Us Code § 301 - Federal recognition of enlisted members
Full text of Us Code United States Code § 301 — Federal recognition of enlisted members, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 301. Federal recognition of enlisted members
To be eligible for Federal recognition as an enlisted member of the National Guard, a person must have the qualifications prescribed by the Secretary concerned for the grade, branch, position, and type of unit or organization involved. He becomes federally recognized upon enlisting in a federally recognized unit or organization of the National Guard.
(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 601.)
| Revised section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 301 | 50:1113(a) (as applicable to enlisted members). | July 9, 1952, ch. 608, §703(a) (as applicable to enlisted members), 66 Stat. 502. |
About This Section
32 U.S.C. § 301 is part of Title 32 of the United States Code. The United States Code is the official codification of federal statutes maintained by the Office of the Law Revision Counsel of the U.S. House of Representatives. Congress amends the Code through new public laws, which are eventually incorporated into the relevant title.
This section may be cited in legal writing as 32 U.S.C. § 301. For the most current official text, including any recent amendments, use the official source links below. Do not rely on this page as the sole authority for legal citation or litigation.
How to Read This Statute
Statutes are organized by title, chapter, section, and subsection. Pay attention to words like "shall," "may," "and," and "or," because they determine whether a requirement is mandatory or permissive and whether multiple conditions must all be met. Historical notes and amendments often appear at the end of a section.
Using This Page
This page is intended for research and educational use. Lawyers, students, journalists, and compliance professionals can use it as a starting point, but should always verify the current text through an official government source before relying on it for legal advice, filings, or compliance decisions.