§ 853i. Appointments and Promotions Made by President; Suspension During War or Emergency

     (a) Appointments in and promotions to all permanent grades shall be made by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.

     (b) In time of emergency declared by the President or by the Congress, and in time of war, the President is authorized, in his discretion, to suspend the operation of all or any part or parts of the several provisions of law pertaining to promotion.

(June 3, 1948, ch. 390, § 10, 62 Stat. 299; June 21, 1955, ch. 172, § 4(b), 69 Stat. 170.)

Amendments

     1955—Subsec. (a). Act June 21, 1955, authorized appointments to all permanent grades.