Military law maintains discipline in armed forces. Military law derives from rulers' prerogative power. Roman military justice became formalized in Justinian's Digest
Military discharge occurs when members are released from their service obligation. Discharge types vary by country based on training completion and service quality. British Armed Forces require service completion before discharge consideration
Basic training is intensive residential program lasting weeks to months. Includes foot drill, inspections, physical training, weapons training, and graduation parade. Uses psychological conditioning to shape recruits' attitudes and behaviors
Decimation was a military discipline where every tenth soldier was executed. Used to punish large groups for cowardice, mutiny, desertion, and insubordination. A cohort of 480 soldiers was divided into groups of ten
Roman legionaries were citizen soldiers recruited under age 45. Initially recruited from Italy, later expanded to provinces. No property requirements, provided state-provided equipment
Control gained through enforcing obedience or order. Orderly or prescribed conduct or pattern of behavior. A rule or system of rules governing conduct or activity