Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 10 : Section 12313


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 12313. Reserves: release from active duty

      (a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, the Secretary
    concerned may at any time release a Reserve under his jurisdiction
    from active duty.
      (b) In time of war or of national emergency declared by Congress
    or the President after January 1, 1953, a member of a reserve
    component may be released from active duty (other than for
    training) only if - 
        (1) a board of officers convened at his request by an authority
      designated by the Secretary concerned recommends the release and
      the recommendation is approved;
        (2) the member does not request that a board be convened; or
        (3) his release is otherwise authorized by law.

    This subsection does not apply to an armed force during a period of
    demobilization or reduction in strength of that armed force.



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