Uniformed Services of The United States - Statutory Definition

Statutory Definition

The seven uniformed services are defined by 10 U.S.C. § 101(a)(5):

“ The term "uniformed services" means—

(A) the armed forces;
(B) the commissioned corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; and
(C) the commissioned corps of the Public Health Service.

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The five uniformed services that make up the United States Armed Forces are defined in the previous clause 10 U.S.C. § 101(a)(4):

“ The term "armed forces" means the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. ”

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