Part VICall out for permanent service

General liability to be called out for permanent service

51Geographical extent of liability to service on call out

1

A person who is called out under this Part for service under a call-out order is liable to serve anywhere in the world unless the terms of service applicable in his case restrict his liability on being so called out to service within the United Kingdom or any area of the United Kingdom.

2

A person whose liability for service is restricted as mentioned in subsection (1) may elect irrevocably in such manner as may be prescribed to be liable for worldwide service—

a

whenever he is called out for service under this Part;

b

whenever he is called out for service on the authority of a call-out order under any provision of this Part specified in the election; or

c

during any period of service (including a current period of service) under a call-out order specified in the election.

3

The terms of service of a person who makes an election under subsection (2) are modified to the extent required by the election.

4

In this section“the United Kingdom” includes the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.