Cadets: degree and commission on graduation

§ 9353. Cadets: degree and commission on graduation (a) Under such conditions as the Secretary of the Air Force may prescribe, the Superintendent of the Academy may confer the degree of bachelor of science upon graduates of the Academy. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law except section 541 of this title, a cadet who completes the prescribed course of instruction may. upon graduation, be appointed a second lieutenant in the Regular Air Force.