Pub. L. 82-476, pt. II, ch. 5, sec. 246

Sec. 246. When not on active duty, members of the reserve components shall not be held or considered to be officers or employees of the United States, or persons holding any office of profit or trust or discharging any official function under or in connection with any department or agency of the United States, solely by reason of their appointments, oaths, commissions, or status as such, or any duties or functions performed or pay and allowances received as such.