Title 10, Armed ForcesRelease 119-110
§12003 Authorized Strengths: Commissioned Officers in an Active Status
Title 10 › Subtitle E — Reserve Components › PART II — PERSONNEL GENERALLY › CHAPTER 1201 — AUTHORIZED STRENGTHS AND DISTRIBUTION IN GRADE › § 12003
Summary
Sets the maximum number of reserve commissioned officers on active status for each service: Army 275,000; Air Force 200,000; Navy 150,000; Marine Corps 24,500. These caps cannot be passed unless the service secretary says more are needed for planned mobilization, or the extra personnel happen because a law requires it.
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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:
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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.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
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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Citation
10 U.S.C. § 12003
Title 10, Armed Forces
Last Updated
Sep 23, 2026
Release point: 119-110