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The [[Text:Articles of War|Articles of War]] were introduced in early 1882, by [[William Booth]] for new recruits to sign before enrolling as a [[Soldier of The Salvation Army|soldier]]. Some recruits did not fully share the spirit of the Army and were reluctant to commit themselves. Eventually however, the signing of the articles was generally accepted as a reasonable and helpful provision and in 1890 it was stated as a regulation that 'every salvation soldier must consider, accept and then sign this document'. This requirement is still in force today, as are its reasons, which are reproduced here: