Office of Naval Research: Chief; appointment, term, emoluments; Assistant Chief; succession to duties

§ 5150. Office of Naval Research: Chief; appointment, term, emoluments; Assistant Chief; succession to duties (a) There is in the Office of the Secretary of the Navy an Office of Naval Research, headed by the Chief of Naval Research. (b) The Chief of Naval Research shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, for a term of not more than three years, from officers on the active list of the Navy not below the grade of commander. (c) The Chief of Naval Research is entitled to the same rank, pay, allowances, and privileges of retirement as provided for chiefs of bureaus in section 5133 of this title. (d) An officer on the active list of the Navy may be detailed as Assistant Chief of Naval Research. While so serving, he is entitled to the highest pay of his rank. 291 (e) When there is a vacancy in the office of Chief of Naval Research, or during the absence or disability of the Chief, the Assistant Chief, unless otherwise directed by the President, shall perform the duties of the Chief until a successor is appointed or the absence or disability ceases.