### Question
How does STATUS LIST define promotion board?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 14502a*, **promotion board** is defined as:

> a selection board convened by the Secretary of a military department under section 14101(a) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 14502a*
  - Heading: **Subtitle E-Reserve Components > PART III-PROMOTION AND RETENTION OF OFFICERS ON THE RESERVE ACTIVE-STATUS LIST > CHAPTER 1407-FAILURE OF SELECTION FOR PROMOTION AND INVOLUNTARY SEPARATION**

