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Title IV: MILITARY PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATIONS

Sec. 401End strengths for active forces

TL;DR

The Armed Forces are authorized strengths for active duty personnel as of September 30, 2027, as follows:(1)The Army, 469,000.(2)The Navy, 356,600.(3)The Marine Corps, 173,700.(4)The Air Force, 330,400.(5)The Space Force, 13,200.

Statutory text

The Armed Forces are authorized strengths for active duty personnel as of September 30, 2027, as follows:

(1) The Army, 469,000.

(2) The Navy, 356,600.

(3) The Marine Corps, 173,700.

(4) The Air Force, 330,400.

(5) The Space Force, 13,200.