Title 10 — Armed ForcesRelease 119-73
§1454 Correction of administrative errors
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Summary
The department head in charge can fix or cancel any choice made under this part to correct an administrative mistake, following the rules made under section 1455. Unless the choice was obtained by fraud, any fix or cancellation is final and binding on all U.S. officials.
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Title 10, §1454
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(a)The Secretary concerned may, under regulations prescribed under section 1455 of this title, correct or revoke any election under this subchapter when the Secretary considers it necessary to correct an administrative error.
(b)Except when procured by fraud, a correction or revocation under this section is final and conclusive on all officers of the United States.
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Amendments
1996—Pub. L. 104–201 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows: “The Secretary concerned may, under
Regulations
prescribed under section 1455 of this title, correct or revoke any election under this subchapter when he considers it necessary to correct an administrative error. Except when procured by fraud, a correction or revocation under this section is final and conclusive on all officers of the United States.” 1989—Pub. L. 101–189 substituted “errors” for “deficiencies” in section catchline.
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Citation
10 U.S.C. § 1454
Title 10 — Armed Forces
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73