Section 853p, act June 3, 1948, ch. 390, § 17, 62 Stat. 300, provided that retired pay be based on highest rank held. See section 3046 of this title.

Section 853q, act June 3, 1948, ch. 390, § 18, 62 Stat. 300, provided that Coast and Geodetic Survey Commissioned Officers’ Act of 1948 would not affect retired rank and pay held pursuant to other laws. See section 3047 of this title.

Section 853r, act June 3, 1948, ch. 390, § 19, 62 Stat. 300, related to personnel board. See section 3022 of this title.