33 U.S.C. 3027: General qualification of officers for promotion to higher permanent gradeText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 33-NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERSCHAPTER 43-NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION COMMISSIONED OFFICER CORPS
§3027. General qualification of officers for promotion to higher permanent grade
No officer may be promoted to a higher permanent grade on the active list until the officer has passed a satisfactory mental and physical examination in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary.
( Pub. L. 107–372, title II, § 227 , Dec. 19, 2002 , 116 Stat. 3085 .)
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 854 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 107–372.