Title 14 — Coast GuardRelease 119-73
§3704 Grades and ratings; military authority
Title 14 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— - COAST GUARD RESERVE AND AUXILIARY › Chapter CHAPTER 37— - COAST GUARD RESERVE › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER I— - ADMINISTRATION › § 3704
Summary
Reserve members use the same Coast Guard grades and ratings that law or regulation sets, including cadets but not ranks above rear admiral. When a Reservist is on active duty or on inactive-duty training, they have the same authority, rights, and privileges as a Regular Coast Guard member of the same grade or rating.
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Title 14, §3704
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The grades and ratings in the Reserve, including cadets but not grades above rear admiral, are those prescribed by law or regulation for the Coast Guard. A member of the Reserve on active duty or inactive-duty training has the same authority, rights, and privileges in the performance of that duty as a member of the Regular Coast Guard of corresponding grade or rating.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 754 of this title prior to the complete revision of former chapter 21 of this title by Pub. L. 96–322.
Amendments
2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 704 of this title as this section.
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Citation
14 U.S.C. § 3704
Title 14 — Coast Guard
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73