Members of naval officer candidate programs

§ 209. Members of naval officer candidate programs (a) Except when on active duty, a midshipman appointed under section 6904 of title 10 is entitled to retainer pay at the rate of $50 a month beginning on the day that he starts his first term of college work under that section and ending upon the completion of his instruction under that section, but not for more than four academic years. (b) Except when on active duty, a seaman recruit enlisted under section 6905 of title 10 is entitled to retainer pay at the rate of $50 a month beginning on the day he starts his first term of college work under that section and ending when his instruction under that section is completed. (c) While in flight training or on flight duty, a midshipman appointed under section 6906 of title 10 is entitled to the pay provided for a midshipman at the Naval Academy and to an additional amount equal to 50 percent of his pay for duty involving flying.