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10 U.S.C. 1172: Enlisted members: during war or emergency; dischargeText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
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§1172. Enlisted members: during war or emergency; discharge

A person enlisted under section 518 of this title may be discharged at any time by the President, or otherwise according to law.

(Added Pub. L. 90–235, § 3(a)(1)(A) , Jan. 2, 1968 , 81 Stat. 757 .)