Title 14 — Coast Guard
378 sections across 16 chapters.
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Ch. 1— Primary duties47 sections
- § 101Establishment of Coast Guard
- § 102Primary duties
- § 103Department in which the Coast Guard operates
- § 104Removing restrictions
- § 105Secretary defined
- § 106Commandant defined
- § 3701Organization
- § 3702Authorized strength
- § 3703Coast Guard Reserve Boards
- § 3704Grades and ratings; military authority
- § 3705Benefits
- § 3706Temporary members of the Reserve; eligibility and compensation
- § 3707Temporary members of the Reserve; disability or death benefits
- § 3708Temporary members of the Reserve; certificate of honorable service
- § 3709Reserve student aviation pilots; Reserve aviation pilots; appointments in commissioned grade
- § 3710Reserve student pre-commissioning assistance program
- § 3711Appointment or wartime promotion; retention of grade upon release from active duty
- § 3712Exclusiveness of service
- § 3713Active duty for emergency augmentation of regular forces
- § 3714Enlistment of members engaged in schooling
- § 3731Definitions
- § 3732Applicability of this subchapter
- § 3733Suspension of this subchapter in time of war or national emergency
- § 3734Effect of this subchapter on retirement and retired pay
- § 3735Authorized number of officers
- § 3736Precedence
- § 3737Running mates
- § 3738Constructive credit upon initial appointment
- § 3739Promotion of Reserve officers on active duty
- § 3740Promotion; recommendations of selection boards
- § 3741Selection boards; appointment
- § 3742Establishment of promotion zones under running mate system
- § 3743Eligibility for promotion
- § 3744Recommendation for promotion of an officer previously removed from an active status
- § 3745Qualifications for promotion
- § 3746Promotion; acceptance; oath of office
- § 3747Date of rank upon promotion; entitlement to pay
- § 3748Type of promotion; temporary
- § 3749Effect of removal by the President or failure of consent of the Senate
- § 3750Failure of selection for promotion
- § 3751Failure of selection and removal from an active status
- § 3752Retention boards; removal from an active status to provide a flow of promotion
- § 3753Maximum ages for retention in an active status
- § 3754Rear admiral and rear admiral (lower half); maximum service in grade
- § 3755Appointment of a former Navy or Coast Guard officer
- § 3756Grade on entry upon active duty
- § 3757Recall of a retired officer; grade upon release
Ch. 3— Grades and ratings20 sections
- § 301Grades and ratings
- § 302Commandant; appointment
- § 303Retirement of Commandant or Vice Commandant
- § 304Vice Commandant; appointment
- § 305Vice admirals
- § 306Retirement
- § 307Vice admirals and admiral, continuity of grade
- § 308Chief Acquisition Officer
- § 309Office of the Coast Guard Reserve; Director
- § 310Chief of Staff to President: appointment
- § 311Captains of the port
- § 312Prevention and response workforces
- § 313Centers of expertise for Coast Guard prevention and response
- § 314Marine industry training program
- § 315Training course on workings of Congress
- § 316National Coast Guard Museum
- § 317United States Coast Guard Band; composition; director
- § 318Environmental Compliance and Restoration Program
- § 319Land-based unmanned aircraft system program
- § 320Coast Guard Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps
Ch. 5— Secretary26 sections
- § 501Secretary; general powers
- § 502Delegation of powers by the Secretary
- § 503Regulations
- § 504Commandant; general powers
- § 505Functions and powers vested in the Commandant
- § 506Prospective payment of funds necessary to provide medical care
- § 507Appointment of judges
- § 508Coast Guard health-care professionals; licensure portability
- § 521Saving life and property
- § 522Law enforcement
- § 523Enforcement authority
- § 524Enforcement of coastwise trade laws
- § 525Special agents of the Coast Guard Investigative Service law enforcement authority
- § 526Stopping vessels; indemnity for firing at or into vessel
- § 527Safety of vessels of the Armed Forces
- § 528Protecting against unmanned aircraft
- § 541Aids to navigation authorized
- § 542Unauthorized aids to maritime navigation; penalty
- § 543Interference with aids to navigation; penalty
- § 544Aids to maritime navigation; penalty
- § 545Marking of obstructions
- § 546Deposit of damage payments
- § 547Rewards for apprehension of persons interfering with aids to navigation
- § 561Icebreaking in polar regions
- § 562Appeals and waivers
- § 563Notification of certain determinations
Ch. 7— Cooperation with other agencies18 sections
- § 701Cooperation with other agencies, States, territories, and political subdivisions
- § 702State Department
- § 703Treasury Department
- § 704Department of the Army and Department of the Air Force
- § 705Navy Department
- § 706United States Postal Service
- § 707Department of Commerce
- § 708Department of Health and Human Services
- § 709Maritime instruction
- § 710Assistance to foreign governments and maritime authorities
- § 711Coast Guard officers as attachés to missions
- § 712Contracts with Government-owned establishments for work and material
- § 713Nonappropriated fund instrumentalities: contracts with other agencies and instrumentalities to provide or obtain goods and services
- § 714Arctic maritime domain awareness
- § 715Oceanographic research
- § 716Arctic maritime transportation
- § 717Agreements
- § 718Training; emergency response providers
Ch. 9— Disposal of certain material36 sections
- § 901Disposal of certain material
- § 902Employment of draftsmen and engineers
- § 903Use of certain appropriated funds
- § 904Local hire
- § 905Procurement authority for family housing
- § 906Air Station Cape Cod Improvements
- § 907Long-term lease of special purpose facilities
- § 908Long-term lease authority for lighthouse property
- § 909Small boat station rescue capability
- § 910Small boat station closures
- § 911Search and rescue center standards
- § 912Air facility closures
- § 913Turnkey selection procedures
- § 914Disposition of infrastructure related to E–LORAN
- § 931Oaths required for boards
- § 932Administration of oaths
- § 933Coast Guard ensigns and pennants
- § 934Penalty for unauthorized use of words “Coast Guard”
- § 935Coast Guard band recordings for commercial sale
- § 936Confidentiality of medical quality assurance records; qualified immunity for participants
- § 937Admiralty claims against the United States
- § 938Claims for damage to property of the United States
- § 939Accounting for industrial work
- § 940Supplies and equipment from stock
- § 941Coast Guard Supply Fund
- § 942Public and commercial vessels and other watercraft; sale of fuel, supplies, and services
- § 943Arms and ammunition; immunity from taxation
- § 944Confidential investigative expenses
- § 945Assistance to film producers
- § 946User fees
- § 947Vessel construction bonding requirements
- § 948Contracts for medical care for retirees, dependents, and survivors: alternative delivery of health care
- § 949Telephone installation and charges
- § 950Designation, powers, and accountability of deputy disbursing officials
- § 951Aircraft accident investigations
- § 952Construction of Coast Guard vessels and assignment of vessel projects
Ch. 11— Acquisition directorate24 sections
- § 1101Acquisition directorate
- § 1102Improvements in Coast Guard acquisition management
- § 1103Role of Vice Commandant in major acquisition programs
- § 1104Recognition of Coast Guard personnel for excellence in acquisition
- § 1105Prohibition on use of lead systems integrators
- § 1106Required contract terms
- § 1107Extension of major acquisition program contracts
- § 1108Department of Defense consultation
- § 1109Undefinitized contractual actions
- § 1110Mission need statement
- § 1131Identification of major system acquisitions
- § 1132Acquisition
- § 1133Preliminary development and demonstration
- § 1134Acquisition, production, deployment, and support
- § 1135Acquisition program baseline breach
- § 1136Acquisition approval authority
- § 1137Contracting for major acquisitions programs
- § 1151Restriction on construction of vessels in foreign shipyards
- § 1152Advance procurement funding
- § 1153Prohibition on overhaul, repair, and maintenance of Coast Guard vessels in foreign shipyards
- § 1154Procurement of buoy chain
- § 1155Contract termination
- § 1156Limitation on unmanned aircraft systems
- § 1171Definitions
Ch. 19— Administration of Academy22 sections
- § 1901Administration of Academy
- § 1902Policy on sexual harassment and sexual violence
- § 1903Annual Board of Visitors
- § 1904Participation in Federal, State, or other educational research grants
- § 1921Corps of Cadets authorized strength
- § 1922Appointments
- § 1923Admission of foreign nationals for instruction; restrictions; conditions
- § 1924Conduct
- § 1925Agreement
- § 1926Cadet applicants; preappointment travel to Academy
- § 1927Cadets; initial clothing allowance
- § 1928Cadets; degree of bachelor of science
- § 1929Cadets; appointment as ensign
- § 1930Cadets: charges and fees for attendance; limitation
- § 1941Civilian teaching staff
- § 1942Permanent commissioned teaching staff; composition
- § 1943Appointment of permanent commissioned teaching staff
- § 1944Grade of permanent commissioned teaching staff
- § 1945Retirement of permanent commissioned teaching staff
- § 1946Credit for service as member of civilian teaching staff
- § 1947Assignment of personnel as instructors
- § 1948Marine safety curriculum
Ch. 21— Original appointment of permanent commissioned officers56 sections
- § 2101Original appointment of permanent commissioned officers
- § 2102Active duty promotion list
- § 2103Number and distribution of commissioned officers on active duty promotion list
- § 2104Appointment of temporary officers
- § 2105Rank of warrant officers
- § 2106Selection boards; convening of boards
- § 2107Selection boards; composition of boards
- § 2108Selection boards; notice of convening; communication with board
- § 2109Selection boards; oath of members
- § 2110Number of officers to be selected for promotion
- § 2111Promotion zones
- § 2112Promotion year; defined
- § 2113Eligibility of officers for consideration for promotion
- § 2114United States Deputy Marshals in Alaska
- § 2115Selection boards; information to be furnished boards
- § 2116Officers to be recommended for promotion
- § 2117Selection boards; reports
- § 2118Selection boards; submission of reports
- § 2119Failure of selection for promotion
- § 2120Special selection boards; correction of errors
- § 2121Promotions; appointments
- § 2122Removal of officer from list of selectees for promotion
- § 2123Promotions; acceptance; oath of office
- § 2124Promotions; pay and allowances
- § 2125Wartime temporary service promotions
- § 2126Promotion of officers not included on active duty promotion list
- § 2127Recall to active duty during war or national emergency
- § 2128Recall to active duty with consent of officer
- § 2129Aviation cadets; appointment as Reserve officers
- § 2141Revocation of commissions during first five years of commissioned service
- § 2142Regular lieutenants (junior grade); separation for failure of selection for promotion
- § 2143Regular lieutenants; separation for failure of selection for promotion; continuation
- § 2144Regular Coast Guard; officers serving under temporary appointments
- § 2145Regular lieutenant commanders and commanders; retirement for failure of selection for promotion
- § 2146Discharge in lieu of retirement; separation pay
- § 2147Regular warrant officers: separation pay
- § 2148Separation for failure of selection for promotion or continuation; time of
- § 2149Regular captains; retirement
- § 2150Captains; continuation on active duty; involuntary retirement
- § 2151Rear admirals and rear admirals (lower half); continuation on active duty; involuntary retirement
- § 2152Voluntary retirement after twenty years’ service
- § 2153Voluntary retirement after thirty years’ service
- § 2154Compulsory retirement
- § 2155Retirement for physical disability after selection for promotion; grade in which retired
- § 2156Deferment of retirement or separation for medical reasons
- § 2157Flag officers
- § 2158Review of records of officers
- § 2159Boards of inquiry
- § 2160Boards of review
- § 2161Composition of boards
- § 2162Rights and procedures
- § 2163Removal of officer from active duty; action by Secretary
- § 2164Officers considered for removal; retirement or discharge; separation benefits
- § 2165Relief of retired officer promoted while on active duty
- § 2181Physical fitness of officers
- § 2182Multirater assessment of certain personnel
Ch. 23— Recruiting campaigns19 sections
- § 2301Recruiting campaigns
- § 2302Enlistments; term, grade
- § 2303Promotion
- § 2304Compulsory retirement at age of sixty-two
- § 2305Voluntary retirement after thirty years’ service
- § 2306Voluntary retirement after twenty years’ service
- § 2307Retirement of enlisted members: increase in retired pay
- § 2308Recall to active duty during war or national emergency
- § 2309Recall to active duty with consent of member
- § 2310Relief of retired enlisted member promoted while on active duty
- § 2311Retirement in cases where higher grade or rating has been held
- § 2312Extension of enlistments
- § 2313Retention beyond term of enlistment in case of disability
- § 2314Detention beyond term of enlistment
- § 2315Inclusion of certain conditions in enlistment contract
- § 2316Discharge within three months before expiration of enlistment
- § 2317Aviation cadets; procurement; transfer
- § 2318Aviation cadets; benefits
- § 2319Critical skill training bonus
Ch. 25— Grade on retirement14 sections
- § 2501Grade on retirement
- § 2502Retirement
- § 2503Status of recalled personnel
- § 2504Computation of retired pay
- § 2505Limitations on retirement and retired pay
- § 2506Suspension of payment of retired pay of members who are absent from the United States to avoid prosecution
- § 2507Board for Correction of Military Records deadline
- § 2508Emergency leave retention authority
- § 2509Prohibition of certain involuntary administrative separations
- § 2510Sea service letters
- § 2511Investigations of flag officers and Senior Executive Service employees
- § 2512Leave policies for the Coast Guard
- § 2513Computation of length of service
- § 2531Personnel of former Lighthouse Service
Ch. 27— Procurement of personnel1 inactive48 sections
- § 2701Procurement of personnel
- § 2702Training
- § 2703Contingent expenses
- § 2704Equipment to prevent accidents
- § 2705Repealed. Pub. L. 115–282, title III, § 316 , Dec. 4, 2018 , 132 Stat. 4250 ]Repealed
- § 2706Right to wear uniform
- § 2707Protection of uniform
- § 2708Clothing for officers and enlisted personnel
- § 2709Procurement and sale of stores to members and civilian employees
- § 2710Disposition of effects of decedents
- § 2711Deserters; payment of expenses incident to apprehension and delivery; penalties
- § 2712Payment for the apprehension of stragglers
- § 2731Delegation of powers to make awards; rules and regulations
- § 2732Medal of honor
- § 2733Medal of honor: duplicate medal
- § 2734Medal of honor: presentation of Medal of Honor Flag
- § 2735Coast Guard cross
- § 2736Distinguished service medal
- § 2737Silver star medal
- § 2738Distinguished flying cross
- § 2739Coast Guard medal
- § 2740Insignia for additional awards
- § 2741Time limit on award; report concerning deed
- § 2742Honorable subsequent service as condition to award
- § 2743Posthumous awards
- § 2744Life-saving medals
- § 2745Replacement of medals
- § 2746Award of other medals
- § 2747Awards and insignia for excellence in service or conduct
- § 2748Presentation of United States flag upon retirement
- § 2761Persons discharged as result of court-martial; allowances to
- § 2762Shore patrol duty; payment of expenses
- § 2763Compensatory absence from duty for military personnel at isolated duty stations
- § 2764Monetary allowance for transportation of household effects
- § 2765Retroactive payment of pay and allowances delayed by administrative error or oversight
- § 2766Travel card management
- § 2767Reimbursement for medical-related travel expenses for certain persons residing on islands in the continental United States
- § 2768Annual audit of pay and allowances of members undergoing permanent change of station
- § 2769Remission of indebtedness
- § 2770Special instruction at universities
- § 2771Attendance at professional meetings
- § 2772Education loan repayment program
- § 2773Rations or commutation therefor in money
- § 2774Sales of ration supplies to messes
- § 2775Flight rations
- § 2776Payments at time of discharge for good of service
- § 2777Clothing for destitute shipwrecked persons
- § 2778Advancement of public funds to personnel
- § 2779Transportation to and from certain places of employment
Ch. 29— Work-life policies and programs18 sections
- § 2901Work-life policies and programs
- § 2902Surveys of Coast Guard families
- § 2903Reimbursement for adoption expenses
- § 2904Education and training opportunities for Coast Guard spouses
- § 2905Youth sponsorship initiatives
- § 2906Dependent school children
- § 2921Definitions
- § 2922Child development services
- § 2923Child development center standards and inspections
- § 2924Child development center employees
- § 2925Parent partnerships with child development centers
- § 2941Definitions
- § 2942General authority
- § 2943Leasing and hiring of quarters; rental of inadequate housing
- § 2944Retired service members and dependents serving on advisory committees
- § 2945Conveyance of real property
- § 2946Coast Guard Housing Fund
- § 2947Reports
Ch. 39— Administration of the Coast Guard Auxiliary13 sections
- § 3901Administration of the Coast Guard Auxiliary
- § 3902Purpose of the Coast Guard Auxiliary
- § 3903Eligibility; enrollments
- § 3904Members of the Auxiliary; status
- § 3905Disenrollment
- § 3906Membership in other organizations
- § 3907Use of member’s facilities
- § 3908Vessel deemed public vessel
- § 3909Aircraft deemed public aircraft
- § 3910Radio station deemed government station
- § 3911Availability of appropriations
- § 3912Assignment and performance of duties
- § 3913Injury or death in line of duty