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Code · U.S. Code · Title 14 - COAST GUARD · CHAPTER 21— PERSONNEL; OFFICERS · SUBCHAPTER II— DISCHARGES; RETIREMENTS; REVOCATION OF COMMISSIONS; SEPARATION FOR CAUSE · § 2163

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§ 2163. Removal of officer from active duty; action by Secretary

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The Secretary may remove an officer from active duty if his removal is recommended by a board of inquiry under section 2159 of this title. The Secretary’s action in such as case is final and conclusive.

(Added Pub. L. 88–130, § 1(10)(C), Sept. 24, 1963, 77 Stat. 189, § 326; renumbered § 2163 and amended Pub. L. 115–282, title I, §§ 112(b), 123(b)(2), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4216, 4240; Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXII, § 7223(d)(1)(B), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1702.)

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§ 2164
Officers considered for removal; retirement or discharge; separation benefits

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Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018
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Pub. L. 88–130, § 1(10)(C)
77 Stat. 189
132 Stat. 4216
Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXII, § 7223(d)(1)(B)
139 Stat. 1702
Pub. L. 119–60
section 326 of this title

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§ 2163

Removal of officer from active duty; action by Secretary

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Pub. L.Public Law 115-282

Pub. L.Pub. L. 88–130, § 1(10)(C)

Stat.77 Stat. 189

Stat.132 Stat. 4216

Pub. L.Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXII, § 7223(d)(1)(B)

Stat.139 Stat. 1702

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