(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order makes transitional provision in connection with the coming into force of the Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), and the repeal of the Army Act 1955 (c. 18), the Air Force Act 1955 (c. 19), the Naval Discipline Act 1957 (c. 53) and related legislation. Schedule 2 makes transitory provision for the operation of the 2006 Act, and certain related legislation, until certain provisions not yet commenced come into force.