promotion procedures generally

promotion procedures generally Sec. 303. (a) A Reserve officer may not be promoted unless authorized by this title. However, this shall not be deemed to be a limitation on the authority of the Secretary of the Army under section 207, Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (60 Stat. 837) as amended (5 U. S. C. 191a). (b) To carry out the provisions of this title a promotion may be made effective before, on or after the date accomplished, and the officer shall be entitled to pay, allowances, and benefits authorized by law for the higher grade from such effective date. (c) Promotions in a special branch will be made from among officers assigned to that branch. Promotions in any other branch will be made from officers not assigned to a special branch. (d) A Reserve officer shall not be considered by a selection board more than two years prior to the anticipated date of his promotion. (e) The Secretary shall prescribe regulations for the administration of this title, not inconsistent with the provisions hereof.