Sec. 921. Vice Chief of Space Operations
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Chapter 908 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 9082 the following new section: There is a Vice Chief of Space Operations, appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, from officers on the active-duty list of the Space Force not restricted in the performance of duty. The Vice Chief of Space Operations, while so serving, has the grade of general without vacating his permanent grade. The Vice Chief has such authority and duties with respect to the Space Force as the Chief, with the approval of the Secretary of the Air Force, may delegate to or prescribe for the Vice Chief.
Orders issued by the Vice Chief in performing such duties have the same effect as those issued by the Chief. When there is a vacancy in the office of the Chief of Space Operations, or during the absence or disability of the Chief— the Vice Chief of the Space Operations shall perform the duties of the Chief until a successor is appointed or the absence or disability ceases; or if there is a vacancy in the office of the Vice Chief of Space Operations or the Vice Chief is absent or disabled, unless the President directs otherwise, the most senior officer of the Space Force in the Headquarters, Space Force, who is not absent or disabled and who is not restricted in performance of duty shall perform the duties of the Chief until a successor to the Chief or the Vice Chief is appointed or until the absence or disability of the Chief or Vice Chief ceases, whichever occurs first. .
The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 908 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 9082 the following new item: 9082a. Vice Chief of Space Operations. .