Title 10 — Armed ForcesRelease 119-73
§12003 Authorized strengths: commissioned officers in an active status
Title 10 › Subtitle Subtitle E— - Reserve Components › Part PART II— - PERSONNEL GENERALLY › Chapter CHAPTER 1201— - AUTHORIZED STRENGTHS AND DISTRIBUTION IN GRADE › § 12003
Summary
Active-status reserve commissioned officers (excluding commissioned warrant and active-duty-list officers): Army 275,000; Air Force 200,000; Navy 150,000; Marine Corps 24,500; unless the Secretary approves more for mobilization or another law forces extra.
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Title 10, §12003
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(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: Army275,000 Air Force200,000 Navy150,000 Marine Corps24,500.
(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.
Legislative History
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Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 3217, 5414, and 8217 of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–337, § 1662(a)(3).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Section effective Dec. 1, 1994, except as otherwise provided, see section 1691 of Pub. L. 103–337, set out as a note under section 10001 of this title.
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10 U.S.C. § 12003
Title 10 — Armed Forces
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73