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10 U.S.C. § 5553 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 5553. Provision of information on flight testing of ground-based midcourse national missile defense system
(a) Information to Be Furnished to Congressional Committees.—
The Director of the Missile Defense Agency shall provide to the congressional defense committees information on the results of each flight test of the ground-based midcourse national missile defense system.
(b) Content.—
Information provided under subsection (a) on the results of a flight test shall include the following matters:
(1) A thorough discussion of the content and objectives of the test.
(2) For each such test objective, a statement regarding whether or not the objective was achieved.
(3) For any such test objective not achieved—
(A) a thorough discussion describing the reasons that the objective was not achieved; and
(B) a discussion of any plans for future tests to achieve that objective.
(Added Pub. L. 118–159, div. A, title XVI, § 1649(a), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2199.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in Pub. L. 107–314, div. A, title II, § 224, Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2485, which was set out in a note under section 4205 of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 118–159, div. A, title XVI, § 1649(b)(10), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2200.
10 U.S.C. § 7377 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 7377. Certain civilian special agents: authority to execute warrants and make arrests
(a) Authority.—
The Secretary of the Army may authorize any Department of the Army civilian employee described in subsection (b) to have the same authority to execute and serve warrants and other processes issued under the authority of the United States and to make arrests without a warrant as may be authorized under section 1585a of this title for special agents of the Defense Criminal Investigative Service.
(b) Agents To Have Authority.—
(1) Subsection (a) applies to any employee of the Department of the Army who is a special agent of the Army Criminal Investigation Command (or a successor to that command) whose duties include conducting, supervising, or coordinating investigations of criminal activity in programs and operations of the Department of the Army.
(2) In addition to paragraph (1), during the four-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, subsection (a) applies to any employee of the Department of the Army who is a special agent of the Army Counterintelligence Command (or a successor to that command) whose duties include conducting, supervising, or coordinating counterintelligence investigations in programs and operations of the Department of the Army.
(c) Guidelines for Exercise of Authority.—
The authority provided under subsection (a) shall be exercised in accordance with guidelines prescribed by the Secretary of the Army and approved by the Secretary of Defense and the Attorney General and any other applicable guidelines prescribed by the Secretary of the Army, the Secretary of Defense, or the Attorney General.
(Added Pub. L. 106–398, § 1 [[div. A], title V, § 554(a)(1)], Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1654, 1654A–126, § 4027; renumbered § 7377, Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, § 808(b)(15), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1839; amended Pub. L. 118–159, div. A, title XVI, § 1613(a), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2168.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, referred to in subsec. (b)(2), is the date of enactment of Pub. L. 118–159, also known as the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, which was approved Dec. 23, 2024.
heading: Amendments
text: 2024—Pub. L. 118–159, § 1613(a)(1), substituted “Certain civilian special agents:” for “Civilian special agents of the Criminal Investigation Command:” in section catchline.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 118–159, § 1613(a)(2), designated existing provisions as par. (1) and added par. (2).
2018—Pub. L. 115–232 renumbered section 4027 of this title as this section.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 2018 Amendment
text: 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.
10 U.S.C. § 8045 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 8045. Deputy Commandants
There are in the Headquarters, Marine Corps, not more than eight Deputy Commandants, detailed by the Secretary of the Navy from officers on the active-duty list of the Marine Corps.
(Added Pub. L. 99–433, title V, § 513(b), Oct. 1, 1986, 100 Stat. 1054, § 5045; amended Pub. L. 106–398, § 1 [[div. A], title IX, § 902(b)(1)], Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1654, 1654A–224; Pub. L. 107–314, div. A, title IX, § 934, Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2626; Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title V, § 503(c), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2107; renumbered § 8045, Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, § 807(a)(1), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1834; Pub. L. 118–159, div. A, title V, § 509A, Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 1872.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2024—Pub. L. 118–159 substituted “not more than eight Deputy Commandants” for “not more than seven Deputy Commandants”.
2018—Pub. L. 115–232 renumbered section 5045 of this title as this section.
2016—Pub. L. 114–328 substituted “seven” for “six”.
2002—Pub. L. 107–314 substituted “six” for “five”.
2000—Pub. L. 106–398 amended section catchline and text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “There are in the Headquarters, Marine Corps, a Chief of Staff, not more than five Deputy Chiefs of Staff, and not more than three Assistant Chiefs of Staff, detailed by the Secretary of the Navy from officers on the active-duty list of the Marine Corps.”
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 2018 Amendment
text: 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.
10 U.S.C. § 8048 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 8048. Medical Officer of the Marine Corps
(a) There is a Medical Officer of the Marine Corps who shall be appointed from among flag officers of the Navy.
(b) The Medical Officer of the Marine Corps, while so serving, shall hold the grade of rear admiral (lower half).
(Added Pub. L. 118–159, div. A, title V, § 509B(a)(1), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 1872.)
10 U.S.C. § 8679a (ARMED FORCES)
§ 8679a. Contracting with shipyards controlled by a foreign adversary country: prohibition
The Secretary of Defense may not enter into any contract or other agreement with a shipyard determined by the Secretary of Defense to be under the ownership, control, or influence of a foreign adversary country (as defined in section 4872(d)(2) 1 of title 10, United States Code).
(Added Pub. L. 118–159, div. A, title X, § 1025, Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2055.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: As defined in section 4872(d)(2), referred to in text, probably means countries specified in subsec. (f)(2) of section 4872 of this title. Subsec. (d) of section 4872 was redesignated as subsec. (f) by Pub. L. 118–159, div. A, title VIII, § 844(b)(3), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 1991. Further, subsec. (f)(2) of section 4872, as so redesignated, does not define “foreign adversary country” but lists countries defined as “covered nation”.
10 U.S.C. § 8803 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 8803. Sales: veterans under treatment
A person who has been separated honorably or under honorable conditions from the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, the Marine Corps, the Space Force, or the Coast Guard and who is receiving care and medical treatment from the Public Health Service or the Department of Veterans Affairs may buy subsistence supplies and other supplies, except articles of uniform, from the Navy and the Marine Corps at prices charged members of the naval service.
(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 471, § 7603; Pub. L. 101–189, div. A, title XVI, § 1621(a)(1), Nov. 29, 1989, 103 Stat. 1602; renumbered § 8803, Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, § 807(d)(9), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1837; Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title IX, § 924(d)(3), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3826; Pub. L. 118–159, div. A, title VI, § 642, Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 1938.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
7603
34 U.S.C. 536.
June 5, 1920, ch. 240 (par. under “Purchase of Army Stores by Discharged Receiving Treatment from the Public Health Service”), 41 Stat. 976.
The word “separated” is substituted for the word “discharged”. The words “under honorable conditions” are added since this provision is interpreted as benefiting personnel discharged under honorable conditions. The words “Air Force” are supplied under the authority of § 305(a) of the National Security Act of 1947, as amended (5 U.S.C. 171l). The words “Veterans’ Administration” are added under the authority of the Act of August 9, 1921, ch. 57, 42 Stat. 148, which transferred care of veterans to the Veterans’ Bureau, the Act of June 7, 1924, ch. 320, 43 Stat. 610, which transferred all hospitals under the jurisdiction of the Public Health Service to the Veterans’ Bureau, and the Act of July 3, 1930, ch. 863, § 1, 46 Stat. 1016, under which the President by Executive Order No. 5398, July 21, 1930, transferred the Veterans’ Bureau to the Veterans’ Administration. The words “while undergoing such care and treatment” are omitted as surplusage.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2024—Pub. L. 118–159 substituted “, the Space Force, or the Coast Guard” for “, or the Space Force”.
2021—Pub. L. 116–283 substituted “the Marine Corps, or the Space Force” for “or the Marine Corps”.
2018—Pub. L. 115–232 renumbered section 7603 of this title as this section.
1989—Pub. L. 101–189 substituted “Department of Veterans Affairs” for “Veterans’ Administration”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 2018 Amendment
text: 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.
10 U.S.C. § 9062a (ARMED FORCES)
§ 9062a. Annual report on Air Force tactical fighter aircraft force structure.1
(a) In General.—
Not later than April 1, 2025, and annually thereafter through 2029, the Secretary of the Air Force, in consultation with the Director of the Air National Guard and the Commander of the Air Force Reserve Command, shall—
(1) develop a 10-year tactical fighter aircraft force structure, recapitalization, training, and sustainment plan for the active and reserve components of the Air Force; and
(2) submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the plan.
(b) Elements of Report.—
The report required by subsection (a) shall address each of the following:
(1) The appropriate mix of tactical fighter aircraft, and associated operational risk analyses, required for the Secretary of the Air Force to meet expected steady-state, global force management allocation plans and geographic combatant commander contingency operational plans tasked to the Air Force, using active and reserve component tactical fighter aircraft units.
(2) The procurement, divestment, and unit activation, deactivation, or re-missioning plans or actions the Secretary plans to implement, fiscal year-by-fiscal year, unit-by-unit, for the 10-year period beginning on the date on which the report is submitted, for each active and reserve component tactical fighter aircraft unit existing as of such date of submittal, including the rationale and justification for any such plans or actions.
(3) The actions the Secretary will take to ensure that required operational readiness rates are maintained during any planned recapitalization, modernization, or change of mission affecting tactical fighter aircraft units.
(4) Any plans of the Secretary to augment or supplant existing piloted tactical fighter aircraft capability or capacity with collaborative combat aircraft increment 1 or increment 2 capability or capacity.
(5) Any plans of the Secretary to augment or supplant existing piloted tactical fighter aircraft training events through the acquisition and fielding of common, joint, all-domain, high-fidelity synthetic simulation environments.
(c) Form of Report.—
The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form with accompanying graphs, tables, and charts, but may contain a classified annex.
(d) Fighter Aircraft Defined.—
In this section, the term “fighter aircraft” has the meaning given that term in section 9062(i)(2) of this title.
(Added Pub. L. 118–159, div. A, title I, § 142, Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 1809.)
10 U.S.C. § 9083 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 9083. Vice Chief of Space Operations
(a) Appointment.—
There is a Vice Chief of Space Operations, appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, from the general officers of the Space Force.
(b) Grade.—
The Vice Chief of Space Operations, while so serving, has the grade of general without vacating the permanent grade of the officer.
(c) Duties.—
The Vice Chief of Space Operations shall have such authorities and duties with respect to the Space Force as the Chief of Space Operations, with the approval of the Secretary of the Air Force, may delegate to or prescribe for the Vice Chief of Space Operations. Orders issued by the Vice Chief of Space Operations in performing such duties have the same effect as orders issued by the Chief of Space Operations.
(Added Pub. L. 118–159, div. A, title V, § 509C(a)(2), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 1873.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 9083 was renumbered section 9084 of this title.
Another prior section 9083, added Pub. L. 107–107, div. A, title IX, § 912(a), Dec. 28, 2001, 115 Stat. 1196, § 8084; amended Pub. L. 108–375, div. A, title X, § 1084(d)(32), Oct. 28, 2004, 118 Stat. 2063; renumbered § 9084, Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, § 806(c), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1833; renumbered § 9068, Pub. L. 116–92, div. A, title IX, § 952(b)(1), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 1561; renumbered § 9083, Pub. L. 116–92, div. A, title IX, § 952(e), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 1562, related to a career field for officers in the Air Force with technical competence in space-related matters, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title IX, § 921(a), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3804.
10 U.S.C. § 9085 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 9085. Office of the Chief of Space Operations: general duties
(a) Professional Assistance.—
The Office of the Chief of Space Operations shall furnish professional assistance to the Secretary, the Under Secretary, and the Assistant Secretaries of the Air Force and to the Chief of Space Operations.
(b) Authorities.—
Under the authority, direction, and control of the Secretary of the Air Force, the Office of the Chief of Space Operations shall—
(1) subject to subsections (c) and (d) of section 9014 of this title, prepare for such employment of the Space Force, and for such recruiting, organizing, supplying, equipping (including research and development), training, servicing, mobilizing, demobilizing, administering, and maintaining of the Space Force, as will assist in the execution of any power, duty, or function of the Secretary of the Air Force or the Chief of Space Operations;
(2) investigate and report upon the efficiency of the Space Force and its preparation to support military operations by commanders of the combatant commands;
(3) prepare detailed instructions for the execution of approved plans and supervise the execution of those plans and instructions;
(4) as directed by the Secretary of the Air Force or the Chief of Space Operations, coordinate the action of organizations of the Space Force; and
(5) perform such other duties, not otherwise assigned by law, as may be prescribed by the Secretary of the Air Force.
(Added Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title IX, § 921(a), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3805, § 9084; renumbered § 9085, Pub. L. 118–159, div. A, title V, § 509C(a)(1), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 1873.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 9085 was renumbered section 9086 of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 2024—Pub. L. 118–159 renumbered section 9084 of this title as this section.
10 U.S.C. § 9086 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 9086. Regular Space Force: composition
(a) In General.—
The Regular Space Force is the component of the Space Force that consists of persons whose continuous service on active duty in both peace and war is contemplated by law, and of retired members of the Regular Space Force.
(b) Composition.—
The Regular Space Force includes—
(1) the officers and enlisted members of the Regular Space Force; and
(2) the retired officers and enlisted members of the Regular Space Force.
(Added Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title IX, § 922(d), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3807, § 9085; renumbered § 9086, Pub. L. 118–159, div. A, title V, § 509C(a)(1), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 1873.)
heading: Repeal of Section
text: Pub. L. 118–31, div. A, title XVII, § 1735(c), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 677, provided that, effective on the date on which the certification by the Secretary of the Air Force is submitted under section 1735(a) of Pub. L. 118–31, this section is repealed.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 9086 was renumbered section 9087 of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 2024—Pub. L. 118–159 renumbered section 9085 of this title as this section.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective on the date on which the certification by the Secretary of the Air Force is submitted under section 1735(a) of Pub. L. 118–31, see section 1735(c)(2) of Pub. L. 118–31, set out in a Transitions Provisions note under section 20001 of this title.
10 U.S.C. § 9160 (ARMED FORCES)
[§ 9160. Repealed. Pub. L. 118–159, div. A, title V, § 509D(a), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 1874]
text: Section, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 518, § 8310; renumbered § 9160, Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, § 806(b)(3), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1832; Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title IX, § 923(c)(3)(A), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3810; Pub. L. 118–31, div. A, title XVII, § 1721(a)(3), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 665, provided that original appointments as warrant officers in the Regular Air Force or the Space Force would be made from persons who had served on active duty at least one year in the Air Force or the Space Force.
10 U.S.C. § 9254 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 9254. Authority to designate certain separated members of the Air Force as honorary separated members of the Space Force
(a) Authority.—
The Secretary of the Air Force may prescribe regulations that authorize an eligible individual to be designated as an honorary separated member of the Space Force. An eligible individual so designated may be referred to as a “Legacy Guardian”.
(b) Elements.—
Regulations prescribed under this section may include the following elements:
(1) Eligibility criteria, including applicable dates of service and constructive service credit, for designation under this section.
(2) An application process through which an eligible individual, or a survivor of a deceased eligible individual, may apply for such designation of such eligible individual.
(3) A certificate, approved device, or other insignia of such designation.
(c) Rule of Construction.—
Designation of an eligible individual under this section shall not be construed to entitle such eligible individual to any benefit in addition to those established by this section or pursuant to regulations prescribed under this section.
(d) Eligible Individual Defined.—
In this section, the term “eligible individual” means an individual—
(1) whom the Secretary of the Air Force determines served in support of space operations as a member of the Air Force; and
(2) who separates (or previously separated) from the armed forces as a member of the Air Force.
(Added Pub. L. 118–159, div. A, title V, § 525, Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 1885.)
10 U.S.C. § 9279 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 9279. Distinguished flying cross: award; limitations
(a) The President may award a distinguished flying cross of appropriate design with accompanying ribbon to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the Air Force or Space Force, distinguishes himself by heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial or space flight.
(b) Not more than one distinguished flying cross may be awarded to a person. However, for each succeeding act that would otherwise justify the award of such a cross, the President may award a suitable bar or other device to be worn as he directs.
(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 541, § 8749; renumbered § 9279, Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, § 806(b)(11), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1833; Pub. L. 116–92, div. A, title V, § 582(b)(4), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 1412; Pub. L. 118–159, div. A, title V, § 521(k)(1), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 1882.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
8749(a)
8749(b)
8749(c)
10:1429 (less 2d and last sentences).
10:1429 (2d sentence).
10:1429 (last sentence, less 1st 49 words).
July 2, 1926, ch. 721, § 12 (less 1st 49 words of last sentence), 44 Stat. 789; July 30, 1937, ch. 545, § 4, 50 Stat. 549.
In subsection (a), the words “under such rules and regulations as he may prescribe” are omitted, since the President has inherent authority to issue regulations appropriate to exercising his functions. The words “but not in the name of Congress” are omitted as surplusage, since a medal is presented in the name of Congress only if the law so directs. The word “award” is substituted for the word “present” to cover the determination of the recipients as well as the actual presentation of the medal. The words “since the 6th day of April, 1917, has distinguished, or who, after July 2, 1926” and 10:1429 (proviso of 1st sentence) are omitted as executed.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2024—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 118–159 inserted “or Space Force” after “Air Force” and “or space” after “aerial”.
2019—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 116–92 struck out subsec. (c) which read as follows: “No distinguished flying cross, or device in place thereof, may be awarded or presented to a person whose service after he distinguished himself has not been honorable.”
2018—Pub. L. 115–232 renumbered section 8749 of this title as this section.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 2018 Amendment
text: 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.