Enlistments; term, grade
14 U.S.C. § 2302
in effect(a) Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary, the Commandant may enlist persons for the duration of their minority or a period of at least two years but not more than six years.
(b) The Secretary shall prescribe the grades or ratings for persons enlisting in the Regular Coast Guard.
Source: OLRC USLMURL: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/95/xml_usc14@119-95.zipFetched: 6/3/2026
