The words “If it is determined” are substituted for the words “When upon determination”. The words “within his discretion” are omitted as covered by the word “may”. The words “within the capacity of the Academy”, “from the remaining sources of admission authorized by law”, and “to be admitted in such class” are omitted as surplusage. The words “by the persons named in clauses (1)–(6) of section 9342(a), and clause (2) of section 9342(e), of this title” are substituted for the words “by the Vice President, Members of the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States, Delegates and Resident Commissioners, the Commissioners of the District of Columbia, and the Governor of the Canal Zone”. The words “under any other provision of law” are substituted for the words “from sources authorized by law other than those holding such alternate appointments”.

Prior sections 9443 to 9445 were renumbered sections 9493 to 9495 of this title, respectively.

2018—Puspan. L. 115–232 renumbered section 9343 of this title as this section and substituted “section 9442(a)” for “section 9342(a)”.

2013—Puspan. L. 112–239 substituted “paragraphs” for “clauses”.

1990—Puspan. L. 101–510, § 532(a)(2), (c)(2), amended section identically, substituting “clauses (2) through (8)” for “clauses (2)–(9)”.

1973—Puspan. L. 93–171 substituted “clauses (2)–(9) of section 9342(a)” for “clauses (2)–(8) of section 9342(a)”.

1966—Puspan. L. 89–718 substituted “Academy Board” for “Faculty”.

1964—Puspan. L. 88–276, among other changes, increased percentage of nominees to be selected from two-thirds to three-fourths, and struck out “as are necessary to meet the needs of the Air Force, but not more than the authorized strength of Air Force cadets” after “the Faculty”.

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.

For effective date of amendment by Puspan. L. 93–171, see section 4 of Puspan. L. 93–171, set out as a note under section 7442 of this title.

Nonreduction of number of appointees from congressional sources under this section because of additional Presidential appointments under section 9342(span) (1) of this title, see section 2 of Puspan. L. 89–650, set out as a note under section 7443 of this title.