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Chapter 1DEFINITIONS, RULES OF CONSTRUCTION, CROSS REFERENCES, AND RELATED MATTERS
§ 101Definitions
§ 102Effect of certain amendments on conforming changes to tables of sections, tables of contents, and similar tabular entries
Chapter 2DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
§ 111Executive department
§ 112Department of Defense: seal
§ 113Secretary of Defense
§ 113aTransmission of annual defense authorization request
§ 114Annual authorization of appropriations
§ 114aRenumbered §221
§ 115Personnel strengths: requirement for annual authorization
§ 115aAnnual defense manpower profile report and related reports
§ 115bRepealed. Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title XI, §1102(a), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2444
§ 116Annual operations and maintenance report
§ 117Readiness reporting system
§ 118Materiel readiness metrics and materiel readiness objectives for major weapon systems
§ 118aQuadrennial quality of life review
§ 118bNational Defense Sustainment and Logistics Review
§ 118cNational Defense Science and Technology Strategy
§ 119Special access programs: congressional oversight
§ 119aPrograms managed under alternative compensatory control measures: congressional oversight
§ 120Department of Defense executive aircraft controlled by Secretaries of military departments
Chapter 3GENERAL POWERS AND FUNCTIONS
§ 121Regulations
§ 122Official registers
§ 122aPublic availability of Department of Defense reports required by law
§ 123Authority to suspend officer personnel laws during war or national emergency
§ 123aSuspension of end-strength and other strength limitations in time of war or national emergency
§ 123bForces stationed abroad: limitation on number
§ 124Detection and monitoring of aerial and maritime transit of illegal drugs: Department of Defense to be lead agency
§ 125Functions, powers, and duties: transfer, reassignment, consolidation, or abolition
§ 125aReform: improvement of efficacy and efficiency
§ 126Transfer of funds and employees
§ 127Emergency and extraordinary expenses
§ 127aOperations for which funds are not provided in advance: funding mechanisms
§ 127bDepartment of Defense rewards program
§ 127cPurchase of weapons overseas: force protection
§ 127dSupport of special operations for irregular warfare
§ 127eSupport of special operations to combat terrorism
§ 127fExpenditure of funds for clandestine activities that support operational preparation of the environment and non-conventional assisted recovery capabilities
§ 128Control and physical protection of special nuclear material: limitation on dissemination of unclassified information
§ 129Civilian personnel management
§ 129aGeneral policy for total force management
§ 129bAuthority to procure personal services
§ 129cMedical personnel: limitations on reductions
§ 129dDisclosure to litigation support contractors
§ 130Authority to withhold from public disclosure certain technical data
§ 130aDepartment of Defense support for funerals and memorial events for Members and former Members of Congress
§ 130bPersonnel in overseas, sensitive, or routinely deployable units: nondisclosure of personally identifying information
§ 130cNondisclosure of information: certain sensitive information of foreign governments and international organizations
§ 130dTreatment under Freedom of Information Act of certain confidential information shared with State and local personnel
§ 130eTreatment under Freedom of Information Act of certain critical infrastructure security information
§ 130fNotification requirements for sensitive military operations
§ 130g1 Oversight of sensitive activities of the Department of Defense
§ 130hRepealed. Pub. L. 118–159, div. A, title XVI, §1649(b)(1), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2199
§ 130iProtection of certain facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft
Chapter 4OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
§ 131Office of the Secretary of Defense
§ 132Deputy Secretary of Defense
§ 132aPerformance Improvement Officer
§ 133Repealed. Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title IX, §901(a)(1), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2339
§ 133aUnder Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
§ 133bUnder Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
§ 134Under Secretary of Defense for Policy
§ 134aRepealed. Pub. L. 111–383, div. A, title IX, §901(b)(1), Jan. 7, 2011, 124 Stat. 4317
§ 134bRepealed. Pub. L. 111–84, div. A, title IX, §905(a)(1), Oct. 28, 2009, 123 Stat. 2425
§ 135Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)
§ 136Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness
§ 136aRepealed. Pub. L. 111–383, div. A, title IX, §901(b)(1), Jan. 7, 2011, 124 Stat. 4317
§ 137Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security
§ 137aDeputy Under Secretaries of Defense
§ 138Assistant Secretaries of Defense
§ 138cRepealed. Pub. L. 113–291, div. A, title IX, §901(g)(2), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3466
§ 138dRepealed. Pub. L. 113–291, div. A, title IX, §901(h)(4), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3467
§ 139Director of Operational Test and Evaluation
§ 139aDirector of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation
§ 139bSecretariat for Special Operations; Special Operations Policy and Oversight Council
§ 139cRepealed. Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title IX, §901(e)(2), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2342
§ 140General Counsel
§ 140aRenumbered §422
§ 140bRenumbered §423
§ 140cRenumbered §130
§ 141Inspector General
§ 142Chief Information Officer
§ 143Office of the Secretary of Defense personnel: limitation
§ 144Director of Small Business Programs
§ 145Principal Advisor on Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction
§ 146Renumbered §198
§ 147Repealed. Pub. L. 119–60, div. A, title IX, §901(b), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1007
§ 148Joint Energetics Transition Office
§ 149Office of Strategic Capital
Chapter 5JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF
§ 151Joint Chiefs of Staff: composition; functions
§ 152Chairman: appointment; grade and rank
§ 153Chairman: functions
§ 154Vice Chairman
§ 155Joint Staff
§ 155aRepealed. Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title V, §502(a)(1), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2102
§ 156Legal Counsel to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Chapter 6COMBATANT COMMANDS
§ 161Combatant commands: establishment
§ 162Combatant commands: assigned forces; chain of command
§ 163Role of Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff
§ 164Commanders of combatant commands: assignment; powers and duties
§ 165Combatant commands: administration and support
§ 166Combatant commands: budget proposals
§ 166aCombatant commands: funding through the Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff
§ 166bCombatant commands: funding for combating terrorism readiness initiatives
§ 167Unified combatant command for special operations forces
§ 167aRepealed. Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, §812(a)(1)(A), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1846
§ 167bUnified combatant command for cyber operations
§ 168Repealed. Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title XII, §1253(a)(1)(A), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2532
§ 169Repealed. Pub. L. 116–92, div. A, title XVI, §1601(a), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 1722
Chapter 7BOARDS, COUNCILS, AND COMMITTEES
§ 171Armed Forces Policy Council
§ 171aCouncil on Oversight of the National Leadership Command, Control, and Communications System
§ 172Explosive safety board
§ 173Advisory personnel
§ 174Advisory personnel: research and development
§ 175Reserve Forces Policy Board
§ 176Armed Forces Institute of Pathology
§ 177American Registry of Pathology
§ 178The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine
§ 179Nuclear Weapons Council
§ 180Service academy athletic programs: review board
§ 181Joint Requirements Oversight Council
§ 182Center for Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance
§ 182aCenter for Excellence in Environmental Security
§ 183Department of Defense Board of Actuaries
§ 183aMilitary Aviation and Installation Assurance Clearinghouse for review of mission obstructions
§ 184Civilian Protection Center of Excellence
§ 185Joint Safety Council
§ 186Repealed. Pub. L. 113–291, div. A, title IX, §901(c), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3463
§ 187Repealed. Pub. L. 117–263, div. A, title XIV, §1411(a), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 2869
§ 188Interagency Council on the Strategic Capability of the National Laboratories
§ 189Communications Security Review and Advisory Board
§ 190Repealed. Pub. L. 116–92, div. A, title VIII, §810(a), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 1487
Chapter 8DEFENSE AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FIELD ACTIVITIES
§ 191Secretary of Defense: authority to provide for common performance of supply or service activities
§ 192Defense Agencies and Department of Defense Field Activities: oversight by the Secretary of Defense
§ 193Combat support agencies: oversight
§ 194Limitations on personnel
§ 195Defense Automated Printing Service: applicability of Federal printing requirements
§ 196Renumbered §4173
§ 197Defense Logistics Agency: fees charged for logistics information
§ 198Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation
§ 199Joint Interagency Task Force 401
§ 201Certain intelligence officials: consultation and concurrence regarding appointments; evaluation of performance
§ 202Repealed. Pub. L. 105–107, title V, §503(c), Nov. 20, 1997, 111 Stat. 2262
§ 203Repealed. Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title V, §502(d)(1), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2102
§ 204Renumbered §3848
§ 205Repealed. Pub. L. 118–159, div. A, title XVI, §1649(b)(1), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2199
Chapter 9DEFENSE BUDGET MATTERS
§ 221Future-years defense program: submission to Congress; consistency in budgeting
§ 222Future-years mission budget
§ 222aUnfunded priorities of the armed forces and combatant commands: annual report
§ 222bRepealed. Pub. L. 118–159, div. A, title XVI, §1649(b)(1), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2199
§ 222cArmed forces: Out-Year Unconstrained Total Munitions Requirements; Out-Year inventory numbers
§ 222dAnnual report on industrial base constraints for munitions
§ 222ePrograms, projects, and activities that were internally changed in the submission of the President's budget: annual report
§ 222fUnfunded priorities of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering: annual report
§ 223Repealed. Pub. L. 118–159, div. A, title XVI, §1649(b)(1), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2199
§ 223aBallistic missile defense programs: procurement
§ 224Repealed. Pub. L. 118–159, div. A, title XVI, §1649(b)(1), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2199
§ 225Repealed. Pub. L. 118–159, div. A, title XVI, §1649(b)(1), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2199
§ 226Special operations forces: display of service-common and other support and enabling capabilities
§ 227Budget justification for covered military unaccompanied housing Facilities Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization projects
§ 228Repealed. Pub. L. 114–92, div. A, title X, §1073(a)(1), Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 995
§ 229Programs for combating terrorism: display of budget information
§ 230Repealed. Pub. L. 107–314, div. A, title X, §1041(a)(2)(A), Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2645
§ 231Budgeting for construction, maintenance, and modernization of naval vessels: annual plans and certifications
§ 231aBudgeting for life-cycle costs of aircraft for the Army, Navy, and Air Force: annual plan and certification
§ 232Repealed. Pub. L. 112–239, div. A, title X, §1081(1)(A), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 1960
§ 233Operation and maintenance budget presentation
§ 233aAnnual report on force structure changes exhibit for the defense budget
§ 234POW/MIA activities: display of budget information
§ 235Repealed. Pub. L. 117–81, div. A, title VIII, §815(b)(1), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 1825
§ 236Personal protection equipment procurement: display of budget information
§ 237Embedded mental health providers of the reserve components: display of budget information
§ 238Cyber mission forces: program elements
§ 239National security space programs: major force program and budget assessment
§ 239aRepealed. Pub. L. 118–159, div. A, title XVI, §1649(b)(1), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2199
§ 239bCertain intelligence-related programs: budget justification materials
§ 239cCertain multiyear contracts for acquisition of property: budget justification materials
§ 239dBudgeting for depot and ammunition production facility maintenance and repair: annual report
§ 239eNuclear command, control, and communications: major force program and budget assessment
Chapter 9AAUDIT
§ 240aAudit of Department of Defense financial statements
§ 240bFinancial Improvement and Audit Remediation Plan
§ 240cAudit: consolidated corrective action plan; centralized reporting system
§ 240dAudits: audit of financial statements of Department of Defense components by independent external auditors
§ 240eAudits: use of commercial data integration and analysis products in preparing audits
§ 240fAudits: selection of service providers for audit services
§ 240gDefense Business Audit Remediation Plan
§ 240hRepealed. Pub. L. 119–60, div. A, title X, §1002(c), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1028
§ 240iAnnual report on unfunded priorities
Chapter 11RESERVE COMPONENTS
§ 241Reference to chapters 1003, 1005, and 1007
Chapter 12THE MILITIA
§ 246Militia: composition and classes
§ 247Militia duty: exemptions
Chapter 13INSURRECTION
§ 251Federal aid for State governments
§ 252Use of militia and armed forces to enforce Federal authority
§ 253Interference with State and Federal law
§ 254Proclamation to disperse
§ 255Guam and Virgin Islands included as "State"
Chapter 14ARMING OF AMERICAN VESSELS
§ 261During war or threat to national security
Chapter 15MILITARY SUPPORT FOR CIVILIAN LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES
§ 271Use of information collected during military operations
§ 272Use of military equipment and facilities
§ 273Training and advising civilian law enforcement officials
§ 274Maintenance and operation of equipment
§ 275Restriction on direct participation by military personnel
§ 276Support not to affect adversely military preparedness
§ 277Reimbursement
§ 278Nonpreemption of other law
§ 279Assignment of Coast Guard personnel to naval vessels for law enforcement purposes
§ 280Enhancement of cooperation with civilian law enforcement officials
§ 281Procurement of equipment by State and local governments through the Department of Defense: equipment for counter-drug, homeland security, and emergency response activities
§ 282Emergency situations involving weapons of mass destruction
§ 283Situations involving bombings of places of public use, Government facilities, public transportation systems, and infrastructure facilities
§ 284Support for counterdrug activities and activities to counter transnational organized crime
Chapter 16SECURITY COOPERATION
§ 301Definitions
§ 311Exchange of defense personnel between United States and friendly foreign countries: authority
§ 312Payment of personnel expenses necessary for theater security cooperation
§ 313Bilateral or regional cooperation programs: awards and mementos to recognize superior noncombat achievements or performance
§ 321Training and exercises with friendly foreign countries: payment of training and exercise expenses
§ 322Special operations forces: training with friendly foreign forces
§ 331Friendly foreign countries: authority to provide support for conduct of operations
§ 332Friendly foreign countries; international and regional organizations: defense institution capacity building
§ 333Foreign security forces: authority to build capacity
§ 334Administrative support and payment of certain expenses for covered foreign defense personnel
§ 335Payment of personnel expenses necessary for participation in training program conducted by Colombia under the United States-Colombia Action Plan for Regional Security
§ 336Repealed. Pub. L. 96–513, title V, §511(11)(B), Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2921
§ 341Department of Defense State Partnership Program
§ 342Regional Centers for Security Studies
§ 343Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation
§ 344Participation in multinational centers of excellence
§ 345Irregular Warfare Center and Regional Defense Fellowship Program
§ 346Distribution to certain foreign personnel of education and training materials and information technology to enhance military interoperability with the armed forces
§ 347International engagement authorities for service academies
§ 348Aviation Leadership Program
§ 349Inter-American Air Forces Academy
§ 350Inter-European Air Forces Academy
§ 351Inter-American Defense College
§ 352Naval Small Craft Instruction and Technical Training School
§ 361Prohibition on providing financial assistance to terrorist countries
§ 362Prohibition on use of funds for assistance to units of foreign security forces that have committed a gross violation of human rights
§ 371Renumbered §271
§ 372Renumbered §272
§ 373Renumbered §273
§ 374Renumbered §274
§ 375Renumbered §275
§ 376Renumbered §276
§ 377Renumbered §277
§ 378Renumbered §278
§ 379Renumbered §279
§ 380Renumbered §280
§ 381Consolidated budget
§ 382Execution and administration of programs and activities
§ 383Assessment, monitoring, and evaluation of programs and activities
§ 384Department of Defense security cooperation workforce development
§ 385Department of Defense support for other departments and agencies of the United States Government that advance Department of Defense security cooperation objectives
§ 386Annual report
Chapter 19CYBER AND INFORMATION OPERATIONS MATTERS
§ 391Reporting on cyber incidents with respect to networks and information systems of operationally critical contractors and certain other contractors
§ 391aAnnual reports on support by military departments for United States Cyber Command
§ 391bStrategic cybersecurity program
§ 392Executive agents for cyber test and training ranges
§ 392aPrincipal Cyber Advisors
§ 393Reporting on penetrations of networks and information systems of certain contractors
§ 394Authorities concerning military cyber operations
§ 395Notification requirements for sensitive military cyber operations
§ 396Notification requirements for cyber weapons
§ 397Principal Information Operations Advisor
§ 398Military information support operations in information environment
§ 398aPilot program for sharing cyber capabilities and related information with foreign operational partners
§ 399Notifications relating to military operations in the information environment: requirement to notify Chief of Mission
Chapter 20HUMANITARIAN AND OTHER ASSISTANCE
§ 401Humanitarian and civic assistance provided in conjunction with military operations
§ 402Transportation of humanitarian relief supplies to foreign countries
§ 403Repealed. Pub. L. 104–106, div. A, title X, §1061(g)(1), Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 443
§ 404Foreign disaster assistance
§ 405Use of Department of Defense funds for United States share of costs of United Nations peacekeeping activities: limitation
§ 406Renumbered §401(f)
§ 407Humanitarian demining assistance and stockpiled conventional munitions assistance: authority; limitations
§ 408Assistance in support of Department of Defense accounting for missing United States Government personnel
§ 409Center for Complex Operations
§ 410Repealed. Pub. L. 104–106, div. A, title V, §571(a)(1), Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 353
Chapter 21DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE MATTERS
§ 421Funds for foreign cryptologic support
§ 422Use of funds for certain incidental purposes
§ 423Authority to use proceeds from counterintelligence operations of the military departments or the Defense Intelligence Agency
§ 424Disclosure of organizational and personnel information: exemption for specified intelligence agencies
§ 425Prohibition of unauthorized use of name, initials, or seal: specified intelligence agencies
§ 426Integration of Department of Defense intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities
§ 427Conflict Records Research Center
§ 428Defense industrial security
§ 429Appropriations for Defense intelligence elements: accounts for transfers; transfer authority
§ 429aExpenditure of funds for Department of Defense intelligence and counterintelligence activities
§ 430Tactical Exploitation of National Capabilities Executive Agent
§ 430aExecutive agent for management and oversight of alternative compensatory control measures
§ 430bExecutive agent for open-source intelligence tools
§ 430cSenior Intelligence Oversight Official
§ 430dCyber intelligence capability
§ 430eVendor support to clandestine activities
§ 431Authority to engage in commercial activities as security for intelligence collection activities
§ 432Use, disposition, and auditing of funds
§ 433Relationship with other Federal laws
§ 434Reservation of defenses and immunities
§ 435Limitations
§ 436Regulations
§ 437Congressional oversight
Chapter 22NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
§ 441Establishment
§ 442Missions
§ 443Imagery intelligence and geospatial information: support for foreign countries, regional organizations, and security alliances
§ 444Support from Central Intelligence Agency
§ 445Repealed. Pub. L. 105–107, title V, §503(c), Nov. 20, 1997, 111 Stat. 2262
§ 451Maps, charts, books, and datasets
§ 452Pilot charts
§ 453Sale of maps, charts, and navigational publications: prices; use of proceeds
§ 454Exchange of mapping, charting, and geomatics data with foreign countries, international organizations, nongovernmental organizations, and academic institutions
§ 455Maps, charts, and geomatics data: public availability; exceptions
§ 456Civil actions barred
§ 457Operational files previously maintained by or concerning activities of National Photographic Interpretation Center: authority to withhold from public disclosure
§ 461Management rights
§ 462Financial assistance to certain employees in acquisition of critical skills
§ 467Definitions
Chapter 23MISCELLANEOUS STUDIES AND REPORTS
§ 480Reports to Congress: submission in electronic form
§ 481Racial and ethnic issues; gender issues: surveys
§ 481aWorkplace and gender relations issues: surveys of Department of Defense civilian employees
§ 482Readiness reports
§ 483Notifications related to basing decision-making process
§ 484Quarterly cyber operations briefings
§ 485Quarterly briefings on counterterrorism operations, irregular warfare, and sensitive activities
§ 486Repealed. Pub. L. 118–159, div. A, title V, §566(b)(1), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 1905
§ 487Repealed. Pub. L. 118–159, div. A, title XVI, §1649(b)(1), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2199
§ 488Management and review of electromagnetic spectrum
§ 489Repealed. Pub. L. 113–291, div. A, title III, §331(a), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3344
§ 490Repealed. Pub. L. 112–81, div. A, title X, §1061(10)(A), Dec. 31, 2011, 125 Stat. 1583
§ 490aRenumbered §492
Chapter 24NUCLEAR POSTURE
§ 491Nuclear weapons employment strategy of the United States: reports on modification of strategy
§ 492Biennial assessment and report on the delivery platforms for nuclear weapons and the nuclear command and control system
§ 492aBiennial report on the plan for the nuclear weapons stockpile, nuclear weapons complex, nuclear weapons delivery systems, and nuclear weapons command and control system
§ 492bBiannual briefing on nuclear weapons and related activities
§ 493Reports to Congress on the modification of the force structure for the strategic nuclear weapons delivery systems of the United States
§ 493aIndustrial base monitoring for B–21 and Sentinel programs
§ 494Nuclear force reductions
§ 495Strategic delivery systems
§ 496Consideration of expansion of nuclear forces of other countries
§ 497Notification required for reduction, consolidation, or withdrawal of nuclear forces based in Europe
§ 497aNotification required for reduction or consolidation of dual-capable aircraft based in Europe
§ 498Unilateral change in nuclear weapons stockpile of the United States
§ 499Annual assessment of cyber resiliency of nuclear command and control system
§ 499aCollection, storage, and sharing of data relating to nuclear security enterprise and nuclear forces
§ 499bParticipation in United States Strategic Command strategic deterrence exercises
§ 499cPortfolio management framework for nuclear forces
Chapter 25ELECTROMAGNETIC WARFARE
§ 500Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Executive Committee
§ 500aGuidance on electromagnetic spectrum operations mission area and joint electromagnetic spectrum operations
§ 500bAnnual report on electromagnetic spectrum operations strategy of the Department of Defense
§ 500cAnnual assessment of budget with respect to electromagnetic spectrum operations capabilities
§ 500dElectromagnetic spectrum superiority implementation plan
§ 500eElectromagnetic Spectrum Enterprise Operational Lead for Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations
§ 500fEvaluations of abilities of armed forces and combatant commands to perform electromagnetic spectrum operations missions
§ 500gIntegration of electronic warfare into Tier 1 and Tier 2 joint training exercises
Chapter 31ENLISTMENTS
§ 501Definition
§ 502Enlistment oath: who may administer
§ 503Enlistments: recruiting campaigns; compilation of directory information
§ 504Persons not qualified
§ 505Regular components: qualifications, term, grade
§ 506Regular components: extension of enlistments during war
§ 507Extension of enlistment for members needing medical care or hospitalization
§ 508Reenlistment: qualifications
§ 509Voluntary extension of enlistments: periods and benefits
§ 510Enlistment incentives for pursuit of skills to facilitate national service
§ 511College First Program
§ 512Renumbered §12104
§ 513Enlistments: Delayed Entry Program
§ 514Bounties prohibited; substitutes prohibited
§ 515Reenlistment after discharge as warrant officer
§ 516Effect upon enlisted status of acceptance of appointment as cadet or midshipman
§ 517Authorized enlisted end strength: members in pay grades E–8 and E–⁠9
§ 518Temporary enlistments
§ 519Temporary enlistments: during war or emergency
§ 520Limitation on enlistment and induction of persons whose score on the Armed Forces Qualification Test is below a prescribed level
§ 520aRepealed. Pub. L. 106–398, §1 [[div. A], title X, §1076(g)(1)], Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1654, 1654A–282
§ 520bApplicants for enlistment: authority to use funds for the issue of authorized articles
§ 520cRecruiting functions: provision of meals and refreshments
Chapter 32OFFICER STRENGTH AND DISTRIBUTION IN GRADE
§ 521Authority to prescribe total strengths of officers on active duty and officer strengths in various categories
§ 522Repealed. Pub. L. 108–375, div. A, title V, §501(b)(1), Oct. 28, 2004, 118 Stat. 1873
§ 523Authorized strengths: commissioned officers on active duty in grades of major, lieutenant colonel, and colonel and Navy grades of lieutenant commander, commander, and captain
§ 524Renumbered §12011
§ 525Distribution of commissioned officers on active duty in general officer and flag officer grades
§ 526Authorized strength: general officers and flag officers on active duty
§ 526aRenumbered §526
§ 527Authority to suspend sections 523, 525, and 526
§ 528Officers serving in certain intelligence positions: military status; application of distribution and strength limitations; pay and allowances
Chapter 33ORIGINAL APPOINTMENTS OF REGULAR OFFICERS IN GRADES ABOVE WARRANT OFFICER GRADES
§ 531Original appointments of commissioned officers
§ 532Qualifications for original appointment as a commissioned officer
§ 533Service credit upon original appointment as a commissioned officer
§ 541Graduates of the United States Military, Naval, and Air Force Academies
Chapter 33AAPPOINTMENT, PROMOTION, AND INVOLUNTARY SEPARATION AND RETIREMENT FOR MEMBERS ON THE WARRANT OFFICER ACTIVE-DUTY LIST
§ 571Warrant officers: grades
§ 572Warrant officers: original appointment; service credit
§ 573Convening of selection boards
§ 574Warrant officer active-duty lists; competitive categories; number to be recommended for promotion; promotion zones
§ 575Recommendations for promotion by selection boards
§ 576Information to be furnished to selection boards; selection procedures
§ 577Promotions: effect of failure of selection for
§ 578Promotions: how made; effective date
§ 579Removal from a promotion list
§ 580Regular warrant officers twice failing of selection for promotion: involuntary retirement or separation
§ 580aEnhanced authority for selective early discharges
§ 581Selective retirement
§ 582Warrant officer active-duty list: exclusions
§ 583Definitions
Chapter 34APPOINTMENTS AS RESERVE OFFICERS
§ 591Reference to chapters 1205 and 1207
Chapter 35TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS IN OFFICER GRADES
§ 601Positions of importance and responsibility: generals and lieutenant generals; admirals and vice admirals
§ 602Flexibility in determining terms of appointment for certain senior officer positions
§ 603Appointments in time of war or national emergency
§ 604Senior joint officer positions: recommendations to the Secretary of Defense
§ 605Promotion to certain grades for officers with critical skills: colonel, lieutenant colonel, major, captain; captain, commander, lieutenant commander, lieutenant
Chapter 36PROMOTION, SEPARATION, AND INVOLUNTARY RETIREMENT OF OFFICERS ON THE ACTIVE-DUTY LIST
§ 611Convening of selection boards
§ 612Composition of selection boards
§ 613Oath of members of selection boards
§ 613aNondisclosure of board proceedings
§ 614Notice of convening of selection boards
§ 615Information furnished to selection boards
§ 616Recommendations for promotion by selection boards
§ 617Reports of selection boards
§ 618Action on reports of selection boards
§ 619Eligibility for consideration for promotion: time-in-grade and other requirements
§ 619aEligibility for consideration for promotion: designation as joint qualified officer required before promotion to general or flag grade; exceptions
§ 620Active-duty lists
§ 621Competitive categories for promotion
§ 622Numbers to be recommended for promotion
§ 623Establishment of promotion zones
§ 624Promotions: how made
§ 625Authority to vacate promotions to grades of brigadier general and rear admiral (lower half)
§ 626Acceptance of promotions; oath of office
§ 627Failure of selection for promotion
§ 628Special selection boards
§ 628aSpecial selection review boards
§ 629Removal from a list of officers recommended for promotion
§ 630Discharge of commissioned officers with less than six years of active commissioned service or found not qualified for promotion for first lieutenant or lieutenant (junior grade)
§ 631Effect of failure of selection for promotion: first lieutenants and lieutenants (junior grade)
§ 632Effect of failure of selection for promotion: captains and majors of the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force and lieutenants and lieutenant commanders of the Navy
§ 633Retirement for years of service: regular and Space Force lieutenant colonels; regular Navy commanders
§ 634Retirement for years of service: regular and Space Force colonels; regular Navy captains
§ 635Retirement for years of service: regular and Space Force brigadier generals; regular Navy rear admirals (lower half)
§ 636Retirement for years of service: regular and Space Force officers in grades above brigadier general; regular Navy officers in grades above rear admiral (lower half)
§ 637Selection of regular officers for continuation on active duty
§ 637aContinuation on active duty: officers in certain military specialties and career tracks
§ 638Selective early retirement
§ 638aModification to rules for continuation on active duty; enhanced authority for selective early retirement and early discharges
§ 638bVoluntary retirement incentive
§ 639Continuation on active duty to complete disciplinary action
§ 640Deferment of retirement or separation for medical reasons
§ 641Applicability of chapter
§ 642Entitlement of officers discharged or retired under this chapter to separation pay or retired pay
§ 643Chaplains: discharge or retirement upon loss of professional qualifications
§ 644Repealed. Pub. L. 103–337, div. A, title XVI, §1622(b), Oct. 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 2961
§ 645Definitions
§ 646Consideration of performance as a member of the Joint Staff
§ 647Force shaping authority
§ 649aOfficers in designated competitive categories
§ 649bSelection for promotion
§ 649cEligibility for consideration for promotion
§ 649dOpportunities for consideration for promotion
§ 649ePromotions
§ 649fFailure of selection for promotion
§ 649gRetirement: retirement for years of service; selective early retirement
§ 649hContinuation on active duty
§ 649iContinuation on active duty: officers in certain military specialties and career tracks
§ 649jOther administrative authorities
§ 649kRegulations
Chapter 37GENERAL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
§ 651Members: required service
§ 652Notice to Congress of proposed changes in units, assignments, etc. to which female members may be assigned
§ 653Minimum service requirement for certain flight crew positions
§ 654Minimum service requirement for certain cyberspace occupational specialties
§ 655Designation of persons having interest in status of a missing member
§ 656Repealed. Pub. L. 119–60, div. A, title IX, §901(c), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1007
§ 657Prohibition on service in the armed forces by individuals convicted of certain sexual offenses
§ 658Medical accession standards for members of the armed forces
Chapter 38JOINT OFFICER MANAGEMENT
§ 661Management policies for joint qualified officers
§ 662Promotion policy objectives for joint officers
§ 663Joint duty assignments after completion of joint professional military education
§ 664Length of joint duty assignments
§ 665Procedures for monitoring careers of joint qualified officers
§ 666Reserve officers not on the active-duty list
§ 667Repealed. Pub. L. 113–291, div. A, title V, §505(a)(1), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3356
§ 668Definitions
Chapter 39ACTIVE DUTY
§ 671Members not to be assigned outside United States before completing training
§ 671aMembers: service extension during war
§ 671bMembers: service extension when Congress is not in session
§ 672Reference to chapter 1209
§ 673Consideration of application for permanent change of station or unit transfer for members on active duty who are the victim of a sexual assault or related offense
§ 673aRenumbered §12303
§ 673bRenumbered §12304
§ 673cRenumbered §12305
§ 674Temporary administrative reassignment or removal of a member on active duty accused of committing a sexual assault or related offense
§ 675Renumbered §12307
§ 676Renumbered §12308
§ 677Renumbered §12309
§ 678Renumbered §12310
§ 679Renumbered §12311
§ 680Renumbered §12312
§ 681Renumbered §12313
§ 682Renumbered §12314
§ 683Renumbered §12315
§ 684Renumbered §12316
§ 685Renumbered §12317
§ 686Renumbered §12318
§ 687Renumbered §12319
§ 688Retired members: authority to order to active duty; duties
§ 688aAuthority to order to active duty in high-demand, low-density assignments
§ 689Retired members: grade in which ordered to active duty and upon release from active duty
§ 690Retired members ordered to active duty: limitation on number
§ 691Repealed. Pub. L. 117–263, div. A, title IV, §402(a)(1), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 2551
Chapter 40LEAVE
§ 701Entitlement and accumulation
§ 702Cadets and midshipmen
§ 703Reenlistment leave
§ 704Use of leave; regulations
§ 704aAdministration of leave: prohibition on authorizing, granting, or assigning leave not expressly authorized by law
§ 705Rest and recuperation absence: qualified members extending duty at designated locations overseas
§ 705aRest and recuperation absence: certain members undergoing extended deployment to a combat zone
§ 706Administration of leave required to be taken
§ 707Payment upon disapproval of certain court-martial sentences for excess leave required to be taken
§ 707aPayment upon disapproval of certain board of inquiry recommendations for excess leave required to be taken
§ 708Educational leave of absence
§ 709Emergency leave of absence
§ 709aExpenses incurred in connection with leave canceled due to contingency operations: reimbursement
§ 710Career flexibility to enhance retention of members
§ 710aParental leave for members of certain reserve components of the armed forces
Chapter 41SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS, ASSIGNMENTS, DETAILS, AND DUTIES
§ 711Senior members of Military Staff Committee of United Nations: appointment
§ 711aAmerican National Red Cross: detail of commissioned officers
§ 712Foreign governments: detail to assist
§ 713State Department: assignment or detail as couriers and building inspectors
§ 714Senior leaders of the Department of Defense and other specified persons: authority to provide protection
§ 715Attending Physician to the Congress: grade
§ 716Commissioned officers: transfers among the armed forces, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the Public Health Service
§ 717Members of the armed forces: participation in international sports
§ 718Repealed. Pub. L. 99–433, title I, §110(a)(1), Oct. 1, 1986, 100 Stat. 1001
§ 719Department of Commerce: assignment or detail of members of the armed forces to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
§ 720Repealed. Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title V, §502(g)(1), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2103
§ 721Repealed. Pub. L. 111–84, div. A, title V, §502(i)(1), Oct. 28, 2009, 123 Stat. 2276
§ 722Repealed. Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title V, §502(h)(1), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2103
§ 723Support of civil authorities: requirement for use of members of the Armed Forces and Federal law enforcement personnel
Chapter 43RANK AND COMMAND
§ 741Rank: commissioned officers of the armed forces
§ 742Rank: warrant officers
§ 743Rank: Chief of Staff of the Army; Chief of Naval Operations; Chief of Staff of the Air Force; Commandant of the Marine Corps; Chief of Space Operations
§ 744Repealed. Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title V, §502(i)(1), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2103
§ 745Repealed. Pub. L. 102–190, div. A, title XI, §1114(b), Dec. 5, 1991, 105 Stat. 1502
§ 747Command: when different commands of Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, and Coast Guard join
§ 749Command: commissioned officers in same grade or corresponding grades on duty at same place
§ 750Command: retired officers
Chapter 45THE UNIFORM
§ 771Unauthorized wearing prohibited
§ 771aDisposition on discharge
§ 772When wearing by persons not on active duty authorized
§ 773When distinctive insignia required
§ 774Religious apparel: wearing while in uniform
§ 775Issue of uniform without charge
§ 776Applicability of chapter
§ 777Wearing of insignia of higher grade before promotion (frocking): authority; restrictions
§ 777aWearing of insignia of higher grade before appointment to a grade above major general or rear admiral (frocking): authority; restrictions
Chapter 47UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE
§ 801Article 1. Definitions
§ 802Art. 2. Persons subject to this chapter
§ 803Art. 3. Jurisdiction to try certain personnel
§ 804Art. 4. Dismissed officer's right to trial by court-martial
§ 805Art. 5. Territorial applicability of this chapter
§ 806Art. 6. Judge advocates and legal officers
§ 806aArt. 6a. Investigation and disposition of matters pertaining to the fitness of military judges
§ 806bArt. 6b. Rights of the victim of an offense under this chapter
§ 807Art. 7. Apprehension
§ 808Art. 8. Apprehension of deserters
§ 809Art. 9. Imposition of restraint
§ 810Art. 10. Restraint of persons charged
§ 811Art. 11. Reports and receiving of prisoners
§ 812Art. 12. Prohibition of confinement of members of the armed forces with enemy prisoners and certain others
§ 813Art. 13. Punishment prohibited before trial
§ 814Art. 14. Delivery of offenders to civil authorities
§ 815Art. 15. Commanding officer's non-judicial punishment
§ 816Art. 16. Courts-martial classified
§ 817Art. 17. Jurisdiction of courts-martial in general
§ 818Art. 18. Jurisdiction of general courts-martial
§ 819Art. 19. Jurisdiction of special courts-martial
§ 820Art. 20. Jurisdiction of summary courts-martial
§ 821Art. 21. Jurisdiction of courts-martial not exclusive
§ 822Art. 22. Who may convene general courts-martial
§ 823Art. 23. Who may convene special courts-martial
§ 824Art. 24. Who may convene summary courts-martial
§ 824aArt. 24a. Special trial counsel
§ 825Art. 25. Who may serve on courts-martial
§ 825aArt. 25a. Number of court-martial members in capital cases
§ 826Art. 26. Military judge of a general or special court-martial
§ 826aArt. 26a. Military magistrates
§ 827Art. 27. Detail of trial counsel and defense counsel
§ 828Art. 28. Detail or employment of reporters and interpreters
§ 829Art. 29. Assembly and impaneling of members; detail of new members and military judges
§ 830Art. 30. Charges and specifications
§ 830aArt. 30a. Proceedings conducted before referral
§ 831Art. 31. Compulsory self-incrimination prohibited
§ 832Art. 32. Preliminary hearing required before referral to general court-martial
§ 833Art. 33. Disposition guidance
§ 834Art. 34. Advice to convening authority before referral for trial
§ 835Art. 35. Service of charges; commencement of trial
§ 836Art. 36. President may prescribe rules
§ 837Art. 37. Command influence
§ 838Art. 38. Duties of trial counsel and defense counsel
§ 839Art. 39. Sessions
§ 840Art. 40. Continuances
§ 841Art. 41. Challenges
§ 842Art. 42. Oaths
§ 843Art. 43. Statute of limitations
§ 844Art. 44. Former jeopardy
§ 845Art. 45. Pleas of the accused
§ 846Art. 46. Opportunity to obtain witnesses and other evidence in trials by court-martial
§ 847Art. 47. Refusal of person not subject to chapter to appear, testify, or produce evidence
§ 848Art. 48. Contempt
§ 849Art. 49. Depositions
§ 850Art. 50. Admissibility of sworn testimony from records of courts of inquiry
§ 850aArt. 50a. Defense of lack of mental responsibility
§ 851Art. 51. Voting and rulings
§ 852Art. 52. Votes required for conviction, sentencing, and other matters
§ 853Art. 53. Findings and sentencing
§ 853aArt. 53a. Plea agreements
§ 854Art. 54. Record of trial
§ 855Art. 55. Cruel and unusual punishments prohibited
§ 856Art. 56. Sentencing
§ 856aRepealed. Pub. L. 114–328, div. E, title LVIII, §5301(b), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2920
§ 857Art. 57. Effective date of sentences
§ 857aRepealed. Pub. L. 114–328, div. E, title LVIII, §5302(b)(1), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2923
§ 858Art. 58. Execution of confinement
§ 858aArt. 58a. Sentences: reduction in enlisted grade
§ 858bArt. 58b. Sentences: forfeiture of pay and allowances during confinement
§ 859Art. 59. Error of law; lesser included offense
§ 860Art. 60. Post-trial processing in general and special courts-martial
§ 860aArt. 60a. Limited authority to act on sentence in specified post-trial circumstances
§ 860bArt. 60b. Post-trial actions in summary courts-martial and certain general and special courts-martial
§ 860cArt. 60c. Entry of judgment
§ 861Art. 61. Waiver of right to appeal; withdrawal of appeal
§ 862Art. 62. Appeal by the United States
§ 863Art. 63. Rehearings
§ 864Art. 64. Judge advocate review of finding of guilty in summary court-martial
§ 865Art. 65. Transmittal and review of records
§ 866Art. 66. Courts of Criminal Appeals
§ 867Art. 67. Review by the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
§ 867aArt. 67a. Review by the Supreme Court
§ 868Art. 68. Branch offices
§ 869Art. 69. Review by Judge Advocate General
§ 870Art. 70. Appellate counsel
§ 871Repealed. Pub. L. 114–328, div. E, title LVIII, §5302(b)(2), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2923
§ 872Art. 72. Vacation of suspension
§ 873Art. 73. Petition for a new trial
§ 874Art. 74. Remission and suspension
§ 875Art. 75. Restoration
§ 876Art. 76. Finality of proceedings, findings, and sentences
§ 876aArt. 76a. Leave required to be taken pending review of certain court-martial convictions
§ 876bArt. 76b. Lack of mental capacity or mental responsibility: commitment of accused for examination and treatment
§ 877Art. 77. Principals
§ 878Art. 78. Accessory after the fact
§ 879Art. 79. Conviction of offense charged, lesser included offenses, and attempts
§ 880Art. 80. Attempts
§ 881Art. 81. Conspiracy
§ 882Art. 82. Soliciting commission of offenses
§ 883Art. 83. Malingering
§ 884Art. 84. Breach of medical quarantine
§ 885Art. 85. Desertion
§ 886Art. 86. Absence without leave
§ 887Art. 87. Missing movement; jumping from vessel
§ 887aArt. 87a. Resistance, flight, breach of arrest, and escape
§ 887bArt. 87b. Offenses against correctional custody and restriction
§ 888Art. 88. Contempt toward officials
§ 889Art. 89. Disrespect toward superior commissioned officer; assault of superior commissioned officer
§ 890Art. 90. Willfully disobeying superior commissioned officer
§ 891Art. 91. Insubordinate conduct toward warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer
§ 892Art. 92. Failure to obey order or regulation
§ 893Art. 93. Cruelty and maltreatment
§ 893aArt. 93a. Prohibited activities with military recruit or trainee by person in position of special trust
§ 894Art. 94. Mutiny or sedition
§ 895Art. 95. Offenses by sentinel or lookout
§ 895aArt. 95a. Disrespect toward sentinel or lookout
§ 896Art. 96. Release of prisoner without authority; drinking with prisoner
§ 897Art. 97. Unlawful detention
§ 898Art. 98. Misconduct as prisoner
§ 899Art. 99. Misbehavior before the enemy
§ 900Art. 100. Subordinate compelling surrender
§ 901Art. 101. Improper use of countersign
§ 902Art. 102. Forcing a safeguard
§ 903Art. 103. Spies
§ 903aArt. 103a. Espionage
§ 903bArt. 103b. Aiding the enemy
§ 904Art. 104. Public records offenses
§ 904aArt. 104a. Fraudulent enlistment, appointment, or separation
§ 904bArt. 104b. Unlawful enlistment, appointment, or separation
§ 905Art. 105. Forgery
§ 905aArt. 105a. False or unauthorized pass offenses
§ 906Art. 106. Impersonation of officer, noncommissioned or petty officer, or agent or official
§ 906aArt. 106a. Wearing unauthorized insignia, decoration, badge, ribbon, device, or lapel button
§ 907Art. 107. False official statements; false swearing
§ 907aArt. 107a. Parole violation
§ 908Art. 108. Military property of United States—Loss, damage, destruction, or wrongful disposition
§ 908aArt. 108a. Captured or abandoned property
§ 909Art. 109. Property other than military property of United States—Waste, spoilage, or destruction
§ 909aArt. 109a. Mail matter: wrongful taking, opening, etc
§ 910Art. 110. Improper hazarding of vessel or aircraft
§ 911Art. 111. Leaving scene of vehicle accident
§ 912Art. 112. Drunkenness and other incapacitation offenses
§ 912aArt. 112a. Wrongful use, possession, etc., of controlled substances
§ 913Art. 113. Drunken or reckless operation of a vehicle, aircraft, or vessel
§ 914Art. 114. Endangerment offenses
§ 915Art. 115. Communicating threats
§ 916Art. 116. Riot or breach of peace
§ 917Art. 117. Provoking speeches or gestures
§ 917aArt. 117a. Wrongful broadcast or distribution of intimate visual images
§ 918Art. 118. Murder
§ 919Art. 119. Manslaughter
§ 919aArt. 119a. Death or injury of an unborn child
§ 919bArt. 119b. Child endangerment
§ 920Art. 120. Rape and sexual assault generally
§ 920aArt. 120a. Mails: deposit of obscene matter
§ 920bArt. 120b. Rape and sexual assault of a child
§ 920cArt. 120c. Other sexual misconduct
§ 921Art. 121. Larceny and wrongful appropriation
§ 921aArt. 121a. Fraudulent use of credit cards, debit cards, and other access devices
§ 921bArt. 121b. False pretenses to obtain services
§ 922Art. 122. Robbery
§ 922aArt. 122a. Receiving stolen property
§ 923Art. 123. Offenses concerning Government computers
§ 923aArt. 123a. Making, drawing, or uttering check, draft, or order without sufficient funds
§ 924Art. 124. Frauds against the United States
§ 924aArt. 124a. Bribery
§ 924bArt. 124b. Graft
§ 925Art. 125. Kidnapping
§ 926Art. 126. Arson; burning property with intent to defraud
§ 927Art. 127. Extortion
§ 928Art. 128. Assault
§ 928aArt. 128a. Maiming
§ 928bArt. 128b. Domestic violence
§ 929Art. 129. Burglary; unlawful entry
§ 929aArt. 129a. Omitted
§ 930Art. 130. Stalking
§ 931Art. 131. Perjury
§ 931aArt. 131a. Subornation of perjury
§ 931bArt. 131b. Obstructing justice
§ 931cArt. 131c. Misprision of serious offense
§ 931dArt. 131d. Wrongful refusal to testify
§ 931eArt. 131e. Prevention of authorized seizure of property
§ 931fArt. 131f. Noncompliance with procedural rules
§ 931gArt. 131g. Wrongful interference with adverse administrative proceeding
§ 932Art. 132. Retaliation
§ 933Art. 133. Conduct unbecoming an officer
§ 934Art. 134. General article
§ 935Art. 135. Courts of inquiry
§ 936Art. 136. Authority to administer oaths
§ 937Art. 137. Articles to be explained
§ 938Art. 138. Complaints of wrongs
§ 939Art. 139. Redress of injuries to property
§ 940Art. 140. Delegation by the President
§ 940aArt. 140a. Case management; data collection and accessibility
§ 941Art. 141. Status
§ 942Art. 142. Judges
§ 943Art. 143. Organization and employees
§ 944Art. 144. Procedure
§ 945Art. 145. Annuities for judges and survivors
§ 946Art. 146. Military Justice Review Panel
§ 946aArt. 146a. Annual reports
Chapter 47AMILITARY COMMISSIONS
§ 948aDefinitions
§ 948bMilitary commissions generally
§ 948cPersons subject to military commissions
§ 948dJurisdiction of military commissions
§ 948hWho may convene military commissions
§ 948iWho may serve on military commissions
§ 948jMilitary judge of a military commission
§ 948kDetail of trial counsel and defense counsel
§ 948lDetail or employment of reporters and interpreters
§ 948mNumber of members; excuse of members; absent and additional members
§ 948qCharges and specifications
§ 948rExclusion of statements obtained by torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment; prohibition of self-incrimination; admission of other statements of the accused
§ 948sService of charges
§ 949aRules
§ 949bUnlawfully influencing action of military commission and United States Court of Military Commission Review
§ 949cDuties of trial counsel and defense counsel
§ 949dSessions
§ 949eContinuances
§ 949fChallenges
§ 949gOaths
§ 949hFormer jeopardy
§ 949iPleas of the accused
§ 949jOpportunity to obtain witnesses and other evidence
§ 949kDefense of lack of mental responsibility
§ 949lVoting and rulings
§ 949mNumber of votes required
§ 949nMilitary commission to announce action
§ 949oRecord of trial
§ 949sCruel or unusual punishments prohibited
§ 949tMaximum limits
§ 949uExecution of confinement
§ 950aError of law; lesser included offense
§ 950bReview by the convening authority
§ 950cAppellate referral; waiver or withdrawal of appeal
§ 950dInterlocutory appeals by the United States
§ 950eRehearings
§ 950fReview by United States Court of Military Commission Review
§ 950gReview by United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit; writ of certiorari to Supreme Court
§ 950hAppellate counsel
§ 950iExecution of sentence; suspension of sentence
§ 950jFinality of proceedings, findings, and sentences
§ 950pDefinitions; construction of certain offenses; common circumstances
§ 950qPrincipals
§ 950rAccessory after the fact
§ 950sConviction of lesser offenses
§ 950tCrimes triable by military commission
§ 949p–1Protection of classified information: applicability of subchapter
§ 949p–2Pretrial conference
§ 949p–3Protective orders
§ 949p–4Discovery of, and access to, classified information by the accused
§ 949p–5Notice by accused of intention to disclose classified information
§ 949p–6Procedure for cases involving classified information
§ 949p–7Introduction of classified information into evidence
Chapter 48MILITARY CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES
§ 951Establishment; organization; administration
§ 952Parole
§ 953Remission or suspension of sentence; restoration to duty; reenlistment
§ 954Voluntary extension; probation
§ 955Prisoners transferred to or from foreign countries
§ 956Deserters, prisoners, members absent without leave: expenses and rewards
Chapter 49MISCELLANEOUS PROHIBITIONS AND PENALTIES
§ 971Service credit: officers may not count service performed while serving as cadet or midshipman
§ 972Members: effect of time lost
§ 973Duties: officers on active duty; performance of civil functions restricted
§ 974Military musical units and musicians: performance policies; restriction on performance in competition with local civilian musicians
§ 975Renumbered §2390
§ 976Membership in military unions, organizing of military unions, and recognition of military unions prohibited
§ 977Conversion of military medical and dental positions to civilian medical and dental positions: limitation
§ 978Drug and alcohol abuse and dependency: testing of new entrants
§ 979Prohibition on loan and grant assistance to persons convicted of certain crimes
§ 980Limitation on use of humans as experimental subjects
§ 981Limitation on number of enlisted aides
§ 982Members: service on State and local juries
§ 983Institutions of higher education that prevent ROTC access or military recruiting on campus: denial of grants and contracts from Department of Defense, Department of Education, and certain other departments and agencies
§ 985Persons convicted of capital crimes; certain other persons: denial of specified burial-related benefits
§ 986Policy regarding identification of gender or personal pronouns in official correspondence
§ 987Terms of consumer credit extended to members and dependents: limitations
§ 988Prohibition on ownership or trading of stocks in certain companies by certain officials of the Department of Defense
§ 989Prohibition on former members of the armed forces accepting post-service employment with certain foreign governments
Chapter 50MISCELLANEOUS COMMAND RESPONSIBILITIES
§ 991Management of deployments of members and measurement and data collection of unit operating and personnel tempo
§ 992Financial literacy training: financial services
§ 993Notification of permanent reduction of sizable numbers of members of the armed forces
§ 994Military working dogs: veterinary care for retired military working dogs
§ 995Accountability for contractors using military working dogs
§ 996Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record
§ 997Establishment of women's initiative teams
Chapter 51RESERVE COMPONENTS: STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES FOR RETENTION AND PROMOTION
§ 1001Reference to chapter 1219
Chapter 53MISCELLANEOUS RIGHTS AND BENEFITS
§ 1030Bonus to encourage Department of Defense personnel to refer persons for appointment as officers to serve in health professions
§ 1031Administration of oath
§ 1032Disability and death compensation: dependents of members held as captives
§ 1033Participation in management of specified non-Federal entities: authorized activities
§ 1034Protected communications; prohibition of retaliatory personnel actions
§ 1035Deposits of savings
§ 1036Repealed. Pub. L. 113–66, div. A, title VI, §621(a)(2)(A), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 783
§ 1037Counsel before foreign judicial tribunals and administrative agencies; court costs and bail
§ 1038Service credit: certain service in Women's Army Auxiliary Corps
§ 1039Crediting of minority service
§ 1040Transportation of dependent patients
§ 1041Replacement of certificate of discharge
§ 1042Copy of certificate of service
§ 1043Service credit: service in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or the Public Health Service
§ 1044Legal assistance
§ 1044aAuthority to act as notary
§ 1044bMilitary powers of attorney: requirement for recognition by States
§ 1044cAdvance medical directives of members and dependents: requirement for recognition by States
§ 1044dMilitary testamentary instruments: requirement for recognition by States
§ 1044eSpecial Victims' Counsel for victims of sex-related offenses
§ 1044fPolicies with respect to special trial counsel
§ 1045Voluntary withholding of State income tax from retired or retainer pay
§ 1046Overseas temporary foster care program
§ 1047Allowance for civilian clothing
§ 1048Gratuity payment to persons discharged for fraudulent enlistment
§ 1049Subsistence: miscellaneous persons
§ 1050Repealed. Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title XII, §1243(b)(1), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2516
§ 1051bRenumbered §313
§ 1051cRepealed. Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title XII, §1253(a)(1)(B), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2532
§ 1052Adoption expenses: reimbursement
§ 1053Financial institution charges incurred because of Government error in direct deposit of pay: reimbursement
§ 1053aRepealed. Pub. L. 113–66, div. A, title VI, §621(c)(2)(A), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 784
§ 1054Defense of certain suits arising out of legal malpractice
§ 1055Waiver of security deposits for members renting private housing; authority to indemnify landlord
§ 1056Relocation assistance programs
§ 1056aReintegration of recovered Department of Defense personnel; post-isolation support activities for other recovered personnel
§ 1057Use of armed forces insignia on State license plates
§ 1058Responsibilities of military law enforcement officials at scenes of domestic violence
§ 1059Dependents of members separated for dependent abuse: transitional compensation; commissary and exchange benefits; lodging expenses
§ 1060Military service of retired members with newly democratic nations: consent of Congress
§ 1060aSpecial supplemental food program
§ 1060bMilitary ID cards: dependents and survivors of retirees
§ 1060cProvision of veterinary services
Chapter 54COMMISSARY AND EXCHANGE BENEFITS
§ 1061Survivors of certain Reserve and Guard members
§ 1062Certain former spouses and surviving spouses
§ 1063Use of commissary stores and MWR retail facilities: members of reserve components and reserve retirees under age 60
§ 1063aRenumbered §1064
§ 1064Use of commissary stores and MWR retail facilities: members of National Guard serving in federally declared disaster or national emergency
§ 1065Use of commissary stores and MWR facilities: certain veterans, caregivers for veterans, and Foreign Service officers
§ 1066Use of commissary stores and MWR facilities: certain civilian employees
Chapter 55MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE
§ 1071Purpose of this chapter
§ 1072Definitions
§ 1073Administration of this chapter
§ 1073aContracts for health care: best value contracting
§ 1073bRecurring reports and publication of certain data
§ 1073cAdministration of Defense Health Agency and military medical treatment facilities
§ 1073dMilitary medical treatment facilities
§ 1073eProtection of armed forces from infectious diseases
§ 1073fHealth care fraud and abuse prevention program
§ 1074Medical and dental care for members and certain former members
§ 1074aMedical and dental care: members on duty other than active duty for a period of more than 30 days
§ 1074bMedical and dental care: Academy cadets and midshipmen; members of, and designated applicants for membership in, Senior ROTC
§ 1074cMedical care: authority to provide a wig
§ 1074dCertain primary and preventive health care services
§ 1074eMedical care: certain Reserves who served in Southwest Asia during the Persian Gulf Conflict
§ 1074fMedical tracking system for members deployed overseas
§ 1074gPharmacy benefits program
§ 1074hMedical and dental care: medal of honor recipients; dependents
§ 1074iReimbursement for certain travel expenses
§ 1074jSub-acute care program
§ 1074kLong-term care insurance
§ 1074lNotification to Congress of hospitalization of combat wounded members
§ 1074mMental health assessments for members of the armed forces deployed in support of a contingency operation
§ 1074nAnnual mental health assessments for members of the armed forces
§ 1074oProvision of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for certain members
§ 1075TRICARE Select
§ 1075aTRICARE Prime: cost sharing
§ 1076Medical and dental care for dependents: general rule
§ 1076aTRICARE dental program
§ 1076bRepealed. Pub. L. 109–364, div. A, title VII, §706(d), Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2282
§ 1076cDental insurance plan: certain retirees and their surviving spouses and other dependents
§ 1076dTRICARE program: TRICARE Reserve Select coverage for members of the Selected Reserve
§ 1076eTRICARE program: TRICARE Retired Reserve coverage for certain members of the Retired Reserve who are qualified for a non-regular retirement but are not yet age 60
§ 1076fTRICARE program: extension of coverage for certain members of the National Guard and dependents during certain disaster response duty
§ 1077Medical care for dependents: authorized care in facilities of uniformed services
§ 1077aAccess to military medical treatment facilities and other facilities
§ 1078Medical and dental care for dependents: charges
§ 1078aContinued health benefits coverage
§ 1078bProvision of food to certain members and dependents not receiving inpatient care in military medical treatment facilities
§ 1079Contracts for medical care for spouses and children: plans
§ 1079aTRICARE program: treatment of refunds and other amounts collected
§ 1079bProcedures for charging fees for care provided to civilians; retention and use of fees collected
§ 1079cProvisional coverage for emerging services and supplies
§ 1080Contracts for medical care for spouses and children: election of facilities
§ 1081Contracts for medical care for spouses and children: review and adjustment of payments
§ 1082Contracts for health care: advisory committees
§ 1083Contracts for medical care for spouses and children: additional hospitalization
§ 1084Determinations of dependency
§ 1085Medical and dental care from another executive department: reimbursement
§ 1086Contracts for health benefits for certain members, former members, and their dependents
§ 1086aCertain former spouses: extension of period of eligibility for health benefits
§ 1086bProhibition against requiring retired members to receive health care solely through the Department of Defense
§ 1087Programing facilities for certain members, former members, and their dependents in construction projects of the uniformed services
§ 1088Air evacuation patients: furnished subsistence
§ 1089Defense of certain suits arising out of medical malpractice
§ 1090Identifying and treating drug and alcohol dependence
§ 1090aIdentifying and treating eating disorders
§ 1090bCommanding officer and supervisor referrals of members for mental health evaluations
§ 1091Personal services contracts
§ 1091aIdentification in patient medical records of affiliation of certain non-Department of Defense health care providers
§ 1092Studies and demonstration projects relating to delivery of health and medical care
§ 1092aPersons entering the armed forces: baseline health data
§ 1093Performance of abortions: restrictions
§ 1094Licensure requirement for health-care professionals
§ 1094aContinuing medical education requirements: system for monitoring physician compliance
§ 1095Health care services incurred on behalf of covered beneficiaries: collection from third-party payers
§ 1095aMedical care: members held as captives and their dependents
§ 1095bTRICARE program: contractor payment of certain claims
§ 1095cTRICARE program: facilitation of processing of claims
§ 1095dTRICARE program: waiver of certain deductibles
§ 1095eTRICARE program: beneficiary counseling and assistance coordinators
§ 1095fTRICARE program: referrals and preauthorizations under TRICARE Prime
§ 1095gTRICARE program: waiver of recoupment of erroneous payments caused by administrative error
§ 1096Military-civilian health services partnership program; medical surge program
§ 1097Contracts for medical care for retirees, dependents, and survivors: alternative delivery of health care
§ 1097aTRICARE Prime: automatic enrollments
§ 1097bTRICARE program: financial management
§ 1097cTRICARE program: relationship with employer-sponsored group health plans
§ 1097dTRICARE program: notice of change to benefits
§ 1098Incentives for participation in cost-effective health care plans
§ 1099Health care enrollment system and payment options
§ 1100Defense Health Program Account
§ 1101Resource allocation methods: capitation or diagnosis-related groups
§ 1102Confidentiality of medical quality assurance records: qualified immunity for participants
§ 1103Contracts for medical and dental care: State and local preemption
§ 1104Sharing of health-care resources with the Department of Veterans Affairs
§ 1104aShared medical facilities with Department of Veterans Affairs
§ 1105Specialized treatment facility program
§ 1106Submittal of claims: standard form; time limits
§ 1107Notice of use of an investigational new drug or a drug unapproved for its applied use
§ 1107aEmergency use products
§ 1108Health care coverage through Federal Employees Health Benefits program: demonstration project
§ 1109Organ and tissue donor program
§ 1110System for tracking and recording vaccine information; anthrax vaccine immunization program
§ 1110aNotification of certain individuals regarding options for enrollment under Medicare part B
§ 1110bTRICARE program: extension of dependent coverage
Chapter 56DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MEDICARE-ELIGIBLE RETIREE HEALTH CARE FUND
§ 1111Establishment and purpose of Fund; definitions; authority to enter into agreements
§ 1112Assets of Fund
§ 1113Payments from the Fund
§ 1114Board of Actuaries
§ 1115Determination of contributions to the Fund
§ 1116Payments into the Fund
§ 1117Investment of assets of Fund
Chapter 57DECORATIONS AND AWARDS
§ 1121Legion of Merit: award
§ 1122Medal for Merit: award
§ 1123Right to wear badges of military societies
§ 1124Cash awards for disclosures, suggestions, inventions, and scientific achievements
§ 1124aCyber operations-peculiar awards
§ 1125Recognition for accomplishments: award of trophies
§ 1126Gold star lapel button: eligibility and distribution
§ 1127Precedence of the award of the Purple Heart
§ 1128Prisoner-of-war medal: issue
§ 1129Purple Heart: members killed or wounded in action by friendly fire
§ 1129aPurple Heart: members killed or wounded in attacks by foreign terrorist organizations
§ 1130Consideration of proposals for decorations not previously submitted in timely fashion: procedures for review
§ 1131Purple Heart: limitation to members of the armed forces
§ 1132Presentation of decorations: prohibition on entering correctional facilities for presentation to prisoners convicted of serious violent felonies
§ 1133Bronze Star: limitation on persons eligible to receive
§ 1134Medal of honor: award to individual interred in Tomb of the Unknowns as representative of casualties of a war
§ 1134aMedal of honor: Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard Medal of Honor Roll
§ 1135Replacement of military decorations
§ 1136Honorable service requirement for award of military decorations
Chapter 58BENEFITS AND SERVICES FOR MEMBERS BEING SEPARATED OR RECENTLY SEPARATED
§ 1141Involuntary separation defined
§ 1142Preseparation counseling; transmittal of certain records to Department of Veterans Affairs
§ 1143Employment assistance
§ 1143aRepealed. Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title V, §553(a)(1), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1772
§ 1144Employment assistance, job training assistance, and other transitional services: Department of Labor
§ 1145Health benefits
§ 1146Commissary and exchange benefits
§ 1147Use of military family housing
§ 1148Relocation assistance for personnel overseas
§ 1149Excess leave and permissive temporary duty
§ 1150Affiliation with Guard and Reserve units: waiver of certain limitations
§ 1151Retention of assistive technology and services provided before separation
§ 1152Assistance to eligible members and former members to obtain employment with law enforcement agencies
§ 1153Assistance to separated members to obtain employment with health care providers
§ 1154Assistance to eligible members and former members to obtain employment as teachers: Troops-to-Teachers Program
§ 1155Statement of benefits
Chapter 59SEPARATION
§ 1161Commissioned officers: limitations on dismissal
§ 1164Warrant officers: separation for age
§ 1165Regular warrant officers: separation during three-year probationary period
§ 1166Regular warrant officers: elimination for unfitness or unsatisfactory performance
§ 1167Members under confinement by sentence of court-martial: separation after six months confinement
§ 1168Discharge or release from active duty: limitations
§ 1169Regular enlisted members: limitations on discharge
§ 1170Regular enlisted members: minority discharge
§ 1171Regular enlisted members: early discharge
§ 1172Enlisted members: during war or emergency; discharge
§ 1173Enlisted members: discharge for hardship
§ 1174Separation pay upon involuntary discharge or release from active duty
§ 1174aSpecial separation benefits programs
§ 1175Voluntary separation incentive
§ 1175aVoluntary separation pay and benefits
§ 1176Enlisted members: retention after completion of 18 or more, but less than 20, years of service
§ 1177Members diagnosed with or reasonably asserting post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury: medical examination required before administrative separation
§ 1178System and procedures for tracking separations resulting from refusal to participate in anthrax vaccine immunization program
Chapter 60SEPARATION OF REGULAR OFFICERS FOR SUBSTANDARD PERFORMANCE OF DUTY OR FOR CERTAIN OTHER REASONS
§ 1181Authority to establish procedures to consider the separation of officers for substandard performance of duty and for certain other reasons
§ 1182Boards of inquiry
§ 1183Repealed. Pub. L. 105–261, div. A, title V, §503(a), Oct. 17, 1998, 112 Stat. 2003
§ 1184Removal of officer: action by Secretary upon recommendation of board of inquiry
§ 1185Rights and procedures
§ 1186Officer considered for removal: voluntary retirement or discharge
§ 1187Officers eligible to serve on boards
Chapter 61RETIREMENT OR SEPARATION FOR PHYSICAL DISABILITY
§ 1201Regulars and members on active duty for more than 30 days: retirement
§ 1202Regulars and members on active duty for more than 30 days: temporary disability retired list
§ 1203Regulars and members on active duty for more than 30 days: separation
§ 1204Members on active duty for 30 days or less or on inactive-duty training: retirement
§ 1205Members on active duty for 30 days or less: temporary disability retired list
§ 1206Members on active duty for 30 days or less or on inactive-duty training: separation
§ 1206aReserve component members unable to perform duties when ordered to active duty: disability system processing
§ 1207Disability from intentional misconduct or willful neglect: separation
§ 1207aMembers with over eight years of active service: eligibility for disability retirement for pre-existing conditions
§ 1208Computation of service
§ 1209Transfer to inactive status list instead of separation
§ 1210Members on temporary disability retired list: periodic physical examination; final determination of status
§ 1211Members on temporary disability retired list: return to active duty; promotion
§ 1212Disability severance pay
§ 1213Effect of separation on benefits and claims
§ 1214Right to full and fair hearing
§ 1214aMembers determined fit for duty in Physical Evaluation Board: prohibition on involuntary administrative separation or denial of reenlistment due to unsuitability based on medical conditions considered in evaluation
§ 1215Members other than Regulars: applicability of laws
§ 1216Secretaries: powers, functions, and duties
§ 1216aDeterminations of disability: requirements and limitations on determinations
§ 1217Academy cadets and midshipmen: applicability of chapter
§ 1218Discharge or release from active duty: claims for compensation, pension, or hospitalization
§ 1218aDischarge or release from active duty: transition assistance for reserve component members injured while on active duty
§ 1219Statement of origin of disease or injury: limitations
§ 1220Repealed. Pub. L. 87–651, title I, §107(d), Sept. 7, 1962, 76 Stat. 509
§ 1221Effective date of retirement or placement of name on temporary disability retired list
§ 1222Physical evaluation boards
Chapter 63RETIREMENT FOR AGE
§ 1251Age 62: regular commissioned officers in grades below general and flag officer grades; exceptions
§ 1252Age 64: permanent professors at academies
§ 1253Age 64: regular commissioned officers in general and flag officer grades; exceptions
§ 1255Repealed. Pub. L. 90–130, §1(6), Nov. 8, 1967, 81 Stat. 374
§ 1263Age 62: warrant officers
§ 1275Computation of retired pay: law applicable
Chapter 65RETIREMENT OF WARRANT OFFICERS FOR LENGTH OF SERVICE
§ 1293Twenty years or more: warrant officers
§ 1305Thirty years or more: regular warrant officers
§ 1315Computation of retired pay: law applicable
Chapter 67RETIRED PAY FOR NON-REGULAR SERVICE
§ 1331Reference to chapter 1223
Chapter 69RETIRED GRADE
§ 1370Regular commissioned officers
§ 1370aOfficers entitled to retired pay for non-regular service
§ 1371Warrant officers: general rule
§ 1372Grade on retirement for physical disability: members of armed forces
§ 1373Higher grade for later physical disability: retired officers recalled to active duty
§ 1374Repealed. Pub. L. 103–337, div. A, title XVI, §1662(k)(2), Oct. 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 3006
§ 1375Entitlement to commission: commissioned officers advanced on retired list
§ 1376Temporary disability retired lists
Chapter 71COMPUTATION OF RETIRED PAY
§ 1401Computation of retired pay
§ 1401aAdjustment of retired pay and retainer pay to reflect changes in Consumer Price Index
§ 1402Recomputation of retired or retainer pay to reflect later active duty of members who first became members before September 8, 1980
§ 1402aRecomputation of retired or retainer pay to reflect later active duty of members who first became members after September 7, 1980
§ 1403Disability retired pay: treatment under Internal Revenue Code of 1986
§ 1404Applicability of section 8301 of title 5
§ 1405Years of service
§ 1406Retired pay base for members who first became members before September 8, 1980: final basic pay
§ 1407Retired pay base for members who first became members after September 7, 1980: high-36 month average
§ 1407aRetired pay base: officers retired in general or flag officer grades
§ 1408Payment of retired or retainer pay in compliance with court orders
§ 1409Retired pay multiplier
§ 1410Restoral of full retirement amount at age 62 for certain members entering on or after August 1, 1986
§ 1411Rules of construction
§ 1412Administrative provisions
§ 1413Repealed. Pub. L. 108–136, div. A, title VI, §641(b), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1514
§ 1413aCombat-related special compensation
§ 1414Members eligible for retired pay who are also eligible for veterans' disability compensation for disabilities rated 50 percent or higher: concurrent payment of retired pay and veterans' disability compensation
§ 1415Lump sum payment of certain retired pay
Chapter 73ANNUITIES BASED ON RETIRED OR RETAINER PAY
§ 1431Election of annuity: members of armed forces
§ 1432Election of annuity: former members of armed forces
§ 1433Mental incompetency of member
§ 1434Kinds of annuities that may be elected
§ 1435Eligible beneficiaries
§ 1436Computation of reduction in retired pay; withdrawal for severe financial hardship
§ 1436aCoverage paid up at 30 years and age 70
§ 1437Payment of annuity
§ 1438Deposits for amounts not deducted
§ 1439Refund of amounts deducted from retired pay
§ 1440Annuities not subject to legal process
§ 1441Annuities in addition to other payments
§ 1442Recovery of annuity erroneously paid
§ 1443Repealed. Pub. L. 92–425, §1(2)(B), Sept. 21, 1972, 86 Stat. 706
§ 1444Regulations; determinations
§ 1444aRegulations regarding payment of annuity to a representative payee
§ 1445Correction of administrative deficiencies
§ 1446Restriction on participation
§ 1447Definitions
§ 1448Application of Plan
§ 1448aElection to discontinue participation: one-year opportunity after second anniversary of commencement of payment of retired pay
§ 1449Mental incompetency of member
§ 1450Payment of annuity: beneficiaries
§ 1451Amount of annuity
§ 1452Reduction in retired pay
§ 1453Recovery of amounts erroneously paid
§ 1454Correction of administrative errors
§ 1455Regulations
Chapter 74DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MILITARY RETIREMENT FUND
§ 1461Establishment and purpose of Fund; definition
§ 1462Assets of Fund
§ 1463Payments from the Fund
§ 1464Repealed. Pub. L. 110–181, div. A, title IX, §906(b)(1)(A), Jan. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 277
§ 1465Determination of contributions to the Fund
§ 1466Payments into the Fund
§ 1467Investment of assets of Fund
Chapter 75DECEASED PERSONNEL
§ 1471Forensic pathology investigations
§ 1475Death gratuity: death of members on active duty or inactive duty training and of certain other persons
§ 1476Death gratuity: death after discharge or release from duty or training
§ 1477Death gratuity: eligible survivors
§ 1478Death gratuity: amount
§ 1479Death gratuity: delegation of determinations, payments
§ 1480Death gratuity: miscellaneous provisions
§ 1481Recovery, care, and disposition of remains: decedents covered
§ 1482Expenses incident to death
§ 1482aExpenses incident to death: civilian employees serving with an armed force
§ 1483Prisoners of war and interned enemy aliens
§ 1484Pensioners, indigent patients, and persons who die on military reservations
§ 1485Dependents of members of armed forces
§ 1486Other citizens of United States
§ 1487Temporary interment
§ 1488Removal of remains
§ 1489Death gratuity: members and employees dying outside the United States while assigned to intelligence duties
§ 1490Transportation of remains: certain retired members and dependents who die in military medical facilities
§ 1491Funeral honors functions at funerals for veterans
§ 1492Authority to provide travel and transportation allowances in connection with transfer ceremonies of certain civilian employees who die overseas
Chapter 76MISSING PERSONS
§ 1501System for accounting for missing persons
§ 1501aPublic-private partnerships; other forms of support
§ 1502Missing persons: initial report
§ 1503Actions of Secretary concerned; initial board inquiry
§ 1504Subsequent board of inquiry
§ 1505Further review
§ 1506Personnel files
§ 1507Recommendation of status of death
§ 1508Judicial review
§ 1509Program to resolve missing person cases
§ 1510Applicability to Coast Guard
§ 1511Return alive of person declared missing or dead
§ 1512Effect on State law
§ 1513Definitions
Chapter 77POSTHUMOUS COMMISSIONS AND WARRANTS
§ 1521Posthumous commissions
§ 1522Posthumous warrants
§ 1523Posthumous commissions and warrants: effect on pay and allowances
§ 1524Posthumous commissions and warrants: determination of date of death
Chapter 79CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
§ 1551Correction of name after separation from service under an assumed name
§ 1552Correction of military records: claims incident thereto
§ 1553Review of discharge or dismissal
§ 1553aReview of a request for upgrade of discharge or dismissal
§ 1554Review of retirement or separation without pay for physical disability
§ 1554aReview of separation with disability rating of 20 percent disabled or less
§ 1554bConfidential review of characterization of terms of discharge of members of the armed forces who are victims of sex-related offenses
§ 1555Professional staff
§ 1556Ex parte communications prohibited
§ 1557Timeliness standards for disposition of applications before Corrections Boards
§ 1558Review of actions of selection boards: correction of military records by special boards; judicial review
§ 1559Personnel limitation
Chapter 80MISCELLANEOUS INVESTIGATION REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER DUTIES
§ 1561Complaints of sexual harassment: independent investigation
§ 1561aCivilian orders of protection: force and effect on military installations
§ 1561bConfidential reporting of sexual harassment
§ 1562Database on domestic violence incidents
§ 1562aComplaints of retaliation by victims of sexual assault or sexual harassment and related persons: tracking by Department of Defense
§ 1563Consideration of proposals from Members of Congress for honorary promotions: procedures for review and promotion
§ 1563aHonorary promotions on the initiative of the Department of Defense
§ 1564Security clearance investigations
§ 1564aCounterintelligence polygraph program
§ 1564bSecurity vetting for foreign nationals
§ 1565DNA identification information: collection from certain offenders; use
§ 1565aDNA samples maintained for identification of human remains: use for law enforcement purposes
§ 1565bVictims of sexual assault: access to legal assistance and services of Sexual Assault Response Coordinators and Sexual Assault Victim Advocates
§ 1566Voting assistance: compliance assessments; assistance
§ 1566aVoting assistance: voter assistance offices
§ 1567Duration of military protective orders
§ 1567aMandatory notification of issuance of military protective order to civilian law enforcement
Chapter 81CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES
§ 1580Emergency essential employees: designation
§ 1580aEmergency essential employees: notification of required participation in anthrax vaccine immunization program
§ 1581Foreign National Employees Separation Pay Account
§ 1582Assistive technology, assistive technology devices, and assistive technology services
§ 1583Employment of certain persons without pay
§ 1584Employment of non-citizens
§ 1585Carrying of firearms
§ 1585aSpecial agents of the Defense Criminal Investigative Service: authority to execute warrants and make arrests
§ 1586Rotation of career-conditional and career employees assigned to duty outside the United States
§ 1587Employees of nonappropriated fund instrumentalities: reprisals
§ 1587aEmployees of nonappropriated fund instrumentalities: senior executive pay levels
§ 1588Authority to accept certain voluntary services
§ 1589Participation in management of specified non-Federal entities: authorized activities
§ 1590Repealed. Pub. L. 104–201, div. A, title XVI, §1633(a), Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2751
§ 1591Reimbursement for travel and transportation expenses when accompanying Members of Congress
§ 1592Prohibition on payment of severance pay to foreign nationals in the event of certain overseas base closures
§ 1593Uniform allowance: civilian employees
§ 1594Reimbursement for financial institution charges incurred because of Government error in direct deposit of pay
§ 1595Civilian faculty members at certain Department of Defense schools: employment and compensation
§ 1596Foreign language proficiency: special pay for proficiency beneficial for intelligence interests
§ 1596aForeign language proficiency: special pay for proficiency beneficial for other national security interests
§ 1596bForeign language proficiency: National Foreign Language Skills Registry
§ 1596cProgramming language proficiency: special pay for proficiency beneficial for national security interests
§ 1597Civilian positions: guidelines for reductions
§ 1598Assistance to terminated employees to obtain certification and employment as teachers or employment as teachers' aides
§ 1599Renumbered §1611
§ 1599aFinancial assistance to certain employees in acquisition of critical skills
§ 1599bEmployees abroad: travel expenses; health care
§ 1599cHealth care professionals: enhanced appointment and compensation authority for personnel for care and treatment of wounded and injured members of the armed forces
§ 1599dFinancial management positions: authority to prescribe professional certification and credential standards
§ 1599ePayment of retention bonuses to DOD civilian employees in Guam
§ 1599fUnited States Cyber Command recruitment and retention
§ 1599gPublic-private talent exchange
§ 1599hRenumbered §4092
§ 1599iRecruitment incentives for placement at remote locations
§ 1599jRestricted reports of incidents of adult sexual assault
Chapter 83CIVILIAN DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE EMPLOYEES
§ 1601Civilian intelligence personnel: general authority to establish excepted positions, appoint personnel, and fix rates of pay
§ 1602Basic pay
§ 1603Additional compensation, incentives, and allowances
§ 1604Repealed. Pub. L. 104–201, div. A, title XVI, §1632(a)(3), Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2745
§ 1605Benefits for certain employees assigned outside the United States
§ 1606Defense Intelligence Senior Executive Service
§ 1607Intelligence Senior Level positions
§ 1608Time-limited appointments
§ 1609Termination of defense intelligence employees
§ 1610Reductions and other adjustments in force
§ 1611Postemployment assistance: certain terminated intelligence employees
§ 1612Merit system principles and civil service protections: applicability
§ 1613Miscellaneous provisions
§ 1614Definitions
§ 1621Defense Intelligence Agency merit pay system
§ 1622Uniform allowance: civilian employees
§ 1623Financial assistance to certain employees in acquisition of critical skills
Chapter 87DEFENSE ACQUISITION WORKFORCE
§ 1701Management policies
§ 1701aManagement for acquisition workforce excellence
§ 1701bEnhanced pay authority for certain acquisition and technology positions
§ 1702Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment: authorities and responsibilities
§ 1703Repealed. Pub. L. 108–136, div. A, title VIII, §831(a), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1549
§ 1704Service acquisition executives: authorities and responsibilities
§ 1705Department of Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Account
§ 1706Government performance of certain acquisition functions
§ 1707Cadre of intellectual property experts
§ 1721Designation of acquisition positions and acquisition workforce career fields
§ 1722Career development
§ 1722aSpecial requirements for military personnel in the acquisition field
§ 1722bSpecial requirements for civilian employees in the acquisition field
§ 1723General education, training, and experience requirements
§ 1724Contracting positions: qualification requirements
§ 1725Senior Military Acquisition Advisors
§ 1731Critical acquisition positions
§ 1732Portfolio acquisition executive
§ 1733Product support manager
§ 1734Career development
§ 1735Education, training, and experience requirements for critical acquisition positions
§ 1736Repealed. Pub. L. 107–107, div. A, title X, §1048(e)(6)(A), Dec. 28, 2001, 115 Stat. 1227
§ 1737Definitions and general provisions
§ 1741Policies and programs: establishment and implementation
§ 1742Internship, cooperative education, and scholarship programs
§ 1743Awards to recognize members of the acquisition workforce
§ 1744Repealed. Pub. L. 108–136, div. A, title VIII, §834(b), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1551
§ 1745Additional education and training programs available to acquisition personnel
§ 1746Defense Acquisition University
§ 1746aAcquisition workforce educational partnerships
§ 1747Acquisition fellowship program
§ 1748Fulfillment standards for acquisition workforce training
§ 1749Field training for acquisition and sustainment
§ 1761Management information system
§ 1762Demonstration project relating to certain acquisition personnel management policies and procedures
§ 1763Repealed. Pub. L. 108–136, div. A, title VIII, §835(1), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1551
§ 1764Authority to establish different minimum requirements
§ 1765Competency development
§ 1766Joint reserve detachment of the Defense Innovation Unit
Chapter 88MILITARY FAMILY PROGRAMS AND MILITARY CHILD CARE
§ 1781Office of Military Family Readiness Policy
§ 1781aDepartment of Defense Military Family Readiness Council
§ 1781bDepartment of Defense policy and plans for military family readiness
§ 1781cOffice of Special Needs
§ 1782Surveys of military families
§ 1783Family members serving on advisory committees
§ 1784Employment opportunities for military spouses
§ 1784aEducation and training opportunities for military spouses to expand employment and portable career opportunities
§ 1785Youth sponsorship program
§ 1786Dependent student travel within the United States
§ 1787Reporting of child abuse
§ 1788Additional family assistance
§ 1788aSupport programs: special operations forces personnel; immediate family members
§ 1789Chaplain-led programs: authorized support
§ 1790Military personnel citizenship processing
§ 1791Funding for military child care
§ 1792Child care employees
§ 1793Parent fees
§ 1794Child abuse prevention and safety at facilities
§ 1795Parent partnerships with child development centers
§ 1796Subsidies for family home day care
§ 1797Early childhood education program
§ 1798Child care services and youth program services for dependents: financial assistance for providers
§ 1799Child care services and youth program services for dependents: participation by children and youth otherwise ineligible
§ 1800Definitions
Chapter 101TRAINING GENERALLY
§ 2001Human relations training
§ 2002Dependents of members of armed forces: language training
§ 2003Aeronautical rating as pilot: qualifications
§ 2004Detail as students at law schools; commissioned officers; certain enlisted members
§ 2004aDetail of commissioned officers as students at medical schools
§ 2004bDetail of commissioned officers as students at schools of psychology
§ 2004cDetail as students at schools for education required for appointment as a chaplain: commissioned officers; certain enlisted members
§ 2005Advanced education assistance: active duty agreement; reimbursement requirements
§ 2006Department of Defense Education Benefits Fund
§ 2006aAssistance for education and training: availability of certain assistance for use only for certain programs of education
§ 2007Payment of tuition for off-duty training or education
§ 2008Authority to use funds for certain educational purposes
§ 2009Military colleges: female students
§ 2010Requirements with respect to motorcycle safety training
§ 2011Renumbered §322
§ 2012Support and services for eligible organizations and activities outside Department of Defense
§ 2013Training at non-Government facilities
§ 2014Administrative actions adversely affecting military training or other readiness activities
§ 2015Program to assist members in obtaining professional credentials
§ 2016Undergraduate nurse training program: establishment through agreement with academic institution
§ 2017Limitation on establishment of postsecondary educational institutions pending notice to Congress
Chapter 102JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS
§ 2031Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps
§ 2032Responsibility of the Secretaries of the military departments to maximize enrollment and enhance efficiency
§ 2033Instructor qualifications
§ 2034Educational institutions not maintaining units of Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps: issuance of arms, tentage, and equipment
§ 2035Flexibility in authorities for management of programs and units
§ 2036Grants to support science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education
Chapter 103SENIOR RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS
§ 2101Definitions
§ 2102Establishment
§ 2103Eligibility for membership
§ 2103aStudents not eligible for advanced training: commitment to military service
§ 2104Advanced training; eligibility for
§ 2105Advanced training; failure to complete or to accept commission
§ 2106Advanced training; commission on completion
§ 2107Financial assistance program for specially selected members
§ 2107aFinancial assistance program for specially selected members: Army Reserve and Army National Guard
§ 2108Advanced standing; interruption of training; delay in starting obligated service; release from program
§ 2109Practical military training
§ 2110Logistical support
§ 2111Personnel: administrators and instructors
§ 2111aSupport for senior military colleges
§ 2111bSenior military colleges: Department of Defense international student program
Chapter 104UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES
§ 2112Establishment
§ 2112aContinued operation of University
§ 2113Administration of University
§ 2113aBoard of Regents
§ 2113bAcademic Health System
§ 2114Students: selection; status; obligation
§ 2114aEligibility of members of foreign militaries to enroll in the University
§ 2115Graduates: limitation on number permitted to perform civilian Federal service
§ 2116Military nursing research
§ 2117Repealed. Pub. L. 111–84, div. A, title V, §525(a)(1), Oct. 28, 2009, 123 Stat. 2286
Chapter 105ARMED FORCES HEALTH PROFESSIONS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
§ 2120Definitions
§ 2121Establishment
§ 2122Eligibility for participation
§ 2123Members of the program: active duty obligation; failure to complete training; release from program
§ 2124Members of the program: numbers appointed
§ 2125Members of the program: exclusion from authorized strengths
§ 2126Members of the program: service credit
§ 2127Scholarships and financial assistance: payments
§ 2128Accession bonus for members of the program
§ 2130aFinancial assistance: nurse officer candidates
Chapter 106EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR MEMBERS OF THE SELECTED RESERVE
§ 2131Reference to chapter 1606
§ 2132Renumbered §16132
§ 2133Renumbered §16133
§ 2134Renumbered §16134
§ 2135Renumbered §16135
§ 2136Renumbered §16136
§ 2137Renumbered §16137
§ 2138Savings provision
Chapter 106AEDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR PERSONS ENLISTING FOR ACTIVE DUTY
§ 2141Educational assistance program: establishment
§ 2142Educational assistance program: eligibility
§ 2143Educational assistance: amount
§ 2144Subsistence allowance
§ 2145Adjustments of amount of educational assistance and of subsistence allowance
§ 2146Right of member upon subsequent reenlistment to lump-sum payment in lieu of educational assistance
§ 2147Right of member after reenlisting to transfer entitlement to spouse or dependent children
§ 2148Duration of entitlement
§ 2149Applications for educational assistance
Chapter 107PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION
§ 2151Definitions
§ 2152Joint professional military education: general requirements
§ 2153Capstone course: newly selected general and flag officers
§ 2154Joint professional military education: three-phase approach
§ 2155Joint professional military education Phase II program of instruction
§ 2156Joint Forces Staff College: duration of principal course of instruction
§ 2157Repealed. Pub. L. 115–91, div. A, title X, §1051(a)(10)(A), Dec. 12, 2017, 131 Stat. 1560
Chapter 108DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SCHOOLS
§ 2161Repealed. Pub. L. 116–92, div. E, title LIII, §5324(e)(1), formerly §5324(g)(1), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2137, renumbered §5324(e)(1), Pub. L. 116–260, div. W, title III, §305(c)(3), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2367
§ 2162Preparation of budget requests for operation of professional military education schools
§ 2163Degree granting authority for National Defense University
§ 2164Department of Defense domestic dependent elementary and secondary schools
§ 2164aRights of parents of children attending schools operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity
§ 2164bEligibility of certain dependents for enrollment in domestic dependent elementary and secondary schools
§ 2164cAuthorization of dual or concurrent enrollment programs for students of Defense Dependent Schools
§ 2164dLimitation on school closures and certain other actions with respect to schools operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity
§ 2165National Defense University: component institutions
§ 2166Renumbered §343
§ 2167National Defense University: admission of private sector civilians to professional military education program
§ 2167aDefense Cyber Investigations Training Academy: admission of private sector civilians to receive instruction
§ 2168Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center: degree of Associate or Bachelor of Arts in foreign language
§ 2169School of Nursing: establishment
Chapter 109EDUCATIONAL LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAMS
§ 2171Education loan repayment program: enlisted members on active duty in specified military specialties
§ 2172Renumbered §16302
§ 2173Education loan repayment program: commissioned officers in specified health professions
§ 2174Interest payment program: members on active duty
Chapter 110EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR MEMBERS HELD AS CAPTIVES AND THEIR DEPENDENTS
§ 2181Definitions
§ 2182Educational assistance: dependents of captives
§ 2183Educational assistance: former captives
§ 2184Termination of assistance
§ 2185Programs to be consistent with programs administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs
Chapter 111SUPPORT OF SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS, AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION
§ 2191Graduate fellowships
§ 2192Improvement of education in technical fields: general authority regarding education in science, mathematics, and engineering
§ 2192aRenumbered §4093
§ 2192bProgram on enhancement of preparation of dependents of members of armed forces for careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
§ 2192cOffice for academic engagement relating to cyber activities
§ 2193Improvement of education in technical fields: grants for higher education in science and mathematics
§ 2193aImprovement of education in technical fields: general authority for support of elementary and secondary education in science and mathematics
§ 2193bImprovement of education in technical fields: program for support of elementary and secondary education in science, technology, engineering, art and design, and mathematics
§ 2194Education partnerships
§ 2195Department of Defense cooperative education programs
§ 2196Renumbered §4843
§ 2197Renumbered §4844
§ 2198Management training program in Japanese language and culture
§ 2199Definitions
Chapter 112CYBER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
§ 2200Programs; purpose
§ 2200aScholarship program
§ 2200bGrant program
§ 2200cSpecial considerations in awarding scholarships and grants
§ 2200dRegulations
§ 2200eDefinitions
§ 2200fInapplicability to Coast Guard
Chapter 113DEFENSE CIVILIAN TRAINING CORPS
§ 2200gEstablishment
§ 2200hProgram elements
§ 2200iModel authorities
§ 2200jDefinitions
Chapter 131PLANNING AND COORDINATION
§ 2201Apportionment of funds: authority for exemption; excepted expenses
§ 2202Regulations on production, warehousing, and supply distribution functions
§ 2203Budget estimates
§ 2204Obligation of appropriations
§ 2205Reimbursements
§ 2206Disbursement of funds of military department to cover obligation of another agency of Department of Defense
§ 2207Renumbered §4651
§ 2208Working-capital funds
§ 2209Management funds
§ 2210Proceeds of sales of supplies: credit to appropriations
§ 2211Reimbursement for equipment, material, or services furnished members of the United Nations
§ 2212Renumbered §3138
§ 2213Renumbered §3070
§ 2214Transfer of funds: procedure and limitations
§ 2215Transfer of funds to other departments and agencies: limitation
§ 2216Renumbered §3136
§ 2216aRapidly meeting urgent needs: Joint Urgent Operational Needs Fund
§ 2217Renumbered §3135
§ 2218National Defense Sealift Fund
§ 2218aNational Sea-Based Deterrence Fund
§ 2219Grants for improvement of Navy ship repair or alterations capability
§ 2220Performance based management: acquisition programs
§ 2221Repealed. Pub. L. 105–261, div. A, title IX, §906(f)(1), Oct. 17, 1998, 112 Stat. 2096
§ 2222Defense business systems: business process reengineering; enterprise architecture; management
§ 2223Information technology: additional responsibilities of Chief Information Officers
§ 2223aRenumbered §4571
§ 2224Defense Information Assurance Program
§ 2224aInformation security: continued applicability of expiring Governmentwide requirements to the Department of Defense
§ 2225Insider threat detection
§ 2226Renumbered §4602
§ 2227Renumbered §4601
§ 2228Office of Corrosion Policy and Oversight
§ 2229Strategic policy on prepositioning of materiel and equipment
§ 2229aAnnual report on prepositioned materiel and equipment
§ 2229bResponsibility for contested logistics posture management
Chapter 133FACILITIES FOR RESERVE COMPONENTS
§ 2231Reference to chapter 1803
Chapter 134MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
§ 2241Availability of appropriations for certain purposes
§ 2241aProhibition on use of funds for publicity or propaganda purposes within the United States
§ 2241bProhibition on contracts providing payments for activities at sporting events to honor members of the armed forces
§ 2242Authority to use appropriated funds for certain investigations and security services
§ 2243Authority to use appropriated funds to support student meal programs in overseas defense dependents' schools
§ 2244Security investigations
§ 2244aEquipment scheduled for retirement or disposal: limitation on expenditures for modifications
§ 2245Use of aircraft for proficiency flying: limitation
§ 2245aRepealed. Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title VIII, §833(b)(1)(A), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2284
§ 2246Authorization of certain support for military service academy foundations
§ 2247Renumbered §2491b
§ 2248Repealed. Pub. L. 108–136, div. A, title X, §1045(a)(5)(A), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1612
§ 2249Renumbered §4652
§ 2249aRenumbered §361
§ 2249bDisplay of State, District of Columbia, commonwealth, and territorial flags by the armed forces
§ 2249cRenumbered §345
§ 2249dRenumbered §346
§ 2249eRenumbered §362
§ 2251Household furnishings and other property: personnel outside the United States or in Alaska or Hawaii
§ 2252Rewards: missing property
§ 2253Motor vehicles
§ 2254Treatment of reports of aircraft accident investigations
§ 2254aData files of military flight operations quality assurance systems: exemption from disclosure under Freedom of Information Act
§ 2255Aircraft accident investigation boards: composition requirements
§ 2257Use of recruiting materials for public relations
§ 2259Transit pass program: personnel in poor air quality areas
§ 2260Licensing of intellectual property: retention of fees
§ 2261Presentation of recognition items for recruitment and retention purposes
§ 2262Department of Defense conferences: collection of fees to cover Department of Defense costs
§ 2263United States contributions to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization common-funded budgets
§ 2264Reimbursement for assistance provided to nongovernmental entertainment-oriented media producers
§ 2265Access to broadband internet access service for certain members of the armed forces
Chapter 135SPACE PROGRAMS
§ 2271Management of space programs: joint program offices and officer management programs
§ 2271aSpace Contractor Responsibility Watch List
§ 2272Space science and technology strategy: coordination
§ 2273Policy regarding assured access to space: national security payloads
§ 2273aSpace Rapid Capabilities Office
§ 2274Space situational awareness services and information: provision to non-United States Government entities
§ 2275Repealed. Pub. L. 118–159, div. A, title XVI, §1603(b), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2160
§ 2275aRequirements for protection of satellites
§ 2275bRequirements for appropriate classification guidance
§ 2275cSpace Force satellite ground systems
§ 2275dAcquisition and operation of space systems for space warfighting and control
§ 2276Commercial space launch cooperation
§ 2276aSpecial authority for provision of space launch support services to increase space launch capacity
§ 2277Disclosure of National Security Space Launch program contract pricing terms
§ 2278Notification of foreign interference of national security space
§ 2279Foreign commercial satellite services and foreign launches
§ 2279aRepealed. Pub. L. 115–91, div. A, title XVI, §1601(b)(2)(A), Dec. 12, 2017, 131 Stat. 1719
§ 2279bCouncil on Oversight of the Department of Defense Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Enterprise
§ 2279cRenumbered §9081
§ 2279dLimitation on construction on United States territory of satellite positioning ground monitoring stations of certain foreign governments
Chapter 136PROVISIONS RELATING TO SPECIFIC PROGRAMS
§ 2281Global Positioning System
§ 2282Repealed. Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title XII, §1241(d)(5)(A), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2504
§ 2283Renumbered §4901
§ 2284Explosive Ordnance Disposal Defense Program
§ 2285Department of Defense Climate Resilience Infrastructure Initiative
Chapter [CHAPTER 137—REPEALED]
§ 2301Repealed. Pub. L. 103–355, title I, §1501(a), Oct. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 3296
§ 2302Repealed. Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title XVIII, §1806(d), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4155
§ 2302aRenumbered §3571
§ 2302bRenumbered §3572
§ 2302cRepealed. Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title VIII, §833(b)(5)(A)(i), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2285
§ 2302dRepealed. Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title XVIII, §1881(a), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4293
§ 2302eRenumbered §4004
§ 2303Repealed. Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title XVIII, §1807(c)(4), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4157
§ 2303aRepealed. Pub. L. 98–577, title III, §302(c)(1), Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 3077
§ 2304Repealed. Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title XVIII, §1881(a), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4293
§ 2304aRenumbered §3403
§ 2304bRenumbered §3405
§ 2304cRenumbered §3406
§ 2304dRenumbered §3401
§ 2304eRenumbered §3901
§ 2305Repealed. Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title XVIII, §1881(a), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4293
§ 2305aRenumbered §3241
§ 2308Renumbered §3069
§ 2309Renumbered §3134
§ 2310Renumbered §4751
§ 2311Renumbered §3065
§ 2312Renumbered §4752
§ 2313Repealed. Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title XVIII, §1881(a), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4293
§ 2313aRenumbered §3847
§ 2313bRenumbered §3842
§ 2316Renumbered §3344
§ 2317Repealed. Pub. L. 103–160, div. A, title VIII, §821(a)(2), Nov. 30, 1993, 107 Stat. 1704
§ 2318Renumbered §3249
§ 2319Renumbered §3243
§ 2322aRenumbered §4576
§ 2323Repealed. Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, §812(a)(2)(A), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1846
§ 2323aRenumbered §3902
§ 2324Repealed. Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title XVIII, §1881(a), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4293
§ 2325Renumbered §3761
§ 2326Repealed. Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title XVIII, §1881(a), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4293
§ 2327Renumbered §4871
§ 2328Renumbered §3794
§ 2329Renumbered §4506
§ 2330Renumbered §4501
§ 2330aRenumbered §4505
§ 2331Renumbered §4507
§ 2332Repealed. Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, §812(a)(3)(A), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1847
§ 2335Renumbered §4660
§ 2336Renumbered §2679
§ 2337Renumbered §4324
§ 2337aRenumbered §4325
§ 2338Renumbered §3573
§ 2339Renumbered §4657
§ 2339aRenumbered §3252
§ 2339bRenumbered §8751
§ 2339cRenumbered §8755
Chapter 138COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH NATO ALLIES AND OTHER COUNTRIES
§ 2341Authority to acquire logistic support, supplies, and services for elements of the armed forces deployed outside the United States
§ 2342Cross-servicing agreements
§ 2343Waiver of applicability of certain laws
§ 2344Methods of payment for acquisitions and transfers by the United States
§ 2345Liquidation of accrued credits and liabilities
§ 2346Crediting of receipts
§ 2347Limitation on amounts that may be obligated or accrued by the United States
§ 2348Inventories of supplies not to be increased
§ 2349Overseas Workload Program
§ 2349aRepealed. Pub. L. 112–239, div. A, title X, §1076(g)(3), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 1955
§ 2350Definitions
§ 2350aCooperative research and development agreements: NATO organizations; allied and friendly foreign countries
§ 2350bCooperative projects under Arms Export Control Act: acquisition of defense equipment
§ 2350cCooperative military airlift agreements: allied countries
§ 2350dCooperative acquisition and logistics support agreements: NATO countries
§ 2350eNATO Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) program: authority of Secretary of Defense
§ 2350fProcurement of communications support and related supplies and services
§ 2350gAuthority to accept use of real property, services, and supplies from foreign countries in connection with mutual defense agreements and occupational arrangements
§ 2350hMemorandums of agreement: Department of Defense ombudsman for foreign signatories
§ 2350iForeign contributions for cooperative projects
§ 2350jBurden sharing contributions by designated countries and regional organizations
§ 2350kRelocation within host nation of elements of armed forces overseas
§ 2350lCooperative agreements for reciprocal use of test facilities: foreign countries and international organizations
§ 2350mParticipation in European program on multilateral exchange of surface transportation services
§ 2350nNorth Atlantic Treaty Organization Joint Force Command
§ 2350oParticipation in programs relating to coordination or exchange of air refueling and air transportation services
§ 2350pReciprocal patient movement agreements
§ 2350qExecution of projects under the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program
§ 2350rNorth Atlantic Treaty Organization Allied Special Operations Forces Command
§ 2350sAuthority to contribute to innovation fund
§ 2350tMilitary medical cooperation arrangements among Five Eyes countries
Chapter [CHAPTER 139—REPEALED]
§ 2351Renumbered §3131
§ 2352Repealed. Pub. L. 114–92, div. A, title X, §1078(c)(1), Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 999
§ 2353Renumbered §4174
§ 2354Renumbered §3861
§ 2355Repealed. Pub. L. 103–355, title II, §2002(a), Oct. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 3303
§ 2356Repealed. Pub. L. 104–106, div. A, title VIII, §802(a), Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 390
§ 2357Renumbered §4067
§ 2358Renumbered §4001
§ 2358aRenumbered §4091
§ 2358bRenumbered §1766
§ 2358cRenumbered §4094
§ 2359Renumbered §4007
§ 2359aRenumbered §4061
§ 2359bRenumbered §4062
§ 2360Renumbered §4143
§ 2361Renumbered §4141
§ 2361aRenumbered §4142
§ 2362Renumbered §4144
§ 2363Renumbered §4123
§ 2364Omitted
§ 2365Renumbered §4066
§ 2366Renumbered §4172
§ 2366aRenumbered §4251
§ 2366bRenumbered §4252
§ 2366cRenumbered §4253
§ 2367Renumbered §4126
§ 2368Renumbered §4124
§ 2369Repealed. Pub. L. 103–355, title III, §3062(a), Oct. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 3336
§ 2370Repealed. Pub. L. 104–106, div. A, title X, §1061(j)(1), Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 443
§ 2370aRepealed. Pub. L. 108–375, div. A, title X, §1005(a), Oct. 28, 2004, 118 Stat. 2036
§ 2371Renumbered §4021
§ 2371aRenumbered §4026
§ 2371bRenumbered §4022
§ 2372Renumbered §3762
§ 2372aRenumbered §3763
§ 2373Renumbered §4023
§ 2374Renumbered §4024
§ 2374aRenumbered §4025
§ 2374bRenumbered §4027
Chapter [CHAPTER 140—TRANSFERRED]
§ 2375Renumbered §3452
§ 2376Renumbered §3451
§ 2377Renumbered §3453
§ 2378Repealed. Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title VIII, §833(b)(3)(A), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2284
§ 2379Renumbered §3455
§ 2380Renumbered §3456
§ 2380aRenumbered §3457
§ 2380bTransferred
§ 2380cRenumbered §3458
Chapter 141MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS RELATING TO PROPERTY
§ 2381Renumbered §3247
§ 2382Repealed. Pub. L. 112–239, div. A, title XVI, §1671(c)(1), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2084
§ 2383Renumbered §4508
§ 2384Renumbered §4753
§ 2384aRenumbered §3242
§ 2385Arms and ammunition: immunity from taxation
§ 2386Renumbered §3793
§ 2387Contract working dogs: requirement to transfer animals to 341st Training Squadron after service life
§ 2388Security clearances for facilities of certain companies
§ 2389Ensuring safety regarding insensitive munitions
§ 2390Prohibition on the sale of certain defense articles from the stocks of the Department of Defense
§ 2391Military base reuse studies and community planning assistance
§ 2392Process for strategic basing actions for the Department of the Air Force
§ 2393Renumbered §4654
§ 2394Renumbered §2922a
§ 2394aRenumbered §2922b
§ 2395Renumbered §3132
§ 2396Advances for payments for compliance with foreign laws, rent in foreign countries, tuition, public utility services, and pay and supplies of armed forces of friendly foreign countries
§ 2398Renumbered §2922c
§ 2398aRenumbered §2922d
§ 2399Renumbered §4171
§ 2400Renumbered §4231
§ 2401Transferred
§ 2401aTransferred
§ 2402Renumbered §4655
§ 2403Repealed. Pub. L. 105–85, div. A, title VIII, §847(a), Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 1845
§ 2404Renumbered §2922e
§ 2405Repealed. Pub. L. 105–85, div. A, title VIII, §810(a)(1), Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 1839
§ 2406Repealed. Pub. L. 103–355, title II, §2201(b)(1), Oct. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 3318
§ 2407Renumbered §2350b
§ 2408Renumbered §4656
§ 2409Renumbered §4701
§ 2409aRenumbered §4702
§ 2410Renumbered §3862
§ 2410aRenumbered §3133
§ 2410bRenumbered §3845
§ 2410cRenumbered §2922f
§ 2410dRenumbered §3903
§ 2410eRepealed. Pub. L. 103–355, title II, §2301(b), Oct. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 3321
§ 2410fRenumbered §4658
§ 2410gRenumbered §4603
§ 2410hRenumbered §1747
§ 2410iRenumbered §4659
§ 2410jRenumbered §4703
§ 2410kRenumbered §4704
§ 2410lRenumbered §4509
§ 2410mRenumbered §3863
§ 2410nRenumbered §3905
§ 2410oRenumbered §3551
§ 2410pRenumbered §4292
§ 2410qRenumbered §2922i
§ 2410rRenumbered §2387
§ 2410sRenumbered §2388
Chapter [CHAPTER 142—REPEALED]
§ 2413Renumbered §4954
§ 2414Renumbered §4955
§ 2415Renumbered §4956
§ 2416Renumbered §4957
§ 2417Renumbered §4961
§ 2418Renumbered §4958
§ 2419Renumbered §4959
§ 2420Repealed. Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title XVIII, §1872(b)(1), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4289
Chapter 143PRODUCTION BY MILITARY AGENCIES
§ 2421Plantations and farms: operation, maintenance, and improvement
§ 2422Bakery and dairy products: procurement outside the United States
§ 2423Laundry and dry cleaning services: procurement from facilities operated by the Navy Resale and Services Support Office
§ 2424Procurement of supplies and services from exchange stores outside the United States
Chapter [CHAPTER 144—REPEALED]
§ 2430Repealed. Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title XVIII, §1846(f)(8), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4251
§ 2430aRenumbered §4203
§ 2431Renumbered §4205
§ 2431aRenumbered §4211
§ 2431bRenumbered §4212
§ 2432Renumbered §4351
§ 2433Repealed. Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title XVIII, §1850(l), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4271
§ 2433aRepealed. Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title XVIII, §1850(l), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4271
§ 2434Repealed. Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title VIII, §842(c)(1), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2290
§ 2435Renumbered §4214
§ 2436Renumbered §4293
§ 2437Renumbered §4321
§ 2438Renumbered §4273
§ 2439Renumbered §4236
§ 2440Renumbered §4820
§ 2441Renumbered §4323
§ 2442Renumbered §4232
§ 2443Renumbered §4328
Chapter [CHAPTER 144B—REPEALED]
§ 2446aRenumbered §4401
§ 2446bRenumbered §4402
§ 2446cRenumbered §4403
§ 2447aRenumbered §4421
§ 2447bRenumbered §4422
§ 2447cRenumbered §4423
§ 2447dRenumbered §4424
§ 2447eRenumbered §4425
§ 2448aRenumbered §4271
§ 2448bRenumbered §4272
Chapter 145CATALOGING AND STANDARDIZATION
§ 2451Defense supply management
§ 2452Duties of Secretary of Defense
§ 2453Supply catalog: distribution and use
§ 2454Supply catalog: new or obsolete items
§ 2455Repealed. Pub. L. 101–510, div. A, title XIII, §1322(a)(9), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1671
§ 2456Coordination with General Services Administration
§ 2457Standardization of equipment with North Atlantic Treaty Organization members
§ 2458Inventory management policies
Chapter 146CONTRACTING FOR PERFORMANCE OF CIVILIAN COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL TYPE FUNCTIONS
§ 2460Definition of depot-level maintenance and repair
§ 2461Public-private competition required before conversion to contractor performance
§ 2461aDevelopment and implementation of system for monitoring cost saving resulting from public-private competitions
§ 2462Repealed. Pub. L. 113–291, div. A, title X, §1060(a)(2)(A), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3502
§ 2463Guidelines and procedures for use of civilian employees to perform Department of Defense functions
§ 2464Core logistics capabilities
§ 2465Prohibition on contracts for performance of firefighting or security-guard functions
§ 2466Limitations on the performance of depot-level maintenance of materiel
§ 2467Repealed. Pub. L. 110–181, div. A, title III, §322(b)(1), Jan. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 59
§ 2468Repealed. Pub. L. 107–107, div. A, title X, §1048(e)(10)(A), Dec. 28, 2001, 115 Stat. 1228
§ 2469Contracts to perform workloads previously performed by depot-level activities of the Department of Defense: requirement of competition
§ 2469aRepealed. Pub. L. 107–314, div. A, title III, §333(a), Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2514
§ 2470Depot-level activities of the Department of Defense: authority to compete for maintenance and repair workloads of other Federal agencies
§ 2471Repealed. Pub. L. 106–398, §1 [[div. A], title III, §341(g)(1)], Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1654, 1654A–64
§ 2472Prohibition on management of depot employees by end strength
§ 2473Annual five-year plans on improvement of depot infrastructure
§ 2474Centers of Industrial and Technical Excellence: designation; public-private partnerships
§ 2475Consolidation, restructuring, or reengineering of organizations, functions, or activities: notification requirements
§ 2476Minimum capital investment for certain depots
Chapter 147COMMISSARIES AND EXCHANGES AND OTHER MORALE, WELFARE, AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES
§ 2481Defense commissary and exchange systems: existence and purpose
§ 2482Commissary stores: criteria for establishment or closure; store size
§ 2483Commissary stores: use of appropriated funds to cover operating expenses
§ 2484Commissary stores: merchandise that may be sold; uniform surcharges and pricing
§ 2485Commissary stores: operation
§ 2487Relationship between defense commissary system and exchange stores system
§ 2488Combined exchange and commissary stores
§ 2489Overseas commissary and exchange stores: access and purchase restrictions
§ 2491Uniform funding and management of morale, welfare, and recreation programs
§ 2491aDepartment of Defense golf courses: limitation on use of appropriated funds
§ 2491bUse of appropriated funds for operation of Armed Forces Recreation Center, Europe: limitation
§ 2491cRetention of morale, welfare, and recreation funds by military installations: limitation
§ 2492Nonappropriated fund instrumentalities: contracts with other agencies and instrumentalities to provide and obtain goods and services
§ 2492aLimitation on Department of Defense entities competing with private sector in offering personal information services
§ 2493Fisher Houses: administration as nonappropriated fund instrumentality
§ 2494Nonappropriated fund instrumentalities: furnishing utility services for morale, welfare, and recreation purposes
§ 2495Nonappropriated fund instrumentalities: purchase of alcoholic beverages
§ 2495aOverseas package stores: treatment of United States wines
§ 2495bSale or rental of sexually explicit material prohibited
§ 2496Sale of certain goods from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region prohibited
Chapter [CHAPTER 148—REPEALED]
§ 2500Renumbered §4801
§ 2501Renumbered §4811
§ 2502Renumbered §4812
§ 2503Renumbered §4813
§ 2504Renumbered §4814
§ 2504aRenumbered §4815
§ 2505Renumbered §4816
§ 2506Repealed. Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title XVIII, §1867(c)(2), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4281
§ 2507Renumbered §4818
§ 2508Renumbered §4817
§ 2509Renumbered §4819
§ 2511Renumbered §4831
§ 2514Renumbered §4832
§ 2515Repealed. Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, §811(b)(1), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1845
§ 2516Repealed. Pub. L. 104–106, div. A, title X, §1081(g), Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 455
§ 2517Repealed. Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, §811(c)(1), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1845
§ 2518Renumbered §4834
§ 2519Renumbered §4833
§ 2520Repealed. Pub. L. 104–106, div. A, title X, §1081(f), Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 454
§ 2521Renumbered §4841
§ 2522Renumbered §4845
§ 2525Renumbered §2521
§ 2531Renumbered §4851
§ 2532Renumbered §4852
§ 2533Renumbered §4861
§ 2533aRenumbered §4862
§ 2533bRenumbered §4863
§ 2533cRenumbered §4872
§ 2533dRenumbered §4873
§ 2533eRenumbered §4875
§ 2534Renumbered §4864
§ 2535Renumbered §4881
§ 2536Renumbered §4874
§ 2537Renumbered §4891
§ 2538Renumbered §4882
§ 2539Renumbered §4883
§ 2539aRenumbered §4884
§ 2539bRenumbered §4892
§ 2540Renumbered §4971
§ 2540aRenumbered §4972
§ 2540bRenumbered §4973
§ 2540cRenumbered §4974
§ 2540dRenumbered §4975
§ 2541Renumbered §4981
§ 2541aRenumbered §4982
§ 2541bRenumbered §4983
§ 2541cRenumbered §4984
§ 2541dRenumbered §4985
Chapter [CHAPTER 149—TRANSFERRED]
§ 2545Renumbered §3101
§ 2546Renumbered §3103
§ 2546aRenumbered §3102
§ 2547Renumbered §3104
§ 2548Renumbered §3105
Chapter 152ISSUE OF SUPPLIES, SERVICES, AND FACILITIES
§ 2551Equipment and barracks: national veterans' organizations
§ 2552Equipment for instruction and practice: American National Red Cross
§ 2553Equipment and services: Presidential inaugural ceremonies
§ 2554Equipment and other services: Boy Scout Jamborees
§ 2555Transportation services: international Girl Scout events
§ 2556Shelter for homeless; incidental services
§ 2557Excess nonlethal supplies: availability for humanitarian relief, domestic emergency assistance, and homeless veterans assistance
§ 2558National military associations: assistance at national conventions
§ 2559Provision of medical care to foreign military and diplomatic personnel: reimbursement required; waiver for provision of reciprocal services
§ 2560Aircraft and vehicles: limitation on leasing to non-Federal agencies
§ 2561Humanitarian assistance
§ 2562Repealed. Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title XII, §1253(a)(1)(C), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2532
§ 2563Articles and services of industrial facilities: sale to persons outside the Department of Defense
§ 2564Provision of support for certain sporting events
§ 2564aProvision of assistance for adaptive sports programs: members of the armed forces; certain veterans
§ 2565Nuclear test monitoring equipment: furnishing to foreign governments
§ 2566Space and services: provision to military welfare societies
§ 2567Space and services: provision to WIC offices
§ 2568Retention of combat uniforms by members deployed in support of contingency operations
§ 2568aDamaged personal protective equipment: award to members separating from the Armed Forces and veterans
Chapter 153EXCHANGE OF MATERIAL AND DISPOSAL OF OBSOLETE, SURPLUS, OR UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
§ 2571Interchange of supplies and services
§ 2572Documents, historical artifacts, and condemned or obsolete combat materiel: loan, gift, or exchange
§ 2573Repealed. Pub. L. 96–513, title V, §511(83)(A), Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2927
§ 2574Armament: sale of individual pieces
§ 2575Disposition of unclaimed property
§ 2576Surplus military equipment: sale to State and local law enforcement, firefighting, homeland security, and emergency management agencies
§ 2576aExcess personal property: sale or donation for law enforcement activities
§ 2576bExcess personal property: sale or donation to assist firefighting agencies
§ 2577Disposal of recyclable materials
§ 2578Vessels: transfer between departments
§ 2579War booty: procedures for handling and retaining battlefield objects
§ 2580Donation of excess chapel property
§ 2581Excess UH–1 Huey and AH–1 Cobra helicopters: requirements for transfer to foreign countries
§ 2582Repealed. Pub. L. 112–81, div. A, title X, §1061(19)(A), Dec. 31, 2011, 125 Stat. 1584
§ 2583Military animals: transfer and adoption
Chapter 155ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS AND SERVICES
§ 2601General gift funds
§ 2601aDirect acceptance of gifts by members of the armed forces and Department of Defense and Coast Guard employees and their families
§ 2602American National Red Cross: cooperation and assistance
§ 2603Acceptance of fellowships, scholarships, or grants
§ 2604United Seamen's Service: cooperation and assistance
§ 2605Acceptance of gifts for defense dependents' schools
§ 2606Scouting: cooperation and assistance in foreign areas
§ 2607Acceptance of gifts for the Defense Intelligence College
§ 2608Acceptance of contributions for defense programs, projects, and activities; Defense Cooperation Account
§ 2609Repealed. Pub. L. 104–106, div. A, title II, §253(9), Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 235
§ 2610Competitions for excellence: acceptance of monetary awards
§ 2611Regional centers for security studies: acceptance of gifts and donations
§ 2612National Defense University: acceptance of gifts
§ 2613Acceptance of frequent traveler miles, credits, points, and tickets: use to facilitate rest and recuperation travel of deployed members and their families
§ 2614Emergency communications equipment: acceptance from local public safety agencies for temporary use related to disasters
§ 2615Military museums and military education programs: cooperative agreement authority
Chapter 157TRANSPORTATION
§ 2631Preference for United States vessels in transporting supplies by sea
§ 2631aContingency planning: sealift and related intermodal transportation requirements
§ 2632Transportation to and from certain places of employment and on military installations
§ 2633Stevedoring and terminal services: vessels carrying cargo or passengers sponsored by military department
§ 2634Repealed. Pub. L. 113–66, div. A, title VI, §621(g)(1), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 784
§ 2635Medical emergency helicopter transportation assistance and limitation of individual liability
§ 2636Deductions from amounts due carriers
§ 2636aLoss or damage to personal property transported at Government expense: full replacement value; deduction from amounts due carriers
§ 2636bResponsibilities for oversight of personal property transportation
§ 2637Transportation in certain areas outside the United States
§ 2638Transportation of civilian clothing of enlisted members
§ 2639Transportation to and from school for certain minor dependents
§ 2640Charter air transportation of members of the armed forces or cargo
§ 2641Transportation of certain veterans on Department of Defense aeromedical evacuation aircraft
§ 2641aTransportation of American Samoa veterans on Department of Defense aircraft for certain medical care in Hawaii
§ 2641bSpace-available travel on Department of Defense aircraft: program authorized and eligible recipients
§ 2642Transportation services provided to certain non-Department of Defense agencies and entities: use of Department of Defense reimbursement rate
§ 2643Commissary and exchange services: transportation overseas
§ 2644Control of transportation systems in time of war
§ 2645Indemnification of Department of Transportation for losses covered by vessel war risk insurance
§ 2646Travel services: procurement for official and unofficial travel under one contract
§ 2647Next-of-kin of persons unaccounted for from conflicts after World War II: transportation to annual meetings
§ 2648Persons and supplies: sea, land, and air transportation
§ 2649Civilian passengers and commercial cargoes: transportation on Department of Defense vessels, vehicles, and aircraft
§ 2650Civilian personnel in Alaska
§ 2651Passengers and merchandise to Guam: sea transport
§ 2652Prohibition on charge of certain tariffs on aircraft traveling through channel routes
§ 2653Evacuation of family pets and contract working dogs during noncombatant evacuations of foreign countries
§ 2654Aircraft safety: requirements for certain highly trafficked domestic airspace
Chapter 159REAL PROPERTY; RELATED PERSONAL PROPERTY; AND LEASE OF NON-EXCESS PROPERTY
§ 2661Miscellaneous administrative provisions relating to real property
§ 2661aRepealed. Pub. L. 97–295, §1(31)(A), Oct. 12, 1982, 96 Stat. 1296
§ 2662Real property transactions: reports to congressional committees
§ 2663Land acquisition authorities
§ 2664Limitations on real property acquisition
§ 2665Sale of certain interests in land; logs
§ 2666Repealed. Pub. L. 108–375, div. B, title XXVIII, §2821(a)(2), Oct. 28, 2004, 118 Stat. 2129
§ 2667Leases: non-excess property of military departments and Defense Agencies
§ 2667aRepealed. Pub. L. 110–417, div. B, title XXVIII, §2812(e)(1), Oct. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 4727
§ 2668Easements for rights-of-way
§ 2668aEasements: granting restrictive easements in connection with land conveyances
§ 2669Transfer of land and facilities to support contracts with federally funded research and development centers
§ 2670Use of facilities by private organizations; use as polling places
§ 2671Military reservations and facilities: hunting, fishing, and trapping
§ 2672Protection of buildings, grounds, property, and persons
§ 2672aRepealed. Pub. L. 109–163, div. B, title XXVIII, §2821(f), Jan. 6, 2006, 119 Stat. 3513
§ 2673Repealed. Pub. L. 108–375, div. B, title XXVIII, §2821(d)(2), Oct. 28, 2004, 118 Stat. 2130
§ 2674Operation and control of Pentagon Reservation and defense facilities in National Capital Region
§ 2675Leases: foreign countries
§ 2676Renumbered §2664
§ 2677Repealed. Pub. L. 110–181, div. B, title XXVIII, §2822(b)(1), Jan. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 544
§ 2678Feral horses and burros: removal from military installations
§ 2679Installation-support services: intergovernmental support agreements
§ 2680Minimum capital investment for facilities sustainment, restoration, and modernization for military departments
§ 2681Renumbered §4175
§ 2682Facilities for defense agencies
§ 2683Relinquishment of legislative jurisdiction; minimum drinking age on military installations
§ 2684Cooperative agreements for management of cultural resources
§ 2684aAgreements to limit encroachments and other constraints on military training, testing, and operations
§ 2685Adjustment of or surcharge on selling prices in commissary stores to provide funds for construction and improvement of commissary store facilities
§ 2686Utilities and services: sale; expansion and extension of systems and facilities
§ 2687Base closures and realignments
§ 2687aOverseas base closures and realignments and status of United States overseas military locations
§ 2688Utility systems: conveyance authority
§ 2689Renumbered §2917
§ 2690Renumbered §2918
§ 2691Restoration of land used by permit or damaged by mishap; reimbursement of State costs of fighting wildland fires
§ 2692Storage, treatment, and disposal of nondefense toxic and hazardous materials
§ 2693Sentinel Landscapes Partnership
§ 2694Conservation and cultural activities
§ 2694aConveyance of surplus real property for natural resource conservation
§ 2694bParticipation in wetland mitigation banks
§ 2694cParticipation in conservation banking programs
§ 2694dParticipation in pollutant banks and water quality trading
§ 2695Acceptance of funds to cover administrative expenses relating to certain real property transactions
§ 2696Real property: transfer between armed forces and screening requirements for other Federal use
§ 2697Acceptance and use of landing fees charged for use of military airfields by civil aircraft
Chapter 160ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION
§ 2700Definitions
§ 2701Environmental restoration program
§ 2702Research, development, and demonstration program
§ 2703Environmental restoration accounts
§ 2704Commonly found unregulated hazardous substances
§ 2705Notice of environmental restoration activities
§ 2706Repealed. Pub. L. 112–81, div. A, title X, §1061(22)(A), Dec. 31, 2011, 125 Stat. 1584
§ 2707Environmental restoration projects for environmental responses
§ 2708Contracts for handling hazardous waste from defense facilities
§ 2709Investment control process for environmental technologies
§ 2710Inventory of unexploded ordnance, discarded military munitions, and munitions constituents at defense sites (other than operational ranges)
§ 2711Annual report on defense environmental programs
§ 2712Reporting on usage and spills of aqueous film-forming foam
§ 2713Native American lands environmental mitigation program
§ 2714Perfluoroalkyl Substances and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Task Force
§ 2715Testing for perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances at military installations and facilities of the National Guard
§ 2716Budget justification document for funding relating to perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances
Chapter 161PROPERTY RECORDS AND REPORT OF THEFT OR LOSS OF CERTAIN PROPERTY
§ 2721Property records: maintenance on quantitative and monetary basis
§ 2722Theft or loss of ammunition, destructive devices, and explosives: report to Secretary of the Treasury
§ 2723Notice to congressional committees of certain security and counterintelligence failures within defense programs
Chapter 163MILITARY CLAIMS
§ 2731Definition
§ 2732Payment of claims: availability of appropriations
§ 2733Property loss; personal injury or death: incident to noncombat activities of Department of Army, Navy, or Air Force
§ 2733aMedical malpractice claims by members of the uniformed services
§ 2734Property loss; personal injury or death: incident to noncombat activities of the armed forces; foreign countries
§ 2734aProperty loss; personal injury or death: incident to noncombat activities of armed forces in foreign countries; international agreements
§ 2734bProperty loss; personal injury or death: incident to activities of armed forces of foreign countries in United States; international agreements
§ 2735Settlement: final and conclusive
§ 2736Property loss; personal injury or death: advance payment
§ 2737Property loss; personal injury or death: incident to use of property of the United States and not cognizable under other law
§ 2738Property loss: reimbursement of members for certain losses of household effects caused by hostile action
§ 2739Amounts recovered from third parties for loss or damage to personal property shipped or stored at Government expense: crediting to appropriations
§ 2740Property loss: reimbursement of members and civilian employees for full replacement value of household effects when contractor reimbursement not available
Chapter 165ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY
§ 2771Final settlement of accounts: deceased members
§ 2772Share of fines and forfeitures to benefit Armed Forces Retirement Home
§ 2773Designation, powers, and accountability of deputy disbursing officials
§ 2773aDepartmental accountable officials
§ 2773bParking of funds: prohibition; penalties
§ 2774Claims for overpayment of pay and allowances and of travel and transportation allowances
§ 2775Liability of members assigned to military housing
§ 2776Use of receipts of public money for current expenditures
§ 2777Requisitions for advances and removal of charges outstanding in accounts of advances
§ 2778Repealed. Pub. L. 104–316, title I, §105(d), Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3830
§ 2779Use of funds because of fluctuations in currency exchange rates of foreign countries
§ 2780Debt collection
§ 2781Availability of appropriations: exchange fees; losses in accounts
§ 2782Damage to real property: disposition of amounts recovered
§ 2783Nonappropriated fund instrumentalities: financial management and use of nonappropriated funds
§ 2784Renumbered §4754
§ 2784aManagement of travel cards
§ 2785Remittance addresses: regulation of alterations
§ 2786Department of Defense payments by electronic transfers of funds: exercise of authority for waivers
§ 2787Reports of survey
§ 2788Property accountability: regulations
§ 2789Individual equipment: unauthorized disposition
§ 2790Recovery of improperly disposed of Department of Defense property
Chapter [CHAPTER 167—REPEALED]
§ 2791Repealed. Pub. L. 104–201, div. A, title XI, §1121(b), Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2687
§ 2792Renumbered §451
§ 2793Renumbered §452
§ 2794Renumbered §453
§ 2795Renumbered §454
§ 2796Renumbered §455
§ 2797Repealed. Pub. L. 104–201, div. A, title XI, §1121(b), Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2687
§ 2798Renumbered §456
Chapter 169MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AND MILITARY FAMILY HOUSING
§ 2801Scope of chapter; definitions
§ 2802Military construction projects
§ 2803Emergency construction
§ 2804Contingency construction
§ 2805Unspecified minor construction
§ 2806Contributions for North Atlantic Treaty Organizations Security Investment
§ 2807Architectural and engineering services and construction design
§ 2808Construction authority in the event of a declaration of war or national emergency
§ 2808aFacility construction or repair: transactions other than contracts and grants
§ 2809Long-term facilities contracts for certain activities and services
§ 2810Military construction projects for innovation, research, development, test, and evaluation
§ 2811Repair of facilities
§ 2812Lease-purchase of facilities
§ 2813Acquisition of existing facilities in lieu of authorized construction
§ 2814Special authority for development of Ford Island, Hawaii
§ 2815Military installation resilience projects
§ 2815aStormwater management, shoreline erosion control, and water resilience projects for installations and defense access roads
§ 2816Consideration of energy security and energy resilience in life-cycle cost for military construction
§ 2817Authority for certain construction projects in friendly foreign countries
§ 2818Contracts for design and construction of facilities of Department of Defense
§ 2819Strategy and assessment with respect to non-operational, underutilized, and other Department of Defense facilities: assessments of historical significance
§ 2820Development of infrastructure improvement plan for each military department
§ 2821Requirement for authorization of appropriations for construction and acquisition of military family housing
§ 2822Requirement for authorization of number of family housing units
§ 2823Repealed. Pub. L. 109–364, div. B, title XXVIII, §2803(a), Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2467
§ 2824Authorization for acquisition of existing family housing in lieu of construction
§ 2825Improvements to family housing units
§ 2826Military family housing: local comparability of room patterns and floor areas
§ 2827Relocation of military family housing units
§ 2828Leasing of military family housing
§ 2829Multi-year contracts for supplies and services
§ 2830Repealed. Pub. L. 116–283, div. B, title XXVIII, §2812(a), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4326
§ 2831Military family housing management account
§ 2832Homeowners assistance program
§ 2833Family housing support
§ 2834Participation in Department of State housing pools
§ 2835Long-term leasing of military family housing to be constructed
§ 2835aUse of military family housing constructed under build and lease authority to house other members
§ 2836Military housing rental guarantee program
§ 2837Housing Requirements and Market Analysis
§ 2838Leasing of military family housing to Secretary of Defense
§ 2839Repealed. Pub. L. 119–60, div. B, title XXVIII, §2826(d), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1310
§ 2851Supervision of military construction projects
§ 2851aSupervision of military housing by Chief Housing Officer
§ 2852Military construction projects: waiver of certain restrictions
§ 2853Authorized cost and scope of work variations
§ 2854Restoration or replacement of damaged or destroyed facilities
§ 2854aConveyance of damaged or deteriorated military family housing; use of proceeds
§ 2855Law applicable to contracts for architectural and engineering services and construction design
§ 2856Military unaccompanied housing: standards
§ 2856aCovered military unaccompanied housing: waivers of covered privacy and configuration standards and covered health and safety standards
§ 2856bCovered military unaccompanied housing: standards for habitability
§ 2857Window fall prevention devices in military family housing units
§ 2858Limitation on the use of funds for expediting a construction project
§ 2859Repealed. Pub. L. 119–60, div. B, title XXVIII, §2848(a), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1319
§ 2860Availability of appropriations
§ 2861Military construction projects in connection with industrial facility investment program
§ 2862Turn-key selection procedures
§ 2863Payment of contractor claims
§ 2864Master plans for major military installations
§ 2865Work in Process Curve charts and outlay tables for military construction projects
§ 2866Water conservation at military installations
§ 2866aRisk-based approach to water management and water security at military installations
§ 2867Energy monitoring and utility control system specification for military construction and military family housing activities
§ 2868Utility services: furnishing for certain buildings
§ 2869Exchange of property at military installations
§ 2870Repealed. Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title VIII, §818(a), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3751
§ 2871Definitions
§ 2872General authority
§ 2872aUtilities and services
§ 2872bTreatment of breach of contract
§ 2873Direct loans and loan guarantees
§ 2874Leasing of housing
§ 2875Investments
§ 2876Rental guarantees
§ 2877Differential lease payments
§ 2878Conveyance or lease of existing property and facilities
§ 2879Renumbered §2857
§ 2880Unit size and type
§ 2881Ancillary supporting facilities
§ 2881aTemporary authority for acquisition or construction of privatized military unaccompanied housing
§ 2882Effect of assignment of members to housing units acquired or constructed under alternative authority
§ 2883Department of Defense Housing Funds
§ 2883aFunds for housing allowances of members of the armed forces assigned to certain military family housing units
§ 2884Reports
§ 2885Oversight and accountability for privatization projects
§ 2886Repealed. Pub. L. 116–92, div. B, title XXX, §3014(d)(1), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 1926
§ 2890Rights and responsibilities of tenants of housing units
§ 2890aRenumbered §2851a
§ 2891Requirements relating to contracts for provision of housing units
§ 2891aRequirements relating to management of housing units
§ 2891bConsiderations of eligible entity housing history in contracts for privatized military housing
§ 2891cTransparency regarding finances and performance metrics
§ 2892Maintenance work order system for housing units
§ 2892aAccess by tenants to historical maintenance information
§ 2892bProhibition on requirement to disclose personally identifiable information in requests for certain maintenance
§ 2893Treatment of incentive fees for landlords of housing units for failure to remedy health or environmental hazards
§ 2894Landlord-tenant dispute resolution process and treatment of certain payments during process
§ 2894aComplaint database
Chapter 172STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
§ 2901Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program
§ 2902Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program Council
§ 2903Executive Director
§ 2904Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program Scientific Advisory Board
Chapter 173ENERGY SECURITY
§ 2911Energy policy of the Department of Defense
§ 2912Availability and use of energy cost savings
§ 2913Energy savings contracts and activities
§ 2914Military construction projects for energy resilience, energy security, and energy conservation
§ 2915Facilities: use of renewable forms of energy and energy efficient products
§ 2916Sale of electricity from alternate energy and cogeneration production facilities
§ 2917Development of geothermal energy on military lands
§ 2918Fuel sources for heating systems; prohibition on converting certain heating facilities
§ 2919Department of Defense participation in programs for management of energy demand or reduction of energy usage during peak periods
§ 2920Energy resilience and energy security measures on military installations
§ 2921Energy efficiency targets for data centers
§ 2922Liquid fuels and natural gas: contracts for storage, handling, or distribution
§ 2922aContracts for energy or fuel for military installations
§ 2922bProcurement of energy systems using renewable forms of energy
§ 2922cProcurement of gasohol as motor vehicle fuel
§ 2922dProcurement of fuel derived from coal, oil shale, and tar sands
§ 2922eAcquisition of certain fuel sources: authority to waive contract procedures; acquisition by exchange; sales authority
§ 2922fPreference for energy efficient electric equipment
§ 2922gPreference for motor vehicles using electric or hybrid propulsion systems; purchase or lease of certain electric and other vehicles
§ 2922hRepealed. Pub. L. 118–159, div. A, title III, §315(a), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 1851
§ 2922iMultiyear contracts: purchase of electricity from renewable energy sources
§ 2922jAnnual report on purchase of drop-in fuel
§ 2924Definitions
§ 2925Annual report on energy performance, resilience, and readiness of Department of Defense
§ 2926Operational energy
§ 2927Global bulk fuel management and delivery
§ 2928Programs on reduction of fuel reliance and promotion of energy-aware behaviors
Chapter 201DEFINITIONS
§ 3001Defense acquisition system; element of the defense acquisition system
§ 3002Federal Acquisition Regulation
§ 3003[Reserved
§ 3004Head of an agency
§ 3005[Reserved
§ 3006Acquisition workforce
§ 3011Definitions incorporated from title 41
§ 3012Competitive procedures
§ 3013Technical data
§ 3014Nontraditional defense contractor
§ 3015Simplified acquisition threshold
§ 3016Chapter 137 legacy provisions
§ 3041Major system
§ 3042Major defense acquisition program
Chapter 203GENERAL MATTERS
§ 3062Regulations
§ 3063Covered agencies
§ 3064Applicability of chapter 137 legacy provisions
§ 3065Assignment and delegation of procurement functions and responsibilities: delegation within agency
§ 3066Assignment and delegation of procurement functions and responsibilities: procurements for or with other agencies
§ 3067Approval required for military department termination or reduction in participation in joint acquisition programs
§ 3068Inapplicability of certain laws
§ 3069Buy-to-budget acquisition: end items
§ 3070Repealed. Pub. L. 119–60, div. A, title VIII, §811(a)(2), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 948
§ 3072Comptroller General assessment of acquisition programs and initiatives
Chapter 205DEFENSE ACQUISITION SYSTEM
§ 3101Definitions
§ 3102Objectives of the defense acquisition system
§ 3103Civilian management of the defense acquisition system
§ 3104Acquisition-related functions of service chiefs
§ 3105Elements of the defense acquisition system: performance assessments
§ 3106Repealed. Pub. L. 119–60, div. A, title VIII, §811(a)(3), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 948
Chapter 207BUDGETING AND APPROPRIATIONS
§ 3131Availability of appropriations
§ 3132Availability of appropriations for procurement of technical military equipment and supplies
§ 3133Contracts for periods crossing fiscal years: severable service contracts; leases of real or personal property
§ 3134Allocation of appropriations
§ 3135Comparable budgeting for common procurement weapon systems
§ 3136Defense Modernization Account
§ 3137Omitted
§ 3138Obligations for contract services: reporting in budget object classes
Chapter 209OPERATIONAL CONTRACT SUPPORT
§ 3151Joint policy requirement
§ 3152Requirements definition matters covered
§ 3153Contingency program management matters covered
§ 3154Contingency contracting matters covered
§ 3155Training for personnel outside acquisition workforce
§ 3156Mission readiness exercises
§ 3157Definitions; applicability
§ 3171[Reserved
§ 3172[Reserved
Chapter 221PLANNING AND SOLICITATION GENERALLY
§ 3201Full and open competition
§ 3203Exclusion of particular source or restriction of solicitation to small business concerns
§ 3204Use of procedures other than competitive procedures
§ 3205Simplified procedures for small purchases
§ 3206Planning and solicitation requirements
§ 3207Assessment before contract for acquisition of supplies is entered into
§ 3208Planning for future competition in contracts for major systems
Chapter 222INDEPENDENT COST ESTIMATION AND COST ANALYSIS
§ 3221Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation
§ 3222Independent cost estimate required before approval
§ 3223Director: review of cost estimates, cost analyses, and records of the military departments and Defense Agencies
§ 3224Director: participation, concurrence, and approval in cost estimation
§ 3225Discussion of risk in cost estimates
§ 3226Estimates for program baseline and analyses and targets for contract negotiation purposes
§ 3227Guidelines and collection method for acquisition of cost data
Chapter 223OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO PLANNING AND SOLICITATION GENERALLY
§ 3241Design-build selection procedures
§ 3242Supplies: economic order quantities
§ 3243Encouragement of new competitors: qualification requirement
§ 3247Contracts: regulations for bids
§ 3249Advocates for competition
§ 3252Requirements for information relating to supply chain risk
Chapter 241AWARDING OF CONTRACTS
§ 3301Basis of award and rejection
§ 3302Sealed bids
§ 3303Competitive proposals
§ 3304Post-award debriefings
§ 3305Pre-award debriefings
§ 3306Encouragement of alternative dispute resolution
§ 3307Antitrust violations
§ 3308Protests
§ 3309Prohibition on release of contractor proposals
Chapter 242SPECIFIC TYPES OF CONTRACTS
§ 3321Contracts awarded using procedures other than sealed-bid procedures
§ 3322Cost contracts
§ 3323Cost-plus contracting prohibited for military construction and military family housing projects
§ 3324[Reserved
Chapter 243OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO AWARDING OF CONTRACTS
§ 3344Disclosure of identity of contractor
§ 3345Omitted
Chapter 244UNDEFINITIZED CONTRACTUAL ACTIONS
§ 3371Undefinitized contractual actions: required description of anticipated effect on military department requirements if use of undefinitized contractual action results in delay
§ 3372Undefinitized contractual actions: requirements and limitations relating to definitization of contractual terms, specifications, and price
§ 3373Repealed. Pub. L. 119–60, div. A, title VIII, §811(a)(4), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 948
§ 3374Undefinitized contractual actions: allowable profit
§ 3375Undefinitized contractual actions: time limit
§ 3377Inapplicability to Coast Guard and National Aeronautics and Space Administration; definitions
Chapter 245TASK AND DELIVERY ORDER CONTRACTS (MULTIPLE AWARD CONTRACTS)
§ 3401Task and delivery order contracts: definitions
§ 3403Task and delivery order contracts: general authority
§ 3405Task order contracts: advisory and assistance services
§ 3406Task and delivery order contracts: orders
Chapter 247PROCUREMENT OF COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES
§ 3451Definitions
§ 3452Relationship of other provisions of law to procurement of commercial products and commercial services
§ 3453Preference for commercial products and commercial services
§ 3455Repealed. Pub. L. 119–60, div. A, title VIII, §811(a)(5), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 948
§ 3456Commercial product and commercial service determinations by Department of Defense
§ 3457Treatment of certain products and services as commercial products and commercial services
§ 3458Authority to acquire innovative commercial products and commercial services using general solicitation competitive procedures
§ 3459Limitation on required flowdown of contract clauses to subcontractors providing commercial products or commercial services
Chapter 249MULTIYEAR CONTRACTS
§ 3501Multiyear contracts: acquisition of property
§ 3531Multiyear contracts: acquisition of services
§ 3551Multiyear procurement authority: purchase of dinitrogen tetroxide, hydrazine, and hydrazine-related products
Chapter 251SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES
§ 3571Simplified acquisition threshold
§ 3572Implementation of simplified acquisition procedures
§ 3573Micro-purchase threshold
Chapter 253RAPID ACQUISITION PROCEDURES
§ 3601Procedures for urgent acquisition and deployment of capabilities needed in response to urgent operational needs or vital national security interest
§ 3602Middle tier of acquisition for rapid prototyping and rapid fielding
§ 3603Software acquisition pathways
§ 3604Program to accelerate the procurement and fielding of innovative technologies
§ 3605Authority to acquire consumption-based solutions
Chapter 255CONTRACTING WITH OR THROUGH OTHER AGENCIES
§ 3651[Reserved
Chapter 257CONTRACTS FOR LONG-TERM LEASE OR CHARTER OF VESSELS, AIRCRAFT, AND COMBAT VEHICLES
§ 3671Requirement for authorization by law of certain contracts relating to vessels, aircraft, and combat vehicles
§ 3672Requirement of specific authorization by law for appropriation, and for obligation and expenditure, of funds for certain contracts relating to aircraft, naval vessels, and combat vehicles
§ 3673Limitation on indemnification
§ 3674Long-term lease or charter defined; substantial termination liability
§ 3675Capital lease or lease-purchase treated as an acquisition
§ 3676Guidelines
§ 3677Contracts for lease or use of vessels for a term of greater than two years but less than five years: prior notice to congressional committees
§ 3678Repealed. Pub. L. 119–60, div. A, title VIII, §811(a)(6), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 948
Chapter 258OTHER TYPES OF CONTRACTS USED FOR PROCUREMENTS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES
§ 3681Leasing of commercial vehicles and equipment
Chapter 271TRUTHFUL COST OR PRICING DATA (TRUTH IN NEGOTIATIONS)
§ 3701Definitions
§ 3702Required cost or pricing data and certification
§ 3703Exceptions
§ 3704Cost or pricing data on below-threshold contracts
§ 3705Submission of other information
§ 3706Price reductions for defective cost or pricing data
§ 3707Interest and penalties for certain overpayments
§ 3708Right to examine contractor records
§ 3709Program to accelerate contracting and pricing processes
Chapter 272[Reserved]
§ 3721[Reserved
§ 3722[Reserved
§ 3723[Reserved
§ 3724[Reserved
Chapter 273ALLOWABLE COSTS
§ 3741Definitions
§ 3742Adjustment of threshold amount of covered contract
§ 3743Effect of submission of unallowable costs
§ 3744Specific costs not allowable
§ 3745Required regulations
§ 3746Applicability of regulations to subcontractors
§ 3747Contractor certification
§ 3748Penalties for submission of cost known as not allowable
§ 3749Burden of proof on contractor
§ 3750Proceeding costs not allowable
§ 3761Restructuring costs
§ 3762Independent research and development costs: allowable costs
§ 3763Bid and proposal costs: allowable costs
Chapter 275PROPRIETARY CONTRACTOR DATA AND RIGHTS IN TECHNICAL DATA
§ 3771Rights in technical data: regulations
§ 3772Rights in technical data: provisions required in contracts
§ 3773Domestic business concerns: programs for replenishment parts
§ 3774Major weapon systems and subsystems: long-term technical data needs
§ 3775Definitions
§ 3781Technical data: contractor justification for restrictions; review of restrictions
§ 3782Technical data: challenges to contractor restrictions
§ 3783Technical data: time for contractors to submit justifications
§ 3784Technical data under contracts for commercial items: presumption of development exclusively at private expense
§ 3785Technical data: decision by contracting officer; claims; rights and liability upon final disposition
§ 3786Use or release restriction: definition
§ 3791Management of intellectual property matters within the Department of Defense
§ 3793Copyrights, patents, designs, etc.; acquisition
§ 3794Release of technical data under Freedom of Information Act: recovery of costs
Chapter 277CONTRACT FINANCING
§ 3801Authority of agency
§ 3802Payment
§ 3803Security for advance payments
§ 3804Conditions for progress payments
§ 3805Payments for commercial products and commercial services
§ 3806Action in case of fraud
§ 3807Vesting of title in the United States
§ 3808Certain Navy contracts
Chapter 279CONTRACTOR AUDITS AND ACCOUNTING
§ 3841Examination of records of contractor
§ 3842Performance of incurred cost audits
§ 3843[Reserved
§ 3844[Reserved
§ 3845Contractor inventory accounting systems: standards
§ 3846[Reserved
§ 3847Defense Contract Audit Agency: annual report
§ 3848Defense audit agencies: Small Business Ombudsmen
Chapter 281CLAIMS AND DISPUTES
§ 3861Research and development contracts: indemnification provisions
§ 3862Requests for equitable adjustment or other relief
§ 3863Retention of amounts collected from contractor during the pendency of contract dispute
§ 3864Assumption of uninsurable risk on certain contracts
Chapter 287OTHER CONTRACTING PROGRAMS
§ 3901Contracts: prohibition on competition between Department of Defense and small businesses
§ 3902Credit for Indian contracting in meeting certain subcontracting goals for small disadvantaged businesses
§ 3903Subcontracting plans: credit for certain purchases
§ 3904Omitted
§ 3905Products of Federal Prison Industries: procedural requirements
Chapter 301RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING GENERALLY
§ 4001Research and development projects
§ 4004Contract authority for development and demonstration of initial or additional prototype units
§ 4007Science and technology programs to be conducted so as to foster the transition of science and technology to higher levels of research, development, test, and evaluation
§ 4010Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research
§ 4014Coordination and communication of defense research activities and technology domain awareness
§ 4015Omitted
§ 4021Research projects: transactions other than contracts and grants
§ 4022Authority of the Department of Defense to carry out certain prototype projects
§ 4023Procurement for experimental purposes
§ 4024Merit-based award of grants for research and development
§ 4025Prizes for advanced technology achievements
§ 4026Cooperative research and development agreements under Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980
§ 4027Disclosure requirements for recipients of research and development funds
Chapter 303RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING ACTIVITIES
§ 4061Defense Research and Development Rapid Innovation Program
§ 4062Defense Acquisition Challenge Program
§ 4066Global Research Watch Program
§ 4067Technology protection features activities
§ 4091Authorities for certain positions at science and technology reinvention laboratories
§ 4092Personnel management authority to attract experts in science, engineering, and certain other disciplines
§ 4093Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Defense Education Program
§ 4094Enhanced pay authority for certain research and technology positions in science and technology reinvention laboratories
§ 4121Science and technology reinvention laboratories: authority and designation
§ 4123Mechanisms to provide funds for defense laboratories and test organizations for research and development of technologies for military missions
§ 4124Centers for Science, Technology, and Engineering Partnership
§ 4125Functions of Defense research facilities
§ 4126Use of federally funded research and development centers
§ 4127Defense Innovation Unit
§ 4128Laboratory Quality Enhancement Program
§ 4129Joint Federated Assurance Center
Chapter 305UNIVERSITIES
§ 4141Award of grants and contracts to colleges and universities: requirement of competition
§ 4142Extramural acquisition innovation and research activities
§ 4143Research and development laboratories: contracts for services of university students
§ 4144Research and educational programs and activities: historically black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions of higher education
§ 4145Program for the enhancement of the research, development, test, and evaluation centers of the Department of Defense
Chapter 307TEST AND EVALUATION
§ 4171Operational test and evaluation of defense acquisition programs
§ 4172Major systems and munitions programs: survivability testing and lethality testing required before full-scale production
§ 4173Department of Defense Test Resource Management Center
§ 4174Contracts: acquisition, construction, or furnishing of test facilities and equipment
§ 4175Use of test and evaluation installations by commercial entities
Chapter 321GENERAL MATTERS
§ 4201Major defense acquisition programs: definition; exceptions
§ 4202Authority to increase definitional threshold amounts: major defense acquisition programs; major systems
§ 4203Major subprograms
§ 4204Milestone decision authority
§ 4205Weapon systems for which procurement funding requested in budget: development and procurement schedules
Chapter 322MAJOR SYSTEMS AND MAJOR DEFENSE ACQUISITION PROGRAMS GENERALLY
§ 4211Acquisition strategy
§ 4212Risk management and mitigation in major defense acquisition programs and major systems
§ 4214Baseline description
§ 4231Major systems: determination of quantity for low-rate initial production
§ 4232Prohibition on use of lowest price technically acceptable source selection process
§ 4236Negotiation of price for technical data before development, production, or sustainment of major weapon systems
§ 4251Major defense acquisition programs: factors to be considered before Milestone A approval
§ 4252Major defense acquisition programs: factors to be considered before Milestone B approval
§ 4253Major defense acquisition programs: submissions to Congress on Milestone C
§ 4271Program cost, fielding, and performance goals in planning major defense acquisition programs
§ 4272Independent technical risk assessments
§ 4273Performance assessments and root cause analyses
§ 4274Omitted
§ 4292Contracts: limitations on lead system integrators
§ 4293Major defense acquisition programs: incentive program for contractors to purchase capital assets manufactured in United States
Chapter 323LIFE-CYCLE AND SUSTAINMENT
§ 4321Development of major defense acquisition programs: sustainment of system to be replaced
§ 4323Sustainment reviews
§ 4324Life-cycle management and product support
§ 4325Major weapon systems: assessment, management, and control of operating and support costs
§ 4328Weapon system design: sustainment factors
Chapter 324SELECTED ACQUISITION REPORTS
§ 4350Omitted
§ 4351Selected Acquisition Reports
Chapter 325COST GROWTH—UNIT COST REPORTS (NUNN-MCCURDY)
§ 4371Cost growth definitions; applicability of reporting requirements; constant base year dollars
§ 4372Unit cost reports: quarterly report from program manager to service acquisition executive
§ 4373Unit cost reports: immediate report from program manager to service acquisition executive upon breach of significant cost growth threshold
§ 4374Unit cost reports: determinations by service acquisition executive and secretary concerned of breach of significant cost growth threshold or critical cost growth threshold; reports to Congress
§ 4375Breach of significant cost growth threshold or critical cost growth threshold: required action
§ 4376Breach of critical cost growth threshold: reassessment of program; presumption of program termination
§ 4377Breach of critical cost growth threshold: actions if program not terminated
Chapter 327WEAPON SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT AND RELATED MATTERS
§ 4401Requirement for modular open system approach in major defense acquisition programs; definitions
§ 4402Requirement to address modular open system approach in program capabilities development and acquisition weapon system design
§ 4403Requirements relating to availability of major system interfaces and support for modular open system approach
§ 4421Weapon system component or technology prototype projects: display of budget information
§ 4422Weapon system component or technology prototype projects: oversight
§ 4423Repealed. Pub. L. 119–60, div. A, title VIII, §811(a)(7), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 948
§ 4424Mechanisms to speed deployment of successful weapon system component or technology prototypes
§ 4425Definition of weapon system component
Chapter 341ACQUISITION OF SERVICES GENERALLY
§ 4501Procurement of contract services: management structure
§ 4502Procurement of contract services: senior officials responsible for management of acquisition of contract services
§ 4505Procurement of services: tracking of purchases
§ 4506Procurement of services: data analysis and requirements validation
§ 4507Procurement of services: contracts for professional and technical services
§ 4508Contractor performance of acquisition functions closely associated with inherently governmental functions
§ 4509Contracts for advisory and assistance services: cost comparison studies
Chapter [CHAPTER 345—REPEALED]
§ 4571Repealed. Pub. L. 119–60, div. A, title VIII, §811(a)(1), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 948
§ 4576Repealed. Pub. L. 119–60, div. A, title VIII, §811(a)(1), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 948
Chapter 361CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
§ 4601Electronic submission and processing of claims for contract payments
§ 4602Contracted property and services: prompt payment of vouchers
§ 4603Advance notification of contract performance outside the United States
§ 4604Changes to certain documents
Chapter 363PROHIBITION AND PENALTIES
§ 4651Expenditure of appropriations: limitation
§ 4652Prohibition on use of funds for documenting economic or employment impact of certain acquisition programs
§ 4653Prohibition on use of funds to relieve economic dislocations
§ 4654Prohibition against doing business with certain offerors or contractors
§ 4655Prohibition of contractors limiting subcontractor sales directly to the United States
§ 4656Prohibition on persons convicted of defense-contract related felonies and related criminal penalty on defense contractors
§ 4657Prohibition on criminal history inquiries by contractors prior to conditional offer
§ 4658Debarment of persons convicted of fraudulent use of "Made in America" labels
§ 4659Prohibition on contracting with entities that comply with the secondary Arab boycott of Israel
§ 4660Prohibition on collection of political information
§ 4661Prohibition on certain procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region
§ 4662Prohibition on the transfer of certain data on employees of the Department of Defense to third parties
§ 4663Prohibition on contracting with covered entities that contract with lobbyists for Chinese military companies
§ 4664Requirements relating to long-term concessions agreements with certain retailers
Chapter 365CONTRACTOR WORKFORCE
§ 4701Contractor employees: protection from reprisal for disclosure of certain information
§ 4702Incentives and consideration for qualified training programs
§ 4703Displaced contractor employees: assistance to obtain certification and employment as teachers or employment as teachers' aides
§ 4704Defense contractors: listing of suitable employment openings with local employment service office
§ 4705Notice of contract cancellation or termination relating to remote or isolated installations
Chapter 367OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
§ 4751Determinations and decisions
§ 4752Remission of liquidated damages
§ 4753Supplies: identification of supplier and sources
§ 4754Management of purchase cards
Chapter 381DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE GENERALLY
§ 4801Definitions
Chapter 382POLICIES AND PLANNING
§ 4811National security strategy for national technology and industrial base
§ 4812National Defense Technology and Industrial Base Council
§ 4813National defense program for analysis of the technology and industrial base
§ 4814National technology and industrial base: biennial report
§ 4815Unfunded priorities of the national technology and industrial base: annual report
§ 4816National technology and industrial base: periodic defense capability assessments
§ 4817Industrial Base Fund
§ 4818Data collection authority of President
§ 4819Modernization of acquisition processes to ensure integrity of industrial base
§ 4820National technology and industrial base plans, policy, and guidance
Chapter 383DEVELOPMENT, APPLICATION, AND SUPPORT OF DUAL-USE TECHNOLOGIES
§ 4831Defense dual-use critical technology program
§ 4832Encouragement of technology transfer
§ 4833Federal Defense Laboratory Diversification Program
§ 4834Overseas foreign critical technology monitoring and assessment financial assistance program
Chapter 384MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
§ 4841Manufacturing Technology Program
§ 4842Joint Defense Manufacturing Technology Panel
§ 4843Manufacturing engineering education program
§ 4844Manufacturing experts in the classroom
§ 4845Armament retooling and manufacturing
Chapter 385OTHER TECHNOLOGY BASE POLICIES AND PROGRAMS
§ 4851Defense memoranda of understanding and related agreements
§ 4852Offset policy; notification
§ 4861Determinations of public interest under chapter 83 of title 41
§ 4862Requirement to buy certain articles from American sources; exceptions
§ 4863Requirement to buy strategic materials critical to national security from American sources; exceptions
§ 4864Miscellaneous limitations on the procurement of goods other than United States goods
§ 4865Prohibition on acquisition of advanced batteries composed of materials from certain foreign sources
§ 4871Contracts: consideration of national security objectives
§ 4872Acquisition of sensitive materials from non-allied foreign nations: prohibition
§ 4873Additional requirements pertaining to printed circuit boards
§ 4874Award of certain contracts to entities controlled by a foreign government: prohibition
§ 4875Prohibition on acquisition of personal protective equipment and certain other items from non-allied foreign nations
§ 4881Defense Industrial Reserve
§ 4882Industrial mobilization: orders; priorities; possession of manufacturing plants; violations
§ 4883Industrial mobilization: plants; lists
§ 4884Industrial mobilization: Board on Mobilization of Industries Essential for Military Preparedness
§ 4891Improved national defense control of technology diversions overseas
§ 4892Availability of samples, drawings, information, equipment, materials, and certain services
Chapter 387SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS
§ 4901Department of Defense small business strategy
§ 4902Department of Defense Mentor-Protege Program
Chapter 388PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT PROGRAM
§ 4951Definitions
§ 4952Purposes
§ 4953Regulations
§ 4954Cooperative agreements
§ 4955Funding
§ 4956Distribution
§ 4957Subcontractor information
§ 4958Authority to provide certain types of technical assistance
§ 4959Advancing small business growth
§ 4961Administrative and other costs
Chapter 389LOAN GUARANTEE PROGRAMS
§ 4971Establishment of loan guarantee program
§ 4972Transferability
§ 4973Limitations
§ 4974Fees charged and collected
§ 4975Definitions
§ 4981Establishment of loan guarantee program
§ 4982Fees charged and collected
§ 4983Administration
§ 4984Transferability, additional limitations, and definition
§ 4985Reports
Chapter 551MISSILE DEFENSE
§ 5501National missile defense policy
§ 5502Missile Defense Agency
§ 5511Ballistic missile defense programs: program elements
§ 5512Ballistic missile defense programs: display of amounts for research, development, test, and evaluation
§ 5513Unfunded priorities of the Missile Defense Agency: annual report
§ 5514Acquisition accountability on the missile defense system
§ 5515Missile defense and defeat programs: major force program and budget assessment
§ 5516Prohibition on privatized or subscription-based missile defense intercept capabilities
§ 5531Technical authority for integrated air and missile defense activities and programs
§ 5532Hypersonic defense capability development
§ 5533Required testing of ground-based midcourse defense element of ballistic missile defense system
§ 5534Integration and interoperability of air and missile defense capabilities
§ 5535Development of requirements to support integrated air and missile defense capabilities
§ 5536Testing and assessment of missile defense systems prior to production and deployment
§ 5537Limitation on Missile Defense Agency production of satellites and ground systems associated with operation of such satellites
§ 5551Prohibitions relating to missile defense information and systems
§ 5552Biannual briefing on missile defense and related activities
§ 5553Provision of information on flight testing of ground-based midcourse national missile defense system
Chapter 601ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS
§ 6101Definitions
§ 6102Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program
§ 6103Management structure for nuclear security enterprise
§ 6104Monitoring of industrial base for nuclear weapons components, subsystems, and materials
§ 6105Common financial reporting system for the nuclear security enterprise
§ 6106Restriction on licensing requirement for certain defense activities and facilities
§ 6107Establishment of Center for Security Technology, Analysis, Response, and Testing
Chapter 602NUCLEAR WEAPONS STOCKPILE MATTERS
§ 6111Stockpile stewardship program
§ 6112Portfolio management framework for National Nuclear Security Administration
§ 6113Stockpile stewardship criteria
§ 6114Nuclear weapons stockpile stewardship, management, and responsiveness plan
§ 6115Major warhead refurbishment program
§ 6116Stockpile management program
§ 6117Annual assessments and reports to the President and Congress regarding the condition of the United States nuclear weapons stockpile
§ 6118Form of certifications regarding the safety or reliability of the nuclear weapons stockpile
§ 6119Nuclear test ban readiness program
§ 6120Requirements for specific request for new or modified nuclear weapons
§ 6121Testing of nuclear weapons
§ 6122Manufacturing infrastructure for refabrication and certification of nuclear weapons stockpile
§ 6123Acceleration of depleted uranium manufacturing processes
§ 6124Reports on critical difficulties at national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities
§ 6125Selected acquisition reports 1 and independent cost estimates and reviews of certain programs and facilities
§ 6126Advice to President and Congress regarding safety, security, and reliability of United States nuclear weapons stockpile
§ 6127Notification of certain regulations that impact the National Nuclear Security Administration
§ 6128Plutonium pit production capacity
§ 6129Certification of completion of milestones with respect to plutonium pit aging
§ 6130Authorization of workforce development and training partnership programs within National Nuclear Security Administration
§ 6131Stockpile responsiveness program
§ 6132Long-term plan for meeting national security requirements for unencumbered uranium
§ 6133Plan for domestic enrichment capability to satisfy Department of Defense uranium requirements
§ 6134Incorporation of integrated surety architecture
§ 6135W93 nuclear warhead acquisition process
§ 6136Earned value management and technology readiness levels for life extension programs
§ 6137Rapid capabilities program
§ 6141Tritium production program
§ 6142Tritium recycling
§ 6143Modernization and consolidation of tritium recycling facilities
Chapter 603PROLIFERATION MATTERS
§ 6151Authority to conduct program relating to fissile materials
§ 6152Completion of material protection, control, and accounting activities in the Russian Federation
§ 6153Disposition of weapons-usable plutonium at Savannah River Site
§ 6154Disposition of surplus defense plutonium at Savannah River Site, Aiken, South Carolina
§ 6155Acceleration of removal or security of fissile materials, radiological materials, and related equipment at vulnerable sites worldwide
§ 6156Acceleration of replacement of cesium blood irradiation sources
§ 6157International agreements on nuclear weapons data
§ 6158International agreements on information on radioactive materials
§ 6159Defense nuclear nonproliferation management plan
§ 6160Information relating to certain defense nuclear nonproliferation programs
§ 6161Annual Selected Acquisition Reports on certain hardware relating to defense nuclear nonproliferation
Chapter 604DEFENSE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP MATTERS
§ 6171Defense environmental cleanup account 1
§ 6172Classification of defense environmental cleanup as capital asset projects or operations activities
§ 6173Requirement to develop future use plans for defense environmental cleanup
§ 6174Future-years defense environmental cleanup plan
§ 6175Accelerated schedule for defense environmental cleanup activities
§ 6176Defense environmental cleanup technology program
§ 6177Other programs relating to technology development
§ 6178Report on defense environmental cleanup expenditures
§ 6179Public participation in planning for defense environmental cleanup
§ 6180Policy of Department of Energy regarding future defense environmental management matters
§ 6181Estimation of costs of meeting defense environmental cleanup milestones required by consent orders
§ 6182Public statement of environmental liabilities
§ 6191Reports in connection with permanent closures of Department of Energy defense nuclear facilities
§ 6192Defense site acceleration completion
§ 6193Sandia National Laboratories
§ 6194Plan for deactivation and decommissioning of nonoperational defense nuclear facilities
§ 6201Safety measures for waste tanks at Hanford Nuclear Reservation
§ 6202Hanford waste tank cleanup program reforms
§ 6203River protection project
§ 6204Notification regarding air release of radioactive or hazardous material
§ 6211Accelerated schedule for isolating high-level nuclear waste at the Defense Waste Processing Facility, Savannah River Site
§ 6212Multi-year plan for clean-up
§ 6213Continuation of processing, treatment, and disposal of legacy nuclear materials
Chapter 605SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY MATTERS
§ 6221Prohibition on international inspections of Department of Energy facilities unless protection of restricted data is certified
§ 6222Restrictions on access to national security laboratories by foreign visitors from sensitive countries
§ 6223Background investigations of certain personnel at Department of Energy facilities
§ 6224Department of Energy counterintelligence polygraph program
§ 6225Notice to congressional committees of certain security and counterintelligence failures within atomic energy defense programs
§ 6226Annual 1 report and certification on status of security of atomic energy defense facilities
§ 6227Protection of certain nuclear facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft
§ 6228Reporting on penetrations of networks of contractors and subcontractors
§ 6231Review of certain documents before declassification and release
§ 6232Protection against inadvertent release of restricted data and formerly restricted data
§ 6233Supplement to plan for declassification of restricted data and formerly restricted data
§ 6234Protection of classified information during laboratory-to-laboratory exchanges
§ 6235Identification in budget materials of amounts for declassification activities and limitation on expenditures for such activities
Chapter 606PERSONNEL MATTERS
§ 6241Authority for appointment of certain scientific, engineering, and technical personnel
§ 6242Whistleblower protection program
§ 6243Department of Energy defense nuclear facilities workforce restructuring plan
§ 6244Authority to provide certificate of commendation to Department of Energy and contractor employees for exemplary service in stockpile stewardship and security
§ 6251Executive management training in Department of Energy
§ 6252Stockpile stewardship recruitment and training program
§ 6253Fellowship program for development of skills critical to the nuclear security enterprise
§ 6261Worker protection at nuclear weapons facilities
§ 6262Safety oversight and enforcement at defense nuclear facilities
§ 6263Program to monitor department of energy workers exposed to hazardous and radioactive substances
§ 6264Programs for persons who may have been exposed to radiation released from Hanford Nuclear Reservation
§ 6265Use of probabilistic risk assessment to ensure nuclear safety of facilities of the Administration and the Office of Environmental Management
§ 6266Notification of nuclear criticality and non-nuclear incidents
Chapter 607BUDGET AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT MATTERS
§ 6271Definitions
§ 6272Reprogramming
§ 6273Minor construction projects
§ 6274General plant projects
§ 6275Limits on construction projects
§ 6276Fund transfer authority
§ 6277Conceptual and construction design
§ 6278Authority for emergency planning, design, and construction activities
§ 6279Scope of authority to carry out plant projects
§ 6280Availability of funds
§ 6281Transfer of defense environmental cleanup funds
§ 6282Transfer of weapons activities funds
§ 6283Funds available for all national security programs of the Department of Energy
§ 6284Notification of cost overruns for certain Department of Energy projects
§ 6285Life-cycle cost estimates of certain atomic energy defense capital assets
§ 6286Use of best practices for capital asset projects and nuclear weapon life extension programs
§ 6287Matters relating to critical decisions
§ 6288Unfunded priorities of the Administration
§ 6289Review of adequacy of nuclear weapons budget
§ 6290Improvements to cost estimates informing analyses of alternatives
§ 6301Restriction on use of funds to pay penalties under environmental laws
§ 6302Restriction on use of funds to pay penalties under Clean Air Act
§ 6311Reports on financial balances for atomic energy defense activities
§ 6312Independent acquisition project reviews of capital assets acquisition projects
Chapter 608ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
§ 6321Costs not allowed under covered contracts
§ 6322Prohibition and report 1 on bonuses to contractors operating defense nuclear facilities
§ 6323Assessments of emergency preparedness of defense nuclear facilities
§ 6324Contractor liability for injury or loss of property arising out of atomic weapons testing programs
§ 6325Notice-and-wait requirement applicable to certain third-party financing arrangements
§ 6326Publication of contractor performance evaluations leading to award fees
§ 6327Enhanced procurement authority to manage supply chain risk
§ 6328Cost-benefit analyses for competition of management and operating contracts
§ 6331Laboratory-directed research and development programs
§ 6332Laboratory-directed research and development
§ 6333Funding for laboratory directed research and development
§ 6334Charges to individual program, project, or activity
§ 6335Limitations on use of funds for laboratory directed research and development purposes
§ 6336Report on use of funds for certain research and development purposes
§ 6337Critical technology partnerships and cooperative research and development centers
§ 6338University-based research collaboration program
§ 6339Limitation on establishing an enduring bioassurance program within the administration
§ 6340Appropriate scoping of artificial intelligence research within the administration
§ 6351Transfers of real property at certain Department of Energy facilities
§ 6352Engineering and manufacturing research, development, and demonstration by managers of certain nuclear weapons production facilities
§ 6353Activities at covered nuclear weapons facilities
§ 6354Pilot program relating to use of proceeds of disposal or utilization of certain department of energy assets
§ 6355Department of Energy energy parks program
§ 6356Authority to use passenger carriers for contractor commuting
§ 6361Payment of costs of operation and maintenance of infrastructure at Nevada National Security Site
§ 6362University-based defense nuclear policy collaboration program
Chapter 701DEFINITIONS
§ 7001Definitions
Chapter 703DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
§ 7011Organization
§ 7012Department of the Army: seal
§ 7013Secretary of the Army
§ 7014Office of the Secretary of the Army
§ 7015Under Secretary of the Army
§ 7016Assistant Secretaries of the Army
§ 7017Secretary of the Army: successors to duties
§ 7018Administrative Assistant
§ 7019General Counsel
§ 7020Inspector General
§ 7021Army Reserve Forces Policy Committee
§ 7022Financial management
§ 7023Chief of Legislative Liaison
§ 7024Director of Small Business Programs
Chapter 705THE ARMY STAFF
§ 7031The Army Staff: function; composition
§ 7032The Army Staff: general duties
§ 7033Chief of Staff
§ 7034Vice Chief of Staff
§ 7035Deputy Chiefs of Staff and Assistant Chiefs of Staff
§ 7036Chiefs of branches: appointment; duties
§ 7037Judge Advocate General, Deputy Judge Advocate General, and general officers of Judge Advocate General's Corps: appointment; duties
§ 7038Office of Army Reserve: appointment of Chief
Chapter 707THE ARMY
§ 7061Regulations
§ 7062Policy; composition; organized peace establishment
§ 7063Basic branches
§ 7064Special branches
§ 7065Assignment and detail: officers assigned or detailed to basic and special branches
§ 7067Army Medical Department
§ 7068Medical Service Corps: organization; Chief and assistant chiefs
§ 7069Army Nurse Corps: composition; Chief and assistant chief; appointment; grade
§ 7070Army Medical Specialist Corps: organization; Chief
§ 7072Judge Advocate General's Corps
§ 7073Chaplains
§ 7074Commands: territorial organization; engineer tactical units
§ 7075Regular Army: composition
§ 7081Dental Corps: Chief, functions
§ 7082Renumbered §8582
§ 7083Public Affairs Specialty
§ 7084Chief of Veterinary Corps
Chapter 711STRENGTH
§ 7101Officers on active duty: minimum strength based on requirements
§ 7102Congressional notification of significant Army force structure changes
§ 7110Regular Army: strength in grade; general officers
Chapter 713ENLISTMENTS
§ 7131Definition
§ 7138Regular Army: reenlistment after service as an officer
§ 7142Army: percentage of high-school graduates
Chapter 715APPOINTMENTS IN THE REGULAR ARMY
§ 7151Commissioned officer grades
§ 7152General officers: title of office
§ 7153Commissioned officers: appointment without specification of branch; transfer between branches
Chapter 719TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS
§ 7176Retention on active duty
Chapter 721ACTIVE DUTY
§ 7191Non-regular officers: status
§ 7203Retired commissioned officers: status
Chapter 723SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS, ASSIGNMENTS, DETAILS, AND DUTIES
§ 7213Corps of Engineers: assignment or transfer of officers to duties involving civil functions
§ 7214Corps of Engineers: detail of officers to assist Mayor of District of Columbia
§ 7216Leader of Army Band: appointment
§ 7217Duties: chaplains; assistance required of commanding officers
§ 7218Duties: warrant officers; limitations
Chapter 725RANK AND COMMAND
§ 7222Rank: commissioned officers serving under temporary appointments
§ 7225Rank: warrant officers
§ 7229Command: commissioned officers of Army Medical Department
§ 7231Command: chaplains
§ 7233Requirement of exemplary conduct
Chapter 729MISCELLANEOUS PROHIBITIONS AND PENALTIES
§ 7239Enlisted members: officers not to use as servants
Chapter 733MISCELLANEOUS RIGHTS AND BENEFITS
§ 7251Presentation of United States flag upon retirement
§ 7252Service credit: regular enlisted members; service as an officer to be counted as enlisted service
§ 7253Flying officer rating: qualifications
Chapter 735HOSPITALIZATION
§ 7263When Secretary may require
Chapter 737DECORATIONS AND AWARDS
§ 7271Medal of honor: award
§ 7272Distinguished-service cross: award
§ 7273Distinguished-service medal: award
§ 7274Medal of honor; distinguished-service cross; distinguished-service medal: limitations on award
§ 7275Medal of honor; distinguished-service cross; distinguished-service medal: delegation of power to award
§ 7276Silver star: award
§ 7277Medal of honor; distinguished-service cross; distinguished-service medal; silver star: replacement
§ 7278Medal of honor; distinguished-service cross; distinguished-service medal; silver star: availability of appropriations
§ 7279Distinguished flying cross: award; limitations
§ 7280Soldier's Medal: award; limitations
§ 7281Service medals: issue; replacement; availability of appropriations
§ 7282Medals: posthumous award and presentation
§ 7283Civil War battle streamers
§ 7284Medal of honor: duplicate medal
§ 7285Medal of honor: presentation of Medal of Honor Flag
§ 7286Korea Defense Service Medal
Chapter 741RETIREMENT FOR LENGTH OF SERVICE
§ 7311Twenty years or more: regular or reserve commissioned officers
§ 7314Twenty to thirty years: enlisted members
§ 7317Thirty years or more: regular enlisted members
§ 7318Thirty years or more: regular commissioned officers
§ 7320More than thirty years: permanent professors and the Director of Admissions of the United States Military Academy
§ 7321Mandatory retirement: Superintendent of the United States Military Academy; waiver authority
§ 7324Forty years or more: Army officers
§ 7325Computation of years of service: voluntary retirement; enlisted members
§ 7326Computation of years of service: voluntary retirement; regular and reserve commissioned officers
§ 7329Computation of retired pay: law applicable
Chapter 743RETIRED GRADE
§ 7341General rule
§ 7342Higher grade for service in special positions
§ 7343Highest grade held satisfactorily: Reserve enlisted members reduced in grade not as a result of the member's misconduct
§ 7344Higher grade after 30 years of service: warrant officers and enlisted members
§ 7345Restoration to former grade: retired warrant officers and enlisted members
§ 7346Retired lists
Chapter 745COMPUTATION OF RETIRED PAY
§ 7361Computation of retired pay
§ 7362Recomputation of retired pay to reflect advancement on retired list
Chapter 747CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES
§ 7371Army War College and United States Army Command and General Staff College: civilian faculty members
§ 7374Expert accountant for Inspector General
§ 7375Production of supplies and munitions: hours and pay of laborers and mechanics
§ 7377Certain civilian special agents: authority to execute warrants and make arrests
Chapter 749MISCELLANEOUS INVESTIGATION REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER DUTIES
§ 7381Fatality reviews
Chapter 751TRAINING GENERALLY
§ 7401Members of Army: detail as students, observers, and investigators at educational institutions, industrial plants, and hospitals
§ 7402Enlisted members of Army: schools
§ 7403Army Ranger training: instructor staffing; safety
§ 7406Service schools: leaves of absence for instructors
§ 7409Rifle ranges: availability for use by members and civilians
§ 7414Degree granting authority for United States Army Command and General Staff College
§ 7415The Judge Advocate General's School: master of laws in military law
§ 7417Military history fellowships
§ 7418Drill sergeant trainees: human relations training
§ 7419Recruit basic training: separate housing for male and female recruits
§ 7420Recruit basic training: privacy
§ 7421Degree granting authority for United States Army War College
§ 7422Degree granting authority for United States Army Armament Graduate School
Chapter 753UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY
§ 7431Establishment; Superintendent; faculty
§ 7432Departments and professors: titles
§ 7433Superintendent; faculty: appointment and detail
§ 7433aSuperintendent: condition for detail to position
§ 7434Command and supervision
§ 7435Dean of Academic Board
§ 7436Permanent professors; director of admissions
§ 7437Chaplain
§ 7438Civilian faculty: number; compensation
§ 7440Quartermaster
§ 7441Faculty and other officers: leaves of absence
§ 7441aCadets: appointment by the President
§ 7442Cadets: appointment; numbers, territorial distribution
§ 7442aCadets: nomination in event of death, resignation, or expulsion from office of Member of Congress otherwise authorized to nominate
§ 7443Cadets: appointment; to bring Corps to full strength
§ 7446Cadets: requirements for admission
§ 7447Cadets; nominees: effect of redistricting of States
§ 7448Cadets: service obligation
§ 7449Cadets: organization of Corps; service; instruction
§ 7450Cadets: clothing and equipment
§ 7451Cadets: deficiencies in conduct or studies; effect of failure on successor
§ 7452Cadets: hazing
§ 7453Cadets: degree and commission on graduation
§ 7454Buildings and grounds: memorial hall; buildings for religious worship
§ 7455Board of Visitors
§ 7456Use of certain gifts
§ 7457Acceptance of guarantees with gifts for major projects
§ 7458Grants for faculty research for scientific, literary, and educational purposes: acceptance; authorized grantees
§ 7459Mixed-funded athletic and recreational extracurricular programs: authority to manage appropriated funds in same manner as nonappropriated funds
§ 7460Cadets: charges and fees for attendance; limitation
§ 7461Policy on sexual harassment and sexual violence
§ 7462Support of athletic programs
Chapter 757SCHOOLS AND CAMPS
§ 7481Establishment: purpose
§ 7482Operation
§ 7483Transportation and subsistence during travel
§ 7484Quartermaster and ordnance property: sales
§ 7486Academy of Health Sciences: admission of civilians in physician assistant training program
§ 7487United States Army War College: acceptance of grants for faculty research for scientific, literary, and educational purposes
Chapter 763PROCUREMENT
§ 7532Factories and arsenals: manufacture at
§ 7536Equipment: post bakeries, schools, kitchens, and mess halls
§ 7540Architectural and engineering services
§ 7541Army arsenals: treatment of unutilized or underutilized plant-capacity costs
§ 7542Technical data packages for large-caliber cannon: prohibition on transfers to foreign countries; exception
§ 7543Army industrial facilities: sales of manufactured articles or services outside Department of Defense
§ 7544Army industrial facilities: cooperative activities with non-Army entities
Chapter 764ARMAMENTS INDUSTRIAL BASE
§ 7551Definitions
§ 7552Policy
§ 7553Armament Retooling and Manufacturing Support Initiative
§ 7554Property management contracts and leases
§ 7555ARMS Initiative loan guarantee program
Chapter 765ISSUE OF SERVICEABLE MATERIAL TO ARMED FORCES
§ 7561Rations
§ 7562Clothing
§ 7563Clothing: replacement when destroyed to prevent contagion
§ 7564Navy and Marine Corps: camp equipment and transportation; when on shore duty with Army
§ 7565Colors, standards, and guidons of demobilized organizations: disposition
Chapter 767UTILITIES AND SERVICES
§ 7591Utilities: proceeds from overseas operations
§ 7592Radiograms and telegrams: forwarding charges due connecting commercial facilities
§ 7593Quarters: heat and light
§ 7594Furnishing of heraldic services
§ 7595Army Military History Institute: fee for providing historical information to the public
§ 7596Provision of goods and services at Kwajalein Atoll
Chapter 769SALE OF SERVICEABLE MATERIAL
§ 7621Quartermaster supplies: members of armed forces; veterans; executive or military departments and employees; prices
§ 7622Rations: commissioned officers in field
§ 7624Medical supplies: civilian employees of the Army; American National Red Cross; Armed Forces Retirement Home
§ 7625Ordnance property: officers of armed forces; civilian employees of Army; American National Red Cross; educational institutions; homes for veterans' orphans
§ 7626Aircraft supplies and services: foreign military or air attaché
§ 7627Supplies: educational institutions
§ 7628Airplane parts and accessories: civilian flying schools
§ 7629Proceeds: disposition
Chapter 771ISSUE OF SERVICEABLE MATERIAL OTHER THAN TO ARMED FORCES
§ 7652Rifles and ammunition for target practice: educational institutions having corps of cadets
§ 7653Ordnance and ordnance stores: District of Columbia high schools
§ 7654Quartermaster supplies: military instruction camps
§ 7655Arms and ammunition: agencies and departments of the United States
§ 7656Aircraft and equipment: civilian aviation schools
§ 7657Sale of ammunition for avalanche-control purposes
Chapter 773DISPOSAL OF OBSOLETE OR SURPLUS MATERIAL
§ 7682Obsolete or excess material: sale to National Council of Boy Scouts of America
§ 7683Excess non-automatic service rifles: loan or donation for funeral and other ceremonial purposes
§ 7684Surplus obsolete ordnance: sale to patriotic organizations
§ 7685Obsolete ordnance: loan to educational institutions and State soldiers and sailors' orphans' homes
§ 7686Obsolete ordnance: gift to State homes for soldiers and sailors
§ 7687Sale of excess, obsolete, or unserviceable ammunition and ammunition components
§ 7688Armor-piercing ammunition and components: condition on disposal
§ 7689Transfer of material and equipment to the Architect of the Capitol
§ 7690Recyclable munitions materials: sale; use of proceeds
Chapter 775DISPOSITION OF EFFECTS OF DECEASED PERSONS; CAPTURED FLAGS
§ 7712Disposition of effects of deceased persons by summary court-martial
§ 7714Collection of captured flags, standards, and colors
§ 7715Army museum system
Chapter 776ARMY NATIONAL MILITARY CEMETERIES
§ 7721Authority and responsibilities of the Secretary of the Army
§ 7722Interment and inurnment policy
§ 7723Advisory committee on Arlington National Cemetery
§ 7724Executive Director
§ 7725Superintendents
§ 7726Oversight and inspections
§ 7727Cemetery concessions contracts
Chapter 777TRANSPORTATION
§ 7749Property: for United States surveys
Chapter 779REAL PROPERTY
§ 7771Acceptance of donations: land for mobilization, training, supply base, or aviation field
§ 7772Heritage Center for the National Museum of the United States Army: development and operation
§ 7776Emergency construction: fortifications
§ 7777Permits: military reservations; landing ferries, erecting bridges, driving livestock
§ 7778Licenses: military reservations; erection and use of buildings; Young Men's Christian Association
§ 7779Use of public property
§ 7780Acquisition of buildings in District of Columbia
§ 7781Cyber Center for Education and Innovation-Home of the National Cryptologic Museum
Chapter 781MILITARY CLAIMS
§ 7801Definition
§ 7802Admiralty claims against the United States
§ 7803Admiralty claims by United States
§ 7804Salvage claims by United States
§ 7806Settlement or compromise: final and conclusive
Chapter 783ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY
§ 7831Custody of departmental records and property
§ 7837Settlement of accounts: remission or cancellation of indebtedness of members
§ 7838Settlement of accounts: affidavit of company commander
§ 7839Settlement of accounts: oaths
§ 7840Final settlement of officer's accounts
§ 7841Payment of small amounts to public creditors
§ 7842Settlement of accounts of line officers
Chapter 801DEFINITIONS
§ 8001Definitions
Chapter 803DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
§ 8011Organization
§ 8012Department of the Navy: seal
§ 8013Secretary of the Navy
§ 8013aSecretary of the Navy: powers with respect to Coast Guard
§ 8014Office of the Secretary of the Navy
§ 8015Under Secretary of the Navy
§ 8016Assistant Secretaries of the Navy
§ 8017Secretary of the Navy: successors to duties
§ 8018Administrative Assistant
§ 8019General Counsel
§ 8020Naval Inspector General: detail; duties
§ 8022Office of Naval Research: duties
§ 8023Office of Naval Research: appropriations; time limit
§ 8024Repealed. Pub. L. 118–31, div. A, title IX, §914, Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 368
§ 8025Financial management
§ 8026Consultation with Commandant of the Marine Corps on major decisions directly concerning Marine Corps aviation or amphibious force structure and capability
§ 8027Chief of Legislative Affairs
§ 8028Director of Small Business Programs
§ 8029Naval Air Warfare Rapid Capabilities Office
Chapter 805OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS
§ 8031Office of the Chief of Naval Operations: function; composition
§ 8032Office of the Chief of Naval Operations: general duties
§ 8033Chief of Naval Operations
§ 8035Vice Chief of Naval Operations
§ 8036Deputy Chiefs of Naval Operations
§ 8037Assistant Chiefs of Naval Operations
§ 8038Director for Expeditionary Warfare
§ 8039Deputy Commander of the Naval Sea Systems Command for the Supervision of Shipbuilding, Conversion, and Repair
Chapter 806HEADQUARTERS, MARINE CORPS
§ 8041Headquarters, Marine Corps: function; composition
§ 8042Headquarters, Marine Corps: general duties
§ 8043Commandant of the Marine Corps
§ 8044Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps
§ 8045Deputy Commandants
§ 8046Staff Judge Advocate to the Commandant of the Marine Corps
§ 8047Legislative Assistant to the Commandant
§ 8048Medical Officer of the Marine Corps
Chapter 807COMPOSITION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
§ 8061Department of the Navy: composition
§ 8062United States Navy: composition; functions
§ 8063United States Marine Corps: composition; functions
Chapter 809BUREAUS; OFFICE OF THE JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL
§ 8071Bureaus: names; location
§ 8072Bureaus: distribution of business; orders; records; expenses
§ 8075Bureau Chiefs: succession to duties
§ 8077Surgeon General: appointment; duties
§ 8078Bureau of Medicine and Surgery: Dental Corps; Chief; functions
§ 8079Appointment of chiropractors in the Medical Service Corps
§ 8081Chief of Naval Personnel; Deputy Chief of Naval Personnel
§ 8082Chaplain Corps and Chief of Chaplains
§ 8082aDeputy Chief of Chaplains
§ 8083Office of Navy Reserve: appointment of Chief
§ 8084Office of Marine Forces Reserve: appointment of Commander
§ 8088Judge Advocate General's Corps: Office of the Judge Advocate General; Judge Advocate General; appointment, term, emoluments, duties
§ 8089Office of the Judge Advocate General: Deputy Judge Advocate General; Assistant Judge Advocates General
§ 8090Staff corps of the Navy
Chapter 811DISTRIBUTION IN GRADE
§ 8101Prescribed number; vacancies
§ 8102Regular Navy: retired flag officers on active duty
§ 8103Suspension: preceding sections
Chapter 812GRADE AND RANK OF OFFICERS
§ 8111Navy: grades above chief warrant officer, W–⁠5
§ 8112Marine Corps: grades above chief warrant officer, W–⁠5
§ 8113Navy and Marine Corps: warrant officer grades
§ 8118Rank of line and staff corps officers of the Navy and officers of the Marine Corps
Chapter 813ENLISTMENTS
§ 8120Expiration: rights of member
Chapter 815ORIGINAL APPOINTMENTS
§ 8132Regular Navy: transfers, line and staff corps
§ 8135Regular Marine Corps: order of filling vacancies in grade of second lieutenant
§ 8137Repealed. Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title V, §509(a), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3586
§ 8138Regular Marine Corps: judge advocates
§ 8139Regular Navy and Regular Marine Corps: officers designated for limited duty
§ 8146Navy and Marine Corps: temporary appointments of officers designated for limited duty
Chapter 821OFFICERS IN COMMAND
§ 8162Aviation commands: eligibility
§ 8163Naval shipyards
§ 8164Marine Corps officers: limitation on power to command
§ 8165Staff corps officers: limitation on power to command
§ 8166Precedence accorded commanding officers
§ 8167Requirement of exemplary conduct
§ 8168Consular powers: senior officer present afloat
§ 8169Policy as to leave and liberty
§ 8171Continuation of authority after loss of vessel or aircraft
§ 8172Marine Corps organizations on vessels: authority of officers
Chapter 823SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS AND DETAILS
§ 8183State Department: assignment of enlisted members as custodians of buildings in foreign countries
§ 8185Nautical Schools: detail of naval officers as superintendents or instructors
§ 8186Technical institutions: detail of naval officers to promote knowledge of naval engineering and naval architecture
Chapter 825ADMINISTRATION
§ 8211Navy Regulations
§ 8212Additional regulations for Marine Corps
§ 8213Enlisted grades and ratings: authority to establish
§ 8214Enlisted members: authority for transfer between Marine Corps and Hospital Corps of the Navy
§ 8215Citizenship of officers of vessels
§ 8216Aviation duties: number of personnel assigned
§ 8217Aviation training facilities
§ 8218Aviation designations: naval flight officer
§ 8219Medical Department: composition
§ 8220Dental services: responsibilities of senior dental officer
§ 8221Chaplains: divine services
§ 8222Indebtedness to Marine Corps Exchanges: payment from appropriated funds in certain cases
§ 8225Female members: congressional review period for assignment to duty on submarines or for reconfiguration of submarines
§ 8226Fatality reviews
§ 8227Notifications on manning of afloat naval forces
Chapter 827RATIONS
§ 8241Navy ration: persons entitled to
§ 8242Rations
§ 8243Fixing cost on certain vessels and stations
§ 8244Enlisted members assigned to mess: basic allowance for subsistence paid to mess
§ 8245Flight rations
§ 8246Subsistence in hospital messes: hospital ration
§ 8247Sale of meals by general messes
Chapter 829MISCELLANEOUS PROHIBITIONS AND PENALTIES
§ 8253Loans: Supply Corps officers
Chapter 831MISCELLANEOUS RIGHTS AND BENEFITS
§ 8261Presentation of United States flag upon retirement
§ 8262Higher retired grade and pay for members who serve satisfactorily under temporary appointments
§ 8263Emergency shore duty: advance of funds
§ 8264Shore patrol duty: payment of expenses
§ 8265Mileage books: commutation tickets
§ 8266Uniforms, accouterments, and equipment: sale at cost
§ 8267Uniform: sale to former members of the naval service
§ 8270Pension to persons serving ten years
§ 8271Settlement of accounts: remission or cancellation of indebtedness of members
Chapter 833HOSPITALIZATION AND MEDICAL CARE
§ 8281Members of the naval service in other United States hospitals
§ 8282Insane members of the naval service
§ 8283Emergency medical treatment: reimbursement for expense
Chapter 835BANDS
§ 8286United States Navy Band; officer in charge
§ 8287United States Marine Band; United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps: composition; appointment and promotion of members
Chapter 837DECORATIONS AND AWARDS
§ 8291Medal of honor
§ 8292Navy cross
§ 8293Distinguished-service medal
§ 8294Silver star medal
§ 8295Distinguished flying cross
§ 8296Navy and Marine Corps Medal
§ 8297Additional awards
§ 8298Limitations of time
§ 8299Repealed. Pub. L. 116–92, div. A, title V, §582(b)(2)(A), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 1412
§ 8300Posthumous awards
§ 8301Delegation of power to award
§ 8302Regulations
§ 8303Replacement
§ 8304Availability of appropriations
§ 8305Commemorative or special medals: facsimiles and ribbons
§ 8306Medal of honor: duplicate medal
§ 8307Medal of honor: presentation of Medal of Honor Flag
§ 8308Korea Defense Service Medal
Chapter 839DISCHARGE OF ENLISTED MEMBERS
§ 8317Minors enlisted upon false statement of age
Chapter 841VOLUNTARY RETIREMENT
§ 8321Officers: 40 years
§ 8322Officers: 30 years
§ 8323Officers: 20 years
§ 8324Officers: creditable service
§ 8325Officers: retired grade and pay
§ 8326Enlisted members: 30 years
§ 8327Officers and enlisted members of the Navy Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve: 30 years; 20 years; retired pay
§ 8328Computation of years of service: voluntary retirement
§ 8329Officers not to be retired for misconduct
§ 8330Enlisted members: transfer to Fleet Reserve and Fleet Marine Corps Reserve; retainer pay
§ 8331Members of the Fleet Reserve and Fleet Marine Corps Reserve: transfer to the retired list; retired pay
§ 8332Conclusiveness of transfers
§ 8333Computation of retired and retainer pay
§ 8334Higher grade after 30 years of service: warrant officers and enlisted members
§ 8335Restoration to former grade: warrant officers and enlisted members
§ 8336Highest grade held satisfactorily: Reserve enlisted members reduced in grade not as a result of the member's misconduct
Chapter 843INVOLUNTARY RETIREMENT, SEPARATION, AND FURLOUGH
§ 8371Mandatory retirement: Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy; waiver authority
§ 8372Regular Navy and Regular Marine Corps; officers designated for limited duty: retirement for length of service or failures of selection for promotion; discharge for failures of selection for promotion; reversion to prior status; retired grade; retired pay
§ 8373Navy Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve; officers: elimination from active status; computation of total commissioned service
§ 8374Treatment of fractions of years of service in computing retired pay and separation pay
§ 8375Navy and Marine Corps; warrant officers, W–1: limitation on dismissal
Chapter 845RECALL TO ACTIVE DUTY
§ 8383Retired members: grade
§ 8384Promotion of retired members to higher enlisted grades: retention of grade upon release from active duty
§ 8385Members of the Fleet Reserve and Fleet Marine Corps Reserve: authority to recall
§ 8386Members of the Fleet Reserve and Fleet Marine Corps Reserve: release from active duty
Chapter 847DEATH BENEFITS; CARE OF THE DEAD
§ 8392Disposition of effects
Chapter 851OFFICER PROCUREMENT PROGRAMS
§ 8411Aviation cadets: grade; procurement; transfer
§ 8412Aviation cadets: benefits
§ 8413Aviation cadets: appointment as reserve officers
§ 8415Reserve student aviation pilots; reserve aviation pilots: appointments in commissioned grade
Chapter 852TRAINING GENERALLY
§ 8431Recruit basic training: separate housing for male and female recruits
§ 8432Recruit basic training: privacy
Chapter 853UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY
§ 8451Location
§ 8451aSuperintendent
§ 8451bDirector of admissions
§ 8452Civilian teachers: number; compensation
§ 8453Midshipmen: appointment
§ 8454Midshipmen: appointment; numbers, territorial distribution
§ 8454aMidshipmen: nomination in event of death, resignation, or expulsion from office of Member of Congress otherwise authorized to nominate
§ 8455Midshipmen: allotment upon redistricting of Congressional Districts
§ 8456Midshipmen: nomination and selection to fill vacancies
§ 8458Midshipmen: qualifications for admission
§ 8459Midshipmen: service obligation
§ 8460Midshipmen: clothing and equipment; uniform allowance
§ 8461Midshipmen: dismissal for best interests of the service
§ 8462Midshipmen: discharge for unsatisfactory conduct or inaptitude
§ 8463Midshipmen: discharge for deficiency
§ 8464Hazing: definition; prohibition
§ 8465Failure to report violation: dismissal
§ 8466Course of study
§ 8467Degree on graduation
§ 8468Board of Visitors
§ 8469Band: composition
§ 8470Permanent professors: promotion
§ 8470aPermanent professors: retirement for years of service; authority for deferral
§ 8471Midshipmen's store, trade shops, dairy, and laundry: nonappropriated fund instrumentality and accounts
§ 8472Chapel: crypt and window spaces
§ 8473Gifts, bequests, and loans of property: acceptance for benefit and use of Naval Academy
§ 8474United States Naval Academy Museum Fund: references to Fund
§ 8475Acceptance of guarantees with gifts for major projects
§ 8476Operation of Naval Academy dairy farm
§ 8477Grants for faculty research for scientific, literary, and educational purposes: acceptance; authorized grantees
§ 8478Mixed-funded athletic and recreational extracurricular programs: authority to manage appropriated funds in same manner as nonappropriated funds
§ 8479Midshipmen: charges and fees for attendance; limitation
§ 8480Policy on sexual harassment and sexual violence
§ 8481Support of athletic and physical fitness programs
Chapter 855UNITED STATES NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL
§ 8541Function
§ 8542President; assistants
§ 8543Provost and Chief Academic Officer
§ 8544Civilian teachers: number; compensation
§ 8545Officers of the other armed forces; enlisted members: admission
§ 8546Officers of foreign countries: admission
§ 8547Students at institutions of higher education: admission
§ 8548Degree granting authority for United States Naval Postgraduate School
§ 8549Defense industry civilians: admission to defense product development program
§ 8550Grants for faculty research for scientific, literary, and educational purposes: acceptance; authorized grantees
§ 8551Development and operation of the Naval Innovation Center at the Naval Postgraduate School
Chapter 857RETIREMENT OF CIVILIAN MEMBERS OF THE TEACHING STAFFS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY AND UNITED STATES NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL
§ 8581Civilian member: definition; exceptions
§ 8582Deferred annuity policy required
§ 8583Annuity premium to be paid by monthly installments; government reimbursement
§ 8584Age of retirement
§ 8585Computation of life annuity
§ 8586Physical disability retirement
§ 8587Election of annuity for self and beneficiary
§ 8588Regulations
Chapter 859PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION SCHOOLS
§ 8591Degree granting authority for Naval War College
§ 8592Degree granting authority for Marine Corps University
§ 8593Naval War College: acceptance of grants for faculty research for scientific, literary, and educational purposes
§ 8594Marine Corps University: acceptance of grants for faculty research for scientific, literary, and educational purposes
§ 8595United States Naval Community College: establishment and degree granting authority
Chapter 861SECRETARY OF THE NAVY: MISCELLANEOUS POWERS AND DUTIES
§ 8604Schools near naval activities: financial aid
§ 8605Promotion of health and prevention of accidents
§ 8607Administration of liberated and occupied areas
§ 8611Attendance at meetings of technical, professional, or scientific organizations
§ 8612Employment of outside architects and engineers
§ 8614Apprehension of deserters and prisoners; operation of shore patrols
§ 8616Collection, preservation, and display of captured flags
§ 8617National Museum of the United States Navy
§ 8617AUnited States Navy Museum System
§ 8618Marine Corps Heritage Center and National Museum of the Marine Corps at Marine Corps Base, Quantico, Virginia
§ 8619Leases of waterfront property from States or municipalities
§ 8620Gifts for welfare of enlisted members
§ 8621Acceptance and care of gifts to vessels
§ 8622Naval Historical Center Fund: references to Fund
§ 8623Acquisition of land for radio stations and for other purposes
§ 8624Transportation on naval vessels during wartime
§ 8625Navy Reserve flag
§ 8626Navy Reserve yacht pennant
§ 8627Foreign naval vessels and aircraft: supplies and services
§ 8628Merchant vessels: supplies
§ 8629Purchase of fuel
§ 8631Accounting for expenditures for obtaining information
§ 8633Auxiliary vessels: extended lease authority
§ 8634Submarine safety programs: participation of NATO naval personnel
§ 8635Establishment of the Southern Sea Otter Military Readiness Areas
Chapter 863NAVAL VESSELS
§ 8661Classification
§ 8662Naming
§ 8663Number in service in time of peace
§ 8664Suspension of construction in case of treaty
§ 8667Changing category or type: limitations
§ 8669Contracts: applicability of chapter 65 of title 41
§ 8669aConstruction of combatant and escort vessels and assignment of vessel projects
§ 8669bSenior Technical Authority for each naval vessel class
§ 8669cAssessments required prior to start of construction on first ship of a shipbuilding program
§ 8670Contracts for nuclear ships: sales of naval shipyard articles and services to private shipyards
§ 8671Determination of vessel delivery dates
§ 8673Model Basin; investigation of hull designs
§ 8674Examination of vessels; striking of vessels from Naval Vessel Register
§ 8675Vessels stricken from Naval Vessel Register: sale
§ 8675aVessels stricken from Naval Vessel Register: contracts for dismantling on net-cost basis
§ 8676Vessels stricken from Naval Vessel Register; captured vessels: conveyance by donation
§ 8676aVessels stricken from Naval Vessel Register: use for experimental purposes
§ 8676bVessels stricken from Naval Vessel Register: transfer by gift or otherwise for use as artificial reefs
§ 8677Disposals to foreign nations
§ 8678Chief of Naval Operations: certification required for disposal of combatant vessels
§ 8678aLimitation on decommissioning or inactivating a battle force ship before the end of expected service life
§ 8679Construction of vessels in foreign shipyards: prohibition
§ 8679aContracting with shipyards controlled by a foreign adversary country: prohibition
§ 8680Overhaul, repair, etc. of vessels in foreign shipyards: restrictions
§ 8681Repair or maintenance of naval vessels: handling of hazardous waste
§ 8682Service craft stricken from Naval Vessel Register; obsolete boats: use of proceeds from exchange or sale
§ 8683Ship overhaul work: availability of appropriations for unusual cost overruns and for changes in scope of work
§ 8684Overhaul of naval vessels: competition between public and private shipyards
§ 8684aOmitted
§ 8685Preservation of Navy shipbuilding capability
§ 8686Support for transfers of decommissioned vessels and shipboard equipment
§ 8687Status of Government rights in the designs of vessels, boats, and craft, and components thereof
§ 8688Repealed. Pub. L. 119–60, div. A, title VIII, §811(a)(8), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 948
§ 8688aOmitted
§ 8689Requirements for availability of funds relating to advanced naval nuclear fuel systems based on low-enriched uranium
§ 8690Limitation on length of overseas forward deployment of naval vessels
§ 8691Nuclear-powered aircraft carriers: dismantlement and disposal
§ 8692Ford-class aircraft carriers: cost limitation baselines
§ 8693Biennial report on shipbuilder training and the defense industrial base
§ 8694Annual report on ship maintenance
§ 8695Navy battle force ship assessment and requirement reporting
§ 8696Navy shipbuilding workforce development special incentive
§ 8697Battle force ship employment, maintenance, and manning baseline plans
§ 8698Roles and responsibilities relating to sustainment and readiness of certain naval surface vessels
Chapter 865SALVAGE FACILITIES
§ 8701Authority to provide for necessary salvage facilities
§ 8702Acquisition and transfer of vessels and equipment
§ 8703Settlement of claims
§ 8704Disposition of receipts
Chapter 867UNITED STATES NAVAL OBSERVATORY
§ 8715Naval Observatory: administration
§ 8716Naval Observatory: exchange of information with foreign offices
Chapter 869NAVAL PETROLEUM RESERVES
§ 8720Definitions
§ 8721Jurisdiction and control
§ 8722Administration
§ 8723Periodic re-examination of production requirements
§ 8724Protection of oil reserves; contracts for conservation
§ 8725Acquisition by condemnation and purchase
§ 8727Cooperative or unit plans in the naval petroleum reserves
§ 8728Agreements and leases: provision for change
§ 8729Re-lease of certain lands: lessee's preferential right
§ 8730Disposition of products
§ 8731Requirements as to consultation and approval
§ 8732Authorizations of appropriations
§ 8733Disposition of royalties
§ 8735Foreign interest
§ 8736Regulations
§ 8737Violations by lessee
§ 8738Rifle, Colorado, plant; possession, use, and transfer of
§ 8739Certain oil shale reserves: transfer of jurisdiction and petroleum exploration, development, and production
Chapter 871CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES
§ 8742Physical examination: employees engaged in hazardous occupations
§ 8743Employment of aliens
§ 8746Administration of oaths by clerks and employees
§ 8747Transportation of dependents and household effects of civilian personnel stationed outside the United States: payment in lieu of transportation
§ 8748Naval War College and Marine Corps University: civilian faculty members
§ 8749Civil service mariners of Military Sealift Command: release of drug and alcohol test results to Coast Guard
§ 8749aCivil service mariners of Military Sealift Command: alcohol testing
§ 8750Special agents of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service: authority to execute warrants and make arrests
Chapter 873PROCUREMENT OF SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
§ 8751Notification of Navy procurement production disruptions
§ 8752Contracts for research
§ 8753Tolls and fares: payment or reimbursement
§ 8754Marine mammals: use for national defense purposes
§ 8755Disclosures for offerors for certain shipbuilding major defense acquisition program contracts
Chapter 875DISPOSAL OF OBSOLETE OR SURPLUS MATERIAL
§ 8761Obsolete and other material: gift or sale to Boy Scouts of America, Naval Sea Cadet Corps and Young Marines of the Marine Corps League
§ 8761aUniform clothing: sale to Naval Sea Cadet Corps
§ 8761bAuthority to make grants for purposes of Naval Sea Cadet Corps
§ 8762Excess clothing: sale for distribution to needy
§ 8763Useless ordnance material: disposition of proceeds on sale
§ 8764Devices and trophies: transfer to other agencies
§ 8765Obsolete material and articles of historical interest: loan or gift
§ 8766Loan or gift of articles to ships' sponsors and donors
§ 8767Equipment for instruction in seamanship: loan to military schools
Chapter 877QUARTERS, UTILITIES, AND SERVICES
§ 8771Quarters or other accommodations: to whom furnished
§ 8772Quarters: accommodations in place for members on sea duty or assigned to duty in connection with commissioning or fitting out of a ship
§ 8773Quarters: temporary; transient members
§ 8776Quarters: extension telephones
§ 8777Quarters: Nurse Corps officers; assignment in hospitals
§ 8779Officers' messes and quarters: limitations on employment of enlisted members
§ 8780Heat and light for Young Men's Christian Association buildings
§ 8781Marine Corps post laundries: disposition of receipts
§ 8782Naval and Marine Corps Historical Centers: fee for providing historical information to the public
Chapter 879SHIPS' STORES AND COMMISSARY STORES
§ 8801Sales: members of the naval service and Coast Guard; widows and widowers; civilian employees and other persons
§ 8802Sales: members of Army, Air Force, and Space Force; prices
§ 8803Sales: veterans under treatment
§ 8804Ships' stores: sale of goods and services
§ 8805Acceptance of Government checks outside the United States
§ 8806Subsistence and other supplies: members of armed forces; veterans; executive or military departments and employees; prices
Chapter 881CLAIMS
§ 8821Definitions
§ 8822Admiralty claims against the United States
§ 8823Admiralty claims by the United States
Chapter 883PRIZE
§ 8851Scope of chapter
§ 8852Jurisdiction
§ 8853Court in which proceedings brought
§ 8854Effect of failure to start proceedings
§ 8855Appointment of prize commissioners and special prize commissioners
§ 8856Duties of United States attorney
§ 8857Duties of commanding officer of capturing vessel
§ 8858Duties of prize master
§ 8859Libel and proceedings by United States attorney
§ 8860Duties of prize commissioners
§ 8861Interrogation of witnesses by prize commissioners
§ 8862Duties of marshal
§ 8863Prize property appropriated for the use of the United States
§ 8864Delivery of property on stipulation
§ 8865Sale of prize
§ 8866Mode of making sale
§ 8867Transfer of prize property to another district for sale
§ 8868Disposition of prize money
§ 8869Security for costs
§ 8870Costs and expenses a charge on prize property
§ 8871Payment of costs and expenses from prize fund
§ 8872Recaptures: award of salvage, costs, and expenses
§ 8873Allowance of expenses to marshals
§ 8874Payment of witness fees
§ 8875Commissions of auctioneers
§ 8876Compensation of prize commissioners and special prize commissioners
§ 8877Accounts of clerks of district courts
§ 8878Interfering with delivery, custody, or sale of prize property
§ 8879Powers of district court over prize property notwithstanding appeal
§ 8880Appeals and amendments in prize causes
§ 8881Reciprocal privileges to cobelligerent
Chapter 885STAY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
§ 8891Scope of chapter
§ 8892Stay of suit
§ 8893Stay of proceedings for preserving evidence after stay of suit
§ 8894Stay of proceedings for taking evidence before suit is filed
§ 8895Stay extended or shortened
§ 8896Reconsideration of stay
§ 8897Duration of stay
§ 8898Restricted certificate
§ 8899Investigation before issue of certificate
§ 8900Evidence admissible when witness is not available
Chapter 887NAVAL MILITIA
§ 8901Composition
§ 8902Appointment and enlistment in reserve components
§ 8903Release from Militia duty upon order to active duty in reserve components
§ 8904Availability of material for Naval Militia
Chapter 889ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY
§ 8911Custody of departmental records and property
§ 8912Accounts of paymasters of lost or captured naval vessels
§ 8913Disposal of public stores by order of commanding officer
Chapter 891NAMES AND INSIGNIA
§ 8921Unauthorized use of Marine Corps insignia
Chapter 893NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHIC PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
§ 8931National Oceanographic Partnership Program
§ 8932Ocean Policy Committee
§ 8933Ocean Research Advisory Panel
Chapter 895ISSUE OF SERVICEABLE MATERIAL OTHER THAN TO ARMED FORCES
§ 8942Rifles and ammunition for target practice: educational institutions having corps of midshipmen
§ 8943Supplies: military instruction camps
Chapter 897MARITIME SAFETY OF FORCES
§ 8951Safety and effectiveness information; hydrographic information
Chapter 903DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
§ 9011Organization
§ 9012Department of the Air Force: seal
§ 9013Secretary of the Air Force
§ 9014Office of the Secretary of the Air Force
§ 9015Under Secretary of the Air Force
§ 9016Assistant Secretaries of the Air Force
§ 9017Secretary of the Air Force: successors to duties
§ 9018Administrative Assistant
§ 9019General Counsel
§ 9020Inspector General
§ 9021Space Acquisition Council
§ 9021aAir Force Reserve Forces Policy Committee
§ 9022Financial management
§ 9023Chief of Legislative Liaison
§ 9023aLegislative Liaison of the Space Force
§ 9024Director of Small Business Programs
§ 9025Office of Expanded Competition
Chapter 905THE AIR STAFF
§ 9031The Air Staff: function; composition
§ 9032The Air Staff: general duties
§ 9033Chief of Staff
§ 9034Vice Chief of Staff
§ 9035Deputy Chiefs of Staff and Assistant Chiefs of Staff
§ 9036Surgeon General: appointment; duties
§ 9037Judge Advocate General, Deputy Judge Advocate General: appointment; duties
§ 9038Office of Air Force Reserve: appointment of Chief
§ 9039Chief of Chaplains: appointment; duties
§ 9040Oversight of nuclear deterrence mission
Chapter 907THE AIR FORCE
§ 9061Regulations
§ 9062Policy; composition; aircraft authorization
§ 9062aAnnual report on Air Force tactical fighter aircraft force structure
§ 9063Designation: officers to perform certain professional functions
§ 9064Air Force nurses: Chief; appointment
§ 9065Commands: territorial organization
§ 9066Regular Air Force: composition
§ 9067Assistant Surgeon General for Dental Services
§ 9068Air Force Global Strike Command
Chapter 908THE SPACE FORCE
§ 9081The United States Space Force
§ 9082Chief of Space Operations
§ 9083Vice Chief of Space Operations
§ 9084Office of the Chief of Space Operations: function; composition
§ 9085Office of the Chief of Space Operations: general duties
§ 9086Regular Space Force: composition
§ 9087Space Development Agency
§ 9088Duty assignments after officer training course
§ 9089Program Executive Officer for Assured Access to Space
Chapter 911STRENGTH
§ 9110Regular Air Force: strength in grade; general officers
Chapter 913ENLISTMENTS
§ 9131Definition
§ 9132Regular Air Force and Space Force: gender-free basis for acceptance of original enlistments
§ 9137Regular Air Force: aviation cadets; qualifications, grade, limitations
§ 9138Regular Air Force and Space Force: reenlistment after service as an officer
Chapter 915APPOINTMENTS IN THE REGULAR AIR FORCE AND IN THE SPACE FORCE
§ 9151Commissioned officer grades
§ 9160Repealed. Pub. L. 118–159, div. A, title V, §509D(a), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 1874
Chapter 919TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS
§ 9176Retention on active duty
Chapter 921ACTIVE DUTY
§ 9191Non-regular officers: status
§ 9203Retired commissioned officers: status
Chapter 923SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS, ASSIGNMENTS, DETAILS, AND DUTIES
§ 9217Duties: chaplains; assistance required of commanding officers
§ 9218Duties: warrant officers; limitations
Chapter 925RANK AND COMMAND
§ 9222Rank: commissioned officers serving under temporary appointments
§ 9225Rank: warrant officers
§ 9229Command: commissioned officers in certain designated categories
§ 9231Command: chaplains
§ 9233Requirement of exemplary conduct
Chapter 929MISCELLANEOUS PROHIBITIONS AND PENALTIES
§ 9239Enlisted members: officers not to use as servants
Chapter 933MISCELLANEOUS RIGHTS AND BENEFITS
§ 9251Presentation of United States flag upon retirement
§ 9252Service credit: regular enlisted members; service as an officer to be counted as enlisted service
§ 9253Flying officer rating: qualifications
§ 9254Authority to designate certain separated members of the Air Force as honorary separated members of the Space Force
Chapter 935HOSPITALIZATION
§ 9263When Secretary may require
Chapter 937DECORATIONS AND AWARDS
§ 9271Medal of honor: award
§ 9272Air Force cross: award
§ 9273Distinguished-service medal: award
§ 9274Medal of honor; Air Force cross; distinguished-service medal: limitations on award
§ 9275Medal of honor; Air Force cross; distinguished-service medal: delegation of power to award
§ 9276Silver star: award
§ 9277Medal of honor; Air Force cross; distinguished-service cross; distinguished-service medal; silver star: replacement
§ 9278Medal of honor; Air Force cross; distinguished-service cross; distinguished-service medal; silver star: availability of appropriations
§ 9279Distinguished flying cross: award; limitations
§ 9280Airman's Medal: award; limitations
§ 9281Service medals: issue; replacement; availability of appropriations
§ 9282Medals: posthumous award and presentation
§ 9284Medal of honor: duplicate medal
§ 9285Medal of honor: presentation of Medal of Honor Flag
§ 9286Korea Defense Service Medal
Chapter 939SEPARATION FOR VARIOUS REASONS
§ 9307Aviation cadets: discharge
Chapter 941RETIREMENT FOR LENGTH OF SERVICE
§ 9311Twenty years or more: regular or reserve commissioned officers
§ 9314Twenty to thirty years: enlisted members
§ 9317Thirty years or more: regular enlisted members
§ 9318Thirty years or more: regular commissioned officers
§ 9320More than thirty years: permanent professors and the Director of Admissions of the United States Air Force Academy
§ 9321Mandatory retirement: Superintendent of the United States Air Force Academy; waiver authority
§ 9324Forty years or more: Air Force officers and Space Force officers
§ 9325Computation of years of service: voluntary retirement; enlisted members
§ 9326Computation of years of service: voluntary retirement; regular and reserve commissioned officers
§ 9329Computation of retired pay: law applicable
Chapter 943RETIRED GRADE
§ 9341General rule
§ 9342Higher grade for service in special positions
§ 9343Highest grade held satisfactorily: Reserve enlisted members reduced in grade not as a result of the member's misconduct
§ 9344Higher grade after 30 years of service: warrant officers and enlisted members
§ 9345Restoration to former grade: retired warrant officers and enlisted members
§ 9346Retired lists
Chapter 945COMPUTATION OF RETIRED PAY
§ 9361Computation of retired pay
§ 9362Recomputation of retired pay to reflect advancement on retired list
Chapter 947CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES
§ 9371Air University and Space Delta 13: civilian faculty members
§ 9375Production of supplies and munitions: hours and pay of laborers and mechanics
§ 9377Civilian special agents of the Office of Special Investigations: authority to execute warrants and make arrests
Chapter 949MISCELLANEOUS INVESTIGATION REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER DUTIES
§ 9381Fatality reviews
Chapter 951TRAINING GENERALLY
§ 9401Members of Air Force and Space Force: detail as students, observers, and investigators at educational institutions, industrial plants, and hospitals
§ 9402Enlisted members of Air Force or Space Force: schools
§ 9403Aviation cadets and aviation students: schools
§ 9404Aviation students: detail of enlisted members of Air Force
§ 9405Civilian flying school instructors: instruction at Air Force training commands
§ 9406Service schools: leaves of absence for instructors
§ 9413United States Air Force Institute of Technology: establishment
§ 9414United States Air Force Institute of Technology: degree granting authority; faculty, reimbursement and tuition; acceptance of research grants
§ 9414aUnited States Air Force Institute of Technology: admission of certain private sector civilians
§ 9414bUnited States Air Force Institute of Technology: administration
§ 9415Community College of the Air Force: associate degrees
§ 9417Degree granting authority for Air University
§ 9419Recruit basic training: separate housing for male and female recruits
§ 9420Recruit basic training: privacy
§ 9421Space Force officer training course requirements
Chapter 953UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY
§ 9431Establishment; Superintendent; faculty
§ 9432Departments and professors: titles
§ 9433Superintendent; faculty: appointment and detail
§ 9433aSuperintendent: condition for detail to position
§ 9434Command and supervision
§ 9435Dean of the Faculty
§ 9436Permanent professors; director of admissions
§ 9438Civilian faculty: number; compensation
§ 9441Faculty and other officers: leaves of absence
§ 9441aCadets: appointment by the President
§ 9442Cadets: appointment; numbers, territorial distribution
§ 9442aCadets: nomination in event of death, resignation, or expulsion from office of Member of Congress otherwise authorized to nominate
§ 9443Cadets: appointment; to bring to full strength
§ 9446Cadets: requirements for admission
§ 9447Cadets; nominees: effect of redistricting of States
§ 9448Cadets: service obligation
§ 9449Cadets: organization; service; instruction
§ 9450Cadets: clothing and equipment
§ 9451Cadets: deficiencies in conduct or studies; effect of failure on successor
§ 9452Cadets: hazing
§ 9453Cadets: degree and commission on graduation
§ 9454Buildings and grounds: buildings for religious worship
§ 9455Board of Visitors
§ 9456Acceptance of guarantees with gifts for major projects
§ 9457Grants for faculty research for scientific, literary, and educational purposes: acceptance; authorized grantees
§ 9459Mixed-funded athletic and recreational extracurricular programs: authority to manage appropriated funds in same manner as nonappropriated funds
§ 9460Cadets: charges and fees for attendance; limitation
§ 9461Policy on sexual harassment and sexual violence
§ 9462Support of athletic programs
Chapter 957SCHOOLS AND CAMPS
§ 9481Establishment: purpose
§ 9482Operation
§ 9483Transportation and subsistence during travel
§ 9484Quartermaster and ordnance property: sales
§ 9487Air War College: acceptance of grants for faculty research for scientific, literary, and educational purposes
Chapter 959CIVIL AIR PATROL
§ 9491Status as federally chartered corporation; purposes
§ 9492Status as volunteer civilian auxiliary of the Air Force
§ 9493Activities performed as federally chartered nonprofit corporation
§ 9494Activities performed as auxiliary of the Air Force
§ 9495Funds appropriated for the Civil Air Patrol
§ 9496Miscellaneous personnel authorities
§ 9497Board of Governors
§ 9498Regulations
Chapter 961CIVIL RESERVE AIR FLEET
§ 9511Definitions
§ 9511aRenumbered §9512
§ 9512Civil Reserve Air Fleet contracts: payment rate
§ 9513Contracts for the inclusion or incorporation of defense features
§ 9514Indemnification of Department of Transportation for losses covered by defense-related aviation insurance
§ 9515Charter air transportation services: minimum annual purchase amount for carriers participating in Civil Reserve Air Fleet
§ 9516Airlift service
§ 9517Level of readiness of Civil Reserve Air Fleet carriers
Chapter 963PROCUREMENT
§ 9531Commercial Augmentation Space Reserve
§ 9532Factories, arsenals, and depots: manufacture at
§ 9536Equipment: bakeries, schools, kitchens, and mess halls
§ 9540Architectural and engineering services
§ 9541Repealed. Pub. L. 103–160, div. A, title VIII, §822(d)(2), Nov. 30, 1993, 107 Stat. 1707
Chapter 965ISSUE OF SERVICEABLE MATERIAL TO ARMED FORCES
§ 9561Rations
§ 9562Clothing
§ 9563Clothing: replacement when destroyed to prevent contagion
§ 9564Navy and Marine Corps: camp equipment and transportation; when on shore duty with Air Force
§ 9565Colors, standards, and guidons of demobilized organizations: disposition
Chapter 967UTILITIES AND SERVICES
§ 9591Utilities: proceeds from overseas operations
§ 9592Radiograms and telegrams: forwarding charges due connecting commercial facilities
§ 9593Quarters: heat and light
§ 9594Department of the Air Force Military History Institute: fee for providing historical information to the public
Chapter 969SALE OF SERVICEABLE MATERIAL
§ 9621Subsistence and other supplies: members of armed forces; veterans; executive or military departments and employees; prices
§ 9622Rations: commissioned officers in field
§ 9623Repealed. Pub. L. 105–261, div. A, title III, §366(a), Oct. 17, 1998, 112 Stat. 1987
§ 9624Medical supplies: civilian employees of the Air Force; American National Red Cross; Armed Forces Retirement Home
§ 9625Ordnance property: officers of the armed forces; civilian employees of the Department of the Air Force; American National Red Cross; educational institutions; homes for veterans' orphans
§ 9626Aircraft supplies and services: foreign military or other state aircraft
§ 9627Supplies: educational institutions
§ 9628Airplane parts and accessories: civilian flying schools
§ 9629Proceeds: disposition
Chapter 971ISSUE OF SERVICEABLE MATERIAL OTHER THAN TO ARMED FORCES
§ 9651Repealed. Pub. L. 112–239, div. A, title V, §552(b), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 1741
§ 9652Rifles and ammunition for target practice: educational institutions having corps of cadets
§ 9653Ordnance and ordnance stores: District of Columbia high schools
§ 9654Supplies: military instruction camps
§ 9655Arms and ammunition: agencies and departments of United States
§ 9656Aircraft and equipment: civilian aviation schools
Chapter 973DISPOSAL OF OBSOLETE OR SURPLUS MATERIAL
§ 9681Repealed. Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title XII, §1253(a)(1)(D), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2532
§ 9682Obsolete or excess material: sale to National Council of Boy Scouts of America
§ 9684Surplus obsolete ordnance: sale to patriotic organizations
§ 9685Obsolete ordnance: loan to educational institutions and State soldiers' and sailors' orphans' homes
§ 9686Obsolete ordnance: gift to State homes for soldiers and sailors
Chapter 975DISPOSITION OF EFFECTS OF DECEASED PERSONS
§ 9711Repealed. Pub. L. 106–65, div. A, title VII, §721(b), Oct. 5, 1999, 113 Stat. 694
§ 9712Disposition of effects of deceased persons by summary court-martial
§ 9713Repealed. Pub. L. 101–510, div. A, title XV, §1533(a)(10)(A), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1735
Chapter 977TRANSPORTATION
§ 9741Repealed. Pub. L. 108–375, div. A, title X, §1072(c), Oct. 28, 2004, 118 Stat. 2058
§ 9742Repealed. Pub. L. 104–201, div. A, title IX, §906(c), Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2620
§ 9743Repealed. Pub. L. 108–375, div. A, title X, §1072(c), Oct. 28, 2004, 118 Stat. 2058
§ 9746Repealed. Pub. L. 108–375, div. A, title X, §1072(c), Oct. 28, 2004, 118 Stat. 2058
§ 9748Repealed. Pub. L. 87–651, title I, §129(1), Sept. 7, 1962, 76 Stat. 514
Chapter 979REAL PROPERTY
§ 9771Acceptance of donations: land for mobilization, training, supply base, aviation field, or space mission-related facility
§ 9772Repealed. Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, §704(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2792
§ 9773Acquisition and construction: installations and depots
§ 9774Repealed. Pub. L. 97–214, §7(1), July 12, 1982, 96 Stat. 173
§ 9775Repealed. Pub. L. 92–145, title V, §509(b), Oct. 27, 1971, 85 Stat. 408
§ 9776Emergency construction: fortifications
§ 9777Permits: military reservations; landing ferries, erecting bridges, driving livestock
§ 9778Licenses: military reservations; erection and use of buildings; Young Men's Christian Association
§ 9779Use of public property
§ 9780Acquisition of buildings in District of Columbia
§ 9781Disposition of real property at missile sites
§ 9782Maintenance and repair of real property
§ 9783Johnston Atoll: reimbursement for support provided to civil air carriers
§ 9784Air Force and Space Force Museum System
Chapter 981MILITARY CLAIMS
§ 9801Definition
§ 9802Admiralty claims against the United States
§ 9803Admiralty claims by United States
§ 9804Salvage claims by United States
§ 9805Repealed. Pub. L. 86–533, §1(7)(A), June 29, 1960, 74 Stat. 246
§ 9806Settlement or compromise: final and conclusive
Chapter 983ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY
§ 9831Custody of departmental records and property
§ 9832Repealed. Pub. L. 110–181, div. A, title III, §375(c)(1)(C), Jan. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 84
§ 9833Repealed. Pub. L. 87–480, §1(4), June 8, 1962, 76 Stat. 94
§ 9835Repealed. Pub. L. 107–314, div. A, title X, §1006(c)(1), Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2633
§ 9836Repealed. Pub. L. 110–181, div. A, title III, §375(c)(1)(D), Jan. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 84
§ 9837Settlement of accounts: remission or cancellation of indebtedness of members
§ 9838Settlement of accounts: affidavit of squadron commander
§ 9839Settlement of accounts: oaths
§ 9840Final settlement of officer's accounts
§ 9841Payment of small amounts to public creditors
§ 9842Settlement of accounts of line officers
Chapter 1001DEFINITIONS
§ 10001Definition of State
Chapter 1003RESERVE COMPONENTS GENERALLY
§ 10101Reserve components named
§ 10102Purpose of reserve components
§ 10102aDeployment prioritization and readiness of Army components
§ 10103Basic policy for order into Federal service
§ 10104Army Reserve: composition
§ 10105Army National Guard of the United States: composition
§ 10106Army National Guard: when a component of the Army
§ 10107Army National Guard of the United States: status when not in Federal service
§ 10108Navy Reserve: administration
§ 10109Marine Corps Reserve: administration
§ 10110Air Force Reserve: composition
§ 10111Air National Guard of the United States: composition
§ 10112Air National Guard: when a component of the Air Force
§ 10113Air National Guard of the United States: status when not in Federal service
§ 10114Coast Guard Reserve
Chapter 1005ELEMENTS OF RESERVE COMPONENTS
§ 10141Ready Reserve; Standby Reserve; Retired Reserve: placement and status of members; training categories
§ 10142Ready Reserve
§ 10143Ready Reserve: Selected Reserve
§ 10144Ready Reserve: Individual Ready Reserve
§ 10145Ready Reserve: placement in
§ 10146Ready Reserve: transfer from
§ 10147Ready Reserve: training requirements
§ 10148Ready Reserve: failure to satisfactorily perform prescribed training
§ 10149Ready Reserve: continuous screening
§ 10150Ready Reserve: transfer back from Standby Reserve
§ 10151Standby Reserve: composition
§ 10152Standby Reserve: inactive status list
§ 10153Standby Reserve: status of members
§ 10154Retired Reserve
Chapter 1006RESERVE COMPONENT COMMANDS
§ 10171United States Army Reserve Command
§ 10172Navy Reserve Force
§ 10173Marine Forces Reserve
§ 10174Air Force Reserve Command
Chapter 1007ADMINISTRATION OF RESERVE COMPONENTS
§ 10201Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs
§ 10202Regulations
§ 10203Reserve affairs: designation of general or flag officer of each armed force
§ 10204Personnel records
§ 10205Members of Ready Reserve: requirement of notification of change of status
§ 10206Members: physical examinations
§ 10207Mobilization forces: maintenance
§ 10208Annual mobilization exercise
§ 10209Regular and reserve components: discrimination prohibited
§ 10210Dissemination of information
§ 10211Policies and regulations: participation of Reserve officers in preparation and administration
§ 10212Gratuitous services of officers: authority to accept
§ 10213Reserve components: dual membership prohibited
§ 10214Adjutants general and assistant adjutants general: reference to other officers of National Guard
§ 10215Officers of Army National Guard of the United States and Air National Guard of the United States: authority with respect to Federal status
§ 10216Military technicians (dual status)
§ 10217Non-dual status technicians
§ 10218Army and Air Force Reserve technicians: conditions for retention; mandatory retirement under civil service laws
§ 10219Suicide prevention and resilience program
Chapter 1009RESERVE FORCES POLICY BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
§ 10301Reserve Forces Policy Board
§ 10302Army Reserve Forces Policy Committee
§ 10303Navy Reserve Policy Board
§ 10304Marine Corps Reserve Policy Board
§ 10305Air Force Reserve Forces Policy Committee
Chapter 1011NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU
§ 10501National Guard Bureau
§ 10502Chief of the National Guard Bureau: appointment; adviser on National Guard matters; grade; succession
§ 10503Functions of National Guard Bureau: charter
§ 10504Chief of National Guard Bureau: annual reports
§ 10505Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau
§ 10506Other senior National Guard Bureau officers
§ 10507National Guard Bureau: assignment of officers of regular or reserve components
§ 10508National Guard Bureau: general provisions
Chapter 1013BUDGET INFORMATION AND ANNUAL REPORTS TO CONGRESS
§ 10541National Guard and reserve component equipment: annual report to Congress
§ 10542Repealed. Pub. L. 114–92, div. A, title X, §1073(c)(1), Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 996
§ 10543National Guard and reserve component equipment procurement and military construction funding: inclusion in future-years defense program
Chapter 1201AUTHORIZED STRENGTHS AND DISTRIBUTION IN GRADE
§ 12001Authorized strengths: reserve components
§ 12002Authorized strengths: Army and Air Force reserve components, exclusive of members on active duty
§ 12003Authorized strengths: commissioned officers in an active status
§ 12004Strength in grade: reserve general and flag officers in an active status
§ 12005Strength in grade: commissioned officers in grades below brigadier general or rear admiral (lower half) in an active status
§ 12006Strength limitations: authority to waive in time of war or national emergency
§ 12007Reserve officers of the Army: distribution
§ 12008Army Reserve and Air Force Reserve: warrant officers
§ 12009Army and Air Force reserve components: temporary increases
§ 12010Computations for Navy Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve: rule when fraction occurs in final result
§ 12011Authorized strengths: reserve officers on active duty or on full-time National Guard duty for administration of the reserves or the National Guard
§ 12012Authorized strengths: senior enlisted members on active duty or on full-time National Guard duty for administration of the reserves or the National Guard
Chapter 1203ENLISTED MEMBERS
§ 12101Definition
§ 12102Reserve components: qualifications
§ 12103Reserve components: terms
§ 12104Reserve components: transfers
§ 12105Army Reserve and Air Force Reserve: transfer from Guard components
§ 12106Army and Air Force Reserve: transfer to upon withdrawal as member of National Guard
§ 12107Army National Guard of United States; Air National Guard of the United States: enlistment in
§ 12108Enlisted members: discharge or retirement for years of service or for age
Chapter 1205APPOINTMENT OF RESERVE OFFICERS
§ 12201Reserve officers: qualifications for appointment
§ 12202Commissioned officer grades
§ 12203Commissioned officers: appointment, how made; term
§ 12204Commissioned officers: original appointment; limitation
§ 12205Commissioned officers: appointment; educational requirement
§ 12206Commissioned officers: appointment of former commissioned officers
§ 12207Commissioned officers: service credit upon original appointment
§ 12208Officers: appointment upon transfer
§ 12209Officer candidates: enlisted Reserves
§ 12210Attending Physician to the Congress: reserve grade
§ 12211Officers: Army National Guard of the United States
§ 12212Officers: Air National Guard of the United States
§ 12213Officers; Army Reserve: transfer from Army National Guard of the United States
§ 12214Officers; Air Force Reserve: transfer from Air National Guard of the United States
§ 12215Commissioned officers: reserve grade of adjutants general and assistant adjutants general
Chapter 1207WARRANT OFFICERS
§ 12241Warrant officers: grades; appointment, how made; term
§ 12242Warrant officers: promotion
§ 12243Warrant officers: suspension of laws for promotion or mandatory retirement or separation during war or emergency
§ 12244Warrant officers: discharge or retirement for years of service or for age
Chapter 1209ACTIVE DUTY
§ 12301Reserve components generally
§ 12302Ready Reserve
§ 12303Ready Reserve: members not assigned to, or participating satisfactorily in, units
§ 12304Selected Reserve and certain Individual Ready Reserve members; order to active duty other than during war or national emergency
§ 12304aArmy Reserve, Navy Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, and Air Force Reserve: order to active duty to provide assistance in response to a major disaster or emergency
§ 12304bSelected Reserve: order to active duty for preplanned missions in support of the combatant commands
§ 12305Authority of President to suspend certain laws relating to promotion, retirement, and separation
§ 12306Standby Reserve
§ 12307Retired Reserve
§ 12308Retention after becoming qualified for retired pay
§ 12309Reserve officers: use of in expansion of armed forces
§ 12310Reserves: for organizing, administering, etc., reserve components
§ 12311Active duty agreements
§ 12312Active duty agreements: release from duty
§ 12313Reserves: release from active duty
§ 12314Reserves: kinds of duty
§ 12315Reserves: duty with or without pay
§ 12316Payment of certain Reserves while on duty
§ 12317Reserves: theological students; limitations
§ 12318Reserves on active duty: duties; funding
§ 12319Ready Reserve: muster duty
§ 12320Reserve officers: grade in which ordered to active duty
§ 12321Reserve Officer Training Corps units: limitation on number of Reserves assigned
§ 12322Active duty for health care
§ 12323Active duty pending line of duty determination required for response to sexual assault
Chapter 1211NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS IN FEDERAL SERVICE
§ 12401Army and Air National Guard of the United States: status
§ 12402Army and Air National Guard of the United States: commissioned officers; duty in National Guard Bureau
§ 12403Army and Air National Guard of the United States: members; status in which ordered into Federal service
§ 12404Army and Air National Guard of the United States: mobilization; maintenance of organization
§ 12405National Guard in Federal service: status
§ 12406National Guard in Federal service: call
§ 12407National Guard in Federal service: period of service; apportionment
§ 12408National Guard in Federal service: physical examination
Chapter 1213SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS, ASSIGNMENTS, DETAILS, AND DUTIES
§ 12501Reserve components: detail of members of regular and reserve components to assist
§ 12502Chief and assistant chief of staff of National Guard divisions and wings in Federal service: detail
§ 12503Ready Reserve: funeral honors duty
§ 12505Repealed. Pub. L. 106–398, §1 [[div. A], title V, §507(f)(1)], Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1654, 1654A–105
Chapter 1214READY RESERVE MOBILIZATION INCOME INSURANCE
§ 12521Definitions
§ 12522Establishment of insurance program
§ 12523Risk insured
§ 12524Enrollment and election of benefits
§ 12525Benefit amounts
§ 12526Premiums
§ 12527Payment of premiums
§ 12528Reserve Mobilization Income Insurance Fund
§ 12529Board of Actuaries
§ 12530Payment of benefits
§ 12531Purchase of insurance
§ 12532Termination for nonpayment of premiums; forfeiture
§ 12533Termination of program
Chapter 1215MISCELLANEOUS PROHIBITIONS AND PENALTIES
§ 12551Repealed. Pub. L. 107–314, div. A, title V, §515(a), Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2539
§ 12552Funeral honors functions at funerals for veterans
Chapter 1217MISCELLANEOUS RIGHTS AND BENEFITS
§ 12601Compensation: Reserve on active duty accepting from any person
§ 12602Members of Army National Guard of United States and Air National Guard of United States: credit for service as members of National Guard
§ 12603Attendance at inactive-duty training assemblies: commercial travel at Federal supply schedule rates
§ 12604Billeting in Department of Defense facilities: Reserves attending inactive-duty training
§ 12605Presentation of United States flag: members transferred from an active status or discharged after completion of eligibility for retired pay
Chapter 1219STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES FOR RETENTION AND PROMOTION
§ 12641Standards and procedures: Secretary to prescribe
§ 12642Standards and qualifications: result of failure to comply with
§ 12643Boards for appointment, promotion, and certain other purposes: composition
§ 12644Members physically not qualified for active duty: discharge or transfer to retired status
§ 12645Commissioned officers: retention until completion of required service
§ 12646Commissioned officers: retention of after completing 18 or more, but less than 20, years of service
§ 12647Commissioned officers: retention in active status while assigned to Selective Service System or serving as United States property and fiscal officers
Chapter 1221SEPARATION
§ 12681Reserves: discharge authority
§ 12682Reserves: discharge upon becoming ordained minister of religion
§ 12683Reserve officers: limitation on involuntary separation
§ 12684Reserves: separation for absence without authority or sentence to imprisonment
§ 12685Reserves separated for cause: character of discharge
§ 12686Reserves on active duty within two years of retirement eligibility: limitation on release from active duty
§ 12687Reserves under confinement by sentence of court-martial: separation after six months confinement
Chapter 1223RETIRED PAY FOR NON-REGULAR SERVICE
§ 12731Age and service requirements
§ 12731aTemporary special retirement qualification authority
§ 12731bSpecial rule for members with physical disabilities not incurred in line of duty
§ 12732Entitlement to retired pay: computation of years of service
§ 12733Computation of retired pay: computation of years of service
§ 12734Time not creditable toward years of service
§ 12735Inactive status list
§ 12736Service credited for retired pay benefits not excluded for other benefits
§ 12737Limitation on active duty
§ 12738Limitations on revocation of retired pay
§ 12739Computation of retired pay
§ 12740Eligibility: denial upon certain punitive discharges or dismissals
§ 12741Retirement for service in an active status performed in the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve after eligibility for regular retirement
Chapter 1225RETIRED GRADE
§ 12771Reserve officers: grade on transfer to Retired Reserve
§ 12772Reserve commissioned officers who have served as Attending Physician to the Congress: grade on transfer to Retired Reserve
§ 12773Limitation on accrual of increased pay or benefits
§ 12774Retired lists
Chapter 1401APPLICABILITY AND RESERVE ACTIVE-STATUS LISTS
§ 14001Applicability of this part
§ 14002Reserve active-status lists: requirement for each armed force
§ 14003Reserve active-status lists: position of officers on the list
§ 14004Reserve active-status lists: eligibility for Reserve promotion
§ 14005Competitive categories
§ 14006Determination of years in grade
Chapter 1403SELECTION BOARDS
§ 14101Convening of selection boards
§ 14102Selection boards: appointment and composition
§ 14103Oath of members
§ 14104Nondisclosure of board proceedings
§ 14105Notice of convening of promotion board
§ 14106Communication with board by officers under consideration
§ 14107Information furnished by the Secretary concerned to promotion boards
§ 14108Recommendations by promotion boards
§ 14109Reports of promotion boards: in general
§ 14110Reports of promotion boards: review by Secretary
§ 14111Reports of selection boards: transmittal to President
§ 14112Dissemination of names of officers selected
Chapter 1405PROMOTIONS
§ 14301Eligibility for consideration for promotion: general rules
§ 14302Promotion zones
§ 14303Eligibility for consideration for promotion: minimum years of service in grade
§ 14304Eligibility for consideration for promotion: maximum years of service in grade
§ 14305Establishment of promotion zones: mandatory consideration for promotion
§ 14306Establishment of promotion zones: Navy Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve running mate system
§ 14307Number of officers to be recommended for promotion
§ 14308Promotions: how made
§ 14309Acceptance of promotion; oath of office
§ 14310Removal of officers from a list of officers recommended for promotion
§ 14311Delay of promotion: involuntary
§ 14312Delay of promotion: voluntary
§ 14313Authority to vacate promotions to grade of brigadier general or rear admiral (lower half)
§ 14314Army and Air Force commissioned officers: generals ceasing to occupy positions commensurate with grade; State adjutants general
§ 14315Position vacancy promotions: Army and Air Force officers
§ 14316Army National Guard and Air National Guard: appointment to and Federal recognition in a higher reserve grade after selection for promotion
§ 14317Officers in transition to and from the active-status list or active-duty list
Chapter 1407FAILURE OF SELECTION FOR PROMOTION AND INVOLUNTARY SEPARATION
§ 14501Failure of selection for promotion
§ 14502Special selection boards: correction of errors
§ 14502aSpecial selection review boards
§ 14503Discharge of officers with less than six years of commissioned service or found not qualified for promotion to first lieutenant or lieutenant (junior grade)
§ 14504Effect of failure of selection for promotion: reserve first lieutenants of the Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps and reserve lieutenants (junior grade) of the Navy
§ 14505Effect of failure of selection for promotion: reserve captains of the Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps and reserve lieutenants of the Navy
§ 14506Effect of failure of selection for promotion: reserve majors of the Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps and reserve lieutenant commanders of the Navy
§ 14507Removal from the reserve active-status list for years of service: reserve lieutenant colonels and colonels of the Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps and reserve commanders and captains of the Navy
§ 14508Removal from the reserve active-status list for years of service: reserve general and flag officers
§ 14509Separation at age 62: reserve officers in grades below brigadier general or rear admiral (lower half)
§ 14510Separation at age 62: brigadier generals and rear admirals (lower half)
§ 14511Separation at age 64: officers in grade of major general or rear admiral and above
§ 14512Separation at age 66: officers holding certain offices
§ 14513Failure of selection for promotion: transfer, retirement, or discharge
§ 14514Discharge or retirement for years of service or after selection for early removal
§ 14515Discharge or retirement for age
§ 14516Separation to be considered involuntary
§ 14517Entitlement of officers discharged under this chapter to separation pay
§ 14518Continuation of officers to complete disciplinary action
§ 14519Deferment of retirement or separation for medical reasons
Chapter 1409CONTINUATION OF OFFICERS ON THE RESERVE ACTIVE-STATUS LIST AND SELECTIVE EARLY REMOVAL
§ 14701Selection of officers for continuation on the reserve active-status list
§ 14701aContinuation on reserve active-status list: officers in certain military specialties and career tracks
§ 14702Retention on reserve active-status list of certain officers in the grade of major, lieutenant colonel, colonel, or brigadier general
§ 14703Authority to retain chaplains and officers in medical specialties until specified age
§ 14704Selective early removal from the reserve active-status list
§ 14705Selective early retirement: reserve general and flag officers of the Navy and Marine Corps
§ 14706Computation of total years of service
Chapter 1411ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO INVOLUNTARY SEPARATION
§ 14901Separation of chaplains for loss of professional qualifications
§ 14902Separation for substandard performance and for certain other reasons
§ 14903Boards of inquiry
§ 14904Rights and procedures
§ 14905Officer considered for removal: retirement or discharge
§ 14906Officers eligible to serve on boards
§ 14907Army National Guard of the United States and Air National Guard of the United States: discharge and withdrawal of Federal recognition of officers absent without leave
Chapter 1413ALTERNATIVE PROMOTION AUTHORITY FOR OFFICERS IN DESIGNATED COMPETITIVE CATEGORIES
§ 15101Officers in designated competitive categories
§ 15102Selection for promotion
§ 15103Eligibility for consideration for promotion
§ 15104Opportunities for consideration for promotion
§ 15105Promotions
§ 15106Failure of selection for promotion
§ 15107Retirement: retirement for years of service; selective early retirement
§ 15108Continuation on the Reserve Active-Status List
§ 15109Other administrative authorities
§ 15110Regulations
Chapter 1606EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR MEMBERS OF THE SELECTED RESERVE
§ 16131Educational assistance program: establishment; amount
§ 16131aAccelerated payment of educational assistance
§ 16132Eligibility for educational assistance
§ 16132aAuthority to transfer unused education benefits to family members
§ 16133Time limitation for use of entitlement
§ 16134Termination of assistance
§ 16135Failure to participate satisfactorily; penalties
§ 16136Administration of program
§ 16137Repealed. Pub. L. 112–81, div. A, title X, §1061(29)(A), Dec. 31, 2011, 125 Stat. 1584
Chapter 1607EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR RESERVE COMPONENT MEMBERS SUPPORTING CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS AND CERTAIN OTHER OPERATIONS
§ 16161Purpose
§ 16162Educational assistance program
§ 16162aAccelerated payment of educational assistance
§ 16163Eligibility for educational assistance
§ 16163aAuthority to transfer unused education benefits to family members
§ 16164Time limitation for use of entitlement
§ 16165Termination of assistance
§ 16166Administration of program
§ 16167Sunset
Chapter 1608HEALTH PROFESSIONS STIPEND PROGRAM
§ 16201Financial assistance: health-care professionals in reserve components
§ 16202Reserve service: required active duty for training
§ 16203Penalties and limitations
§ 16204Regulations
Chapter 1609EDUCATION LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAMS
§ 16301Education loan repayment program: members of Selected Reserve
§ 16302Education loan repayment program: health professions officers serving in Selected Reserve with wartime critical medical skill shortages
§ 16303Loan repayment program: chaplains serving in the Selected Reserve
Chapter 1611OTHER EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
§ 16401Marine Corps Platoon Leaders Class: college tuition assistance program
Chapter 1803FACILITIES FOR RESERVE COMPONENTS
§ 18231Purpose
§ 18232Definitions
§ 18233Acquisition
§ 18233aNotice and wait requirements for certain projects
§ 18233bAuthority to carry out small projects with operation and maintenance funds
§ 18234Location and use
§ 18235Administration; other use permitted by Secretary
§ 18236Contributions to States; other use permitted by States
§ 18237Supervision of construction: compliance with State law
§ 18238Army National Guard of United States; Air National Guard of United States: limitation on relocation of units
§ 18239Waiver of certain restrictions
§ 18240Acquisition of facilities by exchange
Chapter 1805MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
§ 18501Reserve components: personnel and logistic support by military departments
§ 18502Reserve components: supplies, services, and facilities
§ 185051 Reserves traveling for inactive-duty training: space-required travel on military aircraft
§ 18506Repealed. Pub. L. 109–163, div. A, title V, §589(b)(1), Jan. 6, 2006, 119 Stat. 3279
Chapter 2001SPACE FORCE PERSONNEL SYSTEM
§ 20001Single military personnel management system
§ 20002Members: duty status
§ 20003Members: minimum service requirement as applied to Space Force
Chapter 2003STATUS AND PARTICIPATION
§ 20101Members in Space Force active status: amount of annual training or active duty service required
§ 20102Individual ready guardians: designation; mobilization category
§ 20103Members not on sustained duty: agreements concerning conditions of service
§ 20104Orders to active duty: with consent of member
§ 20105Sustained duty
§ 20106Orders to active duty: without consent of member
§ 20107Transfer to inactive status: initial service obligation not complete
§ 20108Members of Space Force: credit for service for purposes of laws providing pay and benefits for members, dependents, and survivors
§ 20109Policy for order to active duty based upon determination by Congress
§ 20110Strength in grade: Space Force general officers in a Space Force active status, not on sustained duty
Chapter 2005OFFICERS
§ 20201Original appointments: how made
§ 20202Original appointments: qualifications
§ 20203Original appointments: service credit
§ 20211Convening of selection boards
§ 20212Composition of selection boards
§ 20213Notice of convening of selection boards
§ 20214Information furnished to selection boards
§ 20215Recommendations for promotion by selection boards
§ 20216Reports of selection boards
§ 20217Action on reports of selection boards for promotion to brigadier general or major general
§ 20231Eligibility for consideration for promotion: general rules
§ 20232Authority to allow officers to opt out of selection board consideration
§ 20233Eligibility for consideration for promotion: designation as joint qualified officer required before promotion to brigadier general; exceptions
§ 20234Opportunities for consideration for promotion
§ 20235Space Force officer list
§ 20236Competitive categories
§ 20237Numbers to be recommended for promotion
§ 20238Establishment of promotion zones
§ 20239Promotions: how made
§ 20240Acceptance of promotions; oath of office
§ 20241Removal of officers from a list of officers recommended for promotion
§ 20242Authority to vacate promotions to grade of brigadier general
§ 20243General officers ceasing to occupy positions commensurate with grade
§ 20244Eligibility for consideration for promotion: duty assignments
§ 20251Failure of selection for promotion
§ 20252Special selection boards; correction of errors
§ 20252aSpecial selection review boards: reference
§ 20253Retirement: retirement for years of service
§ 20261Selection of officers for continuation on the Space Force officer list
§ 20262Retirement: selective early retirement
§ 20263Entitlement of officers discharged or retired under this chapter to separation pay or retired pay
§ 20264Other administrative authorities
Chapter 2007ENLISTED MEMBERS
§ 20301Original enlistments: qualifications; grade
§ 20302Enlisted members: term of enlistment
§ 20303Reference to chapter 31
Chapter 2009RETENTION AND SEPARATION GENERALLY
§ 20401Applicability of certain provisions of law related to separation
§ 20402Enlisted members: standards and qualifications for retention
§ 20403Officers: standards and qualifications for retention
§ 20404Selection of officers for early retirement or discharge
§ 20405Force shaping authority
Chapter 2011SEPARATION OF OFFICERS FOR SUBSTANDARD PERFORMANCE OF DUTY OR FOR CERTAIN OTHER REASONS
§ 20501Authority to establish procedures to consider the separation of officers for substandard performance of duty and for certain other reasons
§ 20502Retention boards
§ 20503Removal of officer: action by Secretary upon recommendation of retention board
§ 20504Rights and procedures
§ 20505Officer considered for removal: voluntary retirement or discharge
§ 20506Officers eligible to serve on retention boards
Chapter 2013VOLUNTARY RETIREMENT FOR LENGTH OF SERVICE
§ 20601Officers: voluntary retirement for length of service
§ 20602Officers: computation of years of service for voluntary retirement
§ 20603Enlisted members: voluntary retirement for length of service
§ 20604Enlisted members: computation of years of service for voluntary retirement
§ 20605Applicability of other provisions of law relating to retirement
Chapter 2015REPORTS
§ 20701Promotion rates
§ 20702Modifications to career fields and codes