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322 322 Appointments under this subsection shall be in the grade of lieutenant (junior grade). (b) Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary, original appointments t© the active list of the Navy in the Medica,l Corps may also be made, as the needs of the service require, from civilian doctors of medicine who have such qualifications as the Secretary prescribes. Appointments under this subsection may be in the grades of lieutenant (junior grade) through captain. (c) Original appointments to the active list of the Navy in the Medical Corps may be made from graduates of reputable schools of osteopathy. Appointments under this subsection may be made in such numbers as the President determines to be necessary to meet the needs of the naval service for officers trained and qualified in osteopathy. § 5575. Regular Navy: Supply Corps Original appointments to the active list of the Navy in the Supply Corps may be made from male persons who— (1) are at least 21 years of age on July 1 of the calendar year in which appointed; and (2) have physical, mental, and moral qualifications satisfactory to the Secretary of the Navy. §5576. Regular Navy: Chaplain Corps Original appointments to the active list of the Navy in the Chaplain Corps may be made from male persons who— (1) are at least 21 and under 35 years of age; and (2) have physical, mental, moral, and professional qualifications satisfactory to the Secretary of the Navy. Appointments under this section shall be in the grade of lieutenant (junior grade). § 5577. Regular Navy: Civil Engineer Corps Original appointments to the active list of the Navy in the Civil Engineer Corps may be made from male persons. Appointments under this section may be either in the grade of ensign or in the grade of lieutenant (junior grade) in accordance with such regulations as the Secretary of the Navy prescribes. §5578. Regular Navy: Dental Corps (a) Original appointments to the active list of the Navy in the Dental Corps may be made from persons who— (1) are at least 21 and under 32 years of age; (2) are graduates of accredited medical or dental schools and are trained in the several branches of dentistry; and (3) have passed physical, mental, moral, and professional examinations before boards convened by the Secretary of the Navy and have been recommended for appointment by those boards. Appointments under this subsection shall be in the grade of lieutenant (junior grade). (b) Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary, original appointments to the active list of the Navy in the Dental Corps may also be made, as the needs of the service require, from civilian dentists who

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