Army Nurse Corps: Chief; appointment

§ 3069. Army Nurse Corps: Chief; appointmentThe Army Nurse Corps consists of the Chief of that corps and officers in grades of second lieutenant through lieutenant colonel. The Secretary of the Army shall appoint the Chief from the officers of the Regular Army in that corps whose regular grade is above captain and who are recommended by the Surgeon General. The Chief serves during the pleasure of the Secretary, but not for more than four years. She may not be reappointed. Without vacating her regular grade, she is entitled to the rank, pay, and allowances of a colonel while so serving.