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14 U.S.C. § 509 — Space-available travel on Coast Guard aircraft
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**(a) Establishment.—**
(1) **In general.—** — The Commandant may establish a program to provide transportation on Coast Guard aircraft on a space-available basis to the categories of eligible individuals described in subsection (c) (in this section referred to as the “program”).
(2) **Policy development.—** — Not later than 1 year after the date on which the program is established, the Commandant shall develop a policy for the operation of the program.
**(b) Operation of Program.—**
(1) **In general.—** — The Commandant shall operate the program in a budget-neutral manner.
(2) **Limitations.—**
(A) *In general.—* — Except as provided in subparagraph (B), no additional funds may be used, or flight hours performed, for the purpose of providing transportation under the program.
(B) *De minimis expenditures.—* — The Commandant may make de minimis expenditures of resources required for the administrative aspects of the program.
(3) **Reimbursement not required.—** — Eligible individuals described in subsection (c) shall not be required to reimburse the Coast Guard for travel provided under this section.
**(c) Categories of Eligible Individuals.—** Subject to subsection (d), the categories of eligible individuals described in this subsection are the following:
(1) Members of the armed forces on active duty.
(2) Members of the Selected Reserve who hold a valid Uniformed Services Identification and Privilege Card.
(3) Retired members of a regular or reserve component of the armed forces, including retired members of reserve components who, but for being under the eligibility age applicable under [section 12731 of title 10](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section12731&num=0&edition=prelim), would be eligible for retired pay u
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**(a) Establishment.—**
(1) **In general.—** — The Commandant may establish a program to provide transportation on Coast Guard aircraft on a space-available basis to the categories of eligible individuals described in subsection (c) (in this section referred to as the “program”).
(2) **Policy development.—** — Not later than 1 year after the date on which the program is established, the Commandant shall develop a policy for the operation of the program.
**(b) Operation of Program.—**
(1) **In general.—** — The Commandant shall operate the program in a budget-neutral manner.
(2) **Limitations.—**
(A) *In general.—* — Except as provided in subparagraph (B), no additional funds may be used, or flight hours performed, for the purpose of providing transportation under the program.
(B) *De minimis expenditures.—* — The Commandant may make de minimis expenditures of resources required for the administrative aspects of the program.
(3) **Reimbursement not required.—** — Eligible individuals described in subsection (c) shall not be required to reimburse the Coast Guard for travel provided under this section.
**(c) Categories of Eligible Individuals.—** Subject to subsection (d), the categories of eligible individuals described in this subsection are the following:
(1) Members of the armed forces on active duty.
(2) Members of the Selected Reserve who hold a valid Uniformed Services Identification and Privilege Card.
(3) Retired members of a regular or reserve component of the armed forces, including retired members of reserve components who, but for being under the eligibility age applicable under [section 12731 of title 10](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section12731&num=0&edition=prelim), would be eligible for retired pay under chapter 1223 of title 10.
(4) Subject to subsection (f), veterans with a permanent service-connected disability rated as total.
(5) Such categories of dependents of individuals described in paragraphs (1) through (3) as the Commandant shall specify in the policy under subsection (a)(2), under such conditions and circumstances as the Commandant shall specify in such policy.
(6) Such other categories of individuals as the Commandant considers appropriate.
**(d) Requirements.—** In operating the program, the Commandant shall—
(1) in the sole discretion of the Commandant, establish an order of priority for transportation for categories of eligible individuals that is based on considerations of military necessity, humanitarian concerns, and enhancement of morale;
(2) give priority in consideration of transportation to the demands of members of the armed forces in the regular components and in the reserve components on active duty and to the need to provide such members, and their dependents, a means of respite from such demands; and
(3) implement policies aimed at ensuring cost control (as required under subsection (b)) and the safety, security, and efficient processing of travelers, including limiting the benefit under the program to 1 or more categories of otherwise eligible individuals, as the Commandant considers necessary.
**(e) Transportation.—**
(1) **In general.—** — Notwithstanding subsection (d)(1), in establishing space-available transportation priorities under the program, the Commandant shall provide transportation for an individual described in paragraph (2), and a single dependent of the individual if needed to accompany the individual, at a priority level in the same category as the priority level for an unaccompanied dependent over the age of 18 years traveling on environmental and morale leave.
(2) **Individuals covered.—** — Subject to paragraph (3), paragraph (1) applies with respect to an individual described in subsection (c)(3) who—
(A) resides in or is located in a Commonwealth or possession of the United States; and
(B) is referred by a military or civilian primary care provider located in that Commonwealth or possession to a specialty care provider for services to be provided outside of such Commonwealth or possession.
(3) **Application to certain retired individuals.—** — If an individual described in subsection (c)(3) is a retired member of a reserve component who is ineligible for retired pay under chapter 1223 of title 10 by reason of being under the eligibility age applicable under [section 12731 of title 10](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section12731&num=0&edition=prelim), paragraph (1) applies to the individual only if the individual is also enrolled in the TRICARE program for certain members of the Retired Reserve authorized under [section 1076e of title 10](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section1076e&num=0&edition=prelim).
(4) **Priority.—** — The priority for space-available transportation required by this subsection applies with respect to—
(A) the travel from the Commonwealth or possession of the United States to receive the specialty care services; and
(B) the return travel.
(5) **Primary care provider and specialty care provider defined.—** — In this subsection, the terms “primary care provider” and “specialty care provider” refer to a medical or dental professional who provides health care services under chapter 55 of title 10.
**(f) Limitations on Travel.—**
(1) **In general.—** — Travel may not be provided under this section to a veteran eligible for travel pursuant to paragraph (4) of subsection (c) in priority over any member eligible for travel under paragraph (1) of that subsection or any dependent of such a member eligible for travel under this section.
(2) **Rule of construction.—** — Subsection (c)(4) may not be construed as—
(A) affecting or in any way imposing on the Coast Guard, any armed force, or any commercial entity with which the Coast Guard or an armed force contracts, an obligation or expectation that the Coast Guard or such armed force will retrofit or alter, in any way, military aircraft or commercial aircraft, or related equipment or facilities, used or leased by the Coast Guard or such armed force to accommodate passengers provided travel under such authority on account of disability; or
(B) preempting the authority of an aircraft commander to determine who boards the aircraft and any other matters in connection with safe operation of the aircraft.
**(g) Application of Section.—** The authority to provide transportation under the program is in addition to any other authority under law to provide transportation on Coast Guard aircraft on a space-available basis.
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**(a)** Except as provided in subsection (c), a person is entitled, upon application, to retired pay computed under [section 12739 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section12739&num=0&edition=prelim), if the person—
(1) has attained the eligibility age applicable under subsection (f) to that person;
(2) has performed at least 20 years of service computed under [section 12732 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section12732&num=0&edition=prelim);
(3) in the case of a person who completed the service requirements of paragraph (2) before April 25, 2005, performed the last six years of qualifying service while a member of any category named in [section 12732(a)(1) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section12732/a/1&num=0&edition=prelim), but not while a member of a regular component, the Fleet Reserve, or the Fleet Marine Corps Reserve, except that in the case of a person who completed the service requirements of paragraph (2) before October 5, 1994, the number of years of such qualifying service under this paragraph shall be eight; and
(4) is not entitled, under any other provision of law, to retired pay from an armed force or retainer pay as a member of the Fleet Reserve or the Fleet Marine Corps Reserve.
**(b)** Application for retired pay under this section must be made to the Secretary of the military department, or the Secretary of Homeland Security, as the case may be, having jurisdiction at the time of application over the armed force in which the applicant is serving or last served.
**(c)**
(1) A person who, before August 16, 1945, was a Reserve of an armed force, or a member of the Army without component or other
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The Secretary may furnish individuals discharged pursuant to the sentence of a Coast Guard court-martial suitable civilian clothing and a monetary allowance not to exceed $25 if the individual discharged would not otherwise have suitable clothing or funds to meet immediate needs.
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**(a) Eligibility.—**
(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), a member of the Retired Reserve of a reserve component of the armed forces who is qualified for a non-regular retirement at age 60 under chapter 1223 of this title, but is not age 60, is eligible for health benefits under TRICARE Retired Reserve as provided in this section.
(2) Paragraph (1) does not apply to a member who is enrolled, or is eligible to enroll, in a health benefits plan under chapter 89 of title 5.
**(b) Termination of Eligibility Upon Obtaining Other TRICARE Coverage.—** Eligibility for TRICARE Retired Reserve coverage of a member under this section shall terminate upon the member becoming eligible for TRICARE coverage at age 60 under [section 1086 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section1086&num=0&edition=prelim).
**(c) Family Members.—** While a member of a reserve component is covered by TRICARE Retired Reserve under this section, the members of the immediate family of such member are eligible for TRICARE Retired Reserve coverage as dependents of the member. If a member of a reserve component dies while in a period of coverage under this section, the eligibility of the members of the immediate family of such member for TRICARE Retired Reserve coverage under this section shall continue for the same period of time that would be provided under [section 1086 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section1086&num=0&edition=prelim) if the member had been eligible at the time of death for TRICARE coverage under such section (instead of under this section).
**(d) Premiums.—**
(1) A member of a reserve component covered by TRICARE Retired Reserve under this section shall pay a premium for that cov
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For the purpose of executing the duties and functions of the Coast Guard the Secretary may within the limits of appropriations made therefor:
**(a)** establish, change the limits of, consolidate, discontinue, and re-establish Coast Guard districts;
**(b)** arrange with the Secretaries of the Army, Navy and Air Force to assign members of the Coast Guard to any school maintained by the Army, Navy, and Air Force, for instruction and training, including aviation schools;
**(c)** construct, or cause to be constructed, Coast Guard shore establishments;
**(d)** design or cause to be designed, cause to be constructed, accept as gift, or otherwise acquire vessels, aircraft, and systems, and subject to applicable regulations under subtitle I of title 40 and division C (except sections 3302, 3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711) of subtitle I of title 41 dispose of them;
**(e)** acquire land or interests in land, including acceptance of gifts thereof, where required for the purpose of carrying out any project or purpose for which an appropriation has been made;
**(f)** exchange land or interests in land in part or in full payment for such other land or interests in land as may be necessary or desirable, the balance of such part payment to be defrayable in accordance with other provisions of this section;
**(g)** exercise any of the powers vested by this title in the Commandant in any case in which the Secretary deems it appropriate; and
**(h)** do any and all things necessary to carry out the purposes of this title.
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**(a) In General.—** On request by the Commandant, the Administrator of the General Services Administration may transfer ownership of a Coast Guard vessel or aircraft to an eligible entity for educational, cultural, historical, charitable, recreational, or other public purposes if such transfer is authorized by law.
**(b) Conditions of Conveyance.—** The General Services Administration may not convey a vessel or aircraft to an eligible entity as authorized by law unless the eligible entity agrees—
(1) to provide the documentation needed by the General Services Administration to process a request for aircraft or vessels as if the request were being processed under section 102.37.225 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on the date of the enactment of the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022;
(2) to comply with the special terms, conditions, and restrictions imposed on aircraft and vessels under section 102.37.460 of such title, as in effect on the date of the enactment of the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022;
(3) to make the vessel available to the United States Government if it is needed for use by the Commandant in time of war or a national emergency; and
(4) to hold the United States Government harmless for any claims arising from exposure to hazardous materials, including asbestos and polychlorinated biphenyls, that occurs after conveyance of the vessel, except for claims arising from use of the vessel by the United States Government under paragraph (3).
**(c) Other Obligations Unaffected.—** Nothing in this section amends or affects any obligation of the Coast Guard or any other person under the Toxic Substances Control Act ([15 U.S.C. 2601](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section
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TITLE 14—COAST GUARD
§ 507
or the prospective payment of an amount that
represents the value of, treatment or care pro-
vided under any TRICARE program.
(Added Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title VII, § 722(a),
Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2228, § 520; renumbered
§ 506, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 105(b), Dec. 4, 2018,
132 Stat. 4200; amended Pub. L. 116–283, div. G,
title LVXXXV [LXXXV], § 8513(a)(1), Jan. 1, 2021,
134 Stat. 4760.)
Editorial Notes
PRIOR PROVISIONS
A prior section 506, act Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat.
537, related to the issue of the national flag to be used
for draping the coffin of any deceased member of the
Coast Guard, prior to repeal by act July 15, 1954, ch. 507,
§ 14(c)(5), 68 Stat. 481. For provisions relating to recov-
ery, care, and disposition of the remains of deceased
personnel of the uniformed services and deceased civil-
ian personnel, see section 1481 of Title 10, Armed
Forces.
AMENDMENTS
2021—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 116–283, § 8513(a)(1)(A), in-
serted ‘‘as established under chapter 56 of title 10’’ after
‘‘Medicare-Eligible Retiree Health Care Fund’’.
Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 116–283, § 8513(a)(1)(B), sub-
stituted ‘‘operations and support’’ for ‘‘operating ex-
penses’’.
2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 520 of this
title as this section.
§ 507. Appointment of judges
The Secretary may appoint civilian employees
of the department in which the Coast Guard is
operating as appellate military judges, available
for assignment to the Coast Guard Court of
Criminal Appeals as provided for in section
866(a) of title 10.
(Added Pub. L. 111–281, title II, § 201(a), Oct. 15,
2010, 124 Stat. 2909, § 153; renumbered § 507, Pub.
L. 115–282, title I, § 105(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat.
4200.)
Editorial Notes
PRIOR
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