Title 33, Navigation and Navigable WatersRelease 119-110
§585 Reserve Component Training at Water Resources Development Projects
Title 33 › CHAPTER 12 — RIVER AND HARBOR IMPROVEMENTS GENERALLY › SUBCHAPTER II — PAY AND ALLOWANCES; TRAVELING EXPENSES AND SUBSISTENCE › § 585
Summary
Reserve units or members can help the Corps of Engineers on water projects during military training without being paid, unless they work full-time for the Corps.
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Title 33, §585
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(a)In general
In carrying out military training activities or otherwise fulfilling military training requirements, units or members of a reserve component of the Armed Forces may perform services and furnish supplies in support of a water resources development project or program of the Corps of Engineers without reimbursement.
(b)Exception
This section shall not apply to any member of a reserve component of the Armed Forces who is employed by the Corps of Engineers on a full-time basis.
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33 U.S.C. § 585
Title 33, Navigation and Navigable Waters
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110