(a) A permanent professor of the Academy, other than the Dean of the Academic Board, who is the head of a department of instruction, or who has served as such a professor for more than six years, has the grade of colonel. However, a permanent professor appointed from the Regular Army has the grade of colonel after the date when he completes six years of service as a professor, or after the date on which he would have been promoted had he been selected for promotion from among officers in the promotion zone, whichever is earlier. All other permanent professors have the grade of lieutenant colonel.
(b) A person appointed as director of admissions of the Academy has the regular grade of lieutenant colonel, and, after he has served six years as director of admissions, has the regular grade of colonel. However, a person appointed from the Regular Army has the regular grade of colonel after the date when he completes six years of service as director of admissions, or after the date on which he would have been promoted had he been selected for promotion from among officers in the promotion zone, whichever is earlier.
Structure US Code
CHAPTER 753— UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY
§ 7431. Establishment; Superintendent; faculty
§ 7432. Departments and professors: titles
§ 7433. Superintendent; faculty: appointment and detail
§ 7433a. Superintendent: condition for detail to position
§ 7434. Command and supervision
§ 7435. Dean of Academic Board
§ 7436. Permanent professors; director of admissions
§ 7438. Civilian faculty: number; compensation
§ 7441. Faculty and other officers: leaves of absence
§ 7441a. Cadets: appointment by the President
§ 7442. Cadets: appointment; numbers, territorial distribution
§ 7443. Cadets: appointment; to bring Corps to full strength
§ 7446. Cadets: requirements for admission
§ 7447. Cadets; nominees: effect of redistricting of States
§ 7448. Cadets: agreement to serve as officer
§ 7449. Cadets: organization of Corps; service; instruction
§ 7450. Cadets: clothing and equipment
§ 7451. Cadets: deficiencies in conduct or studies; effect of failure on successor
§ 7453. Cadets: degree and commission on graduation
§ 7454. Buildings and grounds: memorial hall; buildings for religious worship
§ 7457. Acceptance of guarantees with gifts for major projects
§ 7460. Cadets: charges and fees for attendance; limitation