FEDERAL · 10 U.S.C. · Chapter 809
Staff corps of the Navy
10 U.S.C. § 8090
Title10 — Armed Forces
Chapter809 — BUREAUS; OFFICE OF THE JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL
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(a)The staff corps of the Navy are—
(1)the Medical Corps;
(2)the Dental Corps;
(3)the Judge Advocate General's Corps;
(4)the Chaplain Corps;
(5)the Supply Corps;
(6)the Civil Engineer Corps;
(7)the Nurse Corps;
(8)the Medical Service Corps; and
(9)such other staff corps as may be established by the Secretary of the Navy under subsection (b).
(b)(1) The Secretary of the Navy may establish staff corps of the Navy in addition to the staff corps specified in subsection (a). The Secretary may designate commissioned officers in, and may assign members to, any such staff corps.
(2)The Secretary of the Navy may provide for the appointment of the chief of any staff corps established under this subsection.
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History
(Added Pub. L. 96–513, title III, §351, Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2902, §5155; amended Pub. L. 97–22, §6(a), July 10, 1981, 95 Stat. 129; Pub. L. 97–86, title IV, §405(b)(1), Dec. 1, 1981, 95 Stat. 1105; renumbered §5150, Pub. L. 99–433, title V, §514(a)(2), Oct. 1, 1986, 100 Stat. 1054; Pub. L. 99–661, div. A, title XIII, §1343(a)(23), Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 3994; Pub. L. 100–26, §3(7), Apr. 21, 1987, 101 Stat. 274; Pub. L. 102–190, div. A, title X, §1061(a)(22)(A), Dec. 5, 1991, 105 Stat. 1473; Pub. L. 107–314, div. A, title V, §504(a)(2), Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2531; Pub. L. 112–239, div. A, title V, §501(b), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 1714; Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title V, §502(hh), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2105; renumbered §8090, Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, §807(a)(2), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1834; Pub. L. 118–159, div. A, title IX, §923, Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2039.)
Editorial Notes
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2024—Subsec. (a)(5) to (9). Pub. L. 118–159, §923(a), added pars. (5) to (8) and redesignated former par. (5) as (9).
Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 118–159, §923(b), substituted "staff corps specified in subsection (a)" for "Medical Corps, the Dental Corps, the Judge Advocate General's Corps, and the Chaplain Corps".
2018—Pub. L. 115–232 renumbered section 5150 of this title as this section.
2016—Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 114–328, §502(hh)(1), substituted "The Secretary" for "Subject to subsection (c), the Secretary".
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 114–328, §502(hh)(2), struck out subsec. (c) which read as follows: "The Secretary of the Navy, whenever the needs of the service require, may convene a selection board under section 611(a) of this title to select an officer in the Nurse Corps or in the Medical Service Corps (if such corps has been established under subsection (a)) for promotion to the grade of rear admiral, in the case of an officer in the Nurse Corps, or rear admiral (lower half), in the case of an officer in the Medical Service Corps. An officer promoted pursuant to such a selection shall be appointed by the Secretary to the position of Director of the Nurse Corps or Director of the Medical Service Corps, respectively, for a term of four years, to serve at the pleasure of the Secretary."
2013—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 112–239 struck out at end "For the purpose of computing the total number of flag officers in the staff corps of the Navy under section 526 of this title, an officer so appointed shall be considered an additional number in grade."
2002—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 107–314 substituted "for promotion to the grade of rear admiral, in the case of an officer in the Nurse Corps, or rear admiral (lower half), in the case of an officer in the Medical Service Corps" for "for promotion to the grade of rear admiral (lower half)" in first sentence.
1991—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 102–190 substituted "section 526" for "section 5444".
1987—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 100–26 made technical amendment to directory language of Pub. L. 99–661, §1343(a)(23). See 1986 Amendment note below.
1986—Pub. L. 99–433 renumbered section 5155 of this title as this section.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 99–661, as amended by Pub. L. 100–26, substituted "rear admiral (lower half)" for "commodore".
1981—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 97–86 substituted "commodore" for "commodore admiral".
Pub. L. 97–22 substituted "Nurse Corps or in the Medical Service Corps (if such corps has been established under subsection (a)) for promotion to the grade of commodore admiral" for "Nurse Corps or Medical Service Corps for promotion to the grade of commodore admiral or rear admiral, as appropriate", substituted "An officer promoted pursuant to such a selection shall be appointed by the Secretary to the position of Director of the Nurse Corps or Director of the Medical Service Corps, respectively, for a term of four years, to serve at the pleasure of the Secretary" for "An officer so selected shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, for a term of four years to serve in the position, respectively, of Director of the Nurse Corps or Director of the Medical Service Corps", and inserted provision that for the purpose of computing the total number of flag officers in the staff corps of the Navy under section 5444 of this title, an officer so appointed shall be considered an additional number in grade.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2018 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 115–232 effective Feb. 1, 2019, with provision for the coordination of amendments and special rule for certain redesignations, see section 800 of Pub. L. 115–232, set out as a note preceding section 3001 of this title.
Effective Date of 1987 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 100–26 applicable as if included in Pub. L. 99–661 when enacted on Nov. 14, 1986, see section 12(a) of Pub. L. 100–26, set out as a note under section 776 of this title.
Effective Date of 1981 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 97–86 effective Sept. 15, 1981, see section 405(f) of Pub. L. 97–86, set out as a note under section 101 of this title.
Effective Date
Section effective Sept. 15, 1981, but the authority to prescribe regulations under this section effective on Dec. 12, 1980, see section 701 of Pub. L. 96–513, set out as an Effective Date of 1980 Amendment note under section 101 of this title.
Transition Provisions Under Defense Officer Personnel Management Act
For provisions to prevent extinction or premature termination of rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that existed or were begun prior to the effective date of Pub. L. 96–513 and otherwise to allow for an orderly transition to the system of officer personnel management put in place under Pub. L. 96–513, see section 601 et seq. of Pub. L. 96–513, set out as a note under section 611 of this title.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2018—Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, §807(f)(2), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1838, redesignated items for chapters 533 to 577 as 811 to 847 and redesignated section numbers 5441 to 6521 as 8101 to 8392. Section numbers were conformed to the first section appearing in each chapter after renumbering by Pub. L. 115–232 to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
1994—Pub. L. 103–337, div. A, title XVI, §1673(a)(3), Oct. 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 3015, struck out items for chapters 531 "Strength of Naval Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve", 541 "Running Mates for Reserve Officers", and 549 "Reserve Promotions".
1980—Pub. L. 96–513, title V, §503(16), Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2912, inserted "of Naval Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve" after "Strength" in item for chapter 531, inserted "for Reserve Officers" after "Running Mates" in item for chapter 541, struck out item for chapter 543 "Selection Boards", added item for chapter 544, and struck out items for chapter 545 "Promotions" and for chapter 547 "Examinations for Promotion".
1958—Pub. L. 85–861, §1(134), Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1507, added item for chapter 549.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Maritime Workforce Promotion and Recruitment
Pub. L. 118–159, div. A, title V, §539A, Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 1890, provided that:
"(a) Contract for Targeted Campaign.—Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 23, 2024], the Secretary of the Navy, in coordination with the heads of such other Federal agencies as the Secretary determines appropriate, shall seek to enter into a contract with an entity described in subsection (b), through a competitive bidding process, for the establishment a targeted campaign to educate and recruit potential workers regarding careers in the maritime sector, including by—
"(1) promoting maritime workforce in the United States including careers in the maritime industry afloat, including in the United States Merchant Marine, sailing in the Military Sealift Command, and related positions in the maritime sector; and
"(2) promoting the United States shipbuilding industry and highlighting the critical need to attract skilled workers in the shipbuilding and related maritime sectors.
"(b) Entity Described.—An entity described in this subsection is a reputable marketing, recruiting, and public relations firm with expertise in developing and deploying branding, content, advertising buys, and local and national engagement strategies.
"(c) Campaign Objectives.—A contract entered into under subsection (a) shall provide that the campaign carried out pursuant to the contract shall—
"(1) emphasize the importance of the maritime workforce for national security;
"(2) showcase the numerous career opportunities available in the maritime domain;
"(3) highlight the career opportunities in the maritime sector;
"(4) promote the excitement, benefits, and appeal of a career in the maritime industry;
"(5) inform potential workers of the points of entry available to join and receive training for such employment, including—
"(A) the United States Merchant Marine Academy;
"(B) State and regional maritime academies described in chapter 515 of title 46, United States Code;
"(C) centers of excellence for domestic maritime workforce training and education designated under section 51706 of title 46, United States Code;
"(D) the Military to Mariners Act [of 2022] (46 U.S.C. 7302 note);
"(E) merchant mariner and shipbuilding labor union training facilities;
"(F) merchant mariner and shipbuilding apprenticeship programs approved by the Secretary of Labor;
"(G) shipbuilding industry training programs; and
"(H) any other potential resources as identified by the Secretary of the Navy;
"(6) inform potential workers of sources of financial assistance for training for individuals interested in joining such industry; and
"(7) attract workers to the United States merchant marine, shipbuilding, and related sectors.
"(d) Target Audience.—A contract entered into under subsection (a) shall provide that in carrying out the campaign carried out pursuant to the contract, the entity shall target a diverse audience, including—
"(1) potential workers interested in maritime careers;
"(2) educational institutions, including K-12 educational institutions and community colleges, and the students of such institutions considering vocational training in maritime fields;
"(3) military veterans;
"(4) individuals seeking career transitions; and
"(5) the general public.
"(e) Reporting and Accountability.—
"(1) Quarterly report.—A contract entered into under subsection (a) shall provide that, not later than 30 days after the end of each quarter of each fiscal year during which a campaign is carried out pursuant to the contract, the entity carrying out the campaign, in consultation with the Secretary of the Navy and the heads of such other Federal agencies as the Secretary determines appropriate, shall submit to the relevant congressional committees quarterly reports detailing the progress, outreach, and effect of the campaign, including the effectiveness of such campaigns in increasing applications for employment in the United States Merchant Marine and shipbuilding sectors.
"(2) Final report.—Not later than 180 days after the conclusion of a campaign carried out pursuant to a contract entered into under subsection (a), the entity carrying out the campaign, in consultation with the Secretary of the Navy and the heads of such other Federal agencies as the Secretary determines appropriate, shall submit to the relevant congressional committees a comprehensive final report on the campaign.
"(f) Expiration of Available Funds.—No funds may be authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available to carry out this section after the date that is three years after the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 23, 2024].
"(g) Definition.—In this section, the term 'relevant congressional committees' means—
"(1) the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives; and
"(2) the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate."
Authorization To Pay a Living Quarters Allowance for Department of the Navy Civilian Employees Assigned to Permanent Duty in Guam for Performing Work, or Supporting Work Being Performed, Aboard or Dockside, of U.S. Naval Vessels
Pub. L. 118–31, div. A, title XI, §1102, Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 426, as amended by Pub. L. 118–159, div. A, title XI, §1103, Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2087, which authorized provision of living quarters allowance for certain civilian employees in Guam, was editorially transferred and is set out as a note preceding section 1580 of this title.
Suspension of Certain Sections of Title 10 and Amendments to Officer Personnel Act of 1947
Act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, §48, 70A Stat. 639, as amended by Pub. L. 109–163, div. A, title V, §515(h), Jan. 6, 2006, 119 Stat. 3237, provided that:
"Sec. 48. (a) Except as they may apply to women officers of the Regular Navy or the Regular Marine Corps appointed under [former] section 5590 of title 10, United States Code, enacted by section 1 of this Act, the following sections of title 10 cease to operate whenever the number of male officers serving on active duty in the grade of ensign or above in the line of the Navy does not exceed the number of male officers holding permanent appointments in the grade of ensign or above on the active list in the line of the Regular Navy: Sections 5505 [former 10 U.S.C. 5505], 5508 [now 8118], 5596 [now 8146], [former] 5651–5663, [former] 5701–5703, [former] 5705–5711, [former] 5751, [former] 5753–5759, [former] 5761, [former] 5762, [former] 5764–5770, [former] 5785, [former] 5786, [former] 5791, 6371–6384 [10 U.S.C. 6371, 6383 now 10 U.S.C. 8371, 8372; former 10 U.S.C. 6372–6382, 6384], [former] 6386, [former] 6407.
"(b) For the purposes of subsection (a), the following officers may not be considered officers serving on active duty:
"(1) Retired officers.
"(2) Officers of the Navy Reserve assigned to active duty for training.
"(3) Officers of the Navy Reserve ordered to active duty in connection with organizing, administering, recruiting, instructing, or drilling the Navy Reserve or the Marine Corps Reserve.
"(4) Officers of the Navy Reserve ordered to temporary active duty for the purpose of prosecuting special work.
"(c) Title IV of the Officer Personnel Act of 1947 (61 Stat. 869), as amended, is amended by adding the following new section at the end thereof:
"[Sec. 437. Repealed. Pub. L. 104–106, div. A, title XV, §1505(a), Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 514.]"
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2018—Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, §807(e)(2)(B), (f)(1), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1837, 1838, redesignated chapter 533 of this title as this chapter and items 5441, 5450, and 5451 as 8101 to 8103, respectively.
1996—Pub. L. 104–106, div. A, title XV, §1501(c)(20), Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 499, struck out item 5454 "Computations: rule when fraction occurs in final result".
1994—Pub. L. 103–337, div. A, title XVI, §1673(b)(1), Oct. 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 3016, struck out items 5456 "Naval Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve", 5457 "Naval Reserve: officers in an active status in grades above chief warrant officer, W–5", and 5458 "Marine Corps Reserve: officers in an active status in grades above chief warrant officer, W–5".
1991—Pub. L. 102–190, div. A, title XI, §1131(8)(B), Dec. 5, 1991, 105 Stat. 1506, substituted "W–5" for "W–4" in items 5457 and 5458.
1990—Pub. L. 101–510, div. A, title IV, §403(b)(2)(B), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1545, struck out items 5442 "Navy: line officers on active duty; rear admirals (lower half) and rear admirals", 5443 "Marine Corps: officers on active duty; brigadier generals and major generals", 5444 "Navy: staff corps officers on active duty; rear admirals (lower half) and rear admirals", and 5446 "Application: sections 5442, 5443, 5444".
1985—Pub. L. 99–145, title V, §514(b)(6)(B), (7)(B), Nov. 8, 1985, 99 Stat. 629, substituted "rear admirals (lower half)" for "commodores" in items 5442 and 5444.
1981—Pub. L. 97–86, title IV, §405(b)(6)(B), (7)(B), Dec. 1, 1981, 95 Stat. 1106, substituted "commodores" for "commodore admirals" in items 5442 and 5444.
Pub. L. 97–22, §10(b)(6)(B), July 10, 1981, 95 Stat. 137, struck out item 5455 "Computations and determinations: effect on status of officers".
1980—Pub. L. 96–513, title V, §§503(18), 513(9)(A), Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2912, 2931, inserted "; commodore admirals and rear admirals" in item 5442, inserted "; brigadier generals and major generals" in item 5443, inserted "; commodore admirals and rear admirals" in item 5444, struck out items 5445 "Suspension: sections 5442, 5443, 5444", 5447 "Navy: line officers on the active list; permanent grade", 5448 "Marine Corps: officers on the active list; permanent grade", 5449 "Navy: staff corps officers on the active list; permanent grade", and 5452 "Navy: women line officers on active duty; Marine Corps: women officers on active duty", and substituted "in grades" for "in permanent grades" in items 5457 and 5458.
1967—Pub. L. 90–130, §1(17)(F), (H), Nov. 8, 1967, 81 Stat. 377, struck out item 5453 "Marine Corps: women officers on the active list; permanent grade", and substituted: "Navy: women line officers on active duty; Marine Corps: women officers on active duty" for "Navy: women line officers on the active list; permanent grade" in item 5452.
1958—Pub. L. 85–861, §1(113)(B), Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1492, added items 5457 and 5458.
Amendments
2024—Subsec. (a)(5) to (9). Pub. L. 118–159, §923(a), added pars. (5) to (8) and redesignated former par. (5) as (9).
Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 118–159, §923(b), substituted "staff corps specified in subsection (a)" for "Medical Corps, the Dental Corps, the Judge Advocate General's Corps, and the Chaplain Corps".
2018—Pub. L. 115–232 renumbered section 5150 of this title as this section.
2016—Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 114–328, §502(hh)(1), substituted "The Secretary" for "Subject to subsection (c), the Secretary".
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 114–328, §502(hh)(2), struck out subsec. (c) which read as follows: "The Secretary of the Navy, whenever the needs of the service require, may convene a selection board under section 611(a) of this title to select an officer in the Nurse Corps or in the Medical Service Corps (if such corps has been established under subsection (a)) for promotion to the grade of rear admiral, in the case of an officer in the Nurse Corps, or rear admiral (lower half), in the case of an officer in the Medical Service Corps. An officer promoted pursuant to such a selection shall be appointed by the Secretary to the position of Director of the Nurse Corps or Director of the Medical Service Corps, respectively, for a term of four years, to serve at the pleasure of the Secretary."
2013—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 112–239 struck out at end "For the purpose of computing the total number of flag officers in the staff corps of the Navy under section 526 of this title, an officer so appointed shall be considered an additional number in grade."
2002—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 107–314 substituted "for promotion to the grade of rear admiral, in the case of an officer in the Nurse Corps, or rear admiral (lower half), in the case of an officer in the Medical Service Corps" for "for promotion to the grade of rear admiral (lower half)" in first sentence.
1991—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 102–190 substituted "section 526" for "section 5444".
1987—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 100–26 made technical amendment to directory language of Pub. L. 99–661, §1343(a)(23). See 1986 Amendment note below.
1986—Pub. L. 99–433 renumbered section 5155 of this title as this section.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 99–661, as amended by Pub. L. 100–26, substituted "rear admiral (lower half)" for "commodore".
1981—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 97–86 substituted "commodore" for "commodore admiral".
Pub. L. 97–22 substituted "Nurse Corps or in the Medical Service Corps (if such corps has been established under subsection (a)) for promotion to the grade of commodore admiral" for "Nurse Corps or Medical Service Corps for promotion to the grade of commodore admiral or rear admiral, as appropriate", substituted "An officer promoted pursuant to such a selection shall be appointed by the Secretary to the position of Director of the Nurse Corps or Director of the Medical Service Corps, respectively, for a term of four years, to serve at the pleasure of the Secretary" for "An officer so selected shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, for a term of four years to serve in the position, respectively, of Director of the Nurse Corps or Director of the Medical Service Corps", and inserted provision that for the purpose of computing the total number of flag officers in the staff corps of the Navy under section 5444 of this title, an officer so appointed shall be considered an additional number in grade.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2018 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 115–232 effective Feb. 1, 2019, with provision for the coordination of amendments and special rule for certain redesignations, see section 800 of Pub. L. 115–232, set out as a note preceding section 3001 of this title.
Effective Date of 1987 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 100–26 applicable as if included in Pub. L. 99–661 when enacted on Nov. 14, 1986, see section 12(a) of Pub. L. 100–26, set out as a note under section 776 of this title.
Effective Date of 1981 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 97–86 effective Sept. 15, 1981, see section 405(f) of Pub. L. 97–86, set out as a note under section 101 of this title.
Effective Date
Section effective Sept. 15, 1981, but the authority to prescribe regulations under this section effective on Dec. 12, 1980, see section 701 of Pub. L. 96–513, set out as an Effective Date of 1980 Amendment note under section 101 of this title.
Transition Provisions Under Defense Officer Personnel Management Act
For provisions to prevent extinction or premature termination of rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that existed or were begun prior to the effective date of Pub. L. 96–513 and otherwise to allow for an orderly transition to the system of officer personnel management put in place under Pub. L. 96–513, see section 601 et seq. of Pub. L. 96–513, set out as a note under section 611 of this title.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2018—Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, §807(f)(2), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1838, redesignated items for chapters 533 to 577 as 811 to 847 and redesignated section numbers 5441 to 6521 as 8101 to 8392. Section numbers were conformed to the first section appearing in each chapter after renumbering by Pub. L. 115–232 to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
1994—Pub. L. 103–337, div. A, title XVI, §1673(a)(3), Oct. 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 3015, struck out items for chapters 531 "Strength of Naval Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve", 541 "Running Mates for Reserve Officers", and 549 "Reserve Promotions".
1980—Pub. L. 96–513, title V, §503(16), Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2912, inserted "of Naval Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve" after "Strength" in item for chapter 531, inserted "for Reserve Officers" after "Running Mates" in item for chapter 541, struck out item for chapter 543 "Selection Boards", added item for chapter 544, and struck out items for chapter 545 "Promotions" and for chapter 547 "Examinations for Promotion".
1958—Pub. L. 85–861, §1(134), Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1507, added item for chapter 549.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Maritime Workforce Promotion and Recruitment
Pub. L. 118–159, div. A, title V, §539A, Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 1890, provided that:
"(a) Contract for Targeted Campaign.—Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 23, 2024], the Secretary of the Navy, in coordination with the heads of such other Federal agencies as the Secretary determines appropriate, shall seek to enter into a contract with an entity described in subsection (b), through a competitive bidding process, for the establishment a targeted campaign to educate and recruit potential workers regarding careers in the maritime sector, including by—
"(1) promoting maritime workforce in the United States including careers in the maritime industry afloat, including in the United States Merchant Marine, sailing in the Military Sealift Command, and related positions in the maritime sector; and
"(2) promoting the United States shipbuilding industry and highlighting the critical need to attract skilled workers in the shipbuilding and related maritime sectors.
"(b) Entity Described.—An entity described in this subsection is a reputable marketing, recruiting, and public relations firm with expertise in developing and deploying branding, content, advertising buys, and local and national engagement strategies.
"(c) Campaign Objectives.—A contract entered into under subsection (a) shall provide that the campaign carried out pursuant to the contract shall—
"(1) emphasize the importance of the maritime workforce for national security;
"(2) showcase the numerous career opportunities available in the maritime domain;
"(3) highlight the career opportunities in the maritime sector;
"(4) promote the excitement, benefits, and appeal of a career in the maritime industry;
"(5) inform potential workers of the points of entry available to join and receive training for such employment, including—
"(A) the United States Merchant Marine Academy;
"(B) State and regional maritime academies described in chapter 515 of title 46, United States Code;
"(C) centers of excellence for domestic maritime workforce training and education designated under section 51706 of title 46, United States Code;
"(D) the Military to Mariners Act [of 2022] (46 U.S.C. 7302 note);
"(E) merchant mariner and shipbuilding labor union training facilities;
"(F) merchant mariner and shipbuilding apprenticeship programs approved by the Secretary of Labor;
"(G) shipbuilding industry training programs; and
"(H) any other potential resources as identified by the Secretary of the Navy;
"(6) inform potential workers of sources of financial assistance for training for individuals interested in joining such industry; and
"(7) attract workers to the United States merchant marine, shipbuilding, and related sectors.
"(d) Target Audience.—A contract entered into under subsection (a) shall provide that in carrying out the campaign carried out pursuant to the contract, the entity shall target a diverse audience, including—
"(1) potential workers interested in maritime careers;
"(2) educational institutions, including K-12 educational institutions and community colleges, and the students of such institutions considering vocational training in maritime fields;
"(3) military veterans;
"(4) individuals seeking career transitions; and
"(5) the general public.
"(e) Reporting and Accountability.—
"(1) Quarterly report.—A contract entered into under subsection (a) shall provide that, not later than 30 days after the end of each quarter of each fiscal year during which a campaign is carried out pursuant to the contract, the entity carrying out the campaign, in consultation with the Secretary of the Navy and the heads of such other Federal agencies as the Secretary determines appropriate, shall submit to the relevant congressional committees quarterly reports detailing the progress, outreach, and effect of the campaign, including the effectiveness of such campaigns in increasing applications for employment in the United States Merchant Marine and shipbuilding sectors.
"(2) Final report.—Not later than 180 days after the conclusion of a campaign carried out pursuant to a contract entered into under subsection (a), the entity carrying out the campaign, in consultation with the Secretary of the Navy and the heads of such other Federal agencies as the Secretary determines appropriate, shall submit to the relevant congressional committees a comprehensive final report on the campaign.
"(f) Expiration of Available Funds.—No funds may be authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available to carry out this section after the date that is three years after the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 23, 2024].
"(g) Definition.—In this section, the term 'relevant congressional committees' means—
"(1) the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives; and
"(2) the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate."
Authorization To Pay a Living Quarters Allowance for Department of the Navy Civilian Employees Assigned to Permanent Duty in Guam for Performing Work, or Supporting Work Being Performed, Aboard or Dockside, of U.S. Naval Vessels
Pub. L. 118–31, div. A, title XI, §1102, Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 426, as amended by Pub. L. 118–159, div. A, title XI, §1103, Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2087, which authorized provision of living quarters allowance for certain civilian employees in Guam, was editorially transferred and is set out as a note preceding section 1580 of this title.
Suspension of Certain Sections of Title 10 and Amendments to Officer Personnel Act of 1947
Act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, §48, 70A Stat. 639, as amended by Pub. L. 109–163, div. A, title V, §515(h), Jan. 6, 2006, 119 Stat. 3237, provided that:
"Sec. 48. (a) Except as they may apply to women officers of the Regular Navy or the Regular Marine Corps appointed under [former] section 5590 of title 10, United States Code, enacted by section 1 of this Act, the following sections of title 10 cease to operate whenever the number of male officers serving on active duty in the grade of ensign or above in the line of the Navy does not exceed the number of male officers holding permanent appointments in the grade of ensign or above on the active list in the line of the Regular Navy: Sections 5505 [former 10 U.S.C. 5505], 5508 [now 8118], 5596 [now 8146], [former] 5651–5663, [former] 5701–5703, [former] 5705–5711, [former] 5751, [former] 5753–5759, [former] 5761, [former] 5762, [former] 5764–5770, [former] 5785, [former] 5786, [former] 5791, 6371–6384 [10 U.S.C. 6371, 6383 now 10 U.S.C. 8371, 8372; former 10 U.S.C. 6372–6382, 6384], [former] 6386, [former] 6407.
"(b) For the purposes of subsection (a), the following officers may not be considered officers serving on active duty:
"(1) Retired officers.
"(2) Officers of the Navy Reserve assigned to active duty for training.
"(3) Officers of the Navy Reserve ordered to active duty in connection with organizing, administering, recruiting, instructing, or drilling the Navy Reserve or the Marine Corps Reserve.
"(4) Officers of the Navy Reserve ordered to temporary active duty for the purpose of prosecuting special work.
"(c) Title IV of the Officer Personnel Act of 1947 (61 Stat. 869), as amended, is amended by adding the following new section at the end thereof:
"[Sec. 437. Repealed. Pub. L. 104–106, div. A, title XV, §1505(a), Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 514.]"
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2018—Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, §807(e)(2)(B), (f)(1), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1837, 1838, redesignated chapter 533 of this title as this chapter and items 5441, 5450, and 5451 as 8101 to 8103, respectively.
1996—Pub. L. 104–106, div. A, title XV, §1501(c)(20), Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 499, struck out item 5454 "Computations: rule when fraction occurs in final result".
1994—Pub. L. 103–337, div. A, title XVI, §1673(b)(1), Oct. 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 3016, struck out items 5456 "Naval Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve", 5457 "Naval Reserve: officers in an active status in grades above chief warrant officer, W–5", and 5458 "Marine Corps Reserve: officers in an active status in grades above chief warrant officer, W–5".
1991—Pub. L. 102–190, div. A, title XI, §1131(8)(B), Dec. 5, 1991, 105 Stat. 1506, substituted "W–5" for "W–4" in items 5457 and 5458.
1990—Pub. L. 101–510, div. A, title IV, §403(b)(2)(B), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1545, struck out items 5442 "Navy: line officers on active duty; rear admirals (lower half) and rear admirals", 5443 "Marine Corps: officers on active duty; brigadier generals and major generals", 5444 "Navy: staff corps officers on active duty; rear admirals (lower half) and rear admirals", and 5446 "Application: sections 5442, 5443, 5444".
1985—Pub. L. 99–145, title V, §514(b)(6)(B), (7)(B), Nov. 8, 1985, 99 Stat. 629, substituted "rear admirals (lower half)" for "commodores" in items 5442 and 5444.
1981—Pub. L. 97–86, title IV, §405(b)(6)(B), (7)(B), Dec. 1, 1981, 95 Stat. 1106, substituted "commodores" for "commodore admirals" in items 5442 and 5444.
Pub. L. 97–22, §10(b)(6)(B), July 10, 1981, 95 Stat. 137, struck out item 5455 "Computations and determinations: effect on status of officers".
1980—Pub. L. 96–513, title V, §§503(18), 513(9)(A), Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2912, 2931, inserted "; commodore admirals and rear admirals" in item 5442, inserted "; brigadier generals and major generals" in item 5443, inserted "; commodore admirals and rear admirals" in item 5444, struck out items 5445 "Suspension: sections 5442, 5443, 5444", 5447 "Navy: line officers on the active list; permanent grade", 5448 "Marine Corps: officers on the active list; permanent grade", 5449 "Navy: staff corps officers on the active list; permanent grade", and 5452 "Navy: women line officers on active duty; Marine Corps: women officers on active duty", and substituted "in grades" for "in permanent grades" in items 5457 and 5458.
1967—Pub. L. 90–130, §1(17)(F), (H), Nov. 8, 1967, 81 Stat. 377, struck out item 5453 "Marine Corps: women officers on the active list; permanent grade", and substituted: "Navy: women line officers on active duty; Marine Corps: women officers on active duty" for "Navy: women line officers on the active list; permanent grade" in item 5452.
1958—Pub. L. 85–861, §1(113)(B), Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1492, added items 5457 and 5458.
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