(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.
Structure US Code
Subtitle E— Reserve Components
CHAPTER 1201— AUTHORIZED STRENGTHS AND DISTRIBUTION IN GRADE
§ 12001. Authorized strengths: reserve components
§ 12003. Authorized strengths: commissioned officers in an active status
§ 12004. Strength in grade: reserve general and flag officers in an active status
§ 12006. Strength limitations: authority to waive in time of war or national emergency
§ 12007. Reserve officers of the Army: distribution
§ 12008. Army Reserve and Air Force Reserve: warrant officers
§ 12009. Army and Air Force reserve components: temporary increases