The Secretary of the Navy may establish such enlisted grades and ratings as are necessary for the proper administration of the Navy and the Marine Corps.
Structure US Code
Subtitle C— Navy and Marine Corps
§ 8212. Additional regulations for Marine Corps
§ 8213. Enlisted grades and ratings: authority to establish
§ 8214. Enlisted members: authority for transfer between Marine Corps and Hospital Corps of the Navy
§ 8215. Citizenship of officers of vessels
§ 8216. Aviation duties: number of personnel assigned
§ 8217. Aviation training facilities
§ 8218. Aviation designations: naval flight officer
§ 8219. Medical Department: composition
§ 8220. Dental services: responsibilities of senior dental officer
§ 8221. Chaplains: divine services
§ 8222. Indebtedness to Marine Corps Exchanges: payment from appropriated funds in certain cases