Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section
5033 of this title prior to enactment of
Pub. L. 99–433.
For order of succession in event of death, permanent disability, or resignation of Secretary of the Navy, see Ex. Ord. No. 12879, Nov. 8, 1993,
58 F.R.
59929, set out as a note under section
3345 of Title
5.