Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section
270
(a) of this title, prior to repeal by
Pub. L. 103–337, § 1661(a)(2)(A).
2002—Subsec. (a).
Pub. L. 107–296 substituted “of Homeland Security” for “of Transportation” in introductory provisions.
Amendment by
Pub. L. 107–296 effective on the date of transfer of the Coast Guard to the Department of Homeland Security, see section 1704(g) of
Pub. L. 107–296, set out as a note under section
101 of this title.
Section effective Dec. 1, 1994, except as otherwise provided, see section 1691 of
Pub. L. 103–337, set out as a note under section
10001 of this title.
Section 1661(a)(5)(A) of
Pub. L. 103–337 provided that: “Section
10147
(a) [
10 U.S.C.
10147
(a)], as added by paragraph (1), applies only to persons who were inducted, enlisted, or appointed in an armed force after August 9, 1955.”