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This section authorizes the Secretary concerned to involuntarily separate a member of the Armed Forces, or withdraw federal recognition of a National Guard member, who accepts a presidential pardon or commutation of sentence. It requires the Secretary to convene a board within 30 days to review the underlying conduct under fitness standards and recommend separation regardless of the pardon; mandates notifications to the Secretary of Defense within 30 days of acceptance, board convening, and recommendation; and requires the Secretary of Defense to report findings, recommendations, and any separation decisions to the appropriate congressional committees within 30 days.