CISM Regulations - Edition February 2024 - English Version

Sep 4, 2026

CISM Regulations (English Version) provide the governing framework for the International Military Sports Council, defining its authorities, organizational structures, event governance, voting and appointments, and the management of finances, honors, and awards. The document outlines the scope and activity of CISM, sets foundational concepts such as “active nation” and armed forces eligibility, and presents disciplinary and ethical provisions. It also lists regulatory amendments approved in February 2024, including updates linked to CISM Code of Ethics and related articles.

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Pages117

Reading Time4 h 55 min

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Changes made in the version February 2024

Article and decision updates

Part I: Policy and Organization

Introduction

Chapter I: General Policy

Chapter II: Structures and Authorities – Roles and Responsibilities

Chapter III: Congress and General Assembly

Chapter IV: Voting, Elections, Appointments

Chapter V: CISM Finances

Chapter VI: Honors and Awards

Part II: CISM Events

Chapter VII: Sports Competitions in CISM

Chapter VIII: Sports Events

Chapter IX: Anti Doping Regulations

Chapter X: Other Activities in CISM

CONSEIL INTERNATIONAL DU SPORT MILITAIRE INTERNATIONAL MILITARY SPORTS COUNCIL CONSEJO INTERNACIONAL DEL DEPORTE MILITAR اﻟﻤﺠﻠﺲ اﻟﺪوﻟﻲ ﻟﻠﺮﯾﺎﺿﺔ اﻟﻌﺴﻜﺮﯾﺔ CISM Regulations Edition February 2024 English Version | Changes made in the version February 2024 | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Items | Decision File | Approved by | | Article 1.1 – Disciplinary Matters, Article 1.2 (inclusion as E.), Article 1.8 E., Article 1.12 A. and Appendix 25 – CISM Code of Ethics | DF 2023/SGA/01 Establishing the CISM Code of Ethics | BoD 2023/2 Moscow, Russia | | Article 1.9 D., F. and G. | DF 23/FIN/3604 Amendment to Article 1.9. Resignation or Termination from CISM | BoD 2023/3 Tunis/Tunisia | | Article 2.9 C. 1. | DF 09 SGA 2023-CISM HQ Staff Mandate | BoD 2023/3 Tunis/Tunisia | | Article 4.10 A. 1. | Regulations Commission President Proposal – PCSC rank inclusion | BoD 2023/3 Tunis/Tunisia | | Article 5.9 A., D., E., F. and G. | DF 23/3601a-Amendment proposal to CISM Regulations-Article 5.9 | Extraordinary General Assembly 2023/VTC | | Article 6.4 E. | DF 08 SGA 2023-CISM Order of Merit | BoD 2023/3 Tunis/Tunisia | | Article 6.6 B., C., D., E., and F. | DF 003 SD 2023-CISM Star of Sports Merit for coaches | BoD 2023/3 Tunis/Tunisia | | | DF 2024-1 SPO 01 CISM Star of Sports Merit for coaches | BoD 2024/1
CISM HQ | | Article 7.13 D., E., F. and G. | DF 001 SD 2023-Introducing new sports in CISM | BoD 2023/3 Tunis/Tunisia | | Article 8.26 B. 2. b. | DF 008 SD 2023-Honoring individual athletes | BoD 2023/3 Tunis/Tunisia | Table of contents PART I: POLICY AND ORGANIZATION INTRODUCTION CHAPTER I: GENERAL POLICY CHAPTER II: STRUCTURES AND AUTHORITIES – ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES CHAPTER III: CONGRESS AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY CHAPTER IV: VOTING, ELECTIONS, APPOINTMENTS CHAPTER V: CISM FINANCES CHAPTER VI: HONORS AND AWARDS PART II: CISM EVENTS CHAPTER VII: SPORTS COMPETITIONS IN CISM CHAPTER VIII: SPORTS EVENTS CHAPTER IX: ANTI DOPING REGULATIONS CHAPTER X: OTHER ACTIVITIES IN CISM PART I: POLICY AND ORGANIZATION Introduction CISM The International Military Sports Council, known by its acronym "CISM", is an international sports association composed of the armed forces of member nations accepted by the General Assembly. CISMis open to the armed forces of all nations officially recognized by the United Nations (UN) . The fundamental aim of CISM is to promote sport activity and physical education between armed forces asa means to foster world peace. This ideal is encapsulated in the CISM motto "FRIENDSHIP THROUGH SPORT". Background CISM was founded on 18 February 1948 in Nice, France. The five founding nations were Belgium, Denmark, France, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. In the aftermath of World War I, an American, General John Pershing, recognized the need to breakdown linguistic and cultural barriers and promote friendship and morale among soldiers of Allied Forces. Asa result, he established the Allied Forces Sports Council in 1919 and organized the first international military sport event, the Inter Allied Games, in France. These games involved 18 nations from five continents and 1500 athletes in 24 sports. Following the Second World War, the Allied Forces Sports Council was revived, and the second Inter Allied Games were held in 1946 in Berlin. Most notably, allies from Western and Eastern Europe competed in harmony. Unfortunately, because of political discord, the Allied Forces Sports Council was extinguished in 1947. However, the ideal was rekindled the following year with the founding of CISMand the rise of a global vision. Scope and Activity Since its founding in 1948 with five European nations, CISM has grown to over 140 member nations from Europe, Africa, Asia and America. In addition to many continental and regional championships, CISM organizes over 20 World Championships annually and the summer and winter Military World Games every four years with about several thousand participants i

FAQs

What is the purpose and scope of the CISM Regulations (English Version) ?

The regulations establish CISM’s governing framework, defining authorities, organizational responsibilities, governance of events, and how key concepts such as active nations and eligible armed forces are applied. They also cover disciplines, ethics, and anti-doping within the organization’s activities.

What organizational areas are covered in Part I: Policy and Organization?

Part I includes introductions and chapters on general policy, structures and authorities, congress and general assembly, voting/elections/appointments, finances, and honors and awards.

What regulatory topics are addressed in Part II: CISM Events?

Part II covers sports competitions and sports events, including anti-doping regulations, plus other CISM activities. It reflects how CISM manages and conducts its event-related work.

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