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title: O.C.G.A. § 38-2-1137. Explanation of Code sections to enlisted personnel.
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# O.C.G.A. § 38-2-1137. Explanation of Code sections to enlisted personnel.

(a)(1) The Code sections specified in paragraph (3) of this subsection shall be carefully explained to each enlisted member at the time of, or within 90 days after, the member’s initial entrance into a duty status with the organized militia.

(2) Such articles as provided for by paragraph (1) of this subsection 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 shall apply with respect to this Code section and Code Sections 38-2-1002 through 38-2-1005, 38-2-1007 through 38-2-1014, 38-2-1015, 38-2-1025, 38-2-1027, 38-2-1031, 38-2-1037, 38-2-1038, 38-2-1055, 38-2-1077 through 38-2-1134, 38-2-1138, and 38-2-1139.

(b) The text of this article and of the regulations prescribed hereunder shall be made available to a member of the organized militia, upon request by the member, for the member’s personal examination.

(c) Failure to provide the explanations of this article as provided for by this Code section shall not be a defense to a court-martial proceeding, the administration of nonjudicial punishment, or any other action.

## History

Code 1981, § 38-2-1137, enacted by Ga. L. 2015, p. 753, § 1/HB 98.

## U.s. Code.

For similar provision in Uniform Code of Military Justice, see 10 U.S.C. § 937.