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Code · BILL · 116th Congress · S. 2297 (Reported in Senate) — To authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard, and for other purposes. · Sec. 205

Sec. 205. Direct commissioning authority for individuals with critical skills

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Subchapter II of chapter 37 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 3738 the following: An individual with critical skills that the Commandant consider necessary for the Coast Guard to complete its missions who is not currently serving as an officer in the Coast Guard, may be commissioned into the Coast Guard at a grade up to, and including, commander. . The analysis for chapter 37 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 3738 the following: 3738a. Direct commissioning authority for individuals with critical skills. .
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