Title 33, Navigation and Navigable WatersRelease 119-102
§3062 Relative Rank of Officers When Serving with Army, Navy, or Air Force
Title 33 › CHAPTER 43 — NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION COMMISSIONED OFFICER CORPS › SUBCHAPTER IV — SERVICE OF OFFICERS WITH THE MILITARY DEPARTMENTS › § 3062
Summary
Serving with the Army, Navy, or Air Force, an Administration officer ranks after same‑grade officers who have the same time in grade; their pay and allowances stay the same when not on military duty.
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Title 33, §3062
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When serving with the Army, Navy, or Air Force, an officer of the Administration shall rank with and after officers of corresponding grade in the Army, Navy, or Air Force of the same length of service in grade. Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to affect or alter an officer’s rates of pay and allowances when not assigned to military duty.
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Prior Provisions
Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 856 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 107–372.
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33 U.S.C. § 3062
Title 33, Navigation and Navigable Waters
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102