10 U.S. Code § 1148 - Relocation assistance for personnel overseas

The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall develop a program specifically to assist members of the armed forces stationed overseas who are preparing for discharge or release from active duty, and the dependents of such members, in readjusting to civilian life. The program shall focus on the special needs and requirements of such members and dependents due to their overseas locations and shall include, to the maximum extent possible, computerized job relocation assistance and job search information.


(Added Pub. L. 101–510, div. A, title V, § 502(a)(1),Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1556; amended Pub. L. 103–337, div. A, title V, § 542(a)(7),Oct. 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 2768; Pub. L. 107–296, title XVII, § 1704(b)(1),Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2314.)

1994—Pub. L. 103–337inserted “and the Secretary of Transportation” after “Secretary of Defense”.
Effective Date of 2002 Amendment

Effective Date of 1994 Amendment

Pilot Program

Pub. L. 101–510, div. A, title V, § 502(d),Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1558, required the Secretary of Defense to carry out the program required by this section during fiscal year 1991 at not less than 10 military installations located outside the United States.




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