Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), and one via direct commission inter-service transfer from the U.S. Army (USA).
Two positions directly responsible to the Chief of Naval Operations were elevated to three-star grade between 2000 and 2009.
Additionally, events that take place after Senate confirmation may still delay or even prevent the nominee from assuming office.
The following list of Congressional legislation includes all acts of Congress pertaining to appointments to the grade of vice admiral in the United States Navy from 2000 to 2009.
Positions listed without reference to rank are assumed to be eligible for officers of three-star grade or higher.