(1) the vessel is documented under the laws of the United States;
(2) the vessel has been designated by the Secretary, under such regulations as he prescribes, as suitable for service as a naval auxiliary in time of war; and
(3) the captain or owner of the vessel is a member of the Navy.
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Subtitle C— Navy and Marine Corps
PART IV— GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 861— SECRETARY OF THE NAVY: MISCELLANEOUS POWERS AND DUTIES
§ 8604. Schools near naval activities: financial aid
§ 8605. Promotion of health and prevention of accidents
§ 8607. Administration of liberated and occupied areas
§ 8611. Attendance at meetings of technical, professional, or scientific organizations
§ 8612. Employment of outside architects and engineers
§ 8614. Apprehension of deserters and prisoners; operation of shore patrols
§ 8616. Collection, preservation, and display of captured flags
§ 8617. National Museum of the United States Navy
§ 8619. Leases of waterfront property from States or municipalities
§ 8620. Gifts for welfare of enlisted members
§ 8621. Acceptance and care of gifts to vessels
§ 8622. Naval Historical Center Fund: references to Fund
§ 8623. Acquisition of land for radio stations and for other purposes
§ 8624. Transportation on naval vessels during wartime
§ 8626. Navy Reserve yacht pennant
§ 8627. Foreign naval vessels and aircraft: supplies and services
§ 8628. Merchant vessels: supplies
§ 8631. Accounting for expenditures for obtaining information
§ 8633. Auxiliary vessels: extended lease authority
§ 8634. Submarine safety programs: participation of NATO naval personnel
§ 8635. Establishment of the Southern Sea Otter Military Readiness Areas