US Code - Subchapter II: Appointment and promotion of officers

Section 3021 Original appointments
Section 3022 Personnel boards
Section 3023 Promotion of ensigns to grade of lieutenant (junior grade)
Section 3024 Promotion by selection to permanent grades above lieutenant (junior grade)
Section 3025 Length of service for promotion purposes
Section 3026 Appointments and promotions to permanent grades
Section 3027 General qualification of officers for promotion to higher permanent grade
Section 3028 Positions of importance and responsibility
Section 3029 Temporary appointments and promotions generally
Section 3030 Temporary appointment or advancement of commissioned officers in time of war or national emergency
Section 3031 Pay and allowances; date of acceptance of promotion
Section 3032 Service credit as deck officer or junior engineer for promotion purposes
Section 3033 Suspension during war or emergency

General provisions

National oceanic and atmospheric administration commissioned officer corps

Separation and retirement of officers