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

10 U.S.C. § 8185

Nautical Schools: detail of naval officers as superintendents or instructors

The President may detail officers of the Navy as superintendents or instructors of institutions receiving benefits under chapter 515 of title 46 when in his opinion it can be done without detriment to the naval service. Officers so detailed shall be recalled from an institution if it is discontinued or if the good of the naval service requires.

Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 104170A Stat. 374Pub. L. 99–145, title XIII, § 1303(a)(21)99 Stat. 739Pub. L. 109–304, § 17(a)(5)120 Stat. 1706Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, § 807(b)(6)132 Stat. 1834(, , § 5985; , , ; , , ; renumbered § 8185, , , .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised section

Source (U.S. Code)

Source (Statutes at Large)

5985

34 U.S.C. 1123 (less 1st proviso as applicable to vessels, and less 2d proviso).

Mar. 4, 1911, ch. 265, § 3 (less 1st proviso as applicable to vessels, and less 2d proviso), 36 Stat. 1353.

The words “naval service” are substituted for the words “public service” for uniformity within the section. The citation of the act establishing the nautical institutions is substituted for the words “such schools” for clarity. The word “proper” is omitted as surplusage.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

Pub. L. 115–232section 5985 of this title2018— renumbered as this section.

Pub. L. 109–3042006— substituted “chapter 515 of title 46” for “section 1304 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 (46 U.S.C. App. 1295c),”.

Pub. L. 99–145Act of March 4, 1911, ch. 26536 Stat. 13531985— substituted “section 1304 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 (46 U.S.C. App. 1295c)” for “the , , as amended”.

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 .