Title 10: Armed Forces
Organization, structure, and operations of the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force, including the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
88 chapters · 2,347 sections · 6 key sections available
Key Sections (6)
Militia: Composition and Classes
The U.S. militia includes all able-bodied males ages 17-44 who are citizens or intending citizens. It has two classes: the organized militia (National Guard) and the unorganized militia (everyone else).
UCMJ Article 88 — Contempt Toward Officials
Military commissioned officers can be court-martialed for publicly using contemptuous language against the President, Vice President, Congress, defense officials, or state governors.
Procedures for Competitive Procurement — Using Competitive Procedures
Federal military agencies must use competitive bidding for procurement, ensuring fair and open competition among contractors unless specific exceptions apply.
Policy; Composition; Organized Peace Establishment of the Air Force
The Air Force's mission is to maintain peace and defense through air operations, organized and equipped for both offensive and defensive capabilities.
Military Whistleblower Protection Act
Military members are protected from retaliation for reporting wrongdoing to Congress or an Inspector General. Commanders cannot punish service members for making lawful complaints.
Recovery, Care, and Disposition of Remains — Eligibility
The military covers all costs of recovering, preparing, and transporting the remains of service members who die on duty, including providing a casket and transporting remains to the family.