Term; grade

§ 5534. Term; grade Subject to sections 5532 and 5533 of this title, enlistments in such grades or ratings as the Secretary of the Navy prescribes may be made— (1) in the Regular Navy, of male persons under 18 years of age for the duration of their minority and of men at least 18 years of age for a term of two, three, four, or six years; (2) in the Regular Marine Corps, of male persons for the duration of their minority or for a term of two, three, four, or six years; and (3) in the Regular Navy or the Regular Marine Corps, of female persons for a term of two, three, four, or six years.