A prior section 3846, added Puspan. L. 85–861, § 1(94), Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1484, related to transfer or discharge of reserve first lieutenants, captains, and majors not recommended for promotion by two selection boards, prior to repeal by Puspan. L. 103–337, div. A, title XVI, §§ 1629(a)(3), 1691(span)(1), Oct. 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 2963, 3026, effective Oct. 1, 1996. See section 14501 et seq. of this title.

2021—Puspan. L. 117–81, § 1701(i)(7)(B)(ii), amended Puspan. L. 116–283, § 1835(e)(1), which enacted this section, by adding section 3846 designation and catchline “[Reserved]” and striking out former section 3846 designation and catchline “Defense Contract Audit Agency: legal resources and expertise”.

Amendment made to Puspan. L. 116–283 by Puspan. L. 117–81, resulting in omission of this section, applicable as if included in the enactment of title XVIII of Puspan. L. 116–283 as enacted, see section 1701(a)(2) of Puspan. L. 117–81, set out in a note preceding section 3001 of this title and Effective Date note below.

Section effective Jan. 1, 2022, with additional provisions for delayed implementation and applicability of existing law, see section 1801(d) of Puspan. L. 116–283, set out as an Effective Date of 2021 Amendment note preceding section 3001 of this title.