Combat Status Recognition for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Crews
This new act aims to ensure that crews of remotely piloted aircraft (drones) involved in combat operations receive equivalent combat status recognition. This means their service will be treated similarly to that of soldiers directly engaged in combat, potentially affecting their rights and benefits.
Key points
Establishes equivalent combat status for military drone crews.
Military departments have 180 days to implement this status after the act's enactment.
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