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• United States Code
• TITLE 10 - ARMED FORCES
• SUBTITLE C - NAVY AND MARINE CORPS
• PART I - ORGANIZATION
• CHAPTER 506 - HEADQUARTERS, MARINE CORPS

      (a) There is in the executive part of the Department of the Navy
    a Headquarters, Marine Corps. The function of the Headquarters,
    Marine Corps, is to assist the Secretary of the Navy in carrying
    out his responsibilities.
      (b) The Headquarters, Marine Corps, is composed of the following:
        (1) The Commandant of the Marine Corps.
        (2) The Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps.
        (3) The Deputy Commandants.
        (4) Other members of the Navy and Marine Corps assigned or
      detailed to the Headquarters, Marine Corps.
        (5) Civilian employees in the Department of the Navy assigned
      or detailed to the Headquarters, Marine Corps.

      (c) Except as otherwise specifically prescribed by law, the
    Headquarters, Marine Corps, shall be organized in such manner, and
    its members shall perform such duties and have such titles, as the
    Secretary may prescribe.