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10 U.S.C. 10209: Regular and reserve components: discrimination prohibitedText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 10-ARMED FORCESCHAPTER 1007-ADMINISTRATION OF RESERVE COMPONENTS
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§10209. Regular and reserve components: discrimination prohibited

Laws applying to both Regulars and Reserves shall be administered without discrimination⁠—

(1)  among Regulars;

(2)  among Reserves; and

(3)  between Regulars and Reserves.

(Added Pub. L. 103–337, div. A, title XVI, § 1661(a)(1) , Oct. 5, 1994 , 108 Stat. 2978 .)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 277 of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–337, § 1661(a)(2)(A).

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Section effective Dec. 1, 1994, except as otherwise provided, see section 1691 of Pub. L. 103–337, set out as a note under section 10001 of this title.