Title 10 — Armed ForcesRelease 119-73not60
§14518 Continuation of Officers to Complete Disciplinary Action
Title 10 › Subtitle Subtitle E— Reserve Components › Part III— PROMOTION AND RETENTION OF OFFICERS ON THE RESERVE ACTIVE-STATUS LIST › Chapter 1407— FAILURE OF SELECTION FOR PROMOTION AND INVOLUNTARY SEPARATION › § 14518
Summary
The Secretary can postpone an officer’s retirement or discharge while the officer is facing a court‑martial, and the postponement can last until the case is finished.
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Title 10, §14518
Armed Forces — Source: USLM XML via OLRC
The Secretary concerned may delay the separation or retirement under this chapter of an officer against whom an action has been commenced with a view to trying the officer by court-martial. Any such delay may continue until the completion of the disciplinary action against the officer.
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10 U.S.C. § 14518
Title 10 — Armed Forces
Last Updated
Apr 3, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60