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Title 37 — Pay and Allowances of the Uniformed Services

Chapter 3 — Basic Pay

§ 202. Pay grades: retired Coast Guard rear admirals (lower half)

Statutory text

An officer of the Coast Guard holding a permanent appointment in the grade of rear admiral (lower half) on the retired list, and who in time of war or national emergency has served satisfactorily on active duty for two years in that grade or in a higher grade, is entitled when on active duty to the basic pay of a rear admiral.

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

  1. Pub. L. 87–649 · 76 Stat. 451

    Enacted · 37 U.S.C. § 202

    Pub. L. 87–649, Sept. 7, 1962, 76 Stat. 454

    Source evidence

    Code source credit
    Pub. L. 87–649, Sept. 7, 1962, 76 Stat. 454

  2. Pub. L. 89–718 § 50(1) · 80 Stat. 1113

    Struck · 37 U.S.C. § 202(g)

    Pub. L. 89–718, § 50(1), struck out reference to service as Chief of the Bureau of Naval Weapons

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 89–718, § 50(1), struck out reference to service as Chief of the Bureau of Naval Weapons.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking out the words “or as Chief of the Bureau of Naval Weapons” in subsection (g); and

  3. Pub. L. 89–718 § 50(2) · 80 Stat. 1113

    Struck · 37 U.S.C. § 202(h)

    Pub. L. 89–718, § 50(2), struck out par. (2) relating to Chief of Naval Materiel

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 89–718, § 50(2), struck out par. (2) relating to Chief of Naval Materiel.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking out clause (2) in subsection (h).

  4. Pub. L. 90–130 § 3(1) · 81 Stat. 374

    Added · 37 U.S.C. § 202(k)

    Pub. L. 90–130 added subsec. (k) relating to a woman officer appointed under section 5767(c) of title 10

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 90–130 added subsec. (k) relating to a woman officer appointed under section 5767(c) of title 10.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) Section 202 is amended by adding the following new subsection 76 Stat. 454. at the end thereof: “(k) While serving under an appointment under section 5767 (c) of title 10, a woman officer of the Navy is entitled to the pay of a rear Ante, p. 378. admiral of the lower half.”

  5. Pub. L. 90–179 § 7(1) · 81 Stat. 545

    Inserted · 37 U.S.C. § 202(g)

    Pub. L. 90–179, § 7(1), inserted “or as Deputy Judge Advocate General of the Navy,”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 90–179, § 7(1), inserted “or as Deputy Judge Advocate General of the Navy,”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (7) Section 936(a)(1) is amended by deleting the words “and the Air Force” and inserting in place thereof the words “, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps”.

  6. Pub. L. 90–179 § 7(2)(B) · 81 Stat. 545

    Added · 37 U.S.C. § 202(h)(7); 37 U.S.C. § 202(h)(8)

    Pub. L. 90–179, § 7(2)(B), (C), added par. (7) and renumbered former par. (7) as par. (8)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsecs. (h)(7), (8). Pub. L. 90–179, § 7(2)(B), (C), added par. (7) and renumbered former par. (7) as par. (8).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (7) Section 936(a)(1) is amended by deleting the words “and the Air Force” and inserting in place thereof the words “, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps”.

  7. Pub. L. 90–179 § 7(3) · 81 Stat. 545

    Struck · 37 U.S.C. § 202(i)

    Pub. L. 90–179, § 7(3), struck out par. (3) which referred to an officer detailed as Assistant Judge Advocate of the Navy and renumbered pars. (4) and (5) as pars. (3) and (4), respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 90–179, § 7(3), struck out par. (3) which referred to an officer detailed as Assistant Judge Advocate of the Navy and renumbered pars. (4) and (5) as pars. (3) and (4), respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (7) Section 936(a)(1) is amended by deleting the words “and the Air Force” and inserting in place thereof the words “, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps”.

  8. Pub. L. 90–179 § 7(4) · 81 Stat. 545

    Added · 37 U.S.C. § 202(k)

    Pub. L. 90–179, § 7(4), added subsec. (k) relating to officer of the Navy or Marine Corps serving as Assistant Judge Advocate General of the Navy

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 90–179, § 7(4), added subsec. (k) relating to officer of the Navy or Marine Corps serving as Assistant Judge Advocate General of the Navy.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (7) Section 936(a)(1) is amended by deleting the words “and the Air Force” and inserting in place thereof the words “, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps”.

  9. Pub. L. 90–623 § 3(2) · 82 Stat. 1312

    Redesignated · 37 U.S.C. § 202(l)

    Pub. L. 90–623 redesignated as subsec. (l) the subsection relating to basic pay of the Assistant Judge Advocate General of the Navy, formerly designated as subsec. (k)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (l). Pub. L. 90–623 redesignated as subsec. (l) the subsection relating to basic pay of the Assistant Judge Advocate General of the Navy, formerly designated as subsec. (k).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) In section 202 redesignate subsection “(k)” (relating to basic pay of the Assistant Judge Advocate General of the Navy) as subsection “(l)”;

  10. Pub. L. 92–451 § 2 · 86 Stat. 755

    1. Struck · 37 U.S.C. § 202(f)

      Pub. L. 92–451 struck out “Except for those whose basic pay is otherwise specifically authorized by law,”

    2. Substituted · 37 U.S.C. § 202(f)

      Pub. L. 92–451 substituted “in grades above captain, less the number of officers serving in grades above rear admiral”, for “in that grade” in first sentence

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 92–451 struck out “Except for those whose basic pay is otherwise specifically authorized by law,” and substituted “in grades above captain, less the number of officers serving in grades above rear admiral”, for “in that grade” in first sentence.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    Sec. 2. Subsection (f) of section 202 of title 37, United States Code, 76 Stat. 454. is amended to read as follows: “(f) The number of rear admirals on the active list of the Coast Guard entitled to the basic pay of a rear admiral of (he upper half is one-half of the number of officers on the active list in grades above captain, less the number of officers serving in grades above rear admiral. If the division results in an odd number, the odd number shall be placed in the upper half. However, an officer who is entitled to the basic pay of a rear admiral of the upper half may not have his basic pay reduced solely because the number of rear admirals is reduced.”

  11. Department of Defense Authorization Act, 1981

    Pub. L. 96–342 title X § 1004(a) · 94 Stat. 1077

    Substituted · 37 U.S.C. § 202(k)

    Pub. L. 96–342 substituted provisions respecting pay when initially appointed as a rear admiral and while serving as a rear admiral under such appointment or a subsequent appointment for provisions respecting pay while serving under an appointment under section 5767(c) of title 10

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 96–342 substituted provisions respecting pay when initially appointed as a rear admiral and while serving as a rear admiral under such appointment or a subsequent appointment for provisions respecting pay while serving under an appointment under section 5767(c) of title 10.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) Subsection (k) of section 202 of title 37, United States Code, relating to assignment of certain officers to the pay grade of rear admiral of the upper half, is amended to read as follows: “(k) When initially appointed as a rear admiral under section 5767(c) of title 10, a woman officer of the Navy is entitled to the pay of a rear admiral of the lower half. A woman officer serving as a rear admiral under such an appointment or a subsequent appointment under that section is entitled to the basic pay of a rear admiral of the upper half when any officer who is junior to her is entitled to the basic pay of a rear admiral of the upper half as determined under subsection (a) of this section.”.

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 96–513 effective Sept. 15, 1981, but the authority to prescribe regulations under the amendment by Pub. L. 96–513 effective on Dec. 12, 1980, see section 701 of Pub. L. 96–513, set out as a note under section 101 of Title 10, Armed Forces. Pub. L. 96–342, title X, § 1004(b), Sept. 8, 1980, 94 Stat. 1120, provided that: “The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to basic pay payable for periods beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [Sept. 8, 1980].”

  12. Defense Officer Personnel Management Act

    Pub. L. 96–513 § 401(b) · 94 Stat. 2835

    Substituted · 37 U.S.C. § 202

    Pub. L. 96–513, § 401(b), substituted “(upper half) of the Coast Guard” for “of upper half; officers holding certain positions in the Navy” in section catchline

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 96–513, § 401(b), substituted “(upper half) of the Coast Guard” for “of upper half; officers holding certain positions in the Navy” in section catchline.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (b) The heading of such section is amended to read as follows: “§202. Pay grades: assignment to; rear admirals (upper half) of the Coast Guard”.

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 96–513 effective Sept. 15, 1981, but the authority to prescribe regulations under the amendment by Pub. L. 96–513 effective on Dec. 12, 1980, see section 701 of Pub. L. 96–513, set out as a note under section 101 of Title 10, Armed Forces. Pub. L. 96–342, title X, § 1004(b), Sept. 8, 1980, 94 Stat. 1120, provided that: “The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to basic pay payable for periods beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [Sept. 8, 1980].”

  13. Defense Officer Personnel Management Act

    Pub. L. 96–513 § 401(a)(1) · 94 Stat. 2835

    1. Redesignated · 37 U.S.C. § 202(a)

      Pub. L. 96–513, § 401(a)(1), (2), redesignated subsec. (e) as (a)

    2. Struck · 37 U.S.C. § 202(a)

      Pub. L. 96–513, § 401(a)(1), (2), struck out applicability to the Navy. Former subsec. (a), relating to entitlement of an officer not restricted in the performance of his duties in the Navy, was struck out

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 96–513, § 401(a)(1), (2), redesignated subsec. (e) as (a) and struck out applicability to the Navy. Former subsec. (a), relating to entitlement of an officer not restricted in the performance of his duties in the Navy, was struck out.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking out subsections (a) through (d);

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 96–513 effective Sept. 15, 1981, but the authority to prescribe regulations under the amendment by Pub. L. 96–513 effective on Dec. 12, 1980, see section 701 of Pub. L. 96–513, set out as a note under section 101 of Title 10, Armed Forces. Pub. L. 96–342, title X, § 1004(b), Sept. 8, 1980, 94 Stat. 1120, provided that: “The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to basic pay payable for periods beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [Sept. 8, 1980].”

  14. Defense Officer Personnel Management Act

    Pub. L. 96–513 § 401(a)(1) · 94 Stat. 2835

    Redesignated · 37 U.S.C. § 202(b)

    Pub. L. 96–513, § 401(a)(1), (3), redesignated subsec. (f) as (b). Former subsec. (b), relating to entitlement of an officer restricted in the performance of his duties in the Navy, was struck out

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 96–513, § 401(a)(1), (3), redesignated subsec. (f) as (b). Former subsec. (b), relating to entitlement of an officer restricted in the performance of his duties in the Navy, was struck out.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking out subsections (a) through (d);

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 96–513 effective Sept. 15, 1981, but the authority to prescribe regulations under the amendment by Pub. L. 96–513 effective on Dec. 12, 1980, see section 701 of Pub. L. 96–513, set out as a note under section 101 of Title 10, Armed Forces. Pub. L. 96–342, title X, § 1004(b), Sept. 8, 1980, 94 Stat. 1120, provided that: “The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to basic pay payable for periods beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [Sept. 8, 1980].”

  15. Defense Officer Personnel Management Act

    Pub. L. 96–513 § 401(a)(1) · 94 Stat. 2835

    Struck · 37 U.S.C. § 202(c)

    Pub. L. 96–513, § 401(a)(1), struck out subsec. (c) which related to entitlement of an officer in a staff corps in the Navy

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 96–513, § 401(a)(1), struck out subsec. (c) which related to entitlement of an officer in a staff corps in the Navy.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking out subsections (a) through (d);

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 96–513 effective Sept. 15, 1981, but the authority to prescribe regulations under the amendment by Pub. L. 96–513 effective on Dec. 12, 1980, see section 701 of Pub. L. 96–513, set out as a note under section 101 of Title 10, Armed Forces. Pub. L. 96–342, title X, § 1004(b), Sept. 8, 1980, 94 Stat. 1120, provided that: “The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to basic pay payable for periods beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [Sept. 8, 1980].”

  16. Defense Officer Personnel Management Act

    Pub. L. 96–513 § 401(a)(1) · 94 Stat. 2835

    Struck · 37 U.S.C. § 202(d)

    Pub. L. 96–513, § 401(a)(1), struck out subsec. (d) which related to entitlement of an officer of the Naval Reserve

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 96–513, § 401(a)(1), struck out subsec. (d) which related to entitlement of an officer of the Naval Reserve.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking out subsections (a) through (d);

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 96–513 effective Sept. 15, 1981, but the authority to prescribe regulations under the amendment by Pub. L. 96–513 effective on Dec. 12, 1980, see section 701 of Pub. L. 96–513, set out as a note under section 101 of Title 10, Armed Forces. Pub. L. 96–342, title X, § 1004(b), Sept. 8, 1980, 94 Stat. 1120, provided that: “The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to basic pay payable for periods beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [Sept. 8, 1980].”

  17. Defense Officer Personnel Management Act

    Pub. L. 96–513 § 401(a)(2) · 94 Stat. 2835

    Redesignated · 37 U.S.C. § 202(e)

    Pub. L. 96–513, § 401(a)(2), redesignated subsec. (e) as (a)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 96–513, § 401(a)(2), redesignated subsec. (e) as (a).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (a) and striking out “the Navy or” in such subsection;

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 96–513 effective Sept. 15, 1981, but the authority to prescribe regulations under the amendment by Pub. L. 96–513 effective on Dec. 12, 1980, see section 701 of Pub. L. 96–513, set out as a note under section 101 of Title 10, Armed Forces. Pub. L. 96–342, title X, § 1004(b), Sept. 8, 1980, 94 Stat. 1120, provided that: “The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to basic pay payable for periods beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [Sept. 8, 1980].”

  18. Defense Officer Personnel Management Act

    Pub. L. 96–513 § 401(a)(3) · 94 Stat. 2835

    Redesignated · 37 U.S.C. § 202(f)

    Pub. L. 96–513, § 401(a)(3), redesignated subsec. (f) as (b)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 96–513, § 401(a)(3), redesignated subsec. (f) as (b).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (b); and

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 96–513 effective Sept. 15, 1981, but the authority to prescribe regulations under the amendment by Pub. L. 96–513 effective on Dec. 12, 1980, see section 701 of Pub. L. 96–513, set out as a note under section 101 of Title 10, Armed Forces. Pub. L. 96–342, title X, § 1004(b), Sept. 8, 1980, 94 Stat. 1120, provided that: “The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to basic pay payable for periods beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [Sept. 8, 1980].”

  19. Defense Officer Personnel Management Act

    Pub. L. 96–513 § 401(a)(4) · 94 Stat. 2835

    Struck · 37 U.S.C. § 202(g)

    Pub. L. 96–513, § 401(a)(4), struck out subsec. (g) which related to entitlement of an officer of the Marine Corps

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 96–513, § 401(a)(4), struck out subsec. (g) which related to entitlement of an officer of the Marine Corps.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) by striking out subsections (g), (h), (i), (j), (k), and (1).

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 96–513 effective Sept. 15, 1981, but the authority to prescribe regulations under the amendment by Pub. L. 96–513 effective on Dec. 12, 1980, see section 701 of Pub. L. 96–513, set out as a note under section 101 of Title 10, Armed Forces. Pub. L. 96–342, title X, § 1004(b), Sept. 8, 1980, 94 Stat. 1120, provided that: “The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to basic pay payable for periods beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [Sept. 8, 1980].”

  20. Defense Officer Personnel Management Act

    Pub. L. 96–513 § 401(a)(4) · 94 Stat. 2835

    Struck · 37 U.S.C. § 202(h)

    Pub. L. 96–513, § 401(a)(4), struck out subsec. (h) which related to entitlement of specific officers of the naval service

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 96–513, § 401(a)(4), struck out subsec. (h) which related to entitlement of specific officers of the naval service.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) by striking out subsections (g), (h), (i), (j), (k), and (1).

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 96–513 effective Sept. 15, 1981, but the authority to prescribe regulations under the amendment by Pub. L. 96–513 effective on Dec. 12, 1980, see section 701 of Pub. L. 96–513, set out as a note under section 101 of Title 10, Armed Forces. Pub. L. 96–342, title X, § 1004(b), Sept. 8, 1980, 94 Stat. 1120, provided that: “The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to basic pay payable for periods beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [Sept. 8, 1980].”

  21. Defense Officer Personnel Management Act

    Pub. L. 96–513 § 401(a)(4) · 94 Stat. 2835

    Struck · 37 U.S.C. § 202(i)

    Pub. L. 96–513, § 401(a)(4), struck out subsec. (i) which related to entitlement of additional specific officers of the naval service

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 96–513, § 401(a)(4), struck out subsec. (i) which related to entitlement of additional specific officers of the naval service.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) by striking out subsections (g), (h), (i), (j), (k), and (1).

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 96–513 effective Sept. 15, 1981, but the authority to prescribe regulations under the amendment by Pub. L. 96–513 effective on Dec. 12, 1980, see section 701 of Pub. L. 96–513, set out as a note under section 101 of Title 10, Armed Forces. Pub. L. 96–342, title X, § 1004(b), Sept. 8, 1980, 94 Stat. 1120, provided that: “The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to basic pay payable for periods beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [Sept. 8, 1980].”

  22. Defense Officer Personnel Management Act

    Pub. L. 96–513 § 401(a)(4) · 94 Stat. 2835

    Struck · 37 U.S.C. § 202(j)

    Pub. L. 96–513, § 401(a)(4), struck out subsec. (j) which related to entitlement of officer of the Navy serving as Deputy Comptroller of the Navy

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 96–513, § 401(a)(4), struck out subsec. (j) which related to entitlement of officer of the Navy serving as Deputy Comptroller of the Navy.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) by striking out subsections (g), (h), (i), (j), (k), and (1).

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 96–513 effective Sept. 15, 1981, but the authority to prescribe regulations under the amendment by Pub. L. 96–513 effective on Dec. 12, 1980, see section 701 of Pub. L. 96–513, set out as a note under section 101 of Title 10, Armed Forces. Pub. L. 96–342, title X, § 1004(b), Sept. 8, 1980, 94 Stat. 1120, provided that: “The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to basic pay payable for periods beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [Sept. 8, 1980].”

  23. Defense Officer Personnel Management Act

    Pub. L. 96–513 § 401(a)(4) · 94 Stat. 2835

    Struck · 37 U.S.C. § 202(k)

    Pub. L. 96–513, § 401(a)(4), struck out subsec. (k) which related to pay of a woman officer when initially appointed as a rear admiral and while serving as a rear admiral under such appointment or a subsequent appointment

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 96–513, § 401(a)(4), struck out subsec. (k) which related to pay of a woman officer when initially appointed as a rear admiral and while serving as a rear admiral under such appointment or a subsequent appointment.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) by striking out subsections (g), (h), (i), (j), (k), and (1).

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 96–513 effective Sept. 15, 1981, but the authority to prescribe regulations under the amendment by Pub. L. 96–513 effective on Dec. 12, 1980, see section 701 of Pub. L. 96–513, set out as a note under section 101 of Title 10, Armed Forces. Pub. L. 96–342, title X, § 1004(b), Sept. 8, 1980, 94 Stat. 1120, provided that: “The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to basic pay payable for periods beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [Sept. 8, 1980].”

  24. Defense Officer Personnel Management Act

    Pub. L. 96–513 § 401(a)(4) · 94 Stat. 2835

    Struck · 37 U.S.C. § 202(l)

    Pub. L. 96–513, § 401(a)(4), struck out subsec. (l) which related to entitlement of an officer of the Navy or Marine Corps serving as Assistant Judge Advocate General of the Navy

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (l). Pub. L. 96–513, § 401(a)(4), struck out subsec. (l) which related to entitlement of an officer of the Navy or Marine Corps serving as Assistant Judge Advocate General of the Navy.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) by striking out subsections (g), (h), (i), (j), (k), and (1).

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 96–513 effective Sept. 15, 1981, but the authority to prescribe regulations under the amendment by Pub. L. 96–513 effective on Dec. 12, 1980, see section 701 of Pub. L. 96–513, set out as a note under section 101 of Title 10, Armed Forces. Pub. L. 96–342, title X, § 1004(b), Sept. 8, 1980, 94 Stat. 1120, provided that: “The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to basic pay payable for periods beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [Sept. 8, 1980].”

  25. Pub. L. 97–417 § 3(a) · 96 Stat. 2085

    Substituted · 37 U.S.C. § 202

    Pub. L. 97–417 substituted provision relating to the entitlement of retired list Coast Guard commodores to the basic pay of a retired rear admiral after two years emergency or wartime duty, for former subsecs. (a) and (b), which, respectively, related to the entitlement of retired Coast Guard rear admirals (otherwise entitled to the basic pay of retired list rear admirals) to the basic pay of an upper half rear admiral after two years emergency or wartime active duty, and provided that the number of active list Coast Guard rear admirals entitled to upper half pay be half the difference between the number of active list officers above captain and the number of officers serving above rear admiral, an odd number result to be placed in the upper half, and no officer entitled to rear admiral pay to have it reduced solely because of a reduction in the number of rear admirals

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 97–417 substituted provision relating to the entitlement of retired list Coast Guard commodores to the basic pay of a retired rear admiral after two years emergency or wartime duty, for former subsecs. (a) and (b), which, respectively, related to the entitlement of retired Coast Guard rear admirals (otherwise entitled to the basic pay of retired list rear admirals) to the basic pay of an upper half rear admiral after two years emergency or wartime active duty, and provided that the number of active list Coast Guard rear admirals entitled to upper half pay be half the difference between the number of active list officers above captain and the number of officers serving above rear admiral, an odd number result to be placed in the upper half, and no officer entitled to rear admiral pay to have it reduced solely because of a reduction in the number of rear admirals.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) Section 202 of title 37, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: “§ 202. Pay grades: commodores, retired list “An officer of the Coast Guard holding a permanent appointment in the grade of commodore on the retired list, and who in time of war or national emergency has served satisfactorily on active duty for two years in that grade or in a higher grade, is entitled when on active duty to the basic pay of a rear admiral.”.

  26. Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–557 § 25(b)(2)(A) · 98 Stat. 2860

    Substituted · 37 U.S.C. § 202

    Pub. L. 98–557 substituted “Pay grade: retired Coast Guard commodores” for “Pay grades: commodores, retired list” in section catchline

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 98–557 substituted “Pay grade: retired Coast Guard commodores” for “Pay grades: commodores, retired list” in section catchline.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) The heading of section 202 of such title is amended to read as follows: “§ 202. Pay grade: retired Coast Guard commodores”.

  27. Department of Defense Authorization Act, 1986

    Pub. L. 99–145 title V § 514(d)(2)(A) · 99 Stat. 583

    1. Substituted · 37 U.S.C. § 202

      Pub. L. 99–145 substituted “Pay grades: retired Coast Guard rear admirals (lower half)” for “Pay grade: retired Coast Guard commodores” in section catchline

    2. Substituted · 37 U.S.C. § 202

      Pub. L. 99–145 substituted “rear admiral (lower half)” for “commodore” in text

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    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 99–145 substituted “Pay grades: retired Coast Guard rear admirals (lower half)” for “Pay grade: retired Coast Guard commodores” in section catchline, and substituted “rear admiral (lower half)” for “commodore” in text.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) Section 202 of such title is amended by striking out “commodore” 37 USC 202. and inserting in lieu thereof “rear admiral (lower half)”.

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Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
202(a)10:5507(a).[None.]
202(b)10:5507(b).[None.]
202(c)10:5507(c).[None.]
202(d)10:5507(d).[None.]
 14:462a (less applicability to retired pay).[None.]
202(e)10:5507(e).[None.]
202(f)14:462.[None.]
202(g)10:5133(a) (last 13 words of last sentence).[None.]
202(h)10:5064(b) (the words, “pay, allowances,”).[None.]
 10:5111(b) (the words “pay, allowances, and”).[None.]
 10:5133(a) (last 20 words of 1st sentence).[None.]
 10:5138(b) (the words “pay, allowances, and”).[None.]
 10:5142 (last sentence).[None.]
 10:5145(c) (last 12 words).[None.]
 10:5148(b) (the words “pay, allowances,”).[None.]
 10:5150(c) (the words, “pay, allowances,”).[None.]
202(i)10:5064(c) (last sentence).[None.]
 10:5134.[None.]
 10:5149(a) (last sentence).[None.]
 10:5150(d) (last sentence).[None.]
 10:5202(a) (last sentence).[None.]
202(j)10:5062.[None.]

In subsections (a)–(j), the words “and allowances” are omitted as surplusage, since, under chapter 7 of this revised title, entitlement to allowances is based upon entitlement to basic pay.

In subsection (f), the words “provided by law”, “this or any other”, and “for any reason” are omitted as surplusage.

In subsection (g), the words “Judge Advocate General of the Navy” are inserted to reflect section 5148 of title 10.

In subsection (i), the last 12 words of section 5145(c) of title 10 are omitted as covered by section 5134 of title 10.

Editorial Notes

Amendments1966–1985 · 8 rounds

1985

Pub. L. 99–145 substituted “Pay grades: retired Coast Guard rear admirals (lower half)” for “Pay grade: retired Coast Guard commodores” in section catchline, and substituted “rear admiral (lower half)” for “commodore” in text.

1984

Pub. L. 98–557 substituted “Pay grade: retired Coast Guard commodores” for “Pay grades: commodores, retired list” in section catchline.

1983

Pub. L. 97–417 substituted provision relating to the entitlement of retired list Coast Guard commodores to the basic pay of a retired rear admiral after two years emergency or wartime duty, for former subsecs. (a) and (b), which, respectively, related to the entitlement of retired Coast Guard rear admirals (otherwise entitled to the basic pay of retired list rear admirals) to the basic pay of an upper half rear admiral after two years emergency or wartime active duty, and provided that the number of active list Coast Guard rear admirals entitled to upper half pay be half the difference between the number of active list officers above captain and the number of officers serving above rear admiral, an odd number result to be placed in the upper half, and no officer entitled to rear admiral pay to have it reduced solely because of a reduction in the number of rear admirals.

1980

Pub. L. 96–513, § 401(b), substituted “(upper half) of the Coast Guard” for “of upper half; officers holding certain positions in the Navy” in section catchline.

Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 96–513, § 401(a)(1), (2), redesignated subsec. (e) as (a) and struck out applicability to the Navy. Former subsec. (a), relating to entitlement of an officer not restricted in the performance of his duties in the Navy, was struck out.

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 96–513, § 401(a)(1), (3), redesignated subsec. (f) as (b). Former subsec. (b), relating to entitlement of an officer restricted in the performance of his duties in the Navy, was struck out.

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 96–513, § 401(a)(1), struck out subsec. (c) which related to entitlement of an officer in a staff corps in the Navy.

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 96–513, § 401(a)(1), struck out subsec. (d) which related to entitlement of an officer of the Naval Reserve.

Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 96–513, § 401(a)(2), redesignated subsec. (e) as (a).

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 96–513, § 401(a)(3), redesignated subsec. (f) as (b).

Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 96–513, § 401(a)(4), struck out subsec. (g) which related to entitlement of an officer of the Marine Corps.

Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 96–513, § 401(a)(4), struck out subsec. (h) which related to entitlement of specific officers of the naval service.

Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 96–513, § 401(a)(4), struck out subsec. (i) which related to entitlement of additional specific officers of the naval service.

Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 96–513, § 401(a)(4), struck out subsec. (j) which related to entitlement of officer of the Navy serving as Deputy Comptroller of the Navy.

Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 96–513, § 401(a)(4), struck out subsec. (k) which related to pay of a woman officer when initially appointed as a rear admiral and while serving as a rear admiral under such appointment or a subsequent appointment.

Pub. L. 96–342 substituted provisions respecting pay when initially appointed as a rear admiral and while serving as a rear admiral under such appointment or a subsequent appointment for provisions respecting pay while serving under an appointment under section 5767(c) of title 10.

Subsec. (l). Pub. L. 96–513, § 401(a)(4), struck out subsec. (l) which related to entitlement of an officer of the Navy or Marine Corps serving as Assistant Judge Advocate General of the Navy.

1972

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 92–451 struck out “Except for those whose basic pay is otherwise specifically authorized by law,” and substituted “in grades above captain, less the number of officers serving in grades above rear admiral”, for “in that grade” in first sentence.

1968

Subsec. (l). Pub. L. 90–623 redesignated as subsec. (l) the subsection relating to basic pay of the Assistant Judge Advocate General of the Navy, formerly designated as subsec. (k).

1967

Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 90–179, § 7(1), inserted “or as Deputy Judge Advocate General of the Navy,”.

Subsecs. (h)(7), (8). Pub. L. 90–179, § 7(2)(B), (C), added par. (7) and renumbered former par. (7) as par. (8).

Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 90–179, § 7(3), struck out par. (3) which referred to an officer detailed as Assistant Judge Advocate of the Navy and renumbered pars. (4) and (5) as pars. (3) and (4), respectively.

Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 90–179, § 7(4), added subsec. (k) relating to officer of the Navy or Marine Corps serving as Assistant Judge Advocate General of the Navy.

Pub. L. 90–130 added subsec. (k) relating to a woman officer appointed under section 5767(c) of title 10.

1966

Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 89–718, § 50(1), struck out reference to service as Chief of the Bureau of Naval Weapons.

Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 89–718, § 50(2), struck out par. (2) relating to Chief of Naval Materiel.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1980 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 96–513 effective , but the authority to prescribe regulations under the amendment by Pub. L. 96–513 effective on , see section 701 of Pub. L. 96–513, set out as a note under section 101 of Title 10, Armed Forces.

Pub. L. 96–342, title X, § 1004(b), , 94 Stat. 1120, provided that: “The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to basic pay payable for periods beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [].”

Effective Date of 1972 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 92–451 effective , except that continuation boards may not be held until one year thereafter, see section 3 of Pub. L. 92–451, set out as a note under section 2151 of Title 14, Coast Guard.

Effective Date of 1968 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 90–623 intended to restate without substantive change of law in effect on , see section 6 of Pub. L. 90–623, set out as a note under section 5334 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.

Transfer of Functions

For transfer of authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the Coast Guard, including the authorities and functions of the Secretary of Transportation relating thereto, to the Department of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see sections 468(b), 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of , as modified, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6.

Transition Provisions Under Defense Officer Personnel Management Act

For provisions to prevent extinction or premature termination of rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that existed or were begun prior to the effective date of Pub. L. 96–513, and otherwise to allow for an orderly transition to the system of officer personnel management put in place under Pub. L. 96–513, see section 601 et seq. of Pub. L. 96–513, set out as a note under section 611 of Title 10, Armed Forces.

Credits

1962–1985 · 11 acts
  1. 1962Pub. L. 87–649, , 76 Stat. 454
  2. 1966Pub. L. 89–718, § 50, , 80 Stat. 1121
  3. 1967Pub. L. 90–130, § 3(1), , 81 Stat. 383
  4. 1967Pub. L. 90–179, § 7, , 81 Stat. 548
  5. 1968Pub. L. 90–623, § 3(2), , 82 Stat. 1314
  6. 1972Pub. L. 92–451, § 2, , 86 Stat. 757
  7. 1980Pub. L. 96–342, title X, § 1004(a), , 94 Stat. 1120
  8. 1980Pub. L. 96–513, title IV, § 401, , 94 Stat. 2904
  9. 1983Pub. L. 97–417, § 3(a), , 96 Stat. 2087
  10. 1984Pub. L. 98–557, § 25(b)(2)(A), , 98 Stat. 2872
  11. 1985Pub. L. 99–145, title V, § 514(d)(2)(A), (B), , 99 Stat. 629.
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(Pub. L. 87–649, , 76 Stat. 454; Pub. L. 89–718, § 50, , 80 Stat. 1121; Pub. L. 90–130, § 3(1), , 81 Stat. 383; Pub. L. 90–179, § 7, , 81 Stat. 548; Pub. L. 90–623, § 3(2), , 82 Stat. 1314; Pub. L. 92–451, § 2, , 86 Stat. 757; Pub. L. 96–342, title X, § 1004(a), , 94 Stat. 1120; Pub. L. 96–513, title IV, § 401, , 94 Stat. 2904; Pub. L. 97–417, § 3(a), , 96 Stat. 2087; Pub. L. 98–557, § 25(b)(2)(A), , 98 Stat. 2872; Pub. L. 99–145, title V, § 514(d)(2)(A), (B), , 99 Stat. 629.)

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