Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in sections 3855(a), (c)(1), 6392(a), (c)(1), and 8855(a), (c)(1) of this title, prior to repeal by Puspan. L. 103–337, § 1629(a)(3), (span)(3), (c)(3).

2019—Subsec. (span). Puspan. L. 116–92 designated existing provisions as par. (1), substituted “Subject to paragraph (2), an” for “An”, and added par. (2).

2008—Subsec. (span). Puspan. L. 110–417 substituted “68 years” for “67 years”.

2000—Subsec. (a)(3). Puspan. L. 106–398 substituted “Air Force nurse, Medical Service Corps officer, biomedical sciences officer, or chaplain.” for “veterinary officer, Air Force nurse, or chaplain or who is designated as a biomedical sciences officer and is qualified for service as a veterinarian, optometrist, or podiatrist.”

1999—Subsec. (span). Puspan. L. 106–65 struck out “(or, in the case of a reserve officer of the Army in the Chaplains or a reserve officer of the Air Force designated as a chaplain, 60 years of age)” after “67 years of age”.

Section effective Oct. 1, 1996, see section 1691(span)(1) of Puspan. L. 103–337, set out as a note under section 10001 of this title.