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Section 5908, added Pub. L. 85–861, § 1(133), Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1506; amended Pub. L. 87–649, § 14c(34), Sept. 7, 1962, 76 Stat. 501, related to eligibility of ensigns in Naval Reserve and second lieutenants in Marine Corps Reserve for promotion. See section 14001 et seq. of this title.

Section 5909, added Pub. L. 85–861, § 1(133), Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1506, provided that sea or foreign service not be required for promotion of reserve officers under this chapter.

Section 5910, added Pub. L. 85–861, § 1(133), Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1506; amended Pub. L. 96–513, title V, § 503(40), Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2914, provided that officers in Naval Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve could be promoted under regulations prescribed by Secretary of the Navy. See section 14301 et seq. of this title.

Section 5911, added Pub. L. 85–861, § 1(133), Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1507; amended Pub. L. 86–559, § 1(45), June 30, 1960, 74 Stat. 274, related to promotions of reserve officers by temporary and permanent appointments. See section 14301 et seq. of this title.

Section 5912, added Pub. L. 85–861, § 1(133), Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1507; amended Pub. L. 92–129, title VI, § 603(d), Sept. 28, 1971, 85 Stat. 362, related to President’s power to make appointments under this chapter of officers in Naval Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve. See section 14301 et seq. of this title.