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14 U.S.C. § 2164

Title 14 Chapter 21 Current through PL 119-73 Last updated: March 29, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 2164. Officers considered for removal; retirement or discharge; separation benefits

  • (a) At any time during proceedings under section 2159 of this title , and before the removal of an officer, the Secretary may grant a request—
    • (1) for voluntary retirement, if the officer is otherwise qualified therefor; or
    • (2) for discharge with separation benefits under section 2146(c) of this title .
  • (b) Each officer removed from active duty under section 2163 of this title shall—
    • (1) if on the date of removal the officer is eligible for voluntary retirement under any law, be retired in the grade for which he would be eligible if retired at his request; or
    • (2) if on that date the officer is ineligible for voluntary retirement under any law, be honorably discharged with separation benefits under section 2146(c) of this title , unless under regulations promulgated by the Secretary the condition under which the officer is discharged does not warrant an honorable discharge.

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