Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 853e of this title prior to repeal by Puspan. L. 107–372.

2022—Puspan. L. 117–263 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section consisted of subsecs. (a) and (span) relating, respectively, to promotion of ensigns to grade of lieutenant (junior grade) and separation of ensigns found not fully qualified.

As amended by Puspan. L. 117–263, text of section is identical to that of former subsec. (span) of this section. For delegation of functions of President under former subsec. (span) of this section to Secretary of Commerce, see section 1(a) of Ex. Ord. No. 11023, May 28, 1962, 27 F.R. 5131, as amended, set out as a note under section 301 of Title 3, The President.