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SUBCHAPTER VI⁠—ALTERNATIVE PROMOTION AUTHORITY FOR OFFICERS IN DESIGNATED COMPETITIVE CATEGORIES — Front Matter

Chap.Sec.
649a.Officers in designated competitive categories.
649b.Selection for promotion.
649c.Eligibility for consideration for promotion.
649d.Opportunities for consideration for promotion.
649e.Promotions.
649f.Failure of selection for promotion.
649g.Retirement: retirement for years of service; selective early retirement.
649h.Continuation on active duty.
649i.Continuation on active duty: officers in certain military specialties and career tracks.
649j.Other administrative authorities.
649k.Regulations.