Regular Marine Corps: from former officers

§ 5584. Regular Marine Corps: from former officers (a) Original appointments to the active list of the Marine Corps in the grade of second lieutenant may be made from male former officers of the Marine Corps who resigned from the naval service in good standing. (b) To be eligible for an appointment under this section a person must— (1) establish his physical, mental, moral, and professional qualifications to perform the duties of the grade of second lieutenant, to the satisfaction of the Secretary of the Navy; and (2) be of such an age that he can complete a total of 30 years of active service before he becomes 62 years of age.