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10 U.S.C. § 750

Command: retired officers

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A retired officer has no right to command except when on active duty.

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Cited in 1 case (1 in the last 5 years), 2026–2026 · leading case: United States v. Abdullah (C.A.A.F. 2026).
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United States v. Abdullah (C.A.A.F. 2026). “” 10 U.S.C. § 750 . But beyond being stripped of that critical authority, the exact legal status of retired military officers is less clear.”
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