10 USC 5900: Communication with selection board
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10 USC 5900: Communication with selection board Text contains those laws in effect on January 4, 1995
From Title 10-ARMED FORCESSubtitle C-Navy and Marine CorpsPART II-PERSONNELCHAPTER 549-RESERVE PROMOTIONS
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§5900. Communication with selection board

An officer who is eligible for consideration for promotion by a selection board convened under this chapter has the right to send a communication through official channels, inviting attention to any matter of record in the armed forces concerning himself that he considers important in his case. The communication may not criticize any officer or reflect upon the character, conduct, or motive of any officer. A communication sent under this section must arrive by the time the board convenes.

(Added Pub. L. 85–861, §1(133), Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1504 .)

Repeal of Section

Section repealed effective Oct. 1, 1996, see note set out preceding section 5891 of this title.

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
5900 50:1193(e). Sept. 3, 1954, ch. 1257, §203(e), 68 Stat. 1151 .

The words "convened under this chapter" are inserted for clarity and accuracy. A corresponding but slightly different provision relating to regular officers and lineal-list Reserves is codified in section 5755 of this title. The word "written" is omitted as surplusage. The words "considers important in his case" are substituted for the words "deems important to his consideration" for clarity.

Section Referred to in Other Sections

This section is referred to in section 123 of this title.