Summary

Creates an optional separation oath that members of the Armed Forces may take before retirement or other separations (except separations resulting from a court-martial). It amends the federal enlistment-oath statute to add this optional separation oath, updates the section heading and table of sections, and clarifies who may administer the oaths.

• Creates an optional oath that service members may take before retirement or other separations.
• Excludes separations that result from a court-martial sentence from eligibility for the separation oath.
• Amends 10 U.S.C. § 502 to cover both enlistment and separation oaths and updates statutory headings.
• Does not appear to mandate the oath—service members may choose whether to take it.
• Likely requires administrative changes (forms, guidance, who may administer oaths) but does not provide new funding.
• Does not alter enlistment oath requirements or core personnel authorities.
• Applies to members of the Armed Forces at the point of separation or retirement.
• No changes to disciplinary, benefits, or eligibility rules are specified in the text provided.