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# 33 U.S.C. § 3027 - General qualification of officers for promotion to higher permanent grade

## Text

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.)

## Notes

Editorial Notes

Prior ProvisionsProvisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 854 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 107–372.