Title 36, Patriotic and National ObservancesRelease 119-102
§154703 Purposes
Title 36 › Subtitle II — Patriotic and National Organizations › Part B — Organizations › CHAPTER 1547 — NON COMMISSIONED OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED › § 154703
Summary
The corporation must follow its bylaws and articles and work to defend the U.S. Constitution; help members, veterans, dependents, and survivors through aid and service programs (health care, financial help, scholarships); improve their conditions; and promote social and group activities so members can act together.
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Title 36, §154703
Patriotic and National Observances, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the bylaws and articles of incorporation and include—
(1)upholding and defending the Constitution of the United States;
(2)promoting health, prosperity, and scholarship among its members and their dependents and survivors through benevolent programs;
(3)assisting veterans and their dependents and survivors through a service program established for that purpose;
(4)improving conditions for service members, veterans, and their dependents and survivors; and
(5)fostering fraternal and social activities among its members in recognition that cooperative action is required for the furtherance of their common interests.
Legislative History
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Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 15470336:4003.Apr. 6, 1988, Pub. L. 100–281, § 3, 102 Stat. 73.
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Citation
36 U.S.C. § 154703
Title 36, Patriotic and National Observances
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102