§9231. Command: chaplains
Primary source
Verbatim text below is from the United States Code (GovInfo), a public-domain U.S. government work.
Full Text
§9231. Command: chaplains
An officer designated as a chaplain has rank without command.
| Revised section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 8581 | 10:235. | R.S. 1122. |
The words "and shall be on the same footing with other officers of the Army, as to tenure of office, retirement, and pensions" are omitted as obsolete, since there is no distinction between the status of a chaplain as an officer and the status of other officers of the Air Force.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2018—Pub. L. 115–232 renumbered section 8581 of this title as this section.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2018 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 115–232 effective Feb. 1, 2019, with provision for the coordination of amendments and special rule for certain redesignations, see section 800 of Pub. L. 115–232, set out as a note preceding section 3001 of this title.
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.