FLEXIBILITY IN DETERMINING TERMS OF APPOINTMENT FOR CERTAIN SENIOR OFFICER POSITIONS.

SEC. 504. FLEXIBILITY IN DETERMINING TERMS OF APPOINTMENT FOR CERTAIN SENIOR OFFICER POSITIONS. (a) In General.—Chapter 35 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 601 the following new section: “SEC. 602. [10 U.S.C. 602] Flexibility in determining terms of appointment for certain senior officer positions “The Secretary of Defense may extend or reduce the duration of an appointment made under section 152, 154, 7033, 8033, 8043, 9033, or 9082 of this title by up to six months if the Secretary determines that such an extension or reduction is necessary either in the interests of national defense, or to ensure an appropriate staggering of terms of senior military leadership.” . (b) Clerical Amendment.—The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 35 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 601 the following new item: “602. Flexibility in determining terms of appointment for certain senior officer positions.” .