10 U.S.C. § 1173

Enlisted members: discharge for hardship

Edition 2026

Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary concerned, a regular enlisted member of an armed force who has dependents may be discharged for hardship.

Amendment history

(Added Pub. L. 93–64, title I, § 102, July 9, 1973, 87 Stat. 147.) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Effective Date Section effective July 1, 1973, see section 206 of Pub. L. 93–64, set out as a note under section 401 of Title 37, Pay and Allowances of the Uniformed Services.

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