33 U.S.C. § 3027

General qualification of officers for promotion to higher permanent grade

No officer may be promoted to a higher permanent grade on the active list until the officer has passed a satisfactory mental and physical examination in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary.

( Pub. L. 107–372, title II, § 227 , Dec. 19, 2002 , 116 Stat. 3085 .)