Title 10 — Armed ForcesRelease 119-73
§20202 Original appointments: qualifications
Title 10 › Subtitle Subtitle F— - Alternative Military Personnel Systems › Part PART I— - SPACE FORCE › Chapter CHAPTER 2005— - OFFICERS › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER I— - ORIGINAL APPOINTMENTS › § 20202
Summary
Only U.S. citizens age 18 or older who meet qualifications set by the Secretary of the Air Force may receive an original Space Force commission; a physical condition that will not interfere with performing duties may be allowed.
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Title 10, §20202
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(a)An original appointment as a commissioned officer in the Space Force may be given only to a person who—
(1)is a citizen of the United States;
(2)is at least 18 years of age; and
(3)has such other physical, mental, moral, professional, and age qualifications as the Secretary of the Air Force may prescribe by regulation.
(b)A person who is otherwise qualified, but who has a physical condition that the Secretary of the Air Force determines will not interfere with the performance of the duties to which that person may be assigned, may be appointed as an officer in the Space Force.
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Citation
10 U.S.C. § 20202
Title 10 — Armed Forces
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73