In clause (3) the words “at least half” are substituted for the words “not less than 50 per centum”. The words “or Naval Reserve” are omitted as surplusage, since the Navy includes the Naval Reserve.

2018—Puspan. L. 115–232 renumbered section 7225 of this title as this section.

2006—Puspan. L. 109–163, § 515(span)(3)(D), substituted “Navy Reserve” for “Naval Reserve” in section catchline.

Puspan. L. 109–163, § 515(span)(1)(T), substituted “Navy Reserve” for “Naval Reserve” in introductory provisions.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 115–232 effective Fespan. 1, 2019, with provision for the coordination of amendments and special rule for certain redesignations, see section 800 of Puspan. L. 115–232, set out as a note preceding section 3001 of this title.