§ 12313. Reserves: release from active duty

• (a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, the Secretary concerned may at any time release a Reserve under his jurisdiction from active duty.
• (b) In time of war or of national emergency declared by Congress or the President after January 1, 1953 , a member of a reserve component may be released from active duty (other than for training) only if—
  • (1) a board of officers convened at his request by an authority designated by the Secretary concerned recommends the release and the recommendation is approved;
  • (2) the member does not request that a board be convened; or
  • (3) his release is otherwise authorized by law.