Title 10, Armed ForcesRelease 119-102
§12682 Reserves: Discharge Upon Becoming Ordained Minister of Religion
Title 10 › Subtitle E — Reserve Components › PART II — PERSONNEL GENERALLY › CHAPTER 1221 — SEPARATION › § 12682
Summary
Reservist becoming regular/ordained minister can get discharge on request under Defense Secretary rules.
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Title 10, §12682
Armed Forces, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
Under regulations to be prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, a Reserve who becomes a regular or ordained minister of religion is entitled upon his request to a discharge from his reserve enlistment or appointment.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 1162(b) of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–337, § 1662(i)(2).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Section effective Dec. 1, 1994, except as otherwise provided, see section 1691 of Pub. L. 103–337, set out as a note under section 10001 of this title.
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10 U.S.C. § 12682
Title 10, Armed Forces
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102