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# 32 U.S.C. § 706 - Return of arms and equipment upon relief from Federal service

## Text

So far as practicable, whenever units, organizations, or members of the National Guard are returned to their National Guard status under section 325(b) 11 See References in Text note below. of this title, arms and equipment that the Secretary concerned determines are sufficient to accomplish their peacetime mission shall be returned with them.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 613.)

## Notes

Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 70650:1122(b) (last 17 words.)July 9, 1952, ch. 608, § 712(b) (last 17 words), 66 Stat. 504. The words “So far as practicable” are inserted, since sufficient arms and equipment might not be available.

Editorial Notes

References in TextSection 325(b) of this title, referred to in text, was redesignated section 325(c) of this title by Pub. L. 110–417, [div. A], title V, § 517(b)(1), Oct. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 4442.