor and a military professor may be filled by invitation to tender without declaring when a person or person who has been appointed to a post may be appointed for a term of office. Only a person who unquestionably satisfies the eligibility criteria can be appointed.

Before appointment, an opinion shall be requested from at least two experts if the person is appointed for office or for a period of at least two years. Articles 27 to 29 of the Administrative Code shall apply to the expert's aesthetic. The selection, operation and mission of experts shall be governed by the Executive Board of the National Defence College.

The appointment procedure for the professor and the military professor is specified in the Board of Directors of the National Defence College.

ARTICLE 39
Compensation and status of international tasks

For the role of the Defence Ombudsman, the Deputy Defence Ombudsman, the Military Representative and the Deputy Military Representative, and to the designated international post and to the corresponding international post, The compensation and other financial benefits are in force, in accordance with the provisions of the Law on Compensation for External Service (1096/2006) Provides.

The right of persons referred to in paragraph 1 to the local mark-up, the compensation allowance and the removal allowance shall be governed by Articles 4, 6 and 7 of the Act on Compensation for External Service. The Ministry of Defence's decree provides for a more precise definition of the position and duties of the armed forces in the positions and duties of the Foreign Service. The decision to grant compensation shall be decided by the General Staff, unless the decision of the Ministry of Defence is delegated to the headquarters of the defence branch referred to in Article 27 of this Act.

The status referred to in paragraph 1 shall be laid down in the diplomatic services of Finland (19/2000) .

ARTICLE 40
Promotion of military or service

The President of the Republic is promoted, in the order of decision-making orders of the Republic, to the military values of the lieutenant and the ensign, and to their superior or their equivalent military values for the demonstration of the commander. However, the decision-making process concerning the promotion of the Brigadier General, the Flag Emirate and their superior or their equivalent military values, and the corresponding service value, shall, however, take place in the case of the Minister for Defence Introduction.

Military and service values, promotion of military dignity and service value and powers to promote military values other than those referred to in paragraph 1 and to give equivalent service to the President of the Republic Regulation.

The military commander may order the use of military and service values and their assimilation and other relationships.

ARTICLE 41
Transfer of civil servants to another post or office

A military officer shall be obliged to move to another post office or post where it is necessary for the performance of his duties or for the appropriate organisation of the service concerned.

If the transfer to another post or the imposition of another post leads to a change in the place of employment of the official, the person concerned shall be informed at least three months earlier.

The decision on the transfer or termination of the office, which will result in a change in the place of employment of the official, shall be subject to appeal by the administrative court as provided for in the administrative law. An appeal to the decision of the administrative court shall be lodged only if the Supreme Administrative Court grants an appeal. The decision shall be complied with in spite of the complaint, unless the court prohibits enforcement. A decision on the transfer or termination of the office, which does not result in a change in the place of employment, shall not be subject to appeal. (7.8.2011)

L to 932/2015 (3) will enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

The decision on the transfer or termination of the office, which will result in a change in the seat of the official, shall be subject to appeal as laid down in the administrative law. However, if the appeal authority decides otherwise, the decision shall be taken in spite of the complaint. A decision on the transfer or termination of the office, which does not result in a change in the place of employment, shall not be subject to appeal.

Paragraph 1 shall not apply to participation in crisis management activities abroad under the Military Crisis Management Act.

ARTICLE 42
Behaviour obligation

In addition to what is laid down by law in the rest of the law, the professional status of civil servants must be exercised in such a way as to ensure that he does not conduct himself in a manner likely to undermine the confidence of the armed forces. The proper management of tasks.

ARTICLE 43
Soldier basic skills and condition

The professional body shall maintain the basic skills and condition of the soldier required to carry out its duties. A decree of the Ministry of Defence may be regulated by a ministerial decree on the basic skills and condition of the soldier required to carry out the different missions.

ARTICLE 44 (28.6.2013/509)
Service enrolment

The vital functions of society as a threat to disturbances or to a standby law (1802/2011) In accordance with the conditions laid down in Article 2 (1) of the Treaty, and in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 2 (1) of the Treaty, the Commission shall act in accordance with the provisions of the Treaty. In the event of such a threat or situation, the official shall immediately contact his service. The above provision shall be issued by the competent authority of the armed forces.

The duty of duty of the official shall be laid down in (185/1996) Article 5 (3) and the obligation to comply with the provisions of Article 18 (4) of that Act.

ARTICLE 45
Use of military and military suits

In accordance with the law on military and military crisis management, the person in service shall be required to wear the military uniform of the armed forces, unless otherwise provided for by the quality of the official duties or any other reason. Where the function or position of any other official of the armed forces is required to do so, the person concerned may be required to wear a uniform in accordance with his or her duties.

The General Staff may order the provisions on the use of a military suit and the rules on the use of a military suit by a person who has been expressly allowed to wear a military suit.

Other than those referred to in paragraph 1, the law on military service and the law on the voluntary service of women (194/1995) Or the training of a military office shall not be allowed to wear a military uniform or a suit of clothing resembling a suit which resembingly resembling a costume or dress, in such a way that the impression of a user's position may arise; As a professional soldier, unless authorised by the competent authority of the armed forces.

Military suits and uniforms, as well as the use of the military suit, will be more precisely determined by the General Staff.

ARTICLE 46
Training support and service-time allowance in the military office

The replacement of the newly appointed military office for a fixed term shall be supported by the replacement of the study-free period outside the armed forces, (273/1979) The cost of their studies. If the training aid has not been used during the period of employment, the service allowance shall be paid at the end of the service as a lump sum. Compensation shall be paid in full within two years of the termination of the service. However, the training aid or the service-time allowance shall not be paid if the official is to be appointed for the remainder of the armed forces. The training aid or the service-time allowance shall be paid for each month of service, including the period of employment, provided that the service has lasted at least three years. The amount of the aid or compensation shall be the difference between the general military pension contribution of the type of official concerned and the pension contribution to be paid to the military official concerned for a fixed period, but at least 12 % of the taxable amount.

If a person who has received training aid or a service time allowance is appointed for the time being, on the basis of the training provided by the armed forces or paid in full by the armed forces within one year, , a maximum of half of the benefits paid may be recovered in accordance with the (18/04/1994) Articles 60 and 61 provide.

§ 47
The age of withdrawal and the right to continue service after the retirement age

The difference of age in the military post shall be:

(1) the armed commander's office for 63 years;

(2) for 60 years, in addition to the training of the General Staff, the General, the admiral, the Colonel and the Commodore, as well as the military professor, or by a decree of the General Council, for a further 60 years, but the training of the pilot; For a period of 55 years and 52 years at the Colonel's office; and (22.12.2009)

(3) in other military posts for 55 years, in the case of pilot training, 45 to 50 years, taking into account the training and experience of a person.

The decree of the Council of State provides for a more precise definition of training and experience when determining the age of resignation. In accordance with the criteria laid down by the Ministry of Defence, the military commander determines the tasks that require the training of the pilot. The General Staff shall decide on the age of withdrawal of the service.

The General Staff may, for a reason and with the agreement of the official, decide that the official may continue to serve his services in the same office after the withdrawal period, but not more than up to the age of 68, the military professor A civil servant in a military post up to the age of 63, and the official in charge of the military office up to the age of 55. (22.12.2009)

A decision on the right of officials to continue in office must be taken before the official has reached the age of resignation. The debt ratio is terminated without notice when the time limit referred to in paragraph 3 has elapsed.

ARTICLE 48
Distinctive suspension of professional status

A professional soldier who acts substantially or repeatedly against or fails to carry out his duties may be suspended for at least one and a maximum of six months, unless the warning or any other measure is to be kept Taking into account the seriousness or recurrence of the act or omission. The fee shall be suspended for the period of suspension.

The appointment of the appointing authority shall be decided by the appointing authority. If the Appointing Authority is the President of the Republic or the Government of the Republic, the Ministry of Defence shall be suspended from office. The decision to dismiss the discharge authority shall be initiated by the authority deciding the suspension no later than three months from the date on which the authority was informed of the fact that the suspension may be suspended.

Before a decision is taken on the suspension of duties referred to in paragraph 1, the authority shall provide the professional host with an opportunity to be heard. An opportunity to be heard shall also be reserved for a head of office or a shop steward, if the professional soldier so requests, and the nature of the proceedings must therefore not be brought into force immediately. Before taking a decision, the authority shall inform the professional soldier of the possibility of requesting a hearing of the Head of Confidence or Confidence Man.

The appeal against the decision on the suspension of the suspension provided for in paragraph 1 shall be governed by the Civil Service Act.

Chapter 5

Penalty provisions

ARTICLE 49
Unauthorized use of the Defence Identity

Anyone who, on purpose, without or contrary to the authorisation referred to in Article 35, does not have the right to use the emblem of the armed forces, either directly or wrongly, shall be condemned to The unauthorized use of the military signature Fine.

Chapter 6

Entry and transitional provisions

§ 50
Entry into force and transitional provisions

This Act shall enter into force on 1 January 2008.

Before the entry into force of this Act, measures may be taken to implement the law.

By way of derogation from Article 37 (2), on 31 December 2007, the military office of the armed forces may continue to serve their services in the Agency, even if he has not performed in the Finnish armed forces or in the border guards Military service in armed service or the voluntary service of women.

The resignation of the Defence Forces on 31 December 2007 shall be subject to the provisions in force at the time of entry into force of this Act. (31.10.2008)

Paragraph 5 has been repealed by L 28.6.2013/509 .

ARTICLE 51
Repeal provision

This law repeals the Law of 31 May 1974 on defence forces (402/1974) (hereinafter ' the Repeal the law , with subsequent amendments. However, Articles 10a and 10b of the repealed Act shall remain in force.

ARTICLE 52 (28.6.2013/509)

§ 52 has been repealed by L 28.6.2013/509 .

THEY 264/2006 , No 2/2006, EV 298/2006

Entry into force and application of amending acts:

31.10.2008/678:

This Act shall enter into force on 15 November 2008.

THEY 71/2008 , EV 93/2008,

22.12.2009/16:

This Act shall enter into force on 1 January 2010.

The procedure for the appointment of a professor pending the entry into force of this Act shall apply from the date of entry into force of this Act.

Before the entry into force of this Act, measures may be taken to implement the law.

THEY 196/2009 , No 4/2009, EV 234/2009

29.12.2009/16:

This Act shall enter into force on 1 January 2010.

Before the law enters into force, measures may be taken to implement the law.

THEY 248/2009 , LiVM 33/2009, EV 249/2009

22.7.2011/840:

This Act shall enter into force on 1 January 2014.

THEY 222/2010 , LaVM 44/2010 EV 374/2010

28.6.2013/509

This Act shall enter into force on 1 January 2015.

Proceedings before the entry into force of this Act shall pass to the competent authority under this law.

THEY 8/2013 , PuVM 2/2013, EV 79/2013

28.3.2014/2:

This Act shall enter into force on 1 May 2014.

THEY 30/2013 , HVM 5/2014, EV 15/2014

19.9.2014/4:

This Act shall enter into force on 1 January 2015.

THEY 57/2013 , HVM 16/2014, EV 79/2014

8.5.2015/577:

This Act shall enter into force on 1 June 2015.

THEY 297/2014 , UAVM 21/2014, EV 318/2014

7 AUGUST 2015/95:

This Act shall enter into force on 1 January 2016.

In the case of appeals before the entry into force of this Act, the provisions in force at the time of entry into force of this Act shall apply.

THEY 230/2014 , LaVM 26/2014, EV 319/2014