II 111th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1664 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 14, 2009 Mr. Johnson introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to modify the appointment and grade of the Chief of the Army Medical Specialist Corps.

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Appointment and grade of Chief of the Army Medical Specialist Corps

Section 3070(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1)in the first sentence, by striking captain and inserting lieutenant colonel; and (2)by inserting after the first sentence the following new sentence: An appointee who holds a lower regular grade shall be appointed in the regular grade of major general..