HR-5352 : Still Just a Bill

The Military Service Academy Director of Admissions Act of 2023, also known as H.R. 5352, seeks to amend Title 10 of the United States Code to authorize the President to grant a higher retired grade to the Director of Admissions of a Service Academy under certain conditions.

The bill specifically modifies sections related to:

• United States Military Academy: Allows the President to grant a retired grade to the Director of Admissions, similar to that of a professor, if their service in that position has been long and distinguished.
• United States Naval Academy: Permits the President to retire an officer serving as the Director of Admissions in the grade of captain or colonel to the grade of rear admiral (lower half) or brigadier general, respectively, if their service has been long and distinguished.
• United States Air Force Academy: Similar to the Military Academy, the bill allows the President to grant a retired grade to the Director of Admissions, akin to that of a professor, based on long and distinguished service.

In essence, this bill aims to recognize the contributions of the Directors of Admissions at the United States Military Academy, the United States Naval Academy, and the United States Air Force Academy by allowing for a potential promotion in grade upon retirement, subject to Presidential discretion and based on the merit of their service.