Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

10 U.S.C. § 12003

Authorized strengths: commissioned officers in an active status

(a)

Army

275,000  

Air Force

200,000  

Navy

150,000  

Marine Corps

24,500.

The authorized strengths of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps in reserve commissioned officers, other than commissioned warrant officers and officers on an active-duty list, in an active status are as follows:
(b)
The authorized strengths prescribed by subsection (a) may not be exceeded unless—
(1)
the Secretary concerned determines that a greater number is necessary for planned mobilization requirements; or
(2)
the excess results directly from the operation of a nondiscretionary provision of law.

Pub. L. 103–337, div. A, title XVI, § 1662(a)(1)108 Stat. 2984(Added , , .)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

Pub. L. 103–337, § 1662(a)(3)Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in sections 3217, 5414, and 8217 of this title, prior to repeal by .

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

section 1691 of Pub. L. 103–337section 10001 of this titleSection effective , except as otherwise provided, see , set out as a note under .