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§ 3004. Strength and distribution in grade
(a) Grades
The commissioned grades in the commissioned officer corps of the Administration are the following, in relative rank with officers of the Navy:
(1) Vice admiral.
(2) Rear admiral.
(3) Rear admiral (lower half).
(4) Captain.
(5) Commander.
(6) Lieutenant commander.
(7) Lieutenant.
(8) Lieutenant (junior grade).
(9) Ensign.
(b) Grade distribution
(c) Annual computation of number in grade
(1) In general
(2) Method of computation
(3) Fractions
(d) Temporary increase in numbers
(e) Positions of importance and responsibility
(f) Preservation of grade and pay
(Pub. L. 107–372, title II, § 214, Dec. 19, 2002, 116 Stat. 3083; Pub. L. 116–259, title I, § 101, Dec. 23, 2020, 134 Stat. 1154.)