§ 3709. Reserve student aviation pilots; Reserve aviation pilots; appointments in commissioned grade

• (a) Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary an enlisted member of the Reserve may be designated as a student aviation pilot.
• (b) A member who is not a qualified aviator may not be designated as a student aviation pilot unless the member agrees in writing to serve on active duty for a period of two years after successful completion of flight training, unless sooner released. A student aviation pilot may be released from active duty or discharged at any time as provided for in the regulations prescribed by the Secretary.
• (c) A student aviation pilot who is a qualified civilian aviator may be given a brief refresher course in flight training.
• (d) A student aviation pilot undergoing flight training is entitled to have uniforms and equipment provided at Government expense.
• (e) Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary, a student aviation pilot may be designated an aviation pilot upon the successful completion of flight training.
• (f) In time of peace, an aviation pilot obligated under subsection (b) to serve on active duty for two years may serve for an additional period of not more than two years.
• (g) An aviation pilot may be released from active duty or discharged at any time as provided for in the regulations prescribed by the Secretary.
• (h) If qualified under regulations prescribed by the Secretary, an aviation pilot may be appointed as an ensign in the Reserve.