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14 U.S.C. 3704: Grades and ratings; military authorityText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 14-COAST GUARDCHAPTER 37-COAST GUARD RESERVE
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§3704. Grades and ratings; military authority

The grades and ratings in the Reserve, including cadets but not grades above rear admiral, are those prescribed by law or regulation for the Coast Guard. A member of the Reserve on active duty or inactive-duty training has the same authority, rights, and privileges in the performance of that duty as a member of the Regular Coast Guard of corresponding grade or rating.

(Added Pub. L. 96–322, § 1 , Aug. 4, 1980 , 94 Stat. 1003 , § 704; renumbered § 3704, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 118(b) , Dec. 4, 2018 , 132 Stat. 4233 .)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 754 of this title prior to the complete revision of former chapter 21 of this title by Pub. L. 96–322.

Amendments

2018⁠—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 704 of this title as this section.