14 U.S.C. § 2132: Designation of officers with particular expertise in military justice or healthcare

(a) Secretary Designation.—The Secretary may designate a limited number of officers of the Coast Guard as having particular expertise in—(1) military justice; or (2) healthcare. (b) Promotion and Grade.—An individual designated under this section—(1) shall not be included on the active duty promotion list; (2) shall be promoted under section 2126; and (3) may not be promoted to a grade higher than captain.