An officer who has completed 20 years of service, of which at least 10 years was service as a commissioned officer, may at any time thereafter, upon application by such officer and in the discretion of the President, be placed on the retired list.
Pub. L. 107–372, title II, § 244116 Stat. 3089(, , .)
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
lPub. L. 107–372Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 853 of this title prior to repeal by .
Executive Documents
Delegation of Functions
section 301 of Title 3Functions of President under this section delegated to Secretary of Commerce by section 1(f) of Ex. Ord. No. 11023, , 27 F.R. 5131, as amended, set out as a note under , The President.