Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

10 U.S.C. § 8172

Marine Corps organizations on vessels: authority of officers

When an organization of the Marine Corps is embarked in any vessel, not as part of the authorized complement of the vessel, the authority of the officers of that organization is the same as though the organization were serving at a naval station. However, this section does not impair the paramount authority of the commanding officer of a vessel over the vessel and all persons embarked in it.

Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 104170A Stat. 372Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, § 807(b)(5)132 Stat. 1834(, , § 5952; renumbered § 8172, , , .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised section

Source (U.S. Code)

Source (Statutes at Large)

5952

34 U.S.C. 623c.

May 5, 1950, ch. 169, § 7(b), 64 Stat. 145.

The words “organization of the Marine Corps” are substituted for “force of marines” for clarity. The words “or vessels”, “and powers”, “on shore”, and “under his command” are omitted as surplusage.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

Pub. L. 115–232section 5952 of this title2018— renumbered as this section.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2018 Amendment

Pub. L. 115–232section 800 of Pub. L. 115–232section 3001 of this titleAmendment by effective , with provision for the coordination of amendments and special rule for certain redesignations, see , set out as a note preceding .