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22 U.S.C. 3985: Temporary detailsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 22-FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSECHAPTER 52-FOREIGN SERVICE
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§3985. Temporary details

A period of duty of not more than six months in duration by a member of the Service shall be considered a temporary detail and shall not be considered an assignment within the meaning of this subchapter.

( Pub. L. 96–465, title I, § 505 , Oct. 17, 1980 , 94 Stat. 2094 .)