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10 U.S.C. § 8043 — Commandant of the Marine Corps
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**(a)**
(1) There is a Commandant of the Marine Corps, appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Commandant shall be appointed for a term of four years from the general officers of the Marine Corps. He serves at the pleasure of the President. In time of war or during a national emergency declared by Congress, he may be reappointed for a term of not more than four years.
(2) The President may appoint an officer as Commandant of the Marine Corps only if—
(A) the officer has had significant experience in joint duty assignments; and
(B) such experience includes at least one full tour of duty in a joint duty assignment (as defined in section 664(f) 11 See References in Text note below. of this title) as a general officer.
(3) The President may waive paragraph (2) in the case of an officer if the President determines such action is necessary in the national interest.
**(b)** The Commandant of the Marine Corps, while so serving, has the grade of general without vacating his permanent grade.
**(c)** Repealed. Pub. L. 104–106, div. A, title V, § 502(c), Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 293.]
**(d)** Except as otherwise prescribed by law and subject to [section 8013(f) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section8013/f&num=0&edition=prelim), the Commandant performs his duties under the authority, direction, and control of the Secretary of the Navy and is directly responsible to the Secretary.
**(e)** Subject to the authority, direction, and control of the Secretary of the Navy, the Commandant shall—
(1) preside over the Headquarters, Marine Corps;
(2) transmit the plans and recommendations of the Headquarters, Marine Corps, to the Secretary and advise the Secretary with regard to such pl
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**(a)**
(1) There is a Commandant of the Marine Corps, appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Commandant shall be appointed for a term of four years from the general officers of the Marine Corps. He serves at the pleasure of the President. In time of war or during a national emergency declared by Congress, he may be reappointed for a term of not more than four years.
(2) The President may appoint an officer as Commandant of the Marine Corps only if—
(A) the officer has had significant experience in joint duty assignments; and
(B) such experience includes at least one full tour of duty in a joint duty assignment (as defined in section 664(f) 11 See References in Text note below. of this title) as a general officer.
(3) The President may waive paragraph (2) in the case of an officer if the President determines such action is necessary in the national interest.
**(b)** The Commandant of the Marine Corps, while so serving, has the grade of general without vacating his permanent grade.
**(c)** Repealed. Pub. L. 104–106, div. A, title V, § 502(c), Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 293.]
**(d)** Except as otherwise prescribed by law and subject to [section 8013(f) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section8013/f&num=0&edition=prelim), the Commandant performs his duties under the authority, direction, and control of the Secretary of the Navy and is directly responsible to the Secretary.
**(e)** Subject to the authority, direction, and control of the Secretary of the Navy, the Commandant shall—
(1) preside over the Headquarters, Marine Corps;
(2) transmit the plans and recommendations of the Headquarters, Marine Corps, to the Secretary and advise the Secretary with regard to such plans and recommendations;
(3) after approval of the plans or recommendations of the Headquarters, Marine Corps, by the Secretary, act as the agent of the Secretary in carrying them into effect;
(4) exercise supervision, consistent with the authority assigned to commanders of unified or specified combatant commands under chapter 6 of this title, over such of the members and organizations of the Marine Corps and the Navy as the Secretary determines;
(5) perform the duties prescribed for him by sections 171 and 3104 of this title and other provisions of law; and
(6) perform such other military duties, not otherwise assigned by law, as are assigned to him by the President, the Secretary of Defense, or the Secretary of the Navy.
**(f)**
(1) The Commandant shall also perform the duties prescribed for him as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under [section 151 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section151&num=0&edition=prelim).
(2) To the extent that such action does not impair the independence of the Commandant in the performance of his duties as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Commandant shall inform the Secretary regarding military advice rendered by members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on matters affecting the Department of the Navy.
(3) Subject to the authority, direction, and control of the Secretary of Defense, the Commandant shall keep the Secretary of the Navy fully informed of significant military operations affecting the duties and responsibilities of the Secretary.
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**(a) Defense Acquisition System.—** In this part, the term “defense acquisition system” means—
(1) the workforce engaged in carrying out the acquisition of property and services for the Department of Defense;
(2) the management structure responsible for directing and overseeing the acquisition of property and services for the Department of Defense; and
(3) the statutory, regulatory, and policy framework that guides the acquisition of property and services for the Department of Defense.
**(b) Element of the Defense Acquisition System.—** In this part, the term “element of the defense acquisition system” means an organization that—
(1) employs members of the acquisition workforce;
(2) carries out acquisition functions; and
(3) focuses primarily on acquisition.
**(c) Acquisition.—** In this part, the term “acquisition” has the meaning provided in [section 131 of title 41](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title41-section131&num=0&edition=prelim).
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**(a) Composition.—** There are in the Department of Defense the Joint Chiefs of Staff, headed by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The Joint Chiefs of Staff consist of the following:
(1) The Chairman.
(2) The Vice Chairman.
(3) The Chief of Staff of the Army.
(4) The Chief of Naval Operations.
(5) The Chief of Staff of the Air Force.
(6) The Commandant of the Marine Corps.
(7) The Chief of the National Guard Bureau.
(8) The Chief of Space Operations.
**(b) Function as Military Advisers.—**
(1) The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is the principal military adviser to the President, the National Security Council, the Homeland Security Council, and the Secretary of Defense.
(2) The other members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff are military advisers to the President, the National Security Council, the Homeland Security Council, and the Secretary of Defense as specified in subsection (d).
**(c) Consultation by Chairman.—**
(1) In carrying out his functions, duties, and responsibilities, the Chairman shall, as necessary, consult with and seek the advice of—
(A) the other members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; and
(B) the commanders of the unified and specified combatant commands.
(2) Subject to subsection (d), in presenting advice with respect to any matter to the President, the National Security Council, the Homeland Security Council, or the Secretary of Defense, the Chairman shall, as he considers appropriate, inform the President, the National Security Council, the Homeland Security Council, or the Secretary of Defense, as the case may be, of the range of military advice and opinion with respect to that matter.
**(d) Advice and Opinions of Members Other Than Chairman.—**
(1) After first informing the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman, t
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The Secretary of Defense shall require each qualified commercial firm for which a loan is guaranteed under this subchapter to submit to the Secretary a report on the improvements financed or refinanced with the loan. The report shall include an assessment of the value of the improvements for the protection of the critical infrastructure of that commercial firm. The Secretary shall prescribe the time for submitting the report.
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TITLE 10—ARMED FORCES
§ 8043
1 See References in Text note below.
(4) as directed by the Secretary or the Com-
mandant, coordinate the action of organiza-
tions of the Marine Corps; and
(5) perform such other duties, not otherwise
assigned by law, as may be prescribed by the
Secretary.
(Added Pub. L. 99–433, title V, § 513(b), Oct. 1,
1986, 100 Stat. 1052, § 5042; renumbered § 8042 and
amended Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII,
§§ 807(a)(1), 809(a), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1834,
1840.)
Editorial Notes
AMENDMENTS
2018—Pub. L. 115–232, § 807(a)(1), renumbered section
5042 of this title as this section.
Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 115–232, § 809(a), substituted
‘‘section 8014’’ for ‘‘section 5014’’.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2018 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 115–232 effective Feb. 1, 2019,
with provision for the coordination of amendments and
special rule for certain redesignations, see section 800
of Pub. L. 115–232, set out as a note preceding section
3001 of this title.
§ 8043. Commandant of the Marine Corps
(a)(1) There is a Commandant of the Marine
Corps, appointed by the President, by and with
the advice and consent of the Senate. The Com-
mandant shall be appointed for a term of four
years from the general officers of the Marine
Corps. He serves at the pleasure of the Presi-
dent. In time of war or during a national emer-
gency declared by Congress, he may be re-
appointed for a term of not more than four
years.
(2) The President may appoint an officer as
Commandant of the Marine Corps only if—
(A) the officer has had significant experience
in joint duty assignments; and
(B) such experience includes at least one full
tour of duty in a joint duty assignment (as de-
fined in section 664(f) 1 of
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