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10 U.S.C. 12317: Reserves: theological students; limitationsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 10-ARMED FORCESCHAPTER 1209-ACTIVE DUTY
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§12317. Reserves: theological students; limitations

A Reserve may not be required to serve on active duty, or to participate in inactive duty training, while preparing for the ministry in a recognized theological or divinity school.

(Added Pub. L. 85–861, § 1(15) , Sept. 2, 1958 , 72 Stat. 1441 , § 685; renumbered § 12317, Pub. L. 103–337, div. A, title XVI, § 1662(e)(2) , Oct. 5, 1994 , 108 Stat. 2992 .)

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50:961(h) (last sentence).

Aug. 9, 1955, ch. 665, § 2(g) (last sentence), 69 Stat. 599.

The words “active training and service, active duty for training” are omitted as covered by the words “active duty” as defined in section 101(22) of this title.

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Amendments

1994⁠—Pub. L. 103–337 renumbered section 685 of this title as this section.