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10 U.S.C. § 8495 to 8502 (ARMED FORCES)
[§§ 8495 to 8502. Repealed. Pub. L. 103–337, div. A, title XVI, § 1662(f)(2), Oct. 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 2994]
text: Section 8495, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 524, provided that members of Air National Guard of United States were not in active Federal service except when ordered thereto under law. See section 12401 of this title.
text: Section 8496, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 524, authorized President to order commissioned officers of Air National Guard of United States to active duty in National Guard Bureau. See section 12402(a), (b)(2) of this title.
text: Section 8497, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 525, provided that members of Air National Guard of United States ordered to active duty were to be ordered to duty as Reserves of Air Force. See section 12403 of this title.
text: Section 8498, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 525, related to organization during initial mobilization of units of Air National Guard of United States ordered into active Federal service. See section 12404 of this title.
text: Section 8499, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 525, related to application of laws governing Air Force to members of Air National Guard called into Federal service. See section 12405 of this title.
text: Section 8500, acts Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 525; Sept. 29, 1988, Pub. L. 100–456, div. A, title XII, § 1234(a)(1), 102 Stat. 2059, authorized President to call Air National Guard units and members into Federal service. See section 12406 of this title.
text: Section 8501, acts Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 525; Sept. 29, 1988, Pub. L. 100–456, div. A, title XII, § 1234(a)(1), 102 Stat. 2059, related to period of service and apportionment of members and units of Air National Guard called into Federal service. See section 12407 of this title.
text: Section 8502, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 526, related to physical examinations of members of Air National Guard called into or mustered out of Federal service. See section 12408 of this title.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective Dec. 1, 1994, except as otherwise provided, see section 1691 of Pub. L. 103–337, set out as an Effective Date note under section 10001 of this title.
10 U.S.C. § 8503 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 8503. Retired commissioned officers: status
A retired commissioned officer of the Air Force who is on active duty is considered, for all purposes except promotion, to be an officer of the organization to which he is assigned.
(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 526.)
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8503
10:999.
July 9, 1918, ch. 143, subch. XX (2d par.), 40 Stat. 893.
The words “and shall be an extra number therein” are omitted, since, in the opinion of the Judge Advocate General of the Army (JAG 210.85, Feb. 21, 1923), they were repealed by the Act of July 31, 1935, ch. 422, 49 Stat. 505. The words “in the discretion of the President, employed * * * assigned to duty” are omitted as surplusage. The words “arms, corps, department” are omitted, since the Air Force does not have organic corps created by statute.
10 U.S.C. § 8504 (ARMED FORCES)
[§ 8504. Repealed. Pub. L. 96–513, title II, § 210, Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2884]
text: Section, acts Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 526; Nov. 8, 1967, Pub. L. 90–130, § 1(29), 81 Stat. 382, authorized President to order any retired member of Regular Air Force to active duty and assign him duties considered necessary in interests of national defense. See section 688 of this title.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective Sept. 15, 1981, see section 701 of Pub. L. 96–513, set out as an Effective Date of 1980 Amendment note under section 101 of this title.
10 U.S.C. § 8531 (ARMED FORCES)
[§ 8531. Repealed. Pub. L. 96–513, title II, § 233(b), Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2887]
text: Section, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 526, authorized President, by and with consent of Senate, to appoint a general officer of Air Force as Chief of Staff to President, which officer, unless entitled to rank, pay, and allowances of a grade above lieutenant general under another provision of law, is entitled to rank, pay, and allowances of a general, and is in addition to number otherwise authorized for that grade.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective Sept. 15, 1981, see section 701 of Pub. L. 96–513, set out as an Effective Date of 1980 Amendment note under section 101 of this title.
10 U.S.C. § 8537 (ARMED FORCES)
[§ 8537. Repealed. Pub. L. 90–235, § 4(b)(1), Jan. 2, 1968, 81 Stat. 760]
text: Section, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 526, provided for detail of Air Force officers to duty under Secretary of Commerce in connection with promotion of civil aviation.
10 U.S.C. § 8540 (ARMED FORCES)
[§ 8540. Repealed. Pub. L. 88–647, title III, § 301(23), Oct. 13, 1964, 78 Stat. 1073]
text: Section, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 527, related to detail of members of regular or reserve components as professors and instructors in air science and tactics. See section 2111 of this title.
10 U.S.C. § 8541, 8542 (ARMED FORCES)
[§§ 8541, 8542. Repealed. Pub. L. 103–337, div. A, title XVI, §§ 1661(c)(2), 1662(g)(2), Oct. 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 2982, 2996]
text: Section 8541, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 527, authorized President to assign regular and reserve Air Force officers to National Guard Bureau. See section 10507 of this title.
text: Section 8542, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 527, authorized President to detail certain officers as chief and assistant chief of staff of wings of Air National Guard in Federal service. See section 12502(b) of this title.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective Dec. 1, 1994, except as otherwise provided, see section 1691 of Pub. L. 103–337, set out as an Effective Date note under section 10001 of this title.
10 U.S.C. § 8543 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 8543. Aides: detail; number authorized
(a) Each major general of the Air Force is entitled to three aides selected by him from commissioned officers of the Air Force in any grade below major.
(b) Each brigadier general of the Air Force is entitled to two aides selected by him from commissioned officers of the Air Force in any grade below captain.
(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 527.)
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8543(a)
10:498 (1st 20 words).
R.S. 1098.
8543(b)
10:498 (less 1st 20 words).
In subsection (a), the words “commissioned officers * * * in any grade below major” are substituted for the words “captains or lieutenants”.
In subsections (a) and (b), the words “is entitled to” are substituted for the words “shall have”.
In subsection (b), the words “commissioned officers in any grade below captain” are substituted for the word “lieutenants”.
10 U.S.C. § 8544, 8545 (ARMED FORCES)
[§§ 8544, 8545. Repealed. Pub. L. 90–235, § 4(a)(6), (b)(1), Jan. 2, 1968, 81 Stat. 759, 760]
text: Section 8544, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 527, restricted performance of civil functions by commissioned officers of Regular Air Force. See section 973 of this title.
text: Section 8545, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 528, provided that cooking for enlisted members of Air Force should be superintended by officers of organizations to which members belonged.
10 U.S.C. § 8546 (ARMED FORCES)
[§ 8546. Repealed. Pub. L. 85–861, § 36B(26), Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1571]
text: Section, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 528, required medical officers and contract surgeons to attend families of members of Air Force.
10 U.S.C. § 8547 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 8547. Duties: chaplains; assistance required of commanding officers
(a) Each chaplain shall, when practicable, hold appropriate religious services at least once on each Sunday for the command to which he is assigned, and shall perform appropriate religious burial services for members of the Air Force who die while in that command.
(b) Each commanding officer shall furnish facilities, including necessary transportation, to any chaplain assigned to his command, to assist the chaplain in performing his duties.
(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 528.)
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8547(a)
10:238.
R.S. 1125.
8547(b)
10:239.
R.S. 1127.
[Uncodified: Feb. 2, 1901, ch. 192, § 12 (last sentence), 31 Stat. 750].
Feb. 2, 1901, ch. 192, § 12 (last sentence), 31 Stat. 750.
In subsection (a), the words “members of the Air Force” are substituted for the words “officers and soldiers”.
In subsection (b), the words “regiments, hospitals, and posts”, in 10:239, are omitted, since at the time of the enactment of section 1127 of the Revised Statutes, chaplains were authorized only for regiments, hospitals, and posts. The revised section preserves the broad coverage of the original statute. The words “each commanding officer shall” are substituted for the words “It shall be the duty of commanders”, in 10:239. The word “furnish” is substituted for the words “to afford”, in 10:239. The words “including necessary transportation” are substituted for the last sentence of section 12 of the Act of February 2, 1901, ch. 192, 31 Stat. 750. The words “his command” are substituted for the words “the same”, in 10:239. The words “to assist” are substituted for the words “as may aid them”, in 10:239.
10 U.S.C. § 8548 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 8548. Duties: warrant officers; limitations
Under regulations prescribed by the President, a warrant officer may be assigned to perform duties that necessarily include those normally performed by a commissioned officer.
(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 528.)
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8548
10:593 (1st sentence).
Aug. 21, 1941, ch. 384, § 4 (1st sentence), 55 Stat. 653.
10:593 (1st sentence, less provisos) is omitted as superseded by section 8012(e) of this title. 10:593 (last proviso) is omitted as covered by section 936(a)(4) of this title (article 136(a)(4) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice). The words “may be assigned” are substituted for the words “shall be vested with power to”.
10 U.S.C. § 8549 (ARMED FORCES)
[§ 8549. Repealed. Pub. L. 102–190, div. A, title V, § 531(a)(1), Dec. 5, 1991, 105 Stat. 1365]
text: Section, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 528, prohibited assignment of female members, except those designated under section 8067, to duty in aircraft engaged in combat missions.
10 U.S.C. § 8571 (ARMED FORCES)
[§ 8571. Repealed. Pub. L. 96–513, title II, § 211, Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2885]
text: Section, acts Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 528; Sept. 2, 1958, Pub. L. 85–861, §§ 1(183), 33(a)(41), 72 Stat. 1533, 1566; June 30, 1960, Pub. L. 86–559, § 1(64), 74 Stat. 278, provided that commissioned officers of Air Force on active duty in same grade rank themselves according to date of rank and specified procedures for determining date of rank. See section 741 of this title.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective Sept. 15, 1981, see section 701 of Pub. L. 96–513, set out as an Effective Date of 1980 Amendment note under section 101 of this title.
10 U.S.C. § 8572 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 8572. Rank: commissioned officers serving under temporary appointments
The President may, in accordance with the needs of the Air Force, adjust dates of rank of commissioned officers of the Air Force serving in temporary grades.
(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 529.)
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8572
10:506d(c) (last sentence).
Aug. 7, 1947, ch. 512, § 515(c) (last sentence), 61 Stat. 907.
The word “commissioned” is inserted for clarity, since the source statute related only to commissioned officers. The words “in his discretion, from time to time” are omitted as surplusage.
10 U.S.C. § 8573, 8574 (ARMED FORCES)
[§§ 8573, 8574. Repealed. Pub. L. 96–513, title II, § 211, Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2885]
text: Section 8573, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 529, specified date of rank of an officer whose regular grade is brigadier general and date of rank of an officer whose regular grade is major general and provided that names of general officers of Regular Air Force be carried on a seniority list in order of seniority in both regular grade and date of rank. See section 741 of this title.
text: Section 8574, acts Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 530; Sept. 2, 1958, Pub. L. 85–861, §§ 1(184), 33(a)(24), 72 Stat. 1533, 1565, provided for determination of rank of commissioned officers of same grade in Regular Air Force who are on same promotion list, rank of commissioned officers of same grade in Regular Air Force who are not on same promotion list or not on a promotion list, and rank among graduates of each class at United States Military, Naval, or Air Force Academies who, upon graduation, are appointed to Regular Air Force. See section 741 of this title.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective Sept. 15, 1981, see section 701 of Pub. L. 96–513, set out as an Effective Date of 1980 Amendment note under section 101 of this title.
10 U.S.C. § 8575 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 8575. Rank: warrant officers
Warrant officers rank next below second lieutenants and rank among themselves within each warrant officer grade under regulations to be prescribed by the Secretary of the Air Force.
(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 530.)
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8575
10:593 (less 1st sentence).
Aug. 21, 1941, ch. 384, § 4 (less 1st sentence), 55 Stat. 653; May 29, 1954, ch. 249, § 19(e), 68 Stat. 167.
10:593 (2d sentence) is omitted as executed. The words “within each warrant officer grade” are inserted for clarity, since section 745 of this title covers rank between warrant officers in different warrant officer grades. The words “they shall take precedence” are omitted as surplusage.
10 U.S.C. § 8576 (ARMED FORCES)
[§ 8576. Repealed. Pub. L. 90–235, § 5(a)(2), Jan. 2, 1968, 81 Stat. 761]
text: Section, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 530, provided for command when different commands of Air Force and Marine Corps joined or served together. See section 747 of this title.
10 U.S.C. § 8577 (ARMED FORCES)
[§ 8577. Repealed. Pub. L. 93–525, Dec. 18, 1974, 88 Stat. 1695]
text: Section, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 530, provided for the command of flying units by commissioned officers of Air Force who had received aeronautical ratings as pilots of service types of aircraft.
10 U.S.C. § 8578 (ARMED FORCES)
[§ 8578. Repealed. Pub. L. 90–235, § 5(a)(2), Jan. 2, 1968, 81 Stat. 761]
text: Section, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 530, provided for command when two or more commissioned officers of Air Force in same grade were on duty at same place. See section 749 of this title.
10 U.S.C. § 8580 (ARMED FORCES)
[§ 8580. Repealed. Pub. L. 90–130, § 1(30), Nov. 8, 1967, 81 Stat. 382]
text: Section, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 531, provided that Secretary of Air Force should prescribe military authority that female members of Air Force, except those designated under section 8067 of this title to perform professional functions, might exercise.
10 U.S.C. § 8581 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 8581. Command: chaplains
An officer designated as a chaplain has rank without command.
(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 531.)
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8581
10:235.
R.S. 1122.
The words “and shall be on the same footing with other officers of the Army, as to tenure of office, retirement, and pensions” are omitted as obsolete, since there is no distinction between the status of a chaplain as an officer and the status of other officers of the Air Force.
10 U.S.C. § 8582 (ARMED FORCES)
[§ 8582. Repealed. Pub. L. 96–513, title II, § 211, Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2885]
text: Section, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 531, provided that a retired officer has no right to command except when on active duty. See section 750 of this title.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective Sept. 15, 1981, see section 701 of Pub. L. 96–513, set out as an Effective Date of 1980 Amendment note under section 101 of this title.
10 U.S.C. § 8583 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 8583. Requirement of exemplary conduct
All commanding officers and others in authority in the Air Force are required—
(1) to show in themselves a good example of virtue, honor, patriotism, and subordination;
(2) to be vigilant in inspecting the conduct of all persons who are placed under their command;
(3) to guard against and suppress all dissolute and immoral practices, and to correct, according to the laws and regulations of the Air Force, all persons who are guilty of them; and
(4) to take all necessary and proper measures, under the laws, regulations, and customs of the Air Force, to promote and safeguard the morale, the physical well-being, and the general welfare of the officers and enlisted persons under their command or charge.
(Added Pub. L. 105–85, div. A, title V, § 507(b)(1), Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 1727.)
10 U.S.C. § 8611, 8612 (ARMED FORCES)
[§§ 8611, 8612. Repealed. Pub. L. 90–235, § 8(2), Jan. 2, 1968, 81 Stat. 764]
text: Section 8611, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 531, provided that President could prescribe uniform of Air Force.
text: Section 8612, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 531, provided for disposition of uniforms of enlisted members of Air Force who were discharged and for disposition of uniforms of and issuance of civilian clothing to enlisted members of Air Force who were discharged otherwise than honorably.
10 U.S.C. § 8631 (ARMED FORCES)
[§ 8631. Repealed. Pub. L. 90–235, § 7(b)(1), Jan. 2, 1968, 81 Stat. 763]
text: Section, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 532, prohibited any officer of Air Force who was engaged in procurement or sale of quartermaster supplies from dealing in said supplies.
10 U.S.C. § 8632, 8633 (ARMED FORCES)
[§§ 8632, 8633. Repealed. Pub. L. 87–649, § 14c(54), (55), Sept. 7, 1962, 76 Stat. 501, 502]
text: Sections, act Aug. 10, 1946, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 532, provided for forfeiture of pay during absence from duty due to disease from intemperate use of alcohol or drugs, and for forfeiture when dropped from rolls. See sections 802 and 803 of Title 37, Pay and Allowances of the Uniformed Services.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective Nov. 1, 1962, see section 15 of Pub. L. 87–649, set out as an Effective Date note preceding section 101 of Title 37, Pay and Allowances of the Uniformed Services.
10 U.S.C. § 8634 (ARMED FORCES)
[§ 8634. Repealed. Pub. L. 110–181, div. A, title V, § 590(b)(1), Jan. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 138]
text: Section, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 532; Pub. L. 101–510, div. A, title III, § 327(c), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1532, generally prohibited Air Force band from being paid for performance outside air base. See section 974 of this title.
10 U.S.C. § 8635 (ARMED FORCES)
[§ 8635. Repealed. Pub. L. 90–235, § 6(a)(7), Jan. 2, 1968, 81 Stat. 762]
text: Section, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 532, set forth restrictions on civilian employment for enlisted members of Air Force on active duty.
10 U.S.C. § 8636 (ARMED FORCES)
[§ 8636. Repealed. Pub. L. 87–649, § 14c(56), Sept. 7, 1962, 76 Stat. 502]
text: Section, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 533, provided that pay and allowances do not accrue to an enlisted member of Air Force who is in confinement under sentence of dishonorable discharge, while execution of sentence to discharge is suspended. See section 858b of this title.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective Nov. 1, 1962, see section 15 of Pub. L. 87–649, set out as an Effective Date note preceding section 101 of Title 37, Pay and Allowances of the Uniformed Services.
10 U.S.C. § 8637 (ARMED FORCES)
[§ 8637. Repealed. Pub. L. 90–235, § 7(b)(1), Jan. 2, 1968, 81 Stat. 763]
text: Section, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 533, provided that an enlisted member of Air Force who deserted forfeited all rights to a pension.
10 U.S.C. § 8638 (ARMED FORCES)
[§ 8638. Repealed. Pub. L. 85–861, § 36B(27), Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1571]
text: Section, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 533, required enlisted members to make up time lost. See section 972(a) of this title.
10 U.S.C. § 8639 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 8639. Enlisted members: officers not to use as servants
No officer of the Air Force may use an enlisted member of the Air Force as a servant.
(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 533.)
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8639
10:608.
R.S. 1232.
The words “in any case whatever” are omitted as surplusage.
10 U.S.C. § 8662, 8663 (ARMED FORCES)
[§§ 8662, 8663. Repealed. Pub. L. 90–377, § 6(3), July 5, 1968, 82 Stat. 288]
text: Section 8662, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 533, provided for military training, organization, and equipping of prisoners who have been sent to United States Disciplinary Barracks.
text: Section 8663, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 533, authorized Secretary of Air Force to parole or remit sentence and restore to duty offenders who are confined in the United States Disciplinary Barracks.
10 U.S.C. § 8681 (ARMED FORCES)
§ 8681. Presentation of United States flag upon retirement
(a) Presentation of Flag.—
Upon the release of a member of the Air Force from active duty for retirement, the Secretary of the Air Force shall present a United States flag to the member.
(b) Multiple Presentations Not Authorized.—
A member is not eligible for a presentation of a flag under subsection (a) if the member has previously been presented a flag under this section or any other provision of law providing for the presentation of a United States flag incident to release from active service for retirement.
(c) No Cost to Recipient.—
The presentation of a flag under this section shall be at no cost to the recipient.
(Added Pub. L. 105–261, div. A, title VI, § 644(c)(1), Oct. 17, 1998, 112 Stat. 2049; amended Pub. L. 106–65, div. A, title VI, § 652(e), Oct. 5, 1999, 113 Stat. 666.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 8681, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 534, prescribed service to be listed in official Air Force Register, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 85–861, § 36B(28), Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1571.
heading: Amendments
text: 1999—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 106–65 substituted “under this section or any other provision of law providing for the presentation of a United States flag incident to release from active service for retirement.” for “under this section or section 3681 or 6141 of this title or section 516 of title 14.”
heading: Effective Date
text: Section applicable with respect to releases from active duty described in this section, sections 3681 and 6141 of this title, and section 516 of Title 14, Coast Guard, on or after Oct. 1, 1998, see section 644(e) of Pub. L. 105–261, set out as a note under section 3681 of this title.
10 U.S.C. § 8682 (ARMED FORCES)
[§ 8682. Repealed. Pub. L. 90–235, § 6(a)(2), Jan. 2, 1968, 81 Stat. 761]
text: Section, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 535, provided that in computing length of service, no commissioned officer of Air Force could be credited with service as a cadet at the Military Academy or the Air Force Academy, or as a midshipman at the Naval Academy, if he was appointed as a cadet or midshipman after Aug. 24, 1912. See section 971 of this title.