Pub. L. 82-476, pt. II, ch. 1, sec. 212

Sec. 212. (a) Each member of the reserve components shall be in an active, inactive, or retired status. (b) Members in the reserve components shall be in an active status, except those on an inactive status list, members in the Retired Reserve, and those assigned to the inactive National Guard. (c) Members of the reserve components on an inactive status list and members assigned to the inactive National Guard shall be in an inactive status. (d) Members of the Retired Reserve shall be in a retired status.