10-U.S.C.-9343

§9343 – Cadets: Appointment; to Bring to Full Strength

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• Reference: Section 9343
• Legend: §9343 – Cadets: Appointment; to Bring to Full Strength
• USCode Year: 2013

Provision Content

If it is determined that, upon the admission of a new class to the Academy, the number of cadets at the Academy will be below the authorized number, the Secretary of the Air Force may fill the vacancies by nominating additional cadets from qualified candidates designated as alternates and from other qualified candidates who competed for nomination and are recommended and found qualified by the Academy Board. At least three-fourths of those nominated under this section shall be selected from qualified alternates nominated by the persons named in paragraphs (2) through (8) of section 9342(a) of this title, and the remainder from qualified candidates holding competitive nominations under any other provision of law. An appointment under this section is an additional appointment and is not in place of an appointment otherwise authorized by law.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 564; Pub. L. 88–276, §4(2), Mar. 3, 1964, 78 Stat. 153; Pub. L. 89–718, §46, Nov. 2, 1966, 80 Stat. 1121; Pub. L. 93–171, §3(5), Nov. 29, 1973, 87 Stat. 691; Pub. L. 101–510, div. A, title V, §532(a)(2), (c)(2), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1563, 1564; Pub. L. 112–239, div. A, title X, §1076(f)(43), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 1955.)

The words If it is determined are substituted for the words When upon determination. The words within his discretion are omitted as covered by the word may. The words within the capacity of the Academy, from the remaining sources of admission authorized by law, and to be admitted in such class are omitted as surplusage. The words by the persons named in clauses (1)–(6) of section 9342(a), and clause (2) of section 9342(e), of this title are substituted for the words by the Vice President, Members of the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States, Delegates and Resident Commissioners, the Commissioners of the District of Columbia, and the Governor of the Canal Zone. The words under any other provision of law are substituted for the words from sources authorized by law other than those holding such alternate appointments.

Amendments

2013—Pub. L. 112–239 substituted paragraphs for clauses.

1990—Pub. L. 101–510, §532(a)(2), (c)(2), amended section identically, substituting clauses (2) through (8) for clauses (2)–(9).

1973—Pub. L. 93–171 substituted clauses (2)–(9) of section 9342(a) for clauses (2)–(8) of section 9342(a).

1966—Pub. L. 89–718 substituted Academy Board for Faculty.

1964—Pub. L. 88–276, among other changes, increased percentage of nominees to be selected from two-thirds to three-fourths, and struck out as are necessary to meet the needs of the Air Force, but not more than the authorized strength of Air Force cadets after the Faculty.

Effective Date of 1973 Amendment

For effective date of amendment by Pub. L. 93–171, see section 4 of Pub. L. 93–171, set out as a note under section 4342 of this title.

Number of Alternate Appointees From Congressional Sources Not To Be Reduced Because of Additional Presidential Appointments

Nonreduction of number of appointees from congressional sources under this section because of additional Presidential appointments under section 9342(b) (1) of this title, see section 2 of Pub. L. 89–650, set out as a note under section 4343 of this title.

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