SEPARATION PAY.

SEC. 402. SEPARATION PAY. Section 242 (33 U.S.C. 3042) is amended by adding at the end the following: “(d) Exception.—An officer discharged for twice failing selection for promotion to the next higher grade is not entitled to separation pay under this section if the officer— “(1) expresses a desire not to be selected for promotion; or “(2) requests removal from the list of selectees. ” .