Title 10 — Armed ForcesRelease 119-73
§14309 Acceptance of promotion; oath of office
Title 10 › Subtitle Subtitle E— - Reserve Components › Part PART III— - PROMOTION AND RETENTION OF OFFICERS ON THE RESERVE ACTIVE-STATUS LIST › Chapter CHAPTER 1405— - PROMOTIONS › § 14309
Summary
When an officer is promoted to a higher grade, the promotion counts as accepted on the day it is made unless the officer says no or is given a postponed promotion under section 14312. An officer who has been serving continuously since taking the oath required by section 3331 of title 5 does not have to take a new oath after that promotion.
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Title 10, §14309
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(a)An officer who is appointed to a higher grade under this chapter shall be considered to have accepted the appointment on the date on which the appointment is made unless the officer expressly declines the appointment or is granted a delay of promotion under section 14312 of this title.
(b)An officer who has served continuously since taking the oath of office prescribed in section 3331 of title 5 is not required to take a new oath upon appointment to a higher grade under this chapter.
Legislative History
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Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 3394 and 8394 of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–337, § 1629(a)(1), (c)(1).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Section effective Oct. 1, 1996, see section 1691(b)(1) of Pub. L. 103–337, set out as a note under section 10001 of this title.
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10 U.S.C. § 14309
Title 10 — Armed Forces
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73