Commissioned officers: appointment, how made; term

§ 593. Commissioned officers: appointment, how made; term (a) Appointments of Reserves in commissioned grades below general officer and flag officer, except commissioned warrant officer, shall be made by the President alone. Appointments of Reserves as general and flag officers shall be made by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. (b) Appointments of Reserves in commissioned grades are for an indefinite term and are held during the pleasure of the President.