The Secretary of the Army may prescribe the authorized strength of the Army Reserve in warrant officers. The Secretary of the Air Force may prescribe the authorized strength of the Air Force Reserve in warrant officers.
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