EXTENSION OF REQUIREMENT FOR RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING APPOINTMENTS TO JOINT 4-STAR OFFICER POSITIONS.

SEC. 404. EXTENSION OF REQUIREMENT FOR RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING APPOINTMENTS TO JOINT 4-STAR OFFICER POSITIONS. (a) Service Secretary Recommendation Required.— Section 604(c) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking out “September 30, 1997” and inserting in lieu thereof “September 30, 2000”. (b) Grade Relief When Recommendation Made.— Section 525(b)(5)(C) of such title is amended by striking out “September 30, 1997” and inserting in lieu thereof “September 30, 2000”.