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10 U.S.C. § 14306 — Establishment of promotion zones: Navy Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve running mate system
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**(a) Authority of Secretary of the Navy.—** The Secretary of the Navy may by regulation implement [section 14305 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section14305&num=0&edition=prelim) by requiring that the promotion zone for consideration of officers on the reserve active-status list of the Navy or the Marine Corps for promotion to the next higher grade be determined in accordance with a running mate system as provided in subsection (b).
**(b) Assignment of Running Mates.—** An officer to whom a running mate system applies shall be assigned as a running mate an officer of the same grade on the active-duty list of the same armed force. The officer on the reserve active-status list is in the promotion zone and is eligible for consideration for promotion to the next higher grade by a selection board convened under [section 14101(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section14101/a&num=0&edition=prelim) when that officer’s running mate is in or above the promotion zone established for that officer’s grade under chapter 36 of this title.
**(c) Consideration of Officers Below the Zone Under a Running Mate System.—** If the Secretary of the Navy authorizes the selection of officers for promotion from below the promotion zone in accordance with [section 14307 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section14307&num=0&edition=prelim), the number of officers to be considered from below the zone may be established through the application of the running mate system or otherwise as the Secretary determines to be appropriate to meet the needs of the Navy or Marine Corps.
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**(a) Authority of Secretary of the Navy.—** The Secretary of the Navy may by regulation implement [section 14305 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section14305&num=0&edition=prelim) by requiring that the promotion zone for consideration of officers on the reserve active-status list of the Navy or the Marine Corps for promotion to the next higher grade be determined in accordance with a running mate system as provided in subsection (b).
**(b) Assignment of Running Mates.—** An officer to whom a running mate system applies shall be assigned as a running mate an officer of the same grade on the active-duty list of the same armed force. The officer on the reserve active-status list is in the promotion zone and is eligible for consideration for promotion to the next higher grade by a selection board convened under [section 14101(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section14101/a&num=0&edition=prelim) when that officer’s running mate is in or above the promotion zone established for that officer’s grade under chapter 36 of this title.
**(c) Consideration of Officers Below the Zone Under a Running Mate System.—** If the Secretary of the Navy authorizes the selection of officers for promotion from below the promotion zone in accordance with [section 14307 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section14307&num=0&edition=prelim), the number of officers to be considered from below the zone may be established through the application of the running mate system or otherwise as the Secretary determines to be appropriate to meet the needs of the Navy or Marine Corps.
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**(a) Establishment of Zone.—** Before convening a mandatory promotion board under [section 14101(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section14101/a&num=0&edition=prelim), the Secretary of the military department concerned shall establish a promotion zone for officers serving in each grade and competitive category to be considered by the board.
**(b) Number in the Zone.—** The Secretary concerned shall determine the number of officers in the promotion zone for officers serving in any grade and competitive category from among officers who are eligible for promotion in that grade and competitive category under the provisions of sections 14303 and 14304 of this title and who are otherwise eligible for promotion.
**(c) Factors in Determining Number in the Zone.—** The Secretary’s determination under subsection (b) shall be made on the basis of an estimate of the following:
(1) The number of officers needed in that competitive category in the next higher grade in each of the next five years.
(2) In the case of a promotion zone for officers to be promoted to a grade to which the maximum years of in grade criteria established in [section 14304 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section14304&num=0&edition=prelim) apply, the number of officers in that competitive category who are required to be considered for selection for promotion to the next higher grade under that section.
(3) The number of officers that should be placed in the promotion zone in each of the next five years to provide to officers in those years relatively similar opportunities for promotion.
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**(a) Determination of Maximum Number.—** Before convening a promotion board under [section 14101(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section14101/a&num=0&edition=prelim) for a grade and competitive category (other than a vacancy promotion board), the Secretary of the military department concerned, under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, shall determine the maximum number of officers in that grade and competitive category that the board may recommend for promotion. The Secretary shall make the determination under the preceding sentence of the maximum number that may be recommended with a view to having on the reserve active-status list a sufficient number of officers in each grade and competitive category to meet the needs of the armed force concerned for officers on that list. In order to make that determination, the Secretary shall determine (1) the number of positions needed to accomplish mission objectives which require officers of such competitive category in the grade to which the board will recommend officers for promotion, (2) the estimated number of officers needed to fill vacancies in such positions during the period in which it is anticipated that officers selected for promotion will be promoted, (3) the number of officers authorized by the Secretary of the military department concerned to serve on the reserve active-status list in the grade and competitive category under consideration, and (4) any statutory limitation on the number of officers in any grade or category (or combination thereof) authorized to be on the reserve active-status list.
**(b) Below-the-Zone Selections.—**
(1) The Secretary of the military department concerned may, when the needs of the armed force concerned require
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In this subtitle, the term “State” includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Guam.
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**(a) Consideration for Promotion Within Specified Times.—**
(1) Officers described in paragraph (3) shall be placed in the promotion zone for that officer’s grade and competitive category, and shall be considered for promotion to the next higher grade by a promotion board convened under [section 14101(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section14101/a&num=0&edition=prelim), far enough in advance of completing the years of service in grade specified in the following table so that, if the officer is recommended for promotion, the promotion may be effective on or before the date on which the officer will complete those years of service. Current GradeMaximum years of service in grade First lieutenant or Lieutenant (junior grade)5 years Captain or Navy Lieutenant7 years Major or Lieutenant commander7 years
(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to subsections (a), (b), and (c) of [section 14301 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section14301&num=0&edition=prelim) and applies without regard to vacancies.
(3) Paragraph (1) applies to an officer who is on the reserve active-status list of the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps and who holds a permanent appointment in the grade of first lieutenant, captain, or major as a reserve of the Army, Air Force, or Marine Corps, or to an officer on the reserve active-status list of the Navy in the grade of lieutenant (junior grade), lieutenant, or lieutenant commander as a reserve of the Navy, and who, while holding that appointment, has not been considered by a selection board convened under section 14101(a) or 14502 of this title for promotion to the next higher grade.
**(b) Promotion Date.—** An officer holding a permanent grade specified
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**(a) Promotion List.—** When the report of a selection board convened under section 14101(a) or 14502 of this title is approved by the President, the Secretary of the military department concerned shall place the names of all officers selected for promotion within a competitive category on a single list for that competitive category, to be known as a promotion list, in the order of seniority of those officers on the reserve active-status list or based on particular merit, as determined by the promotion board. A promotion list is considered to be established under this section as of the date of the approval of the report of the selection board under the preceding sentence.
**(b) Promotion; How Made; Order.—**
(1) Officers on a promotion list for a competitive category shall be promoted in the manner specified in [section 12203 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section12203&num=0&edition=prelim).
(2) Officers on a promotion list for a competitive category shall be promoted to the next higher grade in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the military department concerned. Except as provided in section 14311, 14312, or 14502(e) of this title or in subsection (d) or (e), promotions shall be made in the order in which the names of officers appear on the promotion list and after officers previously selected for promotion in that competitive category have been promoted.
(3) Officers to be promoted to the grade of first lieutenant or lieutenant (junior grade) shall be promoted in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the military department concerned.
(4)
(A) Officers in the permanent grade of first lieutenant or, in the case of the Navy, lieutenant (junior grade) who are on an
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**(a) Information to Be Furnished to Congressional Committees.—** The Director of the Missile Defense Agency shall provide to the congressional defense committees information on the results of each flight test of the ground-based midcourse national missile defense system.
**(b) Content.—** Information provided under subsection (a) on the results of a flight test shall include the following matters:
(1) A thorough discussion of the content and objectives of the test.
(2) For each such test objective, a statement regarding whether or not the objective was achieved.
(3) For any such test objective not achieved—
(A) a thorough discussion describing the reasons that the objective was not achieved; and
(B) a discussion of any plans for future tests to achieve that objective.
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### Statutory Notes
Section 1301, act Sept. 3, 1954, ch. 1257, title IV, § 401, 68 Stat. 1166, related to applicability of sections 1301 to 1314 of this title, and defined terms.
Section 1302, acts Sept. 3, 1954, ch. 1257, title IV, § 402, 68 Stat. 1166; June 30, 1955, ch. 247, § 3(a), 69 Stat. 218, provided for authorized numbers and distribution of officers in the Naval Reserve. See sections 12003 to 12005 and 14001 et seq. of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 1303, acts Sept. 3, 1954, ch. 1257, title IV, § 403, 68 Stat. 1167; June 30, 1955, ch. 247, § 3(b), 69 Stat. 218, related to applicability of laws relating to selection for promotion of Regular officers. See sections 14001 et seq., 14101 et seq., 14307, and 14501 et seq. of Title 10.
Section 1304, act Sept. 3, 1954, ch. 1257, title IV, § 404, 68 Stat. 1167, provided for running mates. See [section 14306 of Title 10](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section14306&num=0&edition=prelim).
Section 1305, acts Sept. 3, 1954, ch. 1257, title IV, § 405, 68 Stat. 1168; June 30, 1955, ch. 247, § 3(c), (d), 69 Stat. 218, related to eligibility for promotion. See sections 14001 et seq., 14306, and 14501 et seq. of Title 10.
Section 1306, act Sept. 3, 1954, ch. 1257, title IV, § 406, 68 Stat. 1168, related to applicability of laws relating to eligibility for promotion of Regular officers. See sections 14001 et seq. and 14308 of Title 10, Armed Forces and [section 209 of Title 37](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title37-section209&num=0&edition=prelim), Pay and Allowances of the Uniformed Services.
Section 1307, act Sept. 3, 1954, ch. 1257, title IV, § 407, 68 Stat. 1169, related to restriction on applicability of subchapter to officers on active status. See
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TITLE 10—ARMED FORCES
§ 14307
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
EFFECTIVE DATE
Section effective Oct. 1, 1996, see section 1691(b)(1) of
Pub. L. 103–337, set out as a note under section 10001 of
this title.
§ 14306. Establishment of promotion zones: Navy
Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve running
mate system
(a) AUTHORITY OF SECRETARY OF THE NAVY.—
The Secretary of the Navy may by regulation
implement section 14305 of this title by requir-
ing that the promotion zone for consideration of
officers on the reserve active-status list of the
Navy or the Marine Corps for promotion to the
next higher grade be determined in accordance
with a running mate system as provided in sub-
section (b).
(b) ASSIGNMENT OF RUNNING MATES.—An offi-
cer to whom a running mate system applies
shall be assigned as a running mate an officer of
the same grade on the active-duty list of the
same armed force. The officer on the reserve ac-
tive-status list is in the promotion zone and is
eligible for consideration for promotion to the
next higher grade by a selection board convened
under section 14101(a) of this title when that of-
ficer’s running mate is in or above the pro-
motion zone established for that officer’s grade
under chapter 36 of this title.
(c) CONSIDERATION
OF
OFFICERS
BELOW
THE
ZONE UNDER A RUNNING MATE SYSTEM.—If the
Secretary of the Navy authorizes the selection
of officers for promotion from below the pro-
motion zone in accordance with section 14307 of
this title, the number of officers to be consid-
ered from below the zone may be established
through the application of the running mate
system or otherwise as the Secretary deter-
mines to be appropriate to meet the needs of the
Navy or Marine Corps.
(Added Pub. L. 103–337, div. A, tit
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