Lyndon Johnson actually said...
The minimum requirements may be waived by the commanding officer of a member for any period that the member is unable to perform the required jumps by reason of being engaged in combat operations in a hostile fire area designated under Section 310 of Title 37 of the United States Code.
Context
Executive Order 11259—Amending Executive Order No. 11157 as it Relates to Incentive Pay For Hazardous Duty Involving...
12/02/1965