Title 36 — Patriotic and National ObservancesRelease 119-73
§154703 Purposes
Title 36 › Subtitle Subtitle II— - Patriotic and National Organizations › Part Part B— - Organizations › Chapter CHAPTER 1547— - NON COMMISSIONED OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED › § 154703
Summary
Under its bylaws and articles, the corporation has five purposes: defend the Constitution; run help programs for members, veterans, service members, dependents, and survivors (health, financial, and educational); improve their conditions; and foster fraternal and social activities.
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Title 36, §154703
Patriotic and National Observances — Source: USLM XML via OLRC
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the bylaws and articles of incorporation and include—
(1)upholding and defending the Constitution of the United States;
(2)promoting health, prosperity, and scholarship among its members and their dependents and survivors through benevolent programs;
(3)assisting veterans and their dependents and survivors through a service program established for that purpose;
(4)improving conditions for service members, veterans, and their dependents and survivors; and
(5)fostering fraternal and social activities among its members in recognition that cooperative action is required for the furtherance of their common interests.
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Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 15470336:4003.Apr. 6, 1988, Pub. L. 100–281, § 3, 102 Stat. 73.
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36 U.S.C. § 154703
Title 36 — Patriotic and National Observances
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73