Vacancies on the active-duty list of the Marine Corps in the grade of second lieutenant shall be filled, so far as practicable, first, from members of the graduating class of the Naval Academy; second, from meritorious noncommissioned officers of the Regular Marine Corps; and third, from other persons.
‹ 5583, 5584. Repealed. Pub. L. 96513, title III, 321, Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2892]
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10 USC 5586 - Repealed. Pub. L. 96513, title III, 321, Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2892] ›