; and (2) determines that the procedures prescribed in other provisions of law that authorize the termination of the employment of such employee cannot be invoked in a manner consistent with the national security. (b) Finality A decision by the Secretary of Defense to terminate the employment of an employee under this section is final and may not be appealed or reviewed outside the Department of Defense. (c) Notification to congressional defense committees Whenever the Secretary of Defense terminates the employment of an employee under the authority of this section, the Secretary shall promptly notify the congressional defense committees of such termination. (d) Preservation of right To seek other employment Any termination of employment under this section shall not affect the right of the terminated employee to seek or accept employment with any other department or agency of the United States if that employee is declared eligible for such employment by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management. (e) Limitation on delegation The authority of the Secretary of Defense under this section may be delegated only to the Deputy Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of the Air Force. An action to terminate employment of an employee by the Deputy Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of the Air Force may be appealed to the Secretary of Defense. 9385. Reductions and other adjustments in force (a) In general The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations for the separation of employees in Space Force positions, including members of the Space Force Senior Executive Service and employees in Space Force Senior Level positions, during a reduction in force or other adjustment in force. Such regulations shall apply to such a reduction in force or other adjustment in force notwithstanding sections 3501(b) and 3502 of title 5. (b) Determinations The determination of which employees shall be separated from employment in Space Force positions during a reduction in force or other adjustment in force shall be made