The provisions of articles R. 5141-143 to R. 5141-146 apply to military veterinarians and military veterinary students covered by the provisions of article L. 4138-2 of the French Defence Code. The provisions of article R. 5141-147 apply to armed forces pharmacists and military students covered by the provisions of article L. 4138-2 of the Defence Code who are studying to become pharmacists.
However:
1° For the military professionals and students mentioned in the first paragraph, the powers of the competent professional body mentioned in article L. 5141-13-1 are exercised by the Minister for Defence;
2° The file provided for in article R. 5141-144 does not include a registration number for army veterinary surgeons or pharmacists;
3° The Minister for Defence is informed of the protocol mentioned in article R. 5141-145. The simplified content and transmission of requests for opinions provided for by this protocol are applicable to the military professionals and students mentioned in the first paragraph.