U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 23, 2024
§ 12003.
Authorized strengths: commissioned officers in an active status
(a)
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:

Army

275,000  

Air Force

200,000  

Navy

150,000  

Marine Corps

24,500.

(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.
(Added Pub. L. 103–337, div. A, title XVI, § 1662(a)(1), Oct. 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 2984.)
cite as: 10 USC 12003