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10 U.S.C. 8048: Medical Officer of the Marine CorpsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 10-ARMED FORCESCHAPTER 806-HEADQUARTERS, MARINE CORPS
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§8048. Medical Officer of the Marine Corps

(a)  There is a Medical Officer of the Marine Corps who shall be appointed from among flag officers of the Navy.

(b)  The Medical Officer of the Marine Corps, while so serving, shall hold the grade of rear admiral (lower half).

(Added Pub. L. 118–159, div. A, title V, § 509B(a)(1) , Dec. 23, 2024 , 138 Stat. 1872 .)