Title 14 — Coast GuardRelease 119-73not60
§3704 Grades and Ratings; Military Authority
Title 14 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— COAST GUARD RESERVE AND AUXILIARY › Chapter 37— COAST GUARD RESERVE › Subchapter I— ADMINISTRATION › § 3704
Summary
Reserve grades, including cadets but not above rear admiral, are Coast Guard grades; Reservists on active or inactive training have same authority, rights, and privileges.
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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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14 U.S.C. § 3704
Title 14 — Coast Guard
Last Updated
Apr 3, 2026
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