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10 U.S.C. § 12003 — Authorized strengths: commissioned officers in an active status

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  1. (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.
  2. (b)The authorized strengths prescribed by subsection (a) may not be exceeded unless—
    1. (1)the Secretary concerned determines that a greater number is necessary for planned mobilization requirements; or
    2. (2)the excess results directly from the operation of a nondiscretionary provision of law.