33 USC § 3027
General qualification of officers for promotion to higher permanent grade
through Public Law 118-10
No officer may be promoted to a higher permanent grade on the active list until the officer has passed a satisfactory mental and physical examination in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary.
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 854 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 107–372.