§ 137 — Article 137

Articles to be explained. (a)(1) The Articles of this Code specified in paragraph (3) shall be carefully explained to each enlisted member at the time of, or within 30 days after, the member's initial entrance into a duty status with the State military forces. (2) Such Articles shall be explained again: (A) after the member has completed basic or recruit training; and (B) at the time when the member reenlists. (3) This subsection applies with respect to Articles 2, 3, 7 through 15, 25, 27, 31, 37, 38, 55, 77 through 134, and 137 through 139 of this Code. (b) The text of this Code and of the regulations or orders prescribed under this Code shall be made available to a member of the State military forces, upon request by the member, for the member's personal examination, but this Code is effective and binding upon the State military forces upon the effective date noted in Article 999, and said regulations or orders are effective upon proper publishing of same, pursuant to other law or regulation.

Legislative History

(Source: P.A. 99-796, eff. 1-1-17 .)