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42 U.S.C. § 217

Title 42 Chapter 6 Current through PL 118-3 Last updated: March 29, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 217. Use of Service in time of war or emergency

  • (a) shall constitute a branch of the land and naval forces of the United States,
  • (b) shall, to the extent prescribed by regulations of the President, be subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice [ 10 U.S.C. 801 et seq.], and
  • (c) shall continue to operate as part of the Service except to the extent that the President may direct as Commander in Chief.

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