§1148. Relocation assistance for personnel overseas

The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Transportation shall develop a program specifically to assist members of the armed forces stationed overseas who are preparing for discharge or release from active duty, and the dependents of such members, in readjusting to civilian life. The program shall focus on the special needs and requirements of such members and dependents due to their overseas locations and shall include, to the maximum extent possible, computerized job relocation assistance and job search information.

(Added Pub. L. 101–510, div. A, title V, §502(a)(1), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1556 ; amended Pub. L. 103–337, div. A, title V, §542(a)(7), Oct. 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 2768 .)

Amendments

1994-Pub. L. 103–337 inserted "and the Secretary of Transportation" after "Secretary of Defense".

Effective Date of 1994 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 103–337 applicable only to members of the Coast Guard who are separated after Sept. 30, 1994, see section 542(e) of Pub. L. 103–337, set out as a note under section 1141 of this title.

Pilot Program

Section 502(d) of Pub. L. 101–510 provided that: "During fiscal year 1991, the Secretary shall carry out the program required by section 1148 of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), at not less than 10 military installations located outside the United States."