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37 U.S.C. § 1010 — Commissioned officers: promotions; effective date for pay and allowances

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An officer of a uniformed service who is promoted to a grade above second lieutenant or ensign is entitled to the pay and allowances of the grade to which promoted on the effective date of the promotion.