(1)Every Officer and 2[sailor] shall hold office during the pleasure of the President.
(2)Subject to the provisions of this Act and the regulations made thereunder,—
(a)the Central Government may 3[dismiss or] discharge or retire from the naval service any officer or 2[sailor];
(b)the Chief of the Naval Staff or any prescribed officer may 1[dismiss or] discharge from the naval service any 2[sailor].