Reserves: discharge upon becoming ordained minister of religion
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Title
10 — Armed Forces
Chapter
STE/PTII/CH1221
Release
119-84
Release Date
2026-04-17
Section Text
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Under regulations to be prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, a Reserve who becomes a regular or ordained minister of religion is entitled upon his request to a discharge from his reserve enlistment or appointment.
(Added Pub. L. 103–337, div. A, title XVI, § 1662(i)(1), Oct. 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 2997.)
Editorial Notes
Prior ProvisionsProvisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 1162(b) of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–337, § 1662(i)(2).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective DateSection effective Dec. 1, 1994, except as otherwise provided, see section 1691 of Pub. L. 103–337, set out as a note under section 10001 of this title.
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