Article 36 of the Saudi Enlisted Personnel Service Law
المادة 36 من نظام خدمة الأفراد · الفصل التاسع: الالحاق والندب والاعارة
The article allows attaching a member from one force, area, arm or unit to another for a period not exceeding one year, renewable for another year, for work interests or emergency circumstances.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
يجوز الحاق الفرد من قوة إلى قوة أخرى تابعة لنفس الجهة أو منطقة إلى أخرى أو من سلاح إلى سلاح آخر أو من وحدة إلى وحدة أخرى لمدة لا تزيد على سنة قابلة للتجديد لسنة أخرى وذلك بناء على مقتضيات مصلحة العمل أو لظروف الطارئة.
This is the official Arabic wording, the only legally binding version. We do not translate the law itself; the explanation below is ours. Official source: Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers
Article 36 explained in plain English
This article regulates attachment, which is assigning the member to work temporarily outside his original place. It specifies its forms as being:
- From one force to another force belonging to the same body.
- Or from one area to another.
- Or from one arm to another arm.
- Or from one unit to another unit.
The article sets two basic limits:
- Duration: not exceeding one year, renewable for another year.
- Reason: the attachment must be based on the requirements of work interests or emergency circumstances.
The temporary nature is what distinguishes attachment. The text sets its duration at a year renewable for another year, and does not mention renewal after that. Note that attachment from one force to another is limited to forces belonging to the same body.
The article does not address the member's financial rights during attachment. Anyone who believes his attachment exceeded the set period or was not for one of the reasons stated may consult a lawyer specialized in administrative matters and military service affairs.
Practical example
A decision was issued attaching Sergeant Ibrahim from his unit in the Eastern Region to a unit in the Southern Region for one year because of work needs. His attachment may be renewed for another year, and the first period may not exceed a year.
Translated from our Arabic explanation with machine assistance. For guidance only; it does not replace advice from a lawyer on your situation.
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Frequently asked questions about Article 36 of the Saudi Enlisted Personnel Service Law
How long can a military member be attached to another unit?
Not more than one year, renewable for another year.
What are the reasons for attaching a military member?
The requirements of work interests or emergency circumstances.
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