U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024
§ 3041.
Involuntary retirement or separation
(a)
Transfer of officers to retired list; separation from service
As recommended by a personnel board convened under section 3022 of this title
(1)
an officer in the permanent grade of captain or commander may—
(A)
except as provided by subparagraph (B), be transferred to the retired list; or
(B)
if the officer is not qualified for retirement, be separated from service; and
(2)
an officer in the permanent grade of lieutenant commander, lieutenant, or lieutenant (junior grade) who is not qualified for retirement may be separated from the service.
(b)
Computations
(c)
Effective date of retirements and separations
(d)
Deferment of retirement or separation for medical reasons
(1)
In general
(2)
Consent required
(3)
Limitation
(Pub. L. 107–372, title II, § 241, Dec. 19, 2002, 116 Stat. 3088; Pub. L. 116–259, title IV, § 401, Dec. 23, 2020, 134 Stat. 1177; Pub. L. 117–263, div. K, title CXVII, § 11705(a), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 4157.)
cite as: 33 USC 3041