Archive:ARMED Act

**THE UNIVERSAL TRIUMVIRATE ATTACK READINESS AND MILITARY EXECUTIONS FOR DEFENSE (ARMED) ACT**
**9.22.13 | 1.15.14**
Major Executive Nathan Maine
Chief Ambassador Jackson Mearl, E. Stenbach

**A Law** to provide procedures for defense, set up specific guidelines for military readiness, provide for foreign combatant protections, and designate levels of threat.

**Section 1: Threat Levels**

The following threat levels, designated Defense Execution (DEFEX) levels shall be recognized by the Triumvirate, with the following instruction, and should be displayed publicly. They may be changed only on order from the Major Executive:
**Section 1.1: DEFEX 1 - Destruction Imminent**
Indicating that a crippling attack, one that could destroy or permanently damage the Union, is likely, Triumvirate defense forces should act as though to expect absolute destruction of the Union.
General procedures in the case of a DEFEX 1 should include: The complete sequester and securing of all essential government offices (in order of priority as set by the GUARD Act). Copying and securing of all essential legislative and historical works. Constant online presence of at least three of the following individuals at the same time (Major Executive, Minor Executive, Chairman of the JCC, Chief of Staff, other associate members of the JCC, Head of Intelligence, Deputy Head of Intelligence). Location of secondary computers for core personnel (including any of those listed above). Creation and utilization of auxiliary e-mails for, at minimum, the Major and Minor Executive and Chairman of the JCC. Lockdown of financial transactions as permitted by order of the Major Executive on a DEFEX 1 declaration. Securing and sequestration of all confidential information. Lockdown of all foreign representative areas.
**Section 1.2: DEFEX 2 - Destruction Possibility**
Indicating the moderate potential for a crippling attack, one that could severely harm the foundation of the Union, Triumvirate defense forces should be prepared for a worst-case scenario.
General procedures in the case of a DEFEX 2 should include: The sequester and securing of the Major and Minor Executive, as well as the Chief Justice, Chairman of the JCC, Chief of Staff, Head of Intelligence, and Speaker of the Administration. Activation and essential transfers to emergency fallout sites. Copying and securing of all essential legislative and historical works. Consistent sweeps of site traffic. Constant online presence of at least one of the following individuals at the same time (Major Executive, Minor Executive, Chairman of the JCC, Chief of Staff, other associate members of the JCC, Head of Intelligence, Deputy Head of Intelligence). Location of secondary computers for core personnel (including any of those listed above). Potential creation of auxiliary e-mails for the Major and Minor Executive as well as the Chairman of the JCC. Declaration of emergency. Securing and sequestration of all confidential information. Lockdown of all foreign representative areas.
**Section 1.3: DEFEX 3 - High Risk**
Indicating a high risk of an attack on the Union, Triumvirate defense forces should be completely prepared to engage a potential threat.
General procedures in the case of DEFEX 3 should include: The securing of the Major and Minor Executive, Chief Justice, Chairman of the JCC, Chief of Staff, Head of Intelligence, and Speaker of the Administration. Activation of emergency fallout sites. Consistent sweeps of site traffic. Securing of all confidential information. Lockdown of all foreign representative areas.
**Section 1.4: DEFEX 4 - Moderate Risk**
A slightly elevated level, indicating that there is a moderate risk of an attack on the Union. Triumvirate defense forces should have an elevated readiness in the case of a potential attack.
General procedures in the case of DEFEX 4 should include: Increased activity from the Department of Intelligence such as consistent sweeps of site traffic. Increased readiness by foreign forces. Additional protection for the Major Executive and Minor Executive.
**Section 1.5: DEFEX 5 - Low Risk**
Standard level, indicating that there is little to no risk of an attack on the Union. Ideally the Union should be at this level during all times of peace unless there are unusual circumstances. Triumvirate defense forces are stationary, going about normal business.
**Section 2: Military Roles of Officials and Authority**

No individual within the Triumvirate, excluding the defense establishment of Major Executive (acting included), Chairman of the Joint Command Council, Head of Intelligence, and JCC, shall have any authority to execute or make military or defensive orders. No person may act on military purpose unless permitted by appropriate authority. To give an unauthorized order with or without appropriate authority shall be considered a Class II Felony.
**Section 3: Budgeting**

The Department of Intelligence shall receive a trimester budget of 25 tri.
**Section 4: Emergency Bonds**

This law shall authorize three different series of government bonds, one at a time of which may only be released on order from the Major Executive for use in an emergency where the funding must be raised quickly.
Each series shall have 10 bonds, sold for exactly 45 tri each by the Treasury, with 11.11% interest after six months (return of 50 tri).
Additional series may be authorized as amendments to this law should previous series be utilized or the need for the commander-in-chief to further utilize assets such as these may be required.
**Section 5: Foreign Representative Security**

On order from the Department of State, or by the Major Executive, foreign representatives (including primarily Triumvirate diplomats and diplomatic workers), must shut down diplomatic actions. Locking down all property, securing their local jurisdictions, and going silent until given order otherwise.