14 U.S.C. § 2132
- (a)The Secretary may designate a limited number of officers of the Coast Guard as having particular expertise in—
- (1)military justice; or
- (2)healthcare.
- (b)An individual designated under this section—
- (1)shall not be included on the active duty promotion list;
- (2)shall be promoted under section 2126; and
- (3)may not be promoted to a grade higher than captain.