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Request for Active Duty Deferment To Complete Medical Residency

B-191502 Published: May 30, 1978. Publicly Released: May 30, 1978.
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A servicemember asked for GAO's views as to the Navy's authority to end his active duty deferment prior to completion of his residency in a civilian hospital.

GAO found that the Navy's action in calling the Lieutenant to active duty is authorized.

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