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10 U.S.C. § 7730 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 7730. Evidence admissible when witness is not available
Whenever the court is satisfied by appropriate evidence or by agreement of counsel that the United States or the claimant is unable after reasonable efforts to secure the testimony of a witness and—
(1) the United States or the claimant has been prevented by a stay under this chapter from examining the witness; or
(2) the United States establishes that it has refrained from bringing a suit or from taking the testimony of the witness in a pending suit to avoid endangering the security of naval operations or interfering with such operations;
the court shall receive in evidence in place of the testimony of the witness—
(1) the affidavit of the witness duly sworn to before a notary public or other authorized officer; or
(2) the statement or testimony of the witness before a court-martial, a court of inquiry, or an investigation; but the use of such statement or testimony does not, in any litigation, make the remainder of the record admissible or compel the United States to produce the remainder of the record.
The court shall give such weight to the affidavit, statement, or testimony as it considers proper under the circumstances.
(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 485.)
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7730
46 U.S.C. 795.
July 3, 1944, ch. 399, § 5, 58 Stat. 725.
The words “naval”, “board of investigation”, and “Coast Guard investigation” are omitted as surplusage.
10 U.S.C. § 7851 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 7851. Composition
The Naval Militia consists of the Naval Militia of the States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and the Virgin Islands.
(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 486; Pub. L. 109–163, div. A, title X, § 1057(a)(11), Jan. 6, 2006, 119 Stat. 3441.)
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7851
50 U.S.C. 1071.
July 9, 1952, ch. 608, § 501, 66 Stat. 500.
heading: Amendments
text: 2006—Pub. L. 109–163 substituted “States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and the Virgin Islands” for “States, the Territories, and the District of Columbia”.
10 U.S.C. § 7852 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 7852. Appointment and enlistment in reserve components
In the discretion of the Secretary of the Navy, any member of the Naval Militia may be appointed or enlisted in the Navy Reserve or the Marine Corps Reserve in the grade for which he is qualified.
(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 486; Pub. L. 109–163, div. A, title V, § 515(b)(1)(W), Jan. 6, 2006, 119 Stat. 3233.)
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7852
50 U.S.C. 1072.
July 9, 1952, ch. 608, § 502, 66 Stat. 500.
This section is written to indicate that the Secretary of the Navy has discretion in authorizing the appointment or enlistment in the Naval Reserve of members of the Naval Militia but does not make such appointments or enlistments. Section 593 of this title, based on 50 U.S.C. 942, 943, provides the manner in which all reserve appointments are made, and § 510 of this title, based on 50 U.S.C. 941, 952, 956 provides the authority to enlist persons in the reserve components. As worded, this section removes the conflicting statement of appointing authority, and allows appointments and enlistments to be controlled by these other provisions. The words “rank” and “or rating” are omitted as covered by the word “grade”.
heading: Amendments
text: 2006—Pub. L. 109–163 substituted “Navy Reserve” for “Naval Reserve”.
10 U.S.C. § 7853 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 7853. Release from Militia duty upon order to active duty in reserve components
When ordered to active duty, a member of the Navy Reserve or the Marine Corps Reserve who is a member of the Naval Militia is relieved from all service and duty in the Naval Militia from the date of active duty specified in his orders until he is released from active duty.
(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 486; Pub. L. 109–163, div. A, title V, § 515(b)(1)(X), Jan. 6, 2006, 119 Stat. 3233.)
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7853
50 U.S.C. 1073.
July 9, 1952, ch. 608, § 503, 66 Stat. 500.
The words “in the service of the United States” are omitted as covered by the definition of “active duty” in § 101 of this title. The words “is relieved” are substituted for the words “shall stand relieved”.
heading: Amendments
text: 2006—Pub. L. 109–163 substituted “Navy Reserve” for “Naval Reserve”.
10 U.S.C. § 7854 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 7854. Availability of material for Naval Militia
Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Navy, vessels, material, armament, equipment, and other facilities of the Navy and the Marine Corps available to the Navy Reserve and the Marine Corps Reserve may also be made available for issue or loan to any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or the Virgin Islands for the use of its Naval Militia if—
(1) at least 95 percent of the members of the portion or unit of the Naval Militia to which the facilities would be made available are members of the Navy Reserve or the Marine Corps Reserve; and
(2) the organization, administration, and training of the Naval Militia conform to standards prescribed by the Secretary.
(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 486; Pub. L. 109–163, div. A, title V, § 515(b)(1)(Y), title X, § 1057(a)(12), Jan. 6, 2006, 119 Stat. 3233, 3441.)
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7854
50 U.S.C. 1074.
July 9, 1952, ch. 608, § 504, 66 Stat. 500.
The words “are or may be made”, before the word “available”, are omitted as surplusage.
In clause (1) the word “members” is substituted for the word “personnel”.
heading: Amendments
text: 2006—Pub. L. 109–163 substituted “Navy Reserve” for “Naval Reserve” and “any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or the Virgin Islands” for “any State, any Territory, or the District of Columbia” in introductory provisions and substituted “Navy Reserve” for “Naval Reserve” in par. (1).
10 U.S.C. § 7861 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 7861. Custody of departmental records and property
The Secretary of the Navy has custody and charge of all books, records, papers, furniture, fixtures, and other property under the lawful control of the executive part of the Department of the Navy.
(Added Pub. L. 99–433, title V, § 514(b)(2), Oct. 1, 1986, 100 Stat. 1055.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 7861 was renumbered section 7862 of this title.
10 U.S.C. § 7862 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 7862. Accounts of paymasters of lost or captured naval vessels
When settling the account of a paymaster of a lost or captured naval vessel, the Comptroller General in settling money accounts, and the Secretary of the Navy in settling property accounts, shall credit the account of the paymaster for the amount of provisions, clothing, small stores, and money for which the paymaster is charged that the Comptroller General or Secretary believes was lost inevitably because of the loss or capture. The paymaster is then free of liability for the provisions, clothing, small stores, and money.
(Added Pub. L. 97–258, § 2(b)(12)(B), Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1057, § 7861; amended Pub. L. 97–295, § 1(51)(C), Oct. 12, 1982, 96 Stat. 1300; renumbered § 7862, Pub. L. 99–433, title V, § 514(b)(1), Oct. 1, 1986, 100 Stat. 1054.)
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7861
31:44 (1st sentence).
June 10, 1921, ch. 18, § 304 (1st par. 1st sentence), 42 Stat. 24.
31:104.
R.S. § 284; Feb. 18, 1875, ch. 80, § 1 (4th complete par. on p. 317), 18 Stat. 317.
The word “naval” is substituted for “belonging to the Navy of the United States” to eliminate unnecessary words. The words “Secretary of the Navy” are substituted for “Paymaster General of the Navy” because of section 1 of the Act of March 29, 1894 (ch. 49, 28 Stat. 47), and 10:5061. The words “the account of the paymaster” are substituted for “him” for clarity. The words “such portion of the”, “on their books”, and “of a public vessel” are omitted as surplus. The words “free of” are substituted for “fully exonerated by such credit from all” to eliminate unnecessary words. The words “so proved to have been captured or lost” are omitted as surplus.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 7862 was renumbered section 7863 of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 1982—Pub. L. 97–295 substituted “naval” for “public” in section catchline.
10 U.S.C. § 7863 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 7863. Disposal of public stores by order of commanding officer
When settling an account of a disbursing official, the Comptroller General shall allow disposal of public stores the disbursing official made under an order of a commanding officer when presented with satisfactory evidence that the order was made and that the stores were disposed of as the order provided. The commanding officer is accountable for the disposal.
(Added Pub. L. 97–258, § 2(b)(12)(B), Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1057, § 7862; renumbered § 7863, Pub. L. 99–433, title V, § 514(b)(1), Oct. 1, 1986, 100 Stat. 1054; amended Pub. L. 104–106, div. A, title IX, § 913(c)(3)(A), (B)(i), Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 411; Pub. L. 104–201, div. A, title X, § 1074(a)(20), Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2660.)
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7862
31:44 (1st sentence).
June 10, 1921, ch. 18, § 304 (1st par. 1st sentence), 42 Stat. 24.
31:106.
R.S. § 285.
The words “disbursing official” are substituted for “disbursing officer” for consistency with other titles of the United States Code. The words “Comptroller General” are substituted for “General Accounting Office” for consistency. The words “of the Navy” are omitted because of the restatement. The words “when presented with” are substituted for “upon” for clarity. The words “by whose order such disbursement or disposal was made” are omitted as surplus.
heading: Amendments
text: 1996—Pub. L. 104–201 inserted “were” after “the stores” in first sentence.
Pub. L. 104–106, § 913(c)(3)(B)(i), substituted “Disposal of public stores” for “Disbursements” in section catchline.
Pub. L. 104–106, § 913(c)(3)(A), in first sentence, struck out “disbursements of public moneys or” after “Comptroller General shall allow” and “the money was paid or” after “the order was made and that” and, in second sentence, struck out “disbursement or” after “commanding officer is accountable for the”.
10 U.S.C. § 7881 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 7881. Unauthorized use of Marine Corps insignia
(a) The seal, emblem, and initials of the United States Marine Corps shall be deemed to be insignia of the United States.
(b) No person may, except with the written permission of the Secretary of the Navy, use or imitate the seal, emblem, name, or initials of the United States Marine Corps in connection with any promotion, goods, services, or commercial activity in a manner reasonably tending to suggest that such use is approved, endorsed, or authorized by the Marine Corps or any other component of the Department of Defense.
(c) Whenever it appears to the Attorney General of the United States that any person is engaged or is about to engage in an act or practice which constitutes or will constitute conduct prohibited by subsection (b), the Attorney General may initiate a civil proceeding in a district court of the United States to enjoin such act or practice. Such court may, at any time before final determination, enter such restraining orders or prohibitions, or take such other action as is warranted, to prevent injury to the United States or to any person or class of persons for whose protection the action is brought.
(Added Pub. L. 98–525, title XV, § 1532(a)(1), Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2631.)
heading: Savings Provision
text: Pub. L. 98–525, title XV, § 1532(b), Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2631, provided that: “The amendments made by subsection (a) [enacting this chapter] shall not affect rights that vested before the date of the enactment of this Act [Oct. 19, 1984].”
10 U.S.C. § 7901 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 7901. National Oceanographic Partnership Program
(a) Establishment.—
The Secretary of the Navy shall establish a program to be known as the “National Oceanographic Partnership Program”.
(b) Purposes.—
The purposes of the program are as follows:
(1) To promote the national goals of assuring national security, advancing economic development, protecting quality of life, and strengthening science education and communication through improved knowledge of the ocean.
(2) To coordinate and strengthen oceanographic efforts in support of those goals by—
(A) identifying and carrying out partnerships among Federal agencies, academia, industry, and other members of the oceanographic scientific community in the areas of data, resources, education, and communication; and
(B) reporting annually to Congress on the program.
(Added Pub. L. 104–201, div. A, title II, § 282(a)(1), Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2470.)
heading: Congressional Findings
text: Pub. L. 104–201, div. A, title II, § 281, Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2469, provided that:
“Congress finds the following:
“(1) The oceans and coastal areas of the United States are among the Nation’s most valuable natural resources, making substantial contributions to economic growth, quality of life, and national security.
“(2) Oceans drive global and regional climate. Hence, they contain information affecting agriculture, fishing, and the prediction of severe weather.
“(3) Understanding of the oceans through basic and applied research is essential for using the oceans wisely and protecting their limited resources. Therefore, the United States should maintain its world leadership in oceanography as one key to its competitive future.
“(4) Ocean research and education activities take place within Federal agencies, academic institutions, and industry. These entities often have similar requirements for research facilities, data, and other resources (such as oceanographic research vessels).
“(5) The need exists for a formal mechanism to coordinate existing partnerships and establish new partnerships for the sharing of resources, intellectual talent, and facilities in the ocean sciences and education, so that optimal use can be made of this most important natural resource for the well-being of all Americans.”
10 U.S.C. § 7911 (ARMED FORCES)
[§ 7911. Repealed. Pub. L. 112–239, div. A, title V, § 552(b), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 1741]
text: Section, Pub. L. 110–181, div. A, title III, § 377(a), Jan. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 84, related to issuance of arms, tentage, and equipment for educational institutions not maintaining units of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps.
10 U.S.C. § 7912 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 7912. Rifles and ammunition for target practice: educational institutions having corps of midshipmen
(a) Authority To Lend.—
The Secretary of the Navy may lend, without expense to the United States, magazine rifles and appendages that are not of the existing service models in use at the time and that are not necessary for a proper reserve supply, to any educational institution having a uniformed corps of midshipmen of sufficient number for target practice. The Secretary may also issue 40 rounds of ball cartridges for each midshipman for each range at which target practice is held, but not more than 120 rounds each year for each midshipman participating in target practice.
(b) Responsibilities of Institutions.—
The institutions to which property is lent under subsection (a) shall—
(1) use the property for target practice;
(2) take proper care of the property; and
(3) return the property when required.
(c) Regulations.—
The Secretary of the Navy shall prescribe regulations to carry out this section, containing such other requirements as he considers necessary to safeguard the interests of the United States.
(Added Pub. L. 110–181, div. A, title III, § 377(a), Jan. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 85.)
10 U.S.C. § 7913 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 7913. Supplies: military instruction camps
Under such conditions as he may prescribe, the Secretary of the Navy may issue, to any educational institution at which an officer of the naval service is detailed as professor of naval science, such supplies as are necessary to establish and maintain a camp for the military instruction of its students. The Secretary shall require a bond in the value of the property issued under this section, for the care and safekeeping of that property and except for property properly expended, for its return when required.
(Added Pub. L. 110–181, div. A, title III, § 377(a), Jan. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 85.)
10 U.S.C. § 7921 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 7921. Safety and effectiveness information; hydrographic information
(a) Safety and Effectiveness Information.—
(1) The Secretary of the Navy shall maximize the safety and effectiveness of all maritime vessels, aircraft, and forces of the armed forces by means of—
(A) marine data collection;
(B) numerical weather and ocean prediction; and
(C) forecasting of hazardous weather and ocean conditions.
(2) The Secretary may extend similar support to forces of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and to coalition forces, that are operating with the armed forces.
(b) Hydrographic Information.—
The Secretary of the Navy shall collect, process, and provide to the Director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency hydrographic information to support preparation of maps, charts, books, and geodetic products by that Agency.
(Added Pub. L. 112–81, div. A, title III, § 363(a), Dec. 31, 2011, 125 Stat. 1379.)
10 U.S.C. § 8011 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 8011. Organization
The Department of the Air Force is separately organized under the Secretary of the Air Force. It operates under the authority, direction, and control of the Secretary of Defense.
(Added Pub. L. 87–651, title II, § 213(a), Sept. 7, 1962, 76 Stat. 524, § 8010; renumbered § 8011, Pub. L. 99–433, title V, § 521(a)(1), Oct. 1, 1986, 100 Stat. 1055.)
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8010
5:171a(c)(7) (1st sentence, as applicable to Department of Air Force).
July 26, 1947, ch. 343, § 202(c)(7) (1st sentence as applicable to Department of Air Force); added Aug. 6, 1958, Pub. L. 85–599, § 3(a) (1st sentence of 8th par., as applicable to Department of Air Force), 72 Stat. 516.
The word “operates” is substituted for the words “shall function”.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 8011 was renumbered section 8012 of this title.
10 U.S.C. § 8012 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 8012. Department of the Air Force: seal
The Secretary of the Air Force shall have a seal for the Department of the Air Force. The design of the seal must be approved by the President. Judicial notice shall be taken of the seal.
(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 488, § 8011; renumbered § 8012, Pub. L. 99–433, title V, § 521(a)(1), Oct. 1, 1986, 100 Stat. 1055.)
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8011
5:626(g).
July 26, 1947, ch. 343, § 207(g), 61 Stat 503.
The words “of office” are omitted as surplusage. The words “a design” are substituted for the words “such device”.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 8012 was renumbered section 8013 of this title and subsequently repealed.
heading: Ex. Ord. No. 9902. Seal for the Department of the Air Force
text: Ex. Ord. No. 9902, Nov. 1, 1947, 12 F.R. 7153, provided:
WHEREAS section 207(g) of the National Security Act of 1947, approved July 26, 1947 (Public Law 253, 80th Congress 1st Session) provides, in part, that the Secretary of the Air Force shall cause a seal of office to be made for the Department of the Air Force of such device as the President shall approve; and
WHEREAS the Secretary of the Air Force has caused to be made and has recommended that I approve a seal the design of which accompanies and is hereby made a part of this order, and which is described in heraldic terms as follows:
SHIELD: Per fess nebuly abased azure and argent, in chief a thunderbolt or inflamed proper.
CREST: On a wreath argent and azure an American bald eagle, wings displayed and partially elevated proper in front of a cloud argent.
Encircling the shield and crest an arc of thirteen stars and below the shield the inscription “MCMXLVII”.
On a band encircling the whole the inscriptions “Department of the Air Force” and “United States of America.”
When illustrating the seal in color the background shall be ultramarine blue, the shield a light blue and white, and the thunderbolt in gold with flames in natural color. The twists of the wreath shall be alternated white and blue, and the eagle shall be in natural color in front of a white cloud. The thirteen stars shall be white, and the Roman numerals shall be gold. The encircling band shall be white edged in gold with black letters.
AND WHEREAS it appears that such seal is of suitable design and is appropriate for establishment as the official seal of the Department of the Air Force:
NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of and pursuant to the authority vested in me by the said section 207(g) of the National Security Act of 1947, I hereby approve such seal as the official seal of the Department of the Air Force.
Harry S. Truman.
10 U.S.C. § 8015 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 8015. Under Secretary of the Air Force
(a) There is an Under Secretary of the Air Force, appointed from civilian life by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(b) The Under Secretary shall perform such duties and exercise such powers as the Secretary of the Air Force may prescribe.
(Added Pub. L. 99–433, title V, § 521(a)(3), Oct. 1, 1986, 100 Stat. 1058.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 8013 of this title prior to enactment of Pub. L. 99–433.
A prior section 8015, acts Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 489, § 8014; renumbered § 8015, Oct. 1, 1986, Pub. L. 99–433, title V, § 521(a)(1), 100 Stat. 1055, related to Comptroller and Deputy Comptroller of the Air Force, powers and duties, and appointment, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 99–433, § 521(a)(3).
heading: Order of Succession
text: For order of succession in event of death, permanent disability, or resignation of Secretary of the Air Force, see Ex. Ord. No. 12909, Apr. 22, 1994, 59 F.R. 21909, listed in a table under section 3345 of Title 5.