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United States Naval Institute

Private military association

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Dec 16, 2025
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Can retired U.S. military members be recalled to active duty for court-martial jurisdiction?

Retired regular-component U.S. military members who are entitled to retirement pay remain subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) and can be recalled to active duty for investigation or...

Dec 8, 2025
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Has the U.S. Coast Guard ever been fully placed under Navy control in past conflicts?

The Coast Guard has a long legal and operational history of shifting into Navy control during wars or at presidential direction; historic transfers occurred in the War of 1812, World War I, World War ...

Jan 22, 2026

Is it ww3

No—there is not a underway; mainstream reporting and expert risk assessments describe heightened geopolitical tensions and scenario-planning, not an active global conflagration . Popular claims that a...

Dec 20, 2025

What international legal rules govern U.S. interdiction and use of force against suspected drug smuggling vessels?

The international legal regime that governs U.S. interdiction and use of force against suspected drug‑smuggling vessels is a layered mix of the law of the sea (including UNCLOS as customary law), dome...

Nov 21, 2025

How have U.S. courts and military tribunals defined lawful versus unlawful orders historically?

U.S. courts and military tribunals have long drawn a line between orders that are “authorized and lawful” and those that are “patently illegal,” holding individuals responsible for obeying or refusing...