Amending Executive Order 13223

In simple terms

This executive order amends a post-9/11 emergency order to expand the Secretary of Defense's authority to activate military reservists during the ongoing national emergency. It specifically invokes sections 688 and 690 of title 10, U.S. Code, allowing the service secretaries to recall retired officers and enlist retired members with needed skills, subject to Defense Secretary direction.

Federal Register Open PDF 82 FR 49273

Record & deadlines

Oct 20, 2017Signed
Signed by the President
Oct 24, 2017FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 82 FR 49273
Federal Register PDF

Key directives

Amend Section 1 of EO 13223 to add authorities under 10 U.S.C. §§ 688 and 690
Make such authorities available to the Secretary concerned
Subject Army, Navy, and Air Force Secretaries to direction of Secretary of Defense

Who is ordered

Prior policy

amendExecutive Order 13223, Section 1

Related orders

What to expect

Immediate

Authorities under 10 U.S.C. §§ 688 and 690 invoked and made available

Near term (90d)

Potential activation of retired military personnel with specialized skills

Long term

Sustained expansion of personnel management tools during continuing national emergency declared in 2001

Risks & tensions

Extends 2001 emergency powers into second decade with no expiration
Expands executive authority over military personnel without congressional action
Potential tension: 'subject to availability of appropriations' may limit actual implementation
Vague: no numerical caps or duration limits specified in amendment text