RNR CODC Module 5 Handbook

1.7 PROVIDING MILITARY AID TO CIVILIAN AUTHORITIES (MACA) WHEN UNDER TRAINING
Maritime Reservists may be permitted to undertake both Military Aid to the Civil Authorities (MACA) and Military Aid to the Civil
Community (MACC) duties or training when serving under the provisions of s27 of the Reserve Forces Act 1996. Whilst extant
and emerging legislation will generally seek to offer mobilisation for such tasks wherever possible, the short notice and short-term
nature of assistance to the community at times of disaster, may require periods of duty under the provisions of s27. Subsequently,
in all circumstances there arising, Maritime Reservists should be qualified and prepared to the same standard as their Regular
Service counterparts for the task they are undertaking.
For further information and guidance, refer to BR 3(2) Chapter 5.
Related References
• BRd 3(2).
• Reserve Forces Act, 1996.
Instruction
Answer the questions in Unit 1.7 on the DLE.
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