Designation of Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia/Montenegro), Albania, the Airspace Above, and Adjacent Waters as a Combat Zone
Headline: Designates Serbia/Montenegro, Albania, Airspace, and Seas as Combat Zone
What it does: The order designates specified countries, seas, and airspace as a combat zone for purposes of section 112 of the Internal Revenue Code, effective March 24, 1999.
- Officially names Serbia/Montenegro and Albania as U.S. combat-zone locations.
- Includes the Adriatic Sea and the Ionian Sea north of the 39th parallel.
- Sets March 24, 1999 as the start date for combatant activities in the zone.
Summary
This executive order designates specific countries, seas, and the airspace above them as a combat zone for purposes of section 112 of the Internal Revenue Code. It names the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia/Montenegro), Albania, the Adriatic Sea, and the Ionian Sea north of the 39th parallel.
The order states that the Armed Forces of the United States are and have been engaged in combat in these areas and sets March 24, 1999, as the start date of those combatant activities. The designation applies specifically for the purposes named in the referenced tax code section.
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