; and (B) afford the individual an opportunity to prove that the requirement referred to in such paragraph has been satisfied. (2) Appeal rights The Secretary of Defense also shall afford an individual occupying a position listed in subsection (c) an opportunity to appeal an adverse decision under paragraph (1)(B) against the individual to another department or agency of the Federal Government. If a final decision on the appeal is not made by the applicable department or agency of the Federal Government within 30 days after receiving the appeal, the order of the Secretary imposing the pay reduction shall be final and not subject to further appeal. (c) Covered Department of Defense positions The Department of Defense positions subject to this section are the following: (1) The position of Deputy Secretary of Defense, who serves as the Chief Management Officer of the Department of Defense. (2) The position of Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller). (3) The position of Chief Management Officer of each of the military departments. (d) Lifting of pay reductions A reduction in pay imposed under paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a) shall have no force or effect after the date on which the requirement referred to in such paragraph is satisfied.