Key Benefits:
The service regulation:
1 New content according to the c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
1 The service regulation is a binding directive for all members of the military during the period of service, whether it be training, support or active service, as well as for conscripts during recruitment. It shall apply mutatis mutandis to the Peace Promotion Service; the Annex shall also apply. 1
2 Outside of service time, the service regulations apply to members of the military as they have to perform duties of service or wear the uniform.
3 For military personnel, the service regulations are applicable during the service. 2 Apart from this, it shall apply when carrying out duties of service or when the uniform is worn.
4 The service regulations apply to members of the Red Cross service in the same manner as members of the military.
1 New content according to the c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
2 New content according to the c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
1 Any person who is recruited and declared fit for service shall be a member of the military until his or her release from service. It is also considered to be that of military personnel. 1
2 Types of Services:
3 Service time is the time during which members are on duty. It begins with the beginning of the journey of entry to the service and ends at the end of the journey following the dismissal. It includes working time, rest time and free time. The leave and leave are considered as free time.
4 For practical reasons, this service regulation makes use of masculine forms such as "the individual", "the member", "the commander". These designations are valid for both male and female members.
1 New wording of the sentence as per c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
2 New content according to the c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
The Swiss Confederation is making every effort to guarantee peace and safeguard freedom and democratic order. In the event of a conflict, it intends to defend its territory, protect its population and its means of existence. It is actively committed to peace and to a world respectful of human dignity.
Security policy must ensure the widest possible peace and sovereignty for our country. Switzerland is committed to all appropriate means to achieve this goal, and it cooperates closely with the international community.
In order to fulfil its security policy tasks, Switzerland has the following instruments: foreign policy, the military, the protection of the population, economic policy, the supply of the country, the protection of the state and the Police, information and communication. 4
In the context of security policy, the army plays a decisive role. 5
The mission of the army is:
1 New content according to the c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
Our army is organized according to the principle of militia. It is based on the principle of the obligation of all Swiss citizens to perform military service. The Danes can also commit to serving on a voluntary basis.
1 New content according to the c. I 4 of the O of 3 Dec. 2010, effective from 1 Er Jan 2011 ( RO 2010 5971 ).
According to the constitution and the law, the army is subordinate to the civil power. The Supreme Executive and Executive Authority to which it is submitted is the Federal Council. The decisions which, by the constitution or the law, fall within the competence of the Federal Assembly are excepted.
1 In the case of active service, the military is willing to fulfil their duty by taking the oath of office.
2 When taking the oath, a member of a civil authority or a commander represents the Federal Council.
3 The representative of the Federal Council or the commanding officer of the troupe to be sworn in reads the message of the Federal Council that motivates the active service.
4 Then the representative of the Federal Council takes the form of the oath, repeated after sentence by the troupe to be sworn in.
5 He who is not sworn in is bound by a promise.
" I swear/I promise:
1 Commander means directing the actions of subordinates to achieve a common goal.
2 The results obtained by military training are more than the sum of individual benefits. The military command therefore assumes in particular that one must be able to convince each one to commit all his forces to the joint accomplishment of the mission, even at the cost of his life, if necessary, in the event of a real commitment.
Leaders define the goals to be achieved. They give their subordinates the greatest possible freedom in terms of the means to be implemented. This freedom is limited only by the need for cohesion of the whole.
1 New content according to the c. I 4 of the O of 3 Dec. 2010, effective from 1 Er Jan 2011 ( RO 2010 5971 ).
1 Driving missions requires, on the part of superiors, courage, confidence and respect for the freedom of action of subordinates. 1
2 This command requires an active reflection, independence, and initiative that is at the service of the mission to be accomplished.
1 New content according to the c. I 4 of the O of 3 Dec. 2010, effective from 1 Er Jan 2011 ( RO 2010 5971 ).
1 The superiors are responsible for providing timely missions in accordance with the situation. They establish missions only after they have measured the consequences. In this perspective, they take into account the skills of their subordinates.
2 The leader may associate his subordinates with the preparation of his decisions. However, they are the sole responsibility.
3 The superiors control that the goals set are met.
4 Superiors are responsible for the welfare and safety of their subordinates. They do not put them at unnecessary risk.
5 Subordinates at all levels also have responsibilities. They are responsible for accomplishing a mission, within the framework of the freedom of action granted to them.
1 Achieving the stated objectives requires that all members of the same training act in a disciplined manner. Discipline means that the member first aims at the accomplishment of the common mission by giving the best of himself and passing on his personal wishes and interests to the second plan.
2 Discipline is best achieved when combined with independence and initiative.
1 To be able to achieve the goals of their training, subordinates must know the intent of their superior. The Chief therefore takes every opportunity to inform them. Wherever possible, he shall make known the considerations which led him to his decision. This information is all the more important as the superior relies on the independence and initiative of each of his subordinates.
2 Subordinates spontaneously inform their leader of events that may be important to the performance of their mission. This information is particularly necessary when their technical and specialized knowledge can be decisive for the success of the training.
3 Every member of the military strives to acquire important information for the performance of his or her mission.
The tasks of training are often difficult and complex. They can only be mastered if the members of this training are concerned to keep their work informed on an ongoing basis. Regular communication makes a decisive contribution to ensuring that everyone can identify with their mission and act at their best. Between superiors and subordinates, she creates this trust, which allows, when the time is short and the circumstances are difficult, to drive through brief orders.
Commander requires authority. This results from the personal and technical credibility of superiors. They lead first and foremost by their personal example. They are a model of discipline and commitment and have an educational effect on their subordinates. 1
1 New wording of the sentence as per c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
Superiors and subordinates live together in mutual respect. They have confidence in each other and are committed together to strengthen the esprit de corps and the working capacity of their training. Knowing that one can count on others facilitates the fulfillment of his duty and the success of the common mission.
1 The army is organized and organized hierarchically. Training can be based on their mission. Subordinating relationships can change this. 1
2 Training at different levels is referred to as follows (in ascending hierarchical order):
Team,
Group,
Section,
Unit (company, battery, column, squadron),
Troop corps (battalion, group, wing, command),
Large unit (brigade, enforcement training, territorial region). 2
1 2 E And 3 E Sentences introduced by the c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
2 New content according to the c. I 4 of the O of 3 Dec. 2010, effective from 1 Er Jan 2011 ( RO 2010 5971 ).
1 The organization of the command establishes subordinate reporting relationships. It determines the success of the company's conduct.
2 The commander of a formation shall be the superior of all members who are incorporated into the training, including those who are temporarily subordinate to him.
3 All military personnel must know to whom they are subordinate; they also need to know how responsibilities are being addressed.
1 The chain of command follows from the organization of the command. It links the different levels of command, without omitting any.
2 Orders, information, proposals and requests go through the chain of command. Communications for reciprocal information or direct relationship building are not linked to the chain of command.
3 Line lines under the technical service exist in parallel to the chain of command.
4 When time is missing or other reasons fail to follow the hierarchical route, the omitted instances will be informed as soon as possible.
5 For all questions and personal matters, the member can speak directly to his or her command, the troop physician or the chaplain.
1 The superior 1 And the command aids he has appointed have the right and the duty to give orders relating to matters of service. Subordinates are required to obey these orders.
2 The superior ensures that orders are executed, whether they are orders issued by themselves or by higher organs.
3 The superior respects the areas of responsibility of his subordinates and does not restrict them without reason.
4 Members of the military working in a particular field have the authority to give orders as long as they are required to carry out their duties. This applies in particular to:
5 If the superior and his or her replacement are missing, the most suitable member takes command immediately, until the superior commander makes other arrangements.
6 A subordinate who did not understand what is expected of him is asking for the necessary explanations.
7 When a new order contradicts a previous order, the subordinate makes his superior attentive to this contradiction. However, it executes the new order if its superior maintains it.
8 Subordinates may, if necessary, derogate from the orders received where the circumstances have changed considerably since the last order, that the liaison with the superior is broken and that it is not conceivable to wait for New orders. However, they always act according to the intention of their superior and inform them as soon as possible.
1 New term according to c. I 4 of the O of 3 Dec. 2010, effective from 1 Er Jan 2011 ( RO 2010 5971 ).
1 According to the training provided to the army and according to their function, the military is placed in a hierarchical order comprising a number of ranks.
2 In the case of equality of rank, the hierarchical order is determined on the basis of seniority or, on the basis of seniority, by the date of birth.
3 The organisation of the command and the hierarchical order must not necessarily correspond. Senior personnel may be subordinated to undergraduates in rank.
4 Senior members in rank who are not chiefs do not have the power to command within the sphere of competence of others. On the other hand, they have the right and the duty to give orders to restore the military order in the event of a violation of it.
5 The ranks of the troupe are:
Recruit,
Soldier,
Appointee,
Appointerested leader. 1
6 Officers and NCOs formed the cadre of the army.
7 The ranks of the NCOs are:
Corporal,
Sergeant,
Master Sergeant
Senior Non-Commissioned Officers
Thickets,
Master Sergeant Major,
NCO Warrant Officer,
Staff Warrant Officer,
Warrant Officer,
Chief warrant officer. 2
8 The officers' ranks are:
Lieutenant, junior officers
First-lieutenant
Captains captains
Senior officers, senior officers
Lieutenant-Colonel,
Colonel
Brigadier general officers
Divisional,
Body commander
General Commander in Chief of the Army
1 New content according to the c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
2 New content according to the c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
1 The NCOs are superior in direct contact with the company. Depending on their rank, they can lead groups, be close associates of the section heads and the commander, or be employed in staffs or specialists. 1
2 NCOs have their own sphere of responsibility and responsibility. In particular, they are responsible for training weapons, vehicles and vehicles, as well as education. 2
3 Executives who perform duties as non-commissioned officers are part of the executive cadre. 3
1 New content according to the c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
2 New wording of the sentence as per c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
3 New content according to the c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
1 Officers are responsible for command, training and education, as well as for the commitment of training. 1
2 Officers conduct training at the section level. They can be hired in staffs and, as specialists, fill specific missions.
3 Non-commissioned officers, Chiefs of Staff, appointees and soldiers with specific technical knowledge may, as required, be assigned duties as corresponding officers and be appointed as a specialist officer. 2
1 New content according to the c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
2 New content according to the c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
1 Commanders conduct training from unit level, commitment and training.
2 They are responsible for basic availability and readiness 1 Of their training.
3 They shall ensure that their subordinates are fully informed about security policy and national defence.
4 Commanders call the frames and the troop.
5 Commanders plan the succession of executives and review the candidates who are involved.
6 They have disciplinary power.
7 Commanders also perform tasks outside their command-related service.
1 New expression according to c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ). This mod has been taken into account. Throughout the text.
1 General Staff Officers, Chiefs of Staff and other Command Assistants are members of the staffs. They support their commanders in driving, and they monitor the execution of orders.
2 They receive their own expertise from their commanders. Within the framework of the responsibilities granted, they act on their own initiative and enact the directives and orders they deem essential. They direct the technical training and control the basic availability and the technical and material readiness of the formations.
3 The General Staff Officers conduct the staff work in the Major Units staffs.
1 Military personnel include professional military personnel (career officers, career sub-officers and professional soldiers) and contract members (contract officers, contract officers and contract soldiers).
2 Military personnel are assigned to the fields of education, education, command and engagement.
3 In schools, career officers and career sub-officers have responsibility for education and education, as well as command responsibility. They may be assisted by contract members and specialized teachers.
4 The officers were primarily educated by career officers and by contract officers, the non-commissioned officers and the troop were commissioned by career non-commissioned officers and contracted non-commissioned officers.
5 Military personnel who are incorporated as other members of the military in staffs and units carry out their military service under the same conditions as other military personnel.
1 New content according to the c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
1 The unit (company, battery, column, squadron) is, as a general rule, the military's community of commitment and social life.
2 The unit consists, as a rule, of several sections. The latter are subdivided into several groups.
3 The esprit de corps of the frames is decisive for the unit.
The sub-officers of the unit
1 Corporals lead groups in defined areas of technical services.
2 The sergeants are the group leaders. They are responsible for the basic availability and readiness of their group.
3 The chief sergeants are the alternates of the section heads.
4 The sergeants are technical sub-officers and specialists in specific fields of technical services.
5 On the orders of his commanding officer, the stove, in his capacity as a unit truck, directs the unit's office. In particular, he is responsible:
6 On the orders of his commanding officer, the Sergeant-Major, in his capacity as unit sergeant-major, leads major areas of service. In particular, he is responsible:
7 The NCO is the Logistics Section Chief or the Head of the Picket Section in the event of an accident.
8 The unit commander, the unit sergeant-major, the Logistics Section Head, and the Head of the Picket Section in the event of an accident are the unit commander's direct collaborators.
1 New content according to the c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
1 Junior officers are the officers closest to the troop. They lead their section by their personal example and, in the engagement, they share the hardships and dangers with their troop.
2 They are responsible for the basic availability and readiness of their sections for engagement.
3 They lead the education and education of their section. 1
4 By order of their commanding officer, they perform specific tasks.
1 New content according to the c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
1 The unit commander drives his unit to commitment and training.
2 He is responsible for the availability of basic and operational readiness for the commitment of his unit.
3 It encourages and reinforces the trust and esprit de corps of the unit. He is also responsible for the complete information of his unit.
4 He takes care of his subordinates. They can contact their commanding officer at any time, even outside of service periods.
Military education and education are designed to prepare military personnel for war and other crisis situations. Education and education are generally concurrent. The purpose of training is to acquire skills and know-how. Education seeks to influence behaviour and transmit moral values. 7
Education and education should enable managers and the troupe to perform their service even if they are under heavy pressure. The requirements laid down are therefore high. 8 They sometimes have to push the individual to the limits of his forces. A high level of education, as well as the good results obtained in common events, reinforce the confidence that everyone can have in their own abilities and in the support they can expect from their peers and superiors.
Military education and education are also a form of adult education. They are based on mutual respect, which must characterise relations between teachers and their pupils. Superiors and teachers encourage the initiative in the workplace and care to make favourable framework conditions available to students. The responsibility and active collaboration of students make a decisive contribution to success. 9
Military and civilian knowledge complement each other. Our militia force often relies on the knowledge acquired in the civilian life of the military; on the other hand, many military personnel, in their civilian activities, benefit from the experience and knowledge acquired during their civilian life. Military service.
Military education and education are designed to make the military able to carry out the missions entrusted to them, in times of war or other crisis, even at the cost of their lives.
1 New content according to the c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
1 Military education and education develop and strengthen military personnel:
2 Military training provides the member with safe knowledge and know-how, and teaches him or her that he or she must be able to use even under difficult conditions.
3 Military education consolidate the behaviours essential to the life of any military community, such as:
1 New content according to the c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
1 Individual military training leads to training. 1 The smallest formations are the group, section and unit. They are in fact the communities of engagement. They carry out their missions in the context of larger training.
2 Training should allow for training:
3 The skills acquired by the military during individual training are put into practice during the training instruction that requires a lot of management. The intensity of the troop commitment can therefore vary.
1 New content according to the c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
1 For the most part, military services in relative peacetime are training services. These include recruit schools, executive schools, rehearsal courses and executive courses.
2 Soldiers and superiors receive their basic training in recruit and executive schools; it consists of an individual instruction and training in the lower echelons.
3 The rehearsal courses and executive courses are used to refresh and supplement the knowledge and expertise specific to the various functions of the military. However, training exercises and the collaboration of the various technical services are the main elements of the rehearsal courses. The managers and the troupe must carry out the tasks entrusted under conditions as close as possible to reality.
4 In the case of peace promotion, support and active service as well, individual training and education and training are further developed according to commitment. 1
5 In all services, executive training is an important condition for the success of the company's training.
6 An identity check must be performed at the beginning of each service. 2
1 New content according to the c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
2 Introduced by ch. I of the O of 19 Nov 2014, in force since 1 Er Jan 2015 ( RO 2014 4341 ).
1 Career officers and career sub-officers are responsible for training, education and command in recruit schools and executive schools. They train primarily the militia cadres and provide them with support in command, training and education activities during the practical service. They may be assisted by contract members and specialized teachers.
2 The troop commander has overall responsibility for executive and rehearsal courses, in support of peace, support or active service. Training and education are the responsibility of militia executives who can be assisted by military personnel and specialized teachers.
1 New content according to the c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
1 The success of the training requires clear goals, known in advance of the military to be educated.
2 To achieve the goals, military personnel must be given the highest degree of personal responsibility.
3 Intensive training allows for the acquisition of safe craftsmanship. Drill is necessary where reflexes are needed, in particular to control weapons and equipment.
4 Those who quickly achieve the goals of education can help educate their comrades.
5 Those who do not achieve the goals of education within the limits set are encouraged by special measures. The commanding officer may order that an additional instruction be given outside the general hours of work.
1 Teachers are responsible for monitoring the level of education on a regular basis. Their superiors evaluate the results through visits to the troupe and inspections. If these checks reveal an inadequate level, additional education measures must be ordered.
2 Members of the military are entitled to know the assessment of their work. Instructors inform them of the outcome of their checks, if possible during an interview. The purpose of this interview is to improve the quality of the work.
1 Troop tours allow commanders to form an opinion of the state of mind of the troop, the level of instruction and the march of the service; they also serve to gain a better understanding of their managers.
2 The superior may announce his or her visit to the commanding officer of the troop; however, the work plans of the executive and the troop must not be changed.
3 The superior shares his findings with the commander to whom he visited.
4 Heads of Service may, on the orders of their commanding officer, make visits to the troop, in particular to control the technical training.
1 Periodic inspections should allow commanders to control the level of training and the basic availability and readiness of training. Superiors may inspect or instruct staff to inspect specific technical areas.
2 The inspector has the force and decides what he wants to inspect. It evaluates the work and reports the results of the inspection to the managers and the company.
Military life takes place in a community that cannot be freely chosen. Living conditions are often characterized by confined spaces and a rudimentary environment. The private sphere is reduced, individual habits and desires have little room for it.
It is essential that the daily military activity be subject to specific rules. These are likely to reduce uncertainties and conflicts.
It is expected that each member of the military will voluntarily integrate into this community. He will have to move his personal desires to the second level; he will have some respect for his comrades and will help the weakest.
Punctuality, precision and cleanliness are essential to the service. The member takes care of their equipment and facilities, and respects the environment in which they are located.
The service process requires disciplined behaviour by managers and the troupe. But it is also essential for everyone to take the necessary work on their own. Orders are less necessary when each individual fulfills his or her duty in an autonomous manner.
In order for the training to be effective and the commitment to be successful, the service must be free of friction.
1 The purpose of the service is to organize the daily life of military training.
2 The instructions on the operation of the service shall apply to the training services. In the service of peace promotion, support service and active service, the service is adapted to the current situation. 1
1 New wording of the sentence as per c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
1 The troupe is housed in barracks, cantonments, underground facilities, makeshift shelters, bivouac or inhabitant.
2 The frames and the troop are in principle housed separately. The same applies to men and women.
3 During the service life, any member is entitled to subsistence. Depending on the situation and the mission, subsistence can be distributed irregularly.
1 The community domain includes the facilities, buildings and premises used by the company.
2 For service reasons, the commander may delimit an exit radius that cannot be left without authorization. In the service of instruction, it is usually abandoned to set a radius of exit.
1 The commanding officer shall determine the conduct of the activities in a work programme.
2 The work program also serves the general information of the troupe.
1 The General Daily Order may be issued by the Commanding Officer with a view to reducing the content of work programmes or agendas.
2 It sets out the daily and repetitive details of the unit's service march, such as hours of work, meals, reports and patient visits.
1 The order of the day fixed for each day of service all daily activities of the troupe. It must be accessible to all members of the training involved. It should only be changed in exceptional circumstances.
2 It is possible to give up the agenda when the indications contained in the programme of work or the general daily order are sufficiently complete and accessible to everyone.
1 Service time includes the duration of a military service. It begins with the beginning of the journey of entry to the service and ends at the end of the journey following the dismissal.
2 The service consists of working time, rest time and free time.
3 Working time begins in principle with the diane and ends with the main call or evening call.
4 Rest is a time of recovery. It can be imposed.
5 In free time, one hears the exit and the leave.
6 The CO may order that any of the members of his or her unit be required to perform additional work, which is necessary for the service, outside the normal working time. For such work, the commander chooses, among other things, the soldiers who have been the least committed or who have shown insufficient commitment.
The return to work begins with the control of the workforce. Training ready to be hired is announced to the Commanding Officer. The group can then inform the troupe about the goals and conduct of future activities.
1 Recovery is defined as all activities that ensure that the troop reverts to availability. 1
2 It includes the park service and the domestic service.
3 The unit commander sets out responsibilities and orders the controls to be carried out.
1 New content according to the c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
1 The park service includes the maintenance of personal weapons, collective weapons, ammunition, vehicles and equipment, and equipment balance.
2 The care of army animals, as well as the maintenance of stables, boxes and aviaries, are also part of the park service.
3 The park service is controlled by management.
1 The domestic service includes the maintenance of personal equipment, personal equipment and personal care, and the cleaning of cantonments. 1
2 Each member is responsible for all, maintenance and availability for the commitment of his/her personal equipment and equipment. It carries out its internal service autonomously in the allotted time. 2
3 The domestic service is headed by the Chief Sergeant Major. For controls, the latter has the support of additional frameworks, in agreement with the unit commander. 3
1 New content according to the c. I 4 of the O of 3 Dec. 2010, effective from 1 Er Jan 2011 ( RO 2010 5971 ).
2 New content according to the c. I 4 of the O of 3 Dec. 2010, effective from 1 Er Jan 2011 ( RO 2010 5971 ).
3 New content according to the c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
1 The main call means that the company has completed its daily activities and its recovery. The unit is fully assembled, with the exception of the secondment and the sick.
2 The main call takes place before the open parties and precede the leave of the unit.
3 The unit commander can order another form of delogging.
1 The commander shall fix the hours of exit in the general daily order or in the agenda.
2 There is, in principle, no limit time for executives. The commander shall determine the limitations and possible controls.
3 The local police time must be respected by all military personnel.
4 The commander may limit the duration and radius of exit or order rest when special reasons require it: high readiness, significant efforts required of the troop, advanced diane.
5 On the way out, the soldier is wearing the output uniform. The CO may authorize exceptions.
6 On exit, it is forbidden to drive private motor vehicles. The CO may authorize exceptions.
The evening call puts an end to the day of work and the exit for the recruits, the soldiers and the stipend, as well as for the appointments-chiefs if they are not part of the frames. 1 After the evening call, it is forbidden to leave the cantonment without permission.
1 New content according to the c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
1 General leave is defined as the free time of more than one day ordered for most members of the military who attend a training course. 1
1bis General leave of longer duration is defined as a general leave of more than three days during or between basic training services. The head of the army shall determine the period and duration of extended leave for longer periods and shall issue directives concerning the administrative details of longer-term general leave. 2
2 Individual leave is defined as the free time granted by the competent commanding officer upon presentation of a personal request. The commanding officer may grant individual leave when compelling reasons are invoked or, in all other cases, where such leave does not interfere with the proper functioning of the service and the applicant's military benefits are Sufficient. 3
2bis A general leave of absence or a longer general leave of absence shall correspond to an individual leave:
3 During a leave of absence and the return of a leave of absence, the member shall wear the outfit. The CO may order exceptions. Civilian clothing is allowed on leave. The change in public conduct is prohibited.
4 The Federal Department of Defence, Population and Sports Protection 5 (DDPS) may issue special rules for certain occasions.
1 New content according to the c. III 1 of the O of 9 Nov 2005, in force since 1 Er Jan. 2006 ( RO 2005 5099 ).
2 Introduced by ch. 1 of the appendix to the O of 19 August 2009, in force since 1 Er Jan 2010 ( RO 2009 4291 5887).
3 New content according to the c. III 1 of the O of 9 Nov 2005, in force since 1 Er Jan. 2006 ( RO 2005 4291 5099).
4 Introduced by ch. II of the O of 1 Er June 2012, in force since 1 Er July 2012 ( RO 2012 3415 ).
5 New name according to the ACF of Dec. 1997 (unpublished). This mod has been taken into account. Throughout the text.
1 Members may contact their commanding officer, the troop physician, the chaplain, or the Army Social Service for questions or personal matters. 1
2 If necessary, military personnel receive spiritual, medical, psychological and social assistance.
3 The Commanding Officer organizes assistance, medical, psychological or social counselling and spiritual assistance through the use of specialists.
4 In hardship and distress, the military is helping each other with camaraderie.
1 New content according to the c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
The superior speaks to the extent possible in the language of the subordinate. In the courses where several languages are spoken, the literary language is used.
1 The uniform is the expression of belonging to the army. Anyone wearing the uniform represents the troupe and is therefore required to observe a proper presentation and behaviour. Hair in particular must be clean and neat; long hair should not float on the shoulders. Hair as well as jewelry and piercings must neither interfere with service activities nor compromise individual safety. The DDPS may adjust the details of the submission when the uniform is worn. 1
2 Weapons, auxiliary services and formations have distinctive distinctive signs.
3 It is prohibited to wear clothing, insignia or other items that are not prescribed.
4 The RFSP rules the uniform port outside of the service time. 2
1 New content according to the c. I 4 of the O of 3 Dec. 2010, effective from 1 Er Jan 2011 ( RO 2010 5971 ).
2 New content according to the c. II 2 of the O of 28 Nov 2014, in force since 1 Er Jan 2015 ( RO 2014 4493 ).
1 Military politeness is an expression of integration within the military community and in its organization.
2 The one who speaks to a superior or to whom a superior is addressed greets and announces. If the interlocutors know each other by their name, salvation is enough.
3 In addition, the military salutes in the circumstances in which they would do so in civilian life.
4 The training salutes the superiors. Training and facilities are advertised to superiors or control bodies.
5 The isolated member is required to salute:
6 On some occasions, such as international competitions, official ceremonies and receptions, military forms may be subject to special rules.
7 Civil politeness rules must be observed when there are no adequate military forms.
Cohesion between members of training is the essential condition for the completion of tasks and the control of the dangers of military life. Military symbols and ceremonies reinforce the sense of belonging and express it both internally and externally.
1 The emblems, the flag or the banner of a formation represent the community of destiny of a formation. They also symbolize Confederation and what it is to defend.
2 The formations take their emblem after the entry to the service and render it with the dismissal.
3 The emblem is worn by the flag bearer on important occasions. He represents training.
4 The Chief of Staff of the battalion or group staff is the flag carrier. 1
1 Introduced by ch. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
1 Military ceremonies are simple and dignified. They demonstrate the cohesion of the troupe, both internally and externally.
2 The taking and handing out of the emblems, the promotion ceremonies, and the taking of the oath in an active service are of particular importance. On some occasions, other military ceremonies can be organized.
3 Military events such as open house days and parades are organized in a simple and appropriate manner.
At the service, the military is faced with unusual constraints; they also face outstanding obligations. Engagement-particularly combat-can push them to their extreme limits. Violence threatens every moment in their bodies and in their lives. For their part, they must also employ force; this use of force is only justified by the need to deal with the threat. In periods of education and engagement, the need for spiritual and religious assistance will be taken into account as far as possible.
This is a requirement of the rule of law and a rule of camaraderie: in matters of belief, every member of the military must observe the same respect for others as he or she expects from others.
1 The military respect the faith of others. They avoid anything that could hurt the religious feelings of their comrades or the people.
2 On Sundays and religious holidays, the troupe takes into account the Sunday rest of the population. This rule is also valid in the commitment, provided that the mission and situation permit.
1 Members are entitled to spiritual assistance. For this purpose, they may contact the chaplain directly.
2 Spiritual assistance is the responsibility of Protestant and Roman Catholic chaplains. Members of other faiths and religions may also apply to them if the conditions do not allow them to obtain assistance from their own spiritual adviser.
3 Chaplains advise COs on all matters concerning spiritual assistance. They carry out their business as a councillor without any interference from the troop commanders.
4 In hardship and distress, soldiers help each other in a spirit of camaraderie.
1 The service Sundays and religious holidays, or the day before, the troupe generally celebrates its own religious offices. These offices are organized jointly or by denomination.
2 When no religious services are organised on these days, the possibility must be granted to attend a civilian religious office, provided that the requirements of the service permit.
3 Chaplains have the opportunity to organize a religious service in the week, especially during the course without Sunday's service.
4 When chaplains celebrate a religious service during service, members of other faiths or religions are allowed to participate in a civilian religious service corresponding to their belief, provided that it is celebrated instead Parking lot or nearby and the service walk allows. Members who do not wish to attend military service or other civilian religious service are exempt. They may, however, be required to work in relation to the service.
1 Military personnel who died in service are entitled to military funerals as long as they correspond to their last wishes. If the latter cannot be established, it is the family who decide.
2 For the organization of military funerals, the wishes of local relatives and customs will be taken into account.
3 Specific measures are planned for war time.
1 The person who is prevented from writing a normal will, because of war or other extraordinary circumstances, has the right to establish an emergency will. The following paragraphs return only the essence of the provisions of the Swiss Civil Code 1 (art. 503, 506 to 508). 2
2 The soldier's will is made orally in the presence of two witnesses. Direct online parents, brothers and sisters and their spouses, and the testator's spouse cannot be witnesses. Witnesses, direct relatives, brothers and sisters, and spouses of all such persons shall not be included in the testamentary provisions.
3 Witnesses shall immediately submit, in writing and signed, the will of the soldier to a judicial authority or transmit it to an officer of the rank of captain at least.
4 If it is possible, subsequently, to establish a normal will, the soldier's will loses its validity fourteen days after the restoration of the regular conditions.
5 Commanders inform the military sufficiently early on the provisions of the soldier's will.
1 RS 210
2 New wording of the sentence as per c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
The force has the necessary police powers to carry out its tasks. The order of 26 October 1994 concerning the police powers of the army 1 Rules the details. 2 The following figures give only the essential points.
1 RS 510.32
2 New wording of the sentence as per c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
1 In training, the force has the police powers to remove the dangers of its own safety and to restore order.
2 At the level of commitment, the police powers of the force are as extensive as required to accomplish the mission.
Police restraint measures are used for the protection of persons, property and rights. They are applied only to the extent required by the rights to be protected.
The coercive policing measures are as follows:
In the context of police powers, the firearm may, if other means prove insufficient, be used as a last resort by the member: 1
1 New content according to the c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
2 New content according to the c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
3 New content according to the c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
The guard protects the company, its equipment and its installations against attacks or depredations. The Guard may be responsible for protecting civilian personnel and facilities as part of an army commitment.
1 The Guard is a military police agency. It has the police powers of the company. Everyone is bound to obey his orders.
2 The guard is subordinated directly to the commander who issued the order of commitment for the child care service. Unless otherwise instructed, the commander of the guard shall be ordered only by this commander, the custody team only of the commander of the guard. 1
3 In principle, the guard service is carried out with the loaded weapon. The DDPS rules the details.
1 New content according to the c. I 4 of the O of 3 Dec. 2010, effective from 1 Er Jan 2011 ( RO 2010 5971 ).
1 The order of commitment for the custody service details the mission, rights and duties of the guard. On the basis of the legal requirements, it lays down in particular the use of firearms and the use of means of restraint below the threshold for use of the firearm.
2 Members of the Guard are instructed in the order of commitment for the child care service before taking their service.
3 Every member of the Guard must know the order of commitment for the child care service and follow it. In case of doubt, he asks for clarification before taking his service.
1 New content according to the c. I 4 of the O of 3 Dec. 2010, effective from 1 Er Jan 2011 ( RO 2010 5971 ).
1 The guard is subject to high requirements. Each Guard member is personally responsible for carrying out the assigned mission.
2 In the guard service, a small number of military personnel are responsible for overall security. Therefore, the guard service is a military mission of particular importance. Custody offences are particularly serious.
1 The military had a duty to serve the Swiss Confederation and to respect the constitution. They must commit all their forces to accomplish their tasks and work with other soldiers in a spirit of camaraderie. They have a duty to take on them the risks and dangers inherent in military service.
2 In the case of active service, the military asserts that it is willing to carry out these fundamental duties through the oath or promise.
3 Every member of the military is required to respect human dignity.
1 The military must know and respect the provisions of the right of people in times of war.
2 The basic idea of the right of people in times of war is the protection of victims, defenceless persons and persons not involved in the conflict, as well as recognised cultural property. Thus, one can only attack and destroy what is directly related to the pursuit of military objectives. Attacks and destruction must be limited to what is essential to the performance of the mission.
3 Specifically, it is prohibited to attack the following persons:
4 Military personnel must be recognizable as regular soldiers wearing the uniform.
1 Superiors have a duty to conduct their subordinates. They plan, make decisions, allocate missions and monitor their execution. They are responsible for their command duties.
2 The superiors shall ensure the welfare of their subordinates.
3 They do not give any order to offend human dignity.
1 In service matters, the military must obey their superiors and other members of the military with command power. They must execute orders received from all their forces, completely, seriously and on time.
2 Subordinates do not carry out an order when they recognize that it imposes on them a behaviour that is repressed by the law or the right of people in times of war. If they do, however, knowingly cooperate in such action, they will have to respond.
At the beginning of each service, members must present the order of march, service booklet, identification badge and valid official identification with photo (passport, identity card or driver's licence) for control purposes Of identity.
1 Introduced by ch. I of the O of 19 Nov 2014, in force since 1 Er Jan 2015 ( RO 2014 4341 ).
Members observe and follow the regulations and service requirements that affect them.
The military must work together in a spirit of camaraderie. They respect the personality and property of other members of the military and assist in the event of distress or danger. The spirit of camaraderie is independent of military ranks, political or religious beliefs, age, sex, language, origin or skin colour.
1 A person who, by virtue of his or her function or commitment, comes to know personal information about other persons, shall be held incommunicable. He or she may make use of this information or communicate that information only if the mission so requires, if there is a legal obligation to provide information or if the person concerned has given his consent.
2 Chaplains, physicians and their collaborators, as well as members of military justice, are kept in professional secrecy. The same applies to the staff of the social and psychological assistance services of the army as well as military judges. Postal secrecy and the secrecy of telecommunications must be respected.
1 Members must comply with the secrecy provisions. Classified Service Information (SECRET, CONFIDENTIAL, or INTERNAL) or whose contents, in view of its importance, is not intended for third parties, should not be disclosed. This duty of discretion is valid during and outside the time of service. It remains valid after the end of the obligation to perform military service. 1
2 Information classified or to be kept secret may be transmitted only to those who need it to fulfil a mission received and who have undergone a security check of their person. 2 Such personnel may use or transmit this information only to the extent required by the mission.
3 The person who works with classified information or objects, or who must be kept secret, and the person who may dispose of them, must guard against their loss and protect them from any unauthorized examination or use by third parties.
1 New content according to the c. I 4 of the O of 3 Dec. 2010, effective from 1 Er Jan 2011 ( RO 2010 5971 ).
2 New content according to the c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
1 The army needs a sufficient number of non-commissioned officers and officers capable of carrying out its mission. Members may therefore be required to accept a particular rank or function. They must then perform the services and tasks outside the service corresponding to that rank or function.
2 Non-commissioned officers, heads of staff, appointed officers and soldiers with special technical knowledge may be assigned the duties of a corresponding officer (specialist officers). 1 They then perform the services corresponding to these functions, with the exception of promotion services. During the performance of their duties, they shall have the same rights and duties as officers performing the same duties.
1 New content according to the c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
1 The personal equipment and additional equipment entrusted to the member remains the property of Confederation.
2 Members shall carefully and appropriately use their personal equipment, such as weapons, clothing and baggage, as well as any other military equipment, ammunition and facilities. 1
3 Members shall, for the duration of the obligation to perform military service, be safe and secure against loss, damage and destruction, personal equipment and any other additional equipment that is Entrusted. The breech must be removed from the assault rifle and stored separately. 2
4 Equipment must be maintained in good condition. No modification of equipment in violation of existing requirements shall be permitted. Unusable, damaged or missing equipment, as well as inappropriate uniform effects, shall be repaired, replaced or exchanged prior to entry into service.
5 The RFSP rules the use out of the equipment service.
6 It is in principle prohibited to lend equipment. The RFSP decides on exceptions.
7 No person shall sell, pledge or lease equipment.
1 New content according to the c. I 4 of the O of 3 Dec. 2010, effective from 1 Er Jan 2011 ( RO 2010 5971 ).
2 New content according to the c. I 4 of the O of 3 Dec. 2010, effective from 1 Er Jan 2011 ( RO 2010 5971 ).
1 Liability for damages is based on legal provisions. The following paragraphs summarize the essential points.
2 A person who, by violating his duty of service by gross negligence or intentionally causes damage to the Confederation, shall be held responsible.
3 The member is responsible for the loss or damage to personal equipment or equipment entrusted to the member during the service. It can only be released from that responsibility if it is able to prove that the damage was not caused by gross negligence on its part or an intentional violation of its military obligations.
4 If no individual responsibility can be determined, the training is responsible for the loss or damage to the material provided to it. The coverage of such damage may be effected by a deduction from the balance. The training does not bear any responsibility if it proves that none of its members has caused the damage.
5 If a member unlawfully causes damage to a third party during a service activity, the Confederation will bear the compensation for the damage. The injured cannot pursue the member directly. However, the Confederation may turn against the member if he or she has caused the damage caused by gross negligence or wilful neglect.
6 In principle, military personnel must themselves bear the damage caused to their personal property. If the damage is caused by a military accident or is directly related to the execution of an order received, the Confederation shall grant it a fair compensation.
1 Military personnel ensure that they are physically fit. Communicable diseases or health damage that may have harmful consequences for the health of the member or third parties to the service must be announced to the troop physician. When entering the service, the announcement must be made on the occasion of the entrance health inspection. 1
2 Members shall be subject to all medical checks and health measures that may reasonably be required of them. They must also submit to vaccinations and other measures ordered by the Federal Council in order to combat or prevent contagious diseases.
3 Any intentional act aimed at incapacitation or incapacity to serve shall be punished according to the provisions of the Military Penal Code of 13 June 1927 2 . 3
1 New content according to the c. I 4 of the O of 3 Dec. 2010, effective from 1 Er Jan 2011 ( RO 2010 5971 ).
2 RS 321.0
3 New content according to the c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
1 Members equipped with assault rifles and junior officers of the troops equipped with assault rifles must carry out the required fire for the duration of their obligation to perform military service. These are organised by civil shooting companies. The one who does not get the fixed minimum result is called to a course for shooters. Anyone who does not carry out his obligatory shooting must take part in a shooting course for late arrivals. 1
2 The convening of the Shooting for Delay courses is by posters. No order of march is sent.
3 Members are required to comply with the obligation to advertise. Any modification of personal data, address or occupation must be communicated, within 15 days, to the Section Head or the Arrondissement Command. 2 It is also necessary to immediately announce the loss of the service record.
4 Members who wish to stay for more than 12 months abroad must apply for leave from abroad. This request should be addressed to the district command concerned. 3
5 Members shall inform themselves in time of the date and place of their entry into service. The posters for the layoff give all the useful information. They are called convocation. The person who, fourteen days before entering the service, has not received an order is required to announce himself to his commanding officer. Those who are not sure of their obligations will inform the Section Head or their Commanding Officer. Those who are not sure that they are obliged to enter the service will be informed by the Section Head or the Borough Command, or their Commanding Officer. 4
1 New content according to the c. I 4 of the O of 3 Dec. 2010, effective from 1 Er Jan 2011 ( RO 2010 5971 ).
2 New wording of the sentence as per c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
3 New content according to the c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
4 Phrase introduced by ch. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
1 Executives are required to prepare for service on the orders of their commanding officer. They must be able to fulfil their duties upon entry into service.
2 Commanders may order members of their troops to perform the work necessary for the preparation or completion of the service before entering service or after termination of employment. Members shall also assist their Commanding Officer, upon request and even out of service, for technical or administrative matters related to their training.
1 Outside the service, members must be prepared to respond at any time to an order of business.
2 Members may be called to the support service or to the active service. The summons shall be sent in the form of a personal marching order or, in particular cases, in an appropriate manner, for example by the media.
3 When an active service is called, all members of a trained party must enter into service. In case of doubt, they must obtain information from the military authority. The instructional service waivers do not automatically provide active service.
4 When triggered, the call to the active service is never canceled.
5 Members or whole formations may be picket lines as a precautionary measure. In this case, they must take specific measures in anticipation of an entry into service. They shall receive the relevant directives in writing.
1 New content according to the c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
1 Members who do not meet their obligations are punishable. They must respond to their actions, in particular in the event of non-compliance with orders or requirements or the deliberate disruption of the service.
2 Collective disobedience will be punished with particular severity. Anyone who learns that soldiers refuse to obey or plan not to obey, is obliged to inform the superiors concerned.
1 When in service, members of the military also enjoy their constitutional and legal rights, in particular as regards the protection of the personality, freedom of belief and conscience, the right to free expression of its members. Ideas and exercise of political rights.
2 Fundamental rights and freedoms, however, are subject to limitations during the service. These may not exceed what is essential to the accomplishment of the mission of the army, the troop and the military.
1 Members of the military are entitled to respect for their personality and their private sphere, to the extent possible.
2 Military-related information can only be recorded to the extent that military legislation provides for it. In principle, members of the military have the right to know the information about them.
3 Members are entitled to the confidential treatment of personal data contained in the military's personal information system, in the service booklet or in other military documents. The same applies, in particular, to information resulting from judgments or decisions of civil or military courts, administrative authorities or command bodies.
4 In addition, members of the military have the right to respect for postal secrecy and professional secrecy between physicians and their collaborators, as well as chaplains. They are entitled to the confidentiality of personal data by the staff of counselling services in the social and psychological fields.
5 Military containers and baggage are also respected. In duly substantiated cases, however, checks may be carried out, to the extent possible in the presence of the member concerned.
1 Freedom of belief and conscience is guaranteed. It does not, however, waive the obligations of the service and must not interfere with the service. Members shall not injure other members of the military or any third party in their ideas or in their faith. Faith-based peace and respect for different philosophical views must not be disturbed.
2 During the service, members of the military have the right to participate in a religious service, provided that the service does so. The decision rests with the commander.
3 When chaplains celebrate a religious service during service, members of other faiths or religions are allowed to participate in a civilian religious service corresponding to their belief, provided that it is celebrated instead Parking lot or nearby and the service walk allows. Members who do not wish to attend military service or other civilian religious service are exempt. They may, however, be required to work in relation to the service.
1 At the service level, military personnel can express themselves freely, including on issues related to service and the military. The statements made must not, however, interfere with the performance of the missions, the obedience due to superiors, the discipline and the esprit de corps of the troupe or disturb the walking of the service.
2 In service, members of the military exercise their civil rights, if possible, by means of advance voting or by correspondence. 1
3 It is forbidden for the military to organise political assemblies, demonstrations and propaganda campaigns whatever they are or to participate, as well as to collect signatures for lists of candidates, initiatives Popular, referenda and petitions:
1 New content according to the c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
2 Repealed by c. II 2 of the O of 28 Nov 2014, with effect from 1 Er Jan 2015 ( RO 2014 4493 ).
1 To the extent that operational requirements permit, members exercising a public mandate are granted leave to participate in the meetings or to carry out their official duties.
2 Members of parliaments and cantonal governments shall, in principle, have the right to leave to participate in the meetings of their councils.
3 Members of the Federal Assembly are exempt from the training and support services for the duration of the sessions, meetings of committees and groups of the Federal Chambers. 1
1 New content according to the c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
1 Members are entitled to regular information on:
2 The content of the information is conditioned by the provisions on the safeguarding of military secrecy and the provisions on the protection of the personality (duty of discretion, professional secrecy, data protection).
1 Members have the right to submit proposals concerning the service to their superior. These may include, for example, education, service, equipment and weapons. They can relate to the mood in the troupe.
2 The superior shall inform the member concerned of the manner in which he intends to deal with his proposal and his result.
3 The superior transmits, through the chain of command, proposals that exceed his or her competence.
1 Members may, if necessary, be provided with advice and assistance in spiritual, medical, psychological and social matters. The social service of the army offers in particular its support in the personal and financial fields.
2 Members may contact their commanding officer, the troop physician, the chaplain, or the Army Social Service for questions or personal matters. 1
1 New content according to the c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
1 At the service, members receive a pay; they are housed and fed.
2 Members receive their equipment free of charge from Confederation.
3 In the case of a soldered service, members shall receive compensation for loss of gain caused by the service performed. Rates and calculation methods are defined by the gain loss benefit plan.
4 In the case of illnesses or accidents whose causes are attributable to the service, members are entitled to military insurance benefits.
5 During the service, the use of public transport was the responsibility of the Confederation. 1
6 In accordance with the requirements of the campaign station, members are entitled to free delivery of letters and packages. 2
7 In urgent cases, members of the military can be reached via the "Swiss Office".
1 New content according to the c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
2 New content according to the c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
If a member considers himself to be a victim of injury, he or she must first seek to resolve the conflict with the individual in an individual interview.
1 If the individual interview cannot take place or if it does not result in a satisfactory result, the member may refer the matter to his or her commanding officer during a personal interview.
2 The member speaks to his or her direct supervisor. If the casualty is the cause of the incident, the member will then be directed to the next hierarchical superior.
3 The CO shall provide personal maintenance as soon as possible. He then gives his opinion to the member, if necessary after investigation or further information, and informs him of his intentions.
1 Members may file a written service complaint when they are convinced of an injustice by a military superior, another member or a military authority.
2 The written service complaint is also possible in matters of command authority. These matters are the directives of military superiors and the directives of the federal or cantonal military authorities relating to the military deployment of military personnel, namely:
3 The legal requirements are found in art. 36 and 37 of the Federal Act of 3 February 1995 on the military and military administration.
4 The service complaint does not qualify for layoff orders as well as decisions related to service travel, advance services, voluntary services and exemptions. Against such decisions, it is possible to file a request for a review with the authority that has taken them.
1 New content according to the c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
2 Repealed by c. 1 of Annex 2 to the O of 21 Nov 2007, with effect from 1 Er Jan 2007 ( RO 2007 6751 ).
1 The service complaint is addressed to the immediate superior commander or, if it is directed to a military authority, to that authority. If the addressee of the complaint is not competent to deal with it, he shall forward it immediately to the competent body.
2 The jurisdiction to adjudicate the complaint rests with the commanding officer directly superior to the member against whom the complaint is directed. If it is directed against several military personnel, the competence to deal with them belongs to their joint commander. If it is directed against a military authority, it is the higher authority that decides.
3 If the complaint body has participated in or is involved in the contested decision in any way, it shall forward the service complaint to the immediate higher body. Service complaints against orders submitted for approval are sent to the higher authority for approval. The complaint procedure is only initiated after the approval has been given.
4 Disputes relating to jurisdiction are decided by the Superior Common Body to the parties.
1 During service time, service complaints must be filed within five days of the date of knowledge of the disputed order. This time limit is ten days outside the service.
2 If the complainant has, within the time limit for filing, requested a personal meeting with his or her commanding officer, the time limit shall be repeated from that meeting.
3 The counting of the time limit does not take into account the day on which the latter starts to run. If the last day of the period is a Saturday, a Sunday or an official holiday, the time limit falls on the next business day.
4 The time limit shall be considered to be held when the service complaint is lodged on the last day of the period within the command of the consignee, or given to the custody or to a Swiss post office.
5 If the complainant can prove that he has been prevented without fail to address the complaint within the time limit, he may still address it within five or ten days of the removal of the obstacle.
1 The service complaint has no suspensive effect. The order under appeal remains valid until the decision on the complaint and deploys all its effects. If the service complaint is manifestly justified, the complaint proceedings may suspend the execution of the order under appeal.
2 A person who files a service complaint or attacks a decision on his or her service may not be punished or penalized for that reason.
1 The complaint body or an officer designated by it hears the complainant and the other party and sheds light on the events. Outside the service, the hearing may be replaced by written statements.
2 The complainant and the other party may decide on the results of the investigation and propose further inquiries; they may consult all the documents relating to the complaint before a decision is taken.
3 The complainant may be assisted by counsel or be represented, provided that the procedure is not disproportionately delayed.
4 It must be decided, if possible, within five days on complaints made during the service, in the month for all the others.
5 The decision on the complaint must be briefly reasoned and communicated in writing. It must be indicated to whom and within what period it can be attacked.
6 If the service complaint is accepted in full or in part, the complaint proceedings take the appropriate action. It may lift the contested order or amend it and give directions to the defendant. If the fact that the complaint was fairly high cannot be altered, at least it should be noted that the complaint of service was founded to satisfy the complainant.
7 The service complaint procedure is free of charge. It cannot give rise to any compensation.
1 The decision on the complaint can be challenged, both by the complainant and by the defendant, in writing to the immediate superior court. The decision of the latter may be appealed to the DDPS, whose decision is without appeal.
2 The decisions of the cantonal military authorities may be appealed directly to the DDPS, provided that the canton's law does not provide for recourse to the cantonal government.
3 Decisions of the bodies that have already spoken must be attached to the letter of challenge.
4 The time limit for challenging a decision is ten days from the date on which the decision was communicated. The new decision must be made as far as possible within 10 days, out of service in the month. For the remainder, the calculation and timing requirements (c. 106, para. 3 to 5), to the effect of the service complaint (c. 107) and the procedure (c. 108, para. 1 to 3 and 5 to 7) also apply to the challenge of a decision on a complaint.
The Rules of Service of 27 June 1979 of the Swiss Army (RS 80) 2 Is repealed.
1 New content according to the c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
2 [RO 1980 16, 1995 170 hp. 110 al. 1 let. A, as of June 22, 1994]
This Service Regulation shall enter into force on 1 Er January 1995.
1 Repealed by c. IV let. A from the O du 29 oct. 2003, with effect from 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2003 4541 , 2004 943).
The objective of peacekeeping operations is to prevent, control and end hostilities between various parties to a conflict or, at the very least, to create favourable conditions for the settlement of a conflict. Peacekeeping operations can only be carried out with the agreement of all parties to the conflict.
By making available staff, Switzerland intends to contribute actively to the maintenance and promotion of peace. It collaborates with other states to this end.
Registration for the promotion of peace and the implementation of peacekeeping activities are voluntary. The person making the announcement for a peace promotion service is integrated into a pool of personnel. The persons required for a mission are recruited on this reserve and trained for a concrete commitment. The person performing a peace promotion service shall be engaged under a contract of public law.
In general, a mission in peacekeeping operations is based on the mandate of an international organization. This organisation establishes the status of the staff engaged with the parties to the conflict. It regulates how to intervene in an agreement with the states that hire staff at missions.
1 The Rules of Service govern the peace promotion service provided that it is not contrary to the provisions of the international partner organisations, the status of persons on mission and the mandate for intervention.
2 During the peace promotion service, the Service Regulations apply throughout the service period (duration of service reports). Exceptions include holidays and days of statutory leave outside the place of intervention; c. 8, para. 2, is reserved.
1 The peace promotion service is carried out by volunteers in the case of peacekeeping operations in an international context. It is a weapons-free service.
2 Persons performing a peace promotion service are members of the military.
Registration for a peacekeeping operation is voluntary.
The requirements for the operation of the service for the promotion of peace shall be adapted to the situation in the area of intervention.
1 The Federal Council decides on Switzerland's participation in peacekeeping operations. He is responsible for this decision.
2 The RFSP is responsible for the Mission's operational components.
3 A Swiss contingent commander shall be appointed for the conduct of the Swiss troops at the place of intervention. Military observers and other persons sent on missions alone are directly available to the international organization.
4 Within a Swiss contingent, only Swiss officials have decision-making authority and responsibility for conduct.
5 The person who is called for a mission in peacekeeping operations must comply with the agreement between Switzerland and the international organization as well as the directives of the higher service in Switzerland.
1 The training is adapted to the mission.
2 It is generally based on basic military training and takes into account professional knowledge and skills.
3 Training takes place in Switzerland or abroad if necessary. It continues at the place of intervention.
1 The RFSP prescribes the uniform for a commitment.
2 Only insignia designated by the DDPS may be worn.
3 The appearance and behaviour of the members of the contingent must be dignified and appropriate to the responsibility required by their function. Male staff have short hair.
1 Exemplary behaviour is required for the peace promotion service. In particular, there is a need to respect differences in practices and lifestyles.
2 For the duration of the undertaking, it is necessary to avoid publicly expressing opinions on political, religious or social issues concerning the place of the intervention. The DDPS rules exceptions. The commitment contract defines the extent to which contingent members, if any, are held incommunicable after the duration of the intervention.
1 Leave, leave, days of statutory holidays and vacations count as free time.
2 The Contingent Commander shall determine the duration and the perimeter of the exits and leave. It regulates the use of service vehicles. It decides whether the exits and the leave take place in uniform or in civil dress. It may order specific measures for security reasons.
3 The RFSP decides on the wearing of uniforms and the use of service vehicles during the days of statutory holidays and holidays.
1 Persons employed in a peace promotion service receive an identity card from the international organization. They always carry this document on them.
2 The members of the contingent also carry their Swiss civilian identity card and military identity card.
The contingent shall take its emblem prior to departure for the area of intervention. He puts it back at the end of his mission.
The SPB defines personal property that can be carried out or carried on a mission and regulates its transportation.
The provisions on spiritual assistance and religious services (c. 63 to 65 RS 04) are valid only when the specific conditions and situation in the engagement area permit.
1 Introduced by c. III of the O of 9. 1998 ( RO 1998 2288 ). Update as per c. II of the O of 19 Dec. 2003 (RO 2004 729) and c. IV let. B of the O of 29 Oct. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 (RO 2003 4541, 2004 943).
1 New content according to the c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
2 RS 510.10
3 New content according to the c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
4 New content according to the c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
5 Introduced by ch. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
6 New content according to the c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
7 New content according to the c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
8 New content of sentences according to c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
9 New content according to the c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
10 New content according to the c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
11 New wording of the sentence as per c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, in force since 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
12 Repealed by c. I of the O of 19 Dec. 2003, with effect from 1 Er March 2004 ( RO 2004 729 ).
