eligible surface warfare officer

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United States Code

37 U.S.C. § 319 — in this section (3 versions over time)

Eligible Surface Warfare Officer Defined.—In this section, the term “eligible surface warfare officer” means an officer of the Regular Navy or Navy Reserve on active duty who—

(1) is qualified and serving as a surface warfare officer;

(2) has been selected for assignment as a department head on a surface vessel; and

(3) has completed any service commitment incurred through the officer's original commissioning program or is within one year of completing such commitment.