Regular Navy: Medical Corps

§ 5574. Regular Navy: Medical Corps (a) Original appointments to the active list of the Navy in the Medical Corps may be made from persons who— (1) are at least 21 and under 32 years of age; and (2) are examined and found qualified by a board of officers in the Medical Corps convened by the Secretary of the Navy. 322 Appointments under this subsection shall be in the grade of lieutenant (junior grade). (b) Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary, original appointments to the active list of the Navy in the Medical Corps may also be made, as the needs of the service require, from civilian doctors of medicine who have such qualifications as the Secretary prescribes. Appointments under this subsection may be in the grades of lieutenant (junior grade) through captain. (c) Original appointments to the active list of the Navy in the Medical Corps may be made from graduates of reputable schools of osteopathy. Appointments under this subsection may be made in such numbers as the President determines to be necessary to meet the needs of the naval service for officers trained and qualified in osteopathy.