APPOINTMENT AND PROMOTION OF OFFICERS

United States Code

U.S. Code most recently checked for updates: Jun 09, 2025

§ 3021. Original appointments and reappointments

§ 3022. Personnel boards

§ 3023. Separation of ensigns found not fully qualified

§ 3024. Promotion by selection to permanent grades above lieutenant (junior grade)

§ 3025. Length of service for promotion purposes

§ 3026. Appointments and promotions to permanent grades

§ 3027. General qualification of officers for promotion to higher permanent grade

§ 3028. Positions of importance and responsibility

§ 3029. Temporary appointments

§ 3030. Temporary appointment or advancement of commissioned officers in time of war or national emergency

§ 3031. Pay and allowances; date of acceptance of promotion

§ 3032. Service credit as deck officer or junior engineer for promotion purposes

§ 3033. Suspension during war or emergency

§ 3034. Officer candidates

§ 3035. Procurement of personnel

§ 3036. Career flexibility to enhance retention of officers