FEDERAL · 10 U.S.C. · Chapter SUBCHAPTER II—SELECTION BOARDS
Action on reports of selection boards for promotion to brigadier general or major general
10 U.S.C. § 20217
Title10 — Armed Forces
ChapterSUBCHAPTER II—SELECTION BOARDS
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10 U.S.C. § 20217.
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(a)In General.—After reviewing a report received under section 20215 of this title recommending officers on the Space Force officer list for promotion to the grade of brigadier general or major general, but before submitting the report to the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Air Force may, under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Air Force, adjust the placement of officers as recommended in the report in order to ensure that sufficient number of officers on both sustained and non-sustained duty are promoted to meet the requirements of the Space Force to fill general officer vacancies.
(b)Report.—Whenever the Secretary of the Air Force uses the authority under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Re
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§ 20215
10 U.S.C. § 20215
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History
(Added Pub. L. 118–31, div. A, title XVII, §1716(c), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 638.)
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Editorial Notes
Codification
Pub. L. 118–31, div. A, title XVII, §1716(c), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 634, 638, which directed amendment of chapter "205" of this title by adding this subchapter at the end, was executed by adding this subchapter at the end of this chapter, which is chapter 2005, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
Amendments
2025—Pub. L. 119–60, div. A, title XVI, §1601(d)(1), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1174, added item 20244. Amendment was made pursuant to operation of section 102 of this title.
Pub. L. 118–31, div. A, title XVII, §1716(c), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 634, 638, 641–645, 647–649, added items 20231 to 20243. Amendment was made pursuant to operation of section 102 of this title.
Codification
Pub. L. 118–31, div. A, title XVII, §1716(c), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 634, 638, which directed amendment of chapter "205" of this title by adding this subchapter at the end, was executed by adding this subchapter at the end of this chapter, which is chapter 2005, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
Amendments
2025—Pub. L. 119–60, div. A, title XVI, §1601(d)(1), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1174, added item 20244. Amendment was made pursuant to operation of section 102 of this title.
Pub. L. 118–31, div. A, title XVII, §1716(c), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 634, 638, 641–645, 647–649, added items 20231 to 20243. Amendment was made pursuant to operation of section 102 of this title.
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