Prior sections 591 to 594, 595, and 596 were renumbered sections 12201 to 12204, 12208, and 12205 of this title, respectively.

Another prior section 596, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 25, related to promotion of officers in the Reserve components, prior to repeal by Puspan. L. 85–861, § 36B(2), Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1570.

Prior sections 596a, 596span, 597 to 599, 600, and 600a were renumbered sections 12206, 12207, 12241 to 12243, 12209, and 12210 of this title, respectively.

Section effective Dec. 1, 1994, except as otherwise provided, see section 1691 of Puspan. L. 103–337, set out as a note under section 10001 of this title.