Title 32 of the U.S. Code § 706 - Return of arms and equipment upon relief from Federal service
Full text of § 706 from Title 32 of the United States Code.
§ 706. Return of arms and equipment upon relief from Federal service
So far as practicable, whenever units, organizations, or members of the National Guard are returned to their National Guard status under section 325(b) 1 of this title, arms and equipment that the Secretary concerned determines are sufficient to accomplish their peacetime mission shall be returned with them.
(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 613.)
| Revised section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 706 | 50:1122(b) (last 17 words.) | July 9, 1952, ch. 608, §712(b) (last 17 words), 66 Stat. 504. |
The words "So far as practicable" are inserted, since sufficient arms and equipment might not be available.
Editorial Notes
References in Text
Section 325(b) of this title, referred to in text, was redesignated section 325(c) of this title by Pub. L. 110–417, [div. A], title V, §517(b)(1), Oct. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 4442.
About This Section
32 U.S.C. § 706 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. § 706. 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.