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10 U.S.C. § 723 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 10. Armed Forces § 723. Support of Federal authorities in response to civil disturbances: requirement for use of members of the armed forces and Federal law enforcement personnel

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a)Requirement.--Whenever a member of the armed forces (including the National Guard) or Federal law enforcement personnel provide support to Federal authorities to respond to a civil disturbance, each individual employed in the capacity of providing such support shall visibly display--

(1) the individual's name or other individual identifier that is unique to that individual; and

(2) the name of the armed force, Federal entity, or other organization by which such individual is employed.

(b)Exception.--The requirement under subsection (a) shall not apply to individuals referred to in such subsection who--

(1) do not wear a uniform or other distinguishing clothing or equipment in the regular performance of their official duties; or

(2) are engaged in undercover operations in the regular performance of their official duties.

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