Expedited review by Boards for Correction of Military Records

(a) In general Section 1552 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (k) as subsection (l); and (2) by inserting after subsection (j) the following new subsection: (k) (1) An officer removed from a promotion recommendation under section 618 of this title may petition the applicable board established under subsection (a)(1) for expedited review. The board shall complete review not later than 180 days after receipt of such petition. (2) If the board removes from the officer’s promotion record the adverse information upon which the Secretary’s removal decision was based or determines that the Secretary's removal of the officer violated section 618 of this title, or regulations prescribed pursuant to such section, the Secretary shall vacate the prior determination, reconsider the officer's promotion recommendation in accordance with such section, and issue a new written determination.. (b) Regulations The Secretary concerned shall prescribe procedures to implement this section not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.