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10 U.S.C. § 8171

Continuation of authority after loss of vessel or aircraft

United States · Title 10 — ARMED FORCES · Status: effective

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10 U.S.C. § 8171, Continuation of authority after loss of vessel or aircraft, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/435620
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If the crew of any naval vessel or naval aircraft are separated from their vessel or aircraft because of its wreck, loss, or destruction, all the command and authority given to the officers of the vessel or aircraft remain in full force until the crew are discharged or reassigned.

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