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10 U.S.C. § 8662

Title 10 Chapter 863 Current through PL 116-220 ~1 min read Last updated: March 30, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 8662. Naming

  • (a) Not more than one vessel of the Navy may have the same name.
  • (b) Each battleship shall be named for a State. However, if the names of all the States are in use, a battleship may be named for a city, place, or person.
  • (c) The Secretary of the Navy may change the name of any vessel bought for the Navy.

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