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.)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

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