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Code · U.S. Code · Title 14 - COAST GUARD · CHAPTER 23— PERSONNEL; ENLISTED · § 2306

§ 2306. Voluntary retirement after twenty years’ service

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Any enlisted member who has completed twenty years’ service may, upon his own application, in the discretion of the Commandant, be retired from active service.
(Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 521, § 355; Pub. L. 98–557, § 15(a)(3)(A), Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2865; Pub. L. 99–348, title II, § 205(b)(8), July 1, 1986, 100 Stat. 700; renumbered § 2306, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 113(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4221.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 14, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 185a (May 24, 1939, ch. 146, § 2, 53 Stat. 755).
Changes were made in phraseology. 81st Congress, House Report No. 557.
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  • Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393
  • 63 Stat. 521
  • Pub. L. 98–557, § 15(a)(3)(A)
  • 98 Stat. 2865
  • Pub. L. 99–348, title II, § 205(b)(8)
  • 100 Stat. 700
  • 132 Stat. 4221
  • May 24, 1939, ch. 146, § 2
  • 53 Stat. 755
  • section 355 of this title
  • Pub. L. 99–348
  • Pub. L. 98–557
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§ 2306
Voluntary retirement after twenty years’ service
ActAug. 4, 1949, ch. 393
Stat.63 Stat. 521
Pub. L.Pub. L. 98–557, § 15(a)(3)(A)
Stat.98 Stat. 2865
Pub. L.Pub. L. 99–348, title II, § 205(b)(8)
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