Article 7 of the Saudi Enlisted Personnel Service Law

This article sets a mandatory commitment period on the enlisted person after his appointment, which is four years during which he remains in service. This means that during this period the enlisted person cannot end his service at his own request.

After the four years have passed, his service may be ended at his request, but the text places a restriction on this: that the circumstances of military work do not require him to stay. The permission here is therefore not absolute, and may be blocked by the needs of military work.

Note the following:

• The period starts from the date of appointment, according to the wording "after his appointment".
• The text speaks of ending service at the enlisted person's request, and does not address other reasons for end of service.
• The article does not specify which body assesses the circumstances of military work, nor the procedures for submitting the request.

A person who is thinking of requesting the end of his service and wants to know his position precisely is best advised to consult a lawyer who specializes in administrative cases and military service matters.