May 21, 1982
Confirmed by the Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Admiral James D. Watkins, U. S. Navy, for appointment as Chief of Naval Operations in the Department of the Navy for a term of four years pursuant to Title 10, United States Code, Section 5081(a), and (b). . Admiral Watkins, having been designated for command and other duties of great importance and responsibility in the grade of admiral within the contemplation of Title 10, United States Code, Section 601, for this appointment while so serving.
Navy
Confirmed by the Senate by Unanimous Consent.