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SUBCHAPTER III⁠—PROMOTIONS — Front Matter

Chap.Sec.
20231.Eligibility for consideration for promotion: general rules.
20232.Authority to allow officers to opt out of selection board consideration.
20233.Eligibility for consideration for promotion: designation as joint qualified officer required before promotion to brigadier general; exceptions.
20234.Opportunities for consideration for promotion.
20235.Space Force officer list.
20236.Competitive categories.
20237.Numbers to be recommended for promotion.
20238.Establishment of promotion zones.
20239.Promotions: how made.
20240.Acceptance of promotions; oath of office.
20241.Removal of officers from a list of officers recommended for promotion.
20242.Authority to vacate promotions to grade of brigadier general.
20243.General officers ceasing to occupy positions commensurate with grade.
20244.Eligibility for consideration for promotion: duty assignments.

Editorial Notes

Codification

Pub. L. 118–31, div. A, title XVII, § 1716(c), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 634, 638, which directed amendment of chapter “205” of this title by adding this subchapter at the end, was executed by adding this subchapter at the end of this chapter, which is chapter 2005, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

Amendments

2025⁠—Pub. L. 119–60, div. A, title XVI, § 1601(d)(1), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1174, added item 20244. Amendment was made pursuant to operation of section 102 of this title.

Pub. L. 118–31, div. A, title XVII, § 1716(c), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 634, 638, 641–645, 647–649, added items 20231 to 20243. Amendment was made pursuant to operation of section 102 of this title.