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Definitions 101 Title 10 - Chapter 2. Department of Defense 111 Title 10 - Chapter 3. General Powers and Functions 121 Title 10 - Chapter 4. Office of the Secretary of Defense 131 Title 10 - Chapter 5. Joint Chiefs of Staff 151 Title 10 - Chapter 6. Combatant Commands 161 Title 10 - Chapter 7. Boards, Councils, and Committees 171 Title 10 - Chapter 8. Defense Agencies and Department of Defense Field Activities Title 10 - Chapter 9. Defense Budget Matters 221 Title 10 - Chapter 11. Reserve Components 261 Title 10 - Chapter 13. The Militia 311 Title 10 - Chapter 15. Insurrection 331 Title 10 - Chapter 17. Arming of American Vessels 351 Title 10 - Chapter 18. Military Support for Civilian Law Enforcement Agencies Title 10 - Chapter 20. Humanitarian and Other Assistance 401 Title 10 - Chapter 21. Department of Defense Intelligence Matters 421 Title 10 - Chapter 22. National Imagery and Mapping Agency 441 Title 10 - Chapter 23. Miscellaneous Studies and Reports 481 (FOOTNOTE 1) Title 10 - Chapter 31. Enlistments 501 Title 10 - Chapter 32. Officer Strength and Distribution in Grade 521 Title 10 - Chapter 33. Original Appointments of Regular Officers in Grades Above Title 10 - Chapter 33A. Appointment, Promotion, and Involuntary Separation and Title 10 - Chapter 34. Appointments as Reserve Officers 591 Title 10 - Chapter 1. Definitions 101 Title 10 - Chapter 2. Department of Defense 111 Title 10 - Chapter 3. General Powers and Functions 121 Title 10 - Chapter 4. Office of the Secretary of Defense 131 Title 10 - Chapter 5. Joint Chiefs of Staff 151 Title 10 - Chapter 6. Combatant Commands 161 Title 10 - Chapter 7. Boards, Councils, and Committees 171 Title 10 - Chapter 8. Defense Agencies and Department of Defense Field Activities Title 10 - Chapter 9. Defense Budget Matters 221 Title 10 - Chapter 11. Reserve Components 261 Title 10 - Chapter 13. The Militia 311 Title 10 - Chapter 15. Insurrection 331 Title 10 - Chapter 17. Arming of American Vessels 351 Title 10 - Chapter 18. Military Support for Civilian Law Enforcement Agencies Title 10 - Chapter 20. Humanitarian and Other Assistance 401 Title 10 - Chapter 21. Department of Defense Intelligence Matters 421 Title 10 - Chapter 22. National Imagery and Mapping Agency 441 Title 10 - Chapter 23. Miscellaneous Studies and Reports 481 (FOOTNOTE 1) Title 10 - Chapter 1997 - Pub. L. 105-85, div. A, title X, Sec. 1073(a)(1), Nov. Title 10 - Chapter 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 1900, substituted ''481'' for ''471'' in item Title 10 - Chapter 1996 - Pub. L. 104-201, div. A, title XI, Sec. 1123(a)(2), Sept. Title 10 - Chapter 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2688, substituted ''National Imagery and Title 10 - Chapter 31. Enlistments 501 Title 10 - Chapter 32. Officer Strength and Distribution in Grade 521 Title 10 - Chapter 33. Original Appointments of Regular Officers in Grades Above Title 10 - Chapter 33A. Appointment, Promotion, and Involuntary Separation and Title 10 - Chapter 34. Appointments as Reserve Officers 591 Title 10 - Chapter 35. Temporary Appointments in Officer Grades 601 Title 10 - Chapter 36. Promotion, Separation, and Involuntary Retirement of Title 10 - Chapter 37. General Service Requirements 651 Title 10 - Chapter 38. Joint Officer Management 661 Title 10 - Chapter 39. Active Duty 671 Title 10 - Chapter 40. Leave 701 Title 10 - Chapter 41. Special Appointments, Assignments, Details, and Duties Title 10 - Chapter 43. Rank and Command 741 Title 10 - Chapter 45. The Uniform 771 Title 10 - Chapter 47. Uniform Code of Military Justice 801 Title 10 - Chapter 48. Military Correctional Facilities 951 Title 10 - Chapter 49. Miscellaneous Prohibitions and Penalties 971 Title 10 - Chapter 50. Miscellaneous Command Responsibilities 991 Title 10 - Chapter 51. Reserve Components: Standards and Procedures for Retention Title 10 - Chapter 53. Miscellaneous Rights and Benefits 1031 Title 10 - Chapter 54. Commissary and Exchange Benefits 1061 Title 10 - Chapter 55. Medical and Dental Care 1071 Title 10 - Chapter 56. Department of Defense Medicare-Eligible Retiree Health Care Title 10 - Chapter 57. Decorations and Awards 1121 Title 10 - Chapter 101. Training Generally 2001 Title 10 - Chapter 102. Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps 2031 Title 10 - Chapter 103. Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps 2101 Title 10 - Chapter 104. Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Title 10 - Chapter 105. Armed Forces Health Professions Financial Assistance Title 10 - Chapter 106. Educational Assistance for Members of the Selected Reserve Title 10 - Chapter 107. Educational Assistance for Persons Enlisting for Active Title 10 - Chapter 108. Department of Defense Schools 2161 Title 10 - Chapter 109. Educational Loan Repayment Programs 2171 Title 10 - Chapter 110. Educational Assistance for Members Held as Captives and Title 10 - Chapter 111. Support of Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Education Title 10 - Chapter 112. Information Security Scholarship Program 2200 Title 10 - Chapter 2000 - Pub. L. 106-398, Sec. 1 ((div. A), title IX, Sec. Title 10 - Chapter 922(a)(2)), Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1654, 1654A-236, added item Title 10 - Chapter 1991 - Pub. L. 102-25, title VII, Sec. 701(e)(2), Apr. 6, 1991, Title 10 - Chapter 105 Stat. 114, inserted ''2161'' in item for chapter 108. Title 10 - Chapter 1990 - Pub. L. 101-510, div. A, title II, Sec. 247(a)(2)(B), Title 10 - Chapter 131. Planning and Coordination 2201 Title 10 - Chapter 133. Facilities for Reserve Components 2231 Title 10 - Chapter 134. Miscellaneous Administrative Provisions 2241 Title 10 - Chapter 135. Space Programs 2271 Title 10 - Chapter 136. Provisions Relating to Specific Programs 2281 Title 10 - Chapter 137. Procurement Generally 2301 Title 10 - Chapter 138. Cooperative Agreements with NATO Allies and Other Countries Title 10 - Chapter 139. Research and Development 2351 Title 10 - Chapter 140. Procurement of Commercial Items 2375 Title 10 - Chapter 141. Miscellaneous Procurement Provisions 2381 Title 10 - Chapter 142. Procurement Technical Assistance Cooperative Agreement Title 10 - Chapter 143. Production by Military Agencies 2421 Title 10 - Chapter 144. Major Defense Acquisition Programs 2430 Title 10 - Chapter 145. Cataloging and Standardization 2451 Title 10 - Chapter 146. Contracting for Performance of Civilian Commercial or Title 10 - Chapter 147. Commissaries and Exchanges and Other Morale, Welfare, and Title 10 - Chapter 148. National Defense Technology and Industrial Base, Defense Title 10 - Chapter 152. Issue of Supplies, Services, and Facilities 2541 Title 10 - Chapter 153. Exchange of Material and Disposal of Obsolete, Surplus, or Title 10 - Chapter 155. Acceptance of Gifts and Services 2601 Title 10 - Chapter 157. Transportation 2631 Title 10 - Chapter 159. Real Property; Related Personal Property; and Lease of Title 10 - Chapter 10 USC SUBCHAPTER I - MISCELLANEOUS AUTHORITIES, Title 10 - Chapter 2241. Availability of appropriations for certain purposes. Title 10 - Chapter 2242. Authority to use appropriated funds for certain Title 10 - Chapter 2243. Authority to use appropriated funds to support student meal Title 10 - Chapter 2244. Security investigations. Title 10 - Chapter 2245. Use of aircraft for proficiency flying: limitation. Title 10 - Chapter 301. Definitions 3001 Title 10 - Chapter 303. Department of the Army 3011 Title 10 - Chapter 305. The Army Staff 3031 Title 10 - Chapter 307. The Army 3061 Title 10 - Chapter 331. Strength 3201 Title 10 - Chapter 333. Enlistments 3251 Title 10 - Chapter 335. Appointments in the Regular Army 3281 Title 10 - Chapter 339. Temporary Appointments 3441 Title 10 - Chapter 341. Active Duty 3491 Title 10 - Chapter 343. Special Appointments, Assignments, Details, and Duties Title 10 - Chapter 345. Rank and Command 3571 Title 10 - Chapter 349. Miscellaneous Prohibitions and Penalties 3631 Title 10 - Chapter 353. Miscellaneous Rights and Benefits 3681 Title 10 - Chapter 355. Hospitalization 3721 Title 10 - Chapter 357. Decorations and Awards 3741 Title 10 - Chapter 367. Retirement for Length of Service 3911 Title 10 - Chapter 369. Retired Grade 3961 Title 10 - Chapter 371. Computation of Retired Pay 3991 Title 10 - Chapter 373. Civilian Employees 4021 Title 10 - Chapter 401. Training Generally 4301 Title 10 - Chapter 301. Definitions 3001 Title 10 - Chapter 303. Department of the Army 3011 Title 10 - Chapter 305. The Army Staff 3031 Title 10 - Chapter 307. The Army 3061 Title 10 - Chapter 1987 - Pub. L. 100-26, Sec. 7(j)(10)(A), Apr. 21, 1987, 101 Stat. Title 10 - Chapter 283, substituted ''3011'' for ''3010'' as section number in item Title 10 - Chapter 1980 - Pub. L. 96-513, title V, Sec. 512(1), Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Title 10 - Chapter 10 USC CHAPTER 301 - DEFINITIONS 01/22/02 Title 10 - Chapter 3001. Definitions. Title 10 - Chapter 10 USC Sec. 3001 01/22/02 Title 10 - Chapter 331. Strength 3201 Title 10 - Chapter 333. Enlistments 3251 Title 10 - Chapter 335. Appointments in the Regular Army 3281 Title 10 - Chapter 339. Temporary Appointments 3441 Title 10 - Chapter 341. Active Duty 3491 Title 10 - Chapter 343. Special Appointments, Assignments, Details, and Duties Title 10 - Chapter 345. Rank and Command 3571 Title 10 - Chapter 349. Miscellaneous Prohibitions and Penalties 3631 Title 10 - Chapter 353. Miscellaneous Rights and Benefits 3681 Title 10 - Chapter 355. Hospitalization 3721 Title 10 - Chapter 357. Decorations and Awards 3741 Title 10 - Chapter 367. Retirement for Length of Service 3911 Title 10 - Chapter 369. Retired Grade 3961 Title 10 - Chapter 371. Computation of Retired Pay 3991 Title 10 - Chapter 373. Civilian Employees 4021 Title 10 - Chapter 1994 - Pub. L. 103-337, div. A, title XVI, Sec. 1672(a), Oct. 5, Title 10 - Chapter 1994, 108 Stat. 3015, struck out items for chapters 337 Title 10 - Chapter 1980 - Pub. L. 96-513, title V, Sec. 502(1), Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Title 10 - Chapter 401. Training Generally 4301 Title 10 - Chapter 403. United States Military Academy 4331 Title 10 - Chapter 407. Schools and Camps 4411 Title 10 - Chapter 1964 - Pub. L. 88-647, title III, Sec. 301(11), Oct. 13, 1964, 78 Title 10 - Chapter 10 USC CHAPTER 401 - TRAINING GENERALLY 01/22/02 Title 10 - Chapter 4301. Members of Army: detail as students, observers, and Title 10 - Chapter 4302. Enlisted members of Army: schools. Title 10 - Chapter 4303. Army Ranger training: instructor staffing; safety. Title 10 - Chapter 4306. Service schools: leaves of absence for instructors. Title 10 - Chapter 433. Procurement 4531 Title 10 - Chapter 434. Armaments Industrial Base 4551 Title 10 - Chapter 435. Issue of Serviceable Material to Armed Forces 4561 Title 10 - Chapter 437. Utilities and Services 4591 Title 10 - Chapter 439. Sale of Serviceable Material 4621 Title 10 - Chapter 441. Issue of Serviceable Material Other Than to Armed Forces Title 10 - Chapter 443. Disposal of Obsolete or Surplus Material 4681 Title 10 - Chapter 445. Disposition of Effects of Deceased Persons; Captured Flags Title 10 - Chapter 447. Transportation 4741 Title 10 - Chapter 449. Real Property 4771 Title 10 - Chapter 451. Military Claims 4801 Title 10 - Chapter 453. Accountability and Responsibility 4831 Title 10 - Chapter 2000 - Pub. L. 106-398, Sec. 1 ((div. A), title III, Sec. Title 10 - Chapter 344(a)(2)), Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1654, 1654A-71, added item for Title 10 - Chapter 1999 - Pub. L. 106-65, div. A, title VII, Sec. 721(c)(7), Oct. Title 10 - Chapter 1993 - Pub. L. 103-160, div. A, title VIII, Sec. 828(b)(2), Nov. Title 10 - Chapter 30, 1993, 107 Stat. 1714, struck out item for chapter 431 Title 10 - Chapter 10 USC (CHAPTER 431 - REPEALED) 01/22/02 Title 10 - Chapter 501. Definitions 5001 Title 10 - Chapter 503. Department of the Navy 5011 Title 10 - Chapter 505. Office of the Chief of Naval Operations 5031 Title 10 - Chapter 506. Headquarters, Marine Corps 5041 Title 10 - Chapter 507. Composition of the Department of the Navy 5061 Title 10 - Chapter 513. Bureaus; Office of the Judge Advocate General 5131 Title 10 - Chapter 533. Distribution in Grade 5441 Title 10 - Chapter 535. Grade and Rank of Officers 5501 Title 10 - Chapter 537. Enlistments 5531 Title 10 - Chapter 539. Original Appointments 5571 Title 10 - Chapter 544. Temporary Appointments 5721 Title 10 - Chapter 551. Officers in Command 5941 Title 10 - Chapter 553. Special Assignments and Details 5981 Title 10 - Chapter 555. Administration 6011 Title 10 - Chapter 557. Rations 6081 Title 10 - Chapter 559. Miscellaneous Prohibitions and Penalties 6111 Title 10 - Chapter 561. Miscellaneous Rights and Benefits 6141 Title 10 - Chapter 563. Hospitalization and Medical Care 6201 Title 10 - Chapter 501. Definitions 5001 Title 10 - Chapter 503. Department of the Navy 5011 Title 10 - Chapter 505. Office of the Chief of Naval Operations 5031 Title 10 - Chapter 506. Headquarters, Marine Corps 5041 Title 10 - Chapter 507. Composition of the Department of the Navy 5061 Title 10 - Chapter 513. Bureaus: Office of the Judge Advocate General 5131 Title 10 - Chapter 1994 - Pub. L. 103-337, div. A, title XVI, Sec. 1673(a)(2), Oct. Title 10 - Chapter 1986 - Pub. L. 99-433, title V, Sec. 514(d)(1), Oct. 1, 1986, 100 Title 10 - Chapter 1980 - Pub. L. 96-513, title V, Sec. 503(2), Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Title 10 - Chapter 1977 - Pub. L. 95-82, title VI, Sec. 611(b), Aug. 1, 1977, 91 Title 10 - Chapter 533. Distribution in Grade 5441 Title 10 - Chapter 535. Grade and Rank of Officers 5501 Title 10 - Chapter 537. Enlistments 5531 Title 10 - Chapter 539. Original Appointments 5571 Title 10 - Chapter 544. Temporary Appointments 5721 Title 10 - Chapter 551. Officers in Command 5941 Title 10 - Chapter 553. Special Assignments and Details 5981 Title 10 - Chapter 555. Administration 6011 Title 10 - Chapter 557. Rations 6081 Title 10 - Chapter 559. Miscellaneous Prohibitions and Penalties 6111 Title 10 - Chapter 561. Miscellaneous Rights and Benefits 6141 Title 10 - Chapter 563. Hospitalization and Medical Care 6201 Title 10 - Chapter 565. Bands 6221 Title 10 - Chapter 567. Decorations and Awards 6241 Title 10 - Chapter 569. Discharge of Enlisted Members 6291 Title 10 - Chapter 571. Voluntary Retirement 6321 Title 10 - Chapter 573. Involuntary Retirement, Separation, and Furlough 6371 Title 10 - Chapter 575. Recall to Active Duty 6481 Title 10 - Chapter 577. Death Benefits; Care of the Dead 6521 Title 10 - Chapter 1994 - Pub. L. 103-337, div. A, title XVI, Sec. 1673(a)(3), Oct. Title 10 - Chapter 601. Officer Procurement Programs 6901 Title 10 - Chapter 602. Training Generally 6931 Title 10 - Chapter 603. United States Naval Academy 6951 Title 10 - Chapter 605. United States Naval Postgraduate School 7041 Title 10 - Chapter 607. Retirement of Civilian Members of the Teaching Staffs of Title 10 - Chapter 609. Professional Military Education Schools 7101 Title 10 - Chapter 1998 - Pub. L. 105-261, div. A, title V, Sec. 521(b)(2), Oct. Title 10 - Chapter 17, 1998, 112 Stat. 2011, added item for chapter 602. Title 10 - Chapter 1991 - Pub. L. 102-190, div. A, title X, Sec. 1061(a)(27)(B), Title 10 - Chapter 1990 - Pub. L. 101-510, div. A, title IX, Sec. 912(b), Nov. 5, Title 10 - Chapter 1990, 104 Stat. 1627, added item for chapter 609. Title 10 - Chapter 10 USC CHAPTER 601 - OFFICER PROCUREMENT PROGRAMS 01/22/02 Title 10 - Chapter 631. Secretary of the Navy: Miscellaneous Powers and Duties Title 10 - Chapter 633. Naval Vessels 7291 Title 10 - Chapter 637. Salvage Facilities 7361 Title 10 - Chapter 639. United States Naval Observatory 7395 Title 10 - Chapter 641. Naval Petroleum Reserves 7420 Title 10 - Chapter 643. Civilian Employees 7471 Title 10 - Chapter 645. Procurement of Supplies and Services 7521 Title 10 - Chapter 647. Disposal of Obsolete or Surplus Material 7541 Title 10 - Chapter 649. Quarters, Utilities, and Services 7571 Title 10 - Chapter 651. Ships' Stores and Commissary Stores 7601 Title 10 - Chapter 653. Claims 7621 Title 10 - Chapter 655. Prize 7651 Title 10 - Chapter 657. Stay of Judicial Proceedings 7721 Title 10 - Chapter 659. Naval Militia 7851 Title 10 - Chapter 661. Accountability and Responsibility 7861 Title 10 - Chapter 663. Names and Insignia 7881 Title 10 - Chapter 665. National Oceanographic Partnership Program 7901 Title 10 - Chapter 2000 - Pub. L. 106-398, Sec. 1 ((div. A), title X, Sec. Title 10 - Chapter 1085(b)(3)(B)), Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1654, 1654A-289, struck Title 10 - Chapter 1996 - Pub. L. 104-201, div. A, title II, Sec. 282(a)(2), Sept. Title 10 - Chapter 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2473, added item for chapter 665. Title 10 - Chapter 1993 - Pub. L. 103-160, div. A, title VIII, Sec. 828(b)(3), Nov. Title 10 - Chapter 30, 1993, 107 Stat. 1714, struck out item for chapter 635 ''Naval Title 10 - Chapter 1984 - Pub. L. 98-525, title XV, Sec. 1532(a)(2), Oct. 19, 1984, Title 10 - Chapter 98 Stat. 2631, added item for chapter 663. Title 10 - Chapter 801. Definitions. (No present sections.) Title 10 - Chapter 803. Department of the Air Force 8011 Title 10 - Chapter 805. The Air Staff 8031 Title 10 - Chapter 807. The Air Force 8061 Title 10 - Chapter 831. Strength 8201 Title 10 - Chapter 833. Enlistments 8251 Title 10 - Chapter 835. Appointments in the Regular Air Force 8281 Title 10 - Chapter 839. Temporary Appointments 8441 Title 10 - Chapter 841. Active Duty 8491 Title 10 - Chapter 843. Special Appointments, Assignments, Details, and Duties Title 10 - Chapter 845. Rank and Command 8571 Title 10 - Chapter 849. Miscellaneous Prohibitions and Penalties 8631 Title 10 - Chapter 853. Miscellaneous Rights and Benefits 8681 Title 10 - Chapter 855. Hospitalization 8721 Title 10 - Chapter 857. Decorations and Awards 8741 Title 10 - Chapter 861. Separation for Various Reasons 8811 Title 10 - Chapter 867. Retirement for Length of Service 8911 Title 10 - Chapter 869. Retired Grade 8961 Title 10 - Chapter 871. Computation of Retired Pay 8991 Title 10 - Chapter 873. Civilian Employees 9021 Title 10 - Chapter 901. Training Generally 9301 Title 10 - Chapter 801. Definitions. (No present sections.) Title 10 - Chapter 803. Department of the Air Force 8011 Title 10 - Chapter 805. The Air Staff 8031 Title 10 - Chapter 807. The Air Force 8061 Title 10 - Chapter 1987 - Pub. L. 100-26, Sec. 7(j)(10)(B), Apr. 21, 1987, 101 Stat. Title 10 - Chapter 283, substituted ''8011'' for ''8010'' in item for chapter 803. Title 10 - Chapter 1980 - Pub. L. 96-513, title V, Sec. 514(1), Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Title 10 - Chapter 10 USC CHAPTER 801 - DEFINITIONS 01/22/02 Title 10 - Chapter 10 USC CHAPTER 803 - DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 01/22/02