Preamble
SHORT TITLE This Act, divided into sections according to the following table of contents, may be cited as the "ARMED FORCES OFFICER PERSONNEL ACT of 1948." TABLE OF CONTENT SECTION 1. Appointment and assignment in branch- Authorized strength of branches. SECTION 2. General officers of the regular force. SECTION 3. Authorized numbers in grades below brigadier general-Promotion lists-Seniority-Date of rank. SECTION 4. Procurement of additional officers. SECTION 5. Selection boards-Promotions general. SECTION 6. Promotion to grades of first lieutenant and captain. SECTION 7. Promotion to grades of major and lieutenant colonel-Elimination of those not promoted. SECTION 8. Promotion to grades of colonel and brigadier general. SECTION 9. Promotion to grade of major general or higher grade. SECTION 10. Elimination from active list. SECTION 11. Temporary promotion. SECTION 12. Appropriations. SECTION 13. Saving clause. SECTION 14. Repeal of laws. SECTION 15. Date of effectivity