Sec. 503. Authority to increase the number of nurse officers recommended for promotion
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For purposes of recommendations for promotion by selection boards under section 616 of title 10, United States Code, the Secretary concerned may, notwithstanding the limit specified in subsection
(d)of such section, authorize a greater number of officers so recommended that is less than 100 percent of the number of officers so included, for nurse officers recommended for promotion to major or lieutenant commander, if the Secretary concerned determines that such greater number is necessary to maintain or improve medical readiness. The authority under subsection
(a)shall expire on December 31, 2030.