Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 279 of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–337, § 1661(a)(2)(A), and in sections 4541 and 9541 of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–160, § 822(d)(2).

1994—Pub. L. 103–355 added subsec. (a) and designated existing provisions as subsec. (b).

Pub. L. 103–355, title III, § 3021(b), Oct. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 3333, provided that: “Notwithstanding section 10001 [set out as a note under section 2302 of this title], the amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect on December 1, 1994, immediately after the amendments made by the Reserve Officer Personnel Management Act [Pub. L. 103–337, see Tables for classification].”

Section effective Dec. 1, 1994, except as otherwise provided, see section 1691 of Pub. L. 103–337, set out as a note under section 10001 of this title.