§ 523. Authorized strengths: commissioned officers on active duty in grades of major, lieutenant colonel, and colonel and Navy grades of lieutenant commander, commander, and captain

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

1. 1980

   Defense Officer Personnel Management Act

   Pub. L. 96–513 title I § 103 · 94 Stat. 2835

   Enacted · 10 U.S.C. § 523

   Added Pub. L. 96–513, title I, § 103, Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2842

   Source evidence

   Code source credit
   Added Pub. L. 96–513, title I, § 103, Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2842

2. 1984

   Department of Defense Authorization Act, 1985

   Pub. L. 98–525 § 414(a)(3)(A) · 98 Stat. 2492

   Struck · 10 U.S.C. § 523(b)(1)(C)

   Pub. L. 98–525, § 414(a)(3)(A), struck out “or section 502 or 503 of title 32” after “section 672(d) of this title”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (b)(1)(C). Pub. L. 98–525, § 414(a)(3)(A), struck out “or section 502 or 503 of title 32” after “section 672(d) of this title”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (A) by striking out “or section 502 or 503 of title 32” in clause (C);

3. 1984

   Department of Defense Authorization Act, 1985

   Pub. L. 98–525 § 414(a)(3)(B) · 98 Stat. 2492

   Added · 10 U.S.C. § 523(b)(1)(F)

   Pub. L. 98–525, § 414(a)(3)(B)–(D), added subpar. (F)

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (b)(1)(F). Pub. L. 98–525, § 414(a)(3)(B)–(D), added subpar. (F).

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (B) by striking out “or” at the end of clause (D);

4. 1985

   Department of Defense Authorization Act, 1986

   Pub. L. 99–145 title V § 511(a) · 99 Stat. 583

   Changed · 10 U.S.C. § 523(a)(1)

   Pub. L. 99–145 increased fiscal year limitation on authorized number of Marine Corps majors to 2,766, 3,085, 3,404, 3,723, and 4,042 from 2,717, 2,936, 3,154, 3,373, and 3,591, respectively

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 99–145 increased fiscal year limitation on authorized number of Marine Corps majors to 2,766, 3,085, 3,404, 3,723, and 4,042 from 2,717, 2,936, 3,154, 3,373, and 3,591, respectively.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (a) Increase in Authorized Number of Marine Corps Majors.— The table in section 523(a)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking out “2,717”, “2,936”, “3,154”, “3,373”, and “3,591” in the items relating to the Marine Corps under the column headed “Major” and inserting in lieu thereof “2,766”, “3,085”, “3,404”, “3,723”, and “4,042”, respectively.

5. 1986

   Goldwater-Nichols Department of Defense Reorganization Act of 1986

   Pub. L. 99–433 title V § 531(a)(1) · 100 Stat. 992

   Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 523(b)(1)(B)

   Pub. L. 99–433 substituted “3021” and “8021” for “3033” and “8033”, respectively

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (b)(1)(B). Pub. L. 99–433 substituted “3021” and “8021” for “3033” and “8033”, respectively.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (1) Sections 175(d) and 523(b)(1)(B) are amended by striking out “3033” and “8033” and inserting in lieu thereof “3021” and “8021”, respectively.

6. 1991

   National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1992 and 1993

   Pub. L. 102–190 div. A title IV § 431 · 105 Stat. 1290

   Changed · 10 U.S.C. § 523(a)(1)

   Pub. L. 102–190, in table, decreased numbers of officers authorized to serve on active duty in the Air Force in the grade of Colonel to 3,392, 3,573, 3,754, 3,935, 4,115, 4,296, 4,477, 4,658, 4,838, 5,019, 5,200, and 5,381 from 3,642, 3,823, 4,004, 4,185, 4,365, 4,546, 4,727, 4,908, 5,088, 5,269, 5,450, and 5,631, respectively

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 102–190, in table, decreased numbers of officers authorized to serve on active duty in the Air Force in the grade of Colonel to 3,392, 3,573, 3,754, 3,935, 4,115, 4,296, 4,477, 4,658, 4,838, 5,019, 5,200, and 5,381 from 3,642, 3,823, 4,004, 4,185, 4,365, 4,546, 4,727, 4,908, 5,088, 5,269, 5,450, and 5,631, respectively.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   SEC. 431. REDUCTION IN NUMBER OF ACTIVE DUTY AIR FORCE COLONELS. The table in section 523(a)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking out the figures under the heading “Colonel” relating to the Air Force and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “3,392 “3,573 “3,754 “3,935 “4,115 “4,296 “4,477 “4,658 “4,838 “5,019 “5,200 “5,381”.

7. 1994

   Reserve Officer Personnel Management Act

   Pub. L. 103–337 § 1671(c)(3)(A) · 108 Stat. 2663

   Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 523(b)(1)(B)

   Pub. L. 103–337, § 1671(c)(3)(A), substituted “10211, 10302 through 10305, or 12402” for “265, 3021, 3496, 5251, 5252, 8021, or 8496”

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   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (b)(1)(B). Pub. L. 103–337, § 1671(c)(3)(A), substituted “10211, 10302 through 10305, or 12402” for “265, 3021, 3496, 5251, 5252, 8021, or 8496”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking out “section 265” and all that follows through “of this title” and inserting in lieu thereof “section 10211, 10302 through 10305, or 12402 of this title”;

8. 1994

   Reserve Officer Personnel Management Act

   Pub. L. 103–337 § 1671(c)(3)(B) · 108 Stat. 2663

   Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 523(b)(1)(C)

   Pub. L. 103–337, § 1671(c)(3)(B), substituted “12301(d)” for “672(d)”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (b)(1)(C). Pub. L. 103–337, § 1671(c)(3)(B), substituted “12301(d)” for “672(d)”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking out “section 672(d)” and inserting in lieu thereof “section 12301(d)”; and

9. 1994

   Reserve Officer Personnel Management Act

   Pub. L. 103–337 § 1671(c)(3)(C) · 108 Stat. 2663

   Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 523(b)(1)(E)

   Pub. L. 103–337, § 1671(c)(3)(C), substituted “12304” for “673b”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (b)(1)(E). Pub. L. 103–337, § 1671(c)(3)(C), substituted “12304” for “673b”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (C) in subparagraph (E), by striking out “section 673b” and inserting in lieu thereof “section 12304”.

10. 1996

    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997

    Pub. L. 104–201 § 403(a) · 110 Stat. 2422

    Amended · 10 U.S.C. § 523(a)(1)

    Pub. L. 104–201, § 403(a), amended table generally, expanding the range of numbers of commissioned officers covered and extensively revising the numbers in each grade covered

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 104–201, § 403(a), amended table generally, expanding the range of numbers of commissioned officers covered and extensively revising the numbers in each grade covered.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) Revision in Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps Limitations.— The table in paragraph (1) of section 523(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: “Total number of commissioned officers (excluding officers in categories specified in subsection (b)) on active duty: Number of officers who may be serving on active duty in the grade of: Major Lieutenant Colonel Colonel         Army:        20,000 6,848 5,253 1,613  25,000 7,539 5,642 1,796  30,000 8,231 6,030 1,980  35,000 8,922 6,419 2,163  40,000 9,614 6,807 2,347  45,000 10,305 7,196 2,530  50,000 10,997 7,584 2,713  55,000 11,688 7,973 2,897  60,000 12,380 8,361 3,080  65,000 13,071 8,750 3,264  70,000 13,763 9,138 3,447  75,000 14,454 9,527 3,631  80,000 15,146 9,915 3,814  85,000 15,837 10,304 3,997  90,000 16,529 10,692 4,181  95,000 17,220 11,081 4,364  100,000 17,912 11,469 4,548  110,000 19,295 12,246 4,915  120,000 20,678 13,023 5,281  130,000 22,061 13,800 5,648  170,000 27,593 16,908 7,116 Air Force:        35,000 9,216 7,090 2,125  40,000 10,025 7,478 2,306  45,000 10,835 7,866 2,487  50,000 11,645 8,253 2,668  55,000 12,454 8,641 2,849  60,000 13,264 9,029 3,030  65,000 14,073 9,417 3,211 “Total number of commissioned officers (excluding officers in categories specified in subsection (b)) on active duty: Number of officers who may be serving on active duty in the grade of: Major Lieutenant Colonel Colonel          70,000 14,883 9,805 3,392  75,000 15,693 10,193 3,573  80,000 16,502 10,582 3,754  85,000 17,312 10,971 3,935  90,000 18,121 11,360 4,115  95,000 18,931 11,749 4,296  100,000 19,741 12,138 4,477  105,000 20,550 12,527 4,658  110,000 21,360 12,915 4,838  115,000 22,169 13,304 5,019  120,000 22,979 13,692 5,200  125,000 23,789 14,081 5,381 Marine Corps:        10,000 2,525 1,480 571  12,500 2,900 1,600 592  15,000 3,275 1,720 613  17,500 3,650 1,840 633  20,000 4,025 1,960 654  22,500 4,400 2,080 675  25,000 4,775 2,200 695.”

11. 1996

    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997

    Pub. L. 104–201 § 403(b) · 110 Stat. 2422

    Amended · 10 U.S.C. § 523(a)(2)

    Pub. L. 104–201, § 403(b), amended table generally, expanding the range of numbers of commissioned officers covered and extensively revising the numbers in each grade covered

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 104–201, § 403(b), amended table generally, expanding the range of numbers of commissioned officers covered and extensively revising the numbers in each grade covered.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (b) Revision in Navy Limitations.— The table in paragraph (2) of such section is amended to read as follows: “Total number of commissioned officers (excluding officers in categories specified in subsection (b)) on active duty: Number of officers who may be serving on active duty in the grade of: Lieutenant commander Commander Captain         Navy:        30,000 7,331 5,018 2,116  33,000 7,799 5,239 2,223  36,000 8,267 5,460 2,330  39,000 8,735 5,681 2,437  42,000 9,203 5,902 2,544  45,000 9,671 6,123 2,651  48,000 10,139 6,343 2,758  51,000 10,606 6,561 2,864  54,000 11,074 6,782 2,971  57,000 11,541 7,002 3,078  60,000 12,009 7,222 3,185  63,000 12,476 7,441 3,292  66,000 12,944 7,661 3,398  70,000 13,567 7,954 3,541  90,000 16,683 9,419 4,254.”

12. 2002

    Pub. L. 107–314 div. A title IV § 406 · 116 Stat. 2458

    Changed · 10 U.S.C. § 523(a)(1)

    Pub. L. 107–314, in table, increased number of officers authorized to serve on active duty in the Marine Corps in the grade of Colonel to 571, 632, 653, 673, 694, 715, and 735 from 571, 592, 613, 633, 654, 675, and 695, respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 107–314, in table, increased number of officers authorized to serve on active duty in the Marine Corps in the grade of Colonel to 571, 632, 653, 673, 694, 715, and 735 from 571, 592, 613, 633, 654, 675, and 695, respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 406. INCREASE IN AUTHORIZED STRENGTHS FOR MARINE CORPS OFFICERS ON ACTIVE DUTY IN THE GRADE OF COLONEL. The table in section 523(a)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking the figures under the heading “Colonel” in the portion of the table relating to the Marine Corps and inserting the following: ”571 632 653 673 694 715 735”.

13. 2004

    Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005

    Pub. L. 108–375 § 416(g)(1) · 118 Stat. 1811

    1. Amended · 10 U.S.C. § 523(b)(1)

       Pub. L. 108–375, § 416(g)(1), as amended by Pub. L. 109–364

    2. Amended · 10 U.S.C. § 523(b)(1)

       Pub. L. 108–375, § 416(g)(1), as amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (1) read as follows:

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 108–375, § 416(g)(1), as amended by Pub. L. 109–364, amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (1) read as follows:

    “(1) Reserve officers— “(A) on active duty for training; “(B) on active duty under section 10211, 10302 through 10305, or 12402 of this title or under section 708 of title 32; “(C) on active duty under section 12301(d) of this title in connection with organizing, administering, recruiting, instructing, or training the reserve components; “(D) on active duty to pursue special work; “(E) ordered to active duty under section 12304 of this title; or “(F) on full-time National Guard duty.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) Paragraph (1) of section 523(b) of such title is amended to read as follows:

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 109–364, div. A, title X, § 1071(g), Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2402, provided that the amendment made by section 1071(g)(1)(B) is effective as of Oct. 28, 2004, and as if included in Pub. L. 108–375 as enacted.

14. 2004

    Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005

    Pub. L. 108–375 § 416(g)(2) · 118 Stat. 1811

    Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 523(b)(7)

    Pub. L. 108–375, § 416(g)(2), substituted “Retired officers” for “Reserve or retired officers”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(7). Pub. L. 108–375, § 416(g)(2), substituted “Retired officers” for “Reserve or retired officers”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) Paragraph (7) of such section is amended by striking “Reserve or retired officers” and inserting “Retired officers”.

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 109–364, div. A, title X, § 1071(g), Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2402, provided that the amendment made by section 1071(g)(1)(B) is effective as of Oct. 28, 2004, and as if included in Pub. L. 108–375 as enacted.

15. 2004

    Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005

    Pub. L. 108–375 § 404 · 118 Stat. 1811

    Added · 10 U.S.C. § 523(b)(8)

    Pub. L. 108–375, § 404, added par. (8)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(8). Pub. L. 108–375, § 404, added par. (8).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 404. EXCLUSION OF SERVICE ACADEMY PERMANENT AND CAREER PROFESSORS FROM A LIMITATION ON CERTAIN OFFICER GRADE STRENGTHS.   Section 523(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: “(8) Permanent professors of the United States Military Academy and the United States Air Force Academy and professors of the United States Naval Academy who are career military professors (as defined in regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Navy), but not to exceed 50 from any such academy.” .

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 109–364, div. A, title X, § 1071(g), Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2402, provided that the amendment made by section 1071(g)(1)(B) is effective as of Oct. 28, 2004, and as if included in Pub. L. 108–375 as enacted.

16. 2006

    John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007

    Pub. L. 109–364 div. A title X § 1071(g)(1)(B) · 120 Stat. 2083

    Changed · 10 U.S.C. § 523(b)(1)

    Pub. L. 109–364 made technical correction to directory language of Pub. L. 108–375, § 416(g)(1). See 2004 Amendment note below

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 109–364 made technical correction to directory language of Pub. L. 108–375, § 416(g)(1). See 2004 Amendment note below.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) in subsection (g)(1) (118 Stat. 1868), by inserting open quotation marks before “(1) Reserve”.

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 109–364, div. A, title X, § 1071(g), Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2402, provided that the amendment made by section 1071(g)(1)(B) is effective as of Oct. 28, 2004, and as if included in Pub. L. 108–375 as enacted.

17. 2008

    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008

    Pub. L. 110–181 § 404 · 122 Stat. 3

    Changed · 10 U.S.C. § 523(a)(1)

    Pub. L. 110–181, § 404, in table, increased number of officers authorized to serve on active duty in the Army in the grade of Major to 7,768, 8,689, 9,611, 10,532, 11,454, 12,375, 13,297, 14,218, 15,140, 16,061, 16,983, 17,903, 18,825, 19,746, 20,668, 21,589, 22,511, 24,354, 26,197, 28,040, and 35,412 from 6,948, 7,539, 8,231, 8,922, 9,614, 10,305, 10,997, 11,688, 12,380, 13,071, 13,763, 14,454, 15,146, 15,837, 16,529, 17,220, 17,912, 19,295, 20,678, 22,061, and 27,593, respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 110–181, § 404, in table, increased number of officers authorized to serve on active duty in the Army in the grade of Major to 7,768, 8,689, 9,611, 10,532, 11,454, 12,375, 13,297, 14,218, 15,140, 16,061, 16,983, 17,903, 18,825, 19,746, 20,668, 21,589, 22,511, 24,354, 26,197, 28,040, and 35,412 from 6,948, 7,539, 8,231, 8,922, 9,614, 10,305, 10,997, 11,688, 12,380, 13,071, 13,763, 14,454, 15,146, 15,837, 16,529, 17,220, 17,912, 19,295, 20,678, 22,061, and 27,593, respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 404. INCREASE IN AUTHORIZED STRENGTHS FOR ARMY OFFICERS ON ACTIVE DUTY IN THE GRADE OF MAJOR.   The portion of the table in section 523(a)(1) of title 10, United States Code, relating to the Army is amended to read as follows: “Total number of commissioned officers (excluding officers in categories specified in subsection (b)) on active duty:Number of officers who may be serving on active duty in grade of: MajorLieutenant ColonelColonel Army:     20,0007,7685,2531,613     25,0008,6895,6421,796     30,0009,6116,0301,980     35,00010,5326,4192,163     40,00011,4546,8072,347     45,00012,3757,1962,530     50,00013,2977,5842,713     55,00014,2187,9732,897     60,00015,1408,3613,080     65,00016,0618,7503,264     70,00016,9839,1383,447     75,00017,9039,5273,631     80,00018,8259,9153,814     85,00019,74610,3043,997     90,00020,66810,6924,181     95,00021,58911,0814,364     100,00022,51111,4694,548     110,00024,35412,2464,915     120,00026,19713,0235,281     130,00028,04013,8005,648     170,00035,41216,9087,116”.

18. 2008

    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008

    Pub. L. 110–181 § 405 · 122 Stat. 3

    Amended · 10 U.S.C. § 523(a)(2)

    Pub. L. 110–181, § 405, amended table generally, extensively revising the numbers in each grade covered

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 110–181, § 405, amended table generally, extensively revising the numbers in each grade covered.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 405. INCREASE IN AUTHORIZED STRENGTHS FOR NAVY OFFICERS ON ACTIVE DUTY IN THE GRADES OF LIEUTENANT COMMANDER, COMMANDER, AND CAPTAIN.   The table in section 523(a)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: “Total number of commissioned officers (excluding officers in categories specified in subsection (b)) on active duty:Number of officers who may be serving on active duty in grade of: Lieutenant CommanderCommanderCaptain Navy:     30,0007,6985,2692,222     33,0008,1895,5012,334     36,0008,6805,7332,447     39,0009,1725,9652,559     42,0009,6636,1972,671     45,00010,1556,4292,784     48,00010,6466,6602,896     51,00011,1366,8893,007     54,00011,6287,1213,120     57,00012,1187,3523,232     60,00012,6097,5833,344     63,00013,1007,8133,457     66,00013,5918,0443,568     70,00014,2458,3523,718     90,00017,5179,8904,467”.

19. 2011

    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012

    Pub. L. 112–81 div. A title V § 501 · 125 Stat. 1298

    Changed · 10 U.S.C. § 523(a)(1)

    Pub. L. 112–81, in table, increased number of officers authorized to serve on active duty in the Marine Corps in each grade covered as follows: Major to 2,802, 3,247, 3,691, 4,135, 4,579, 5,024, and 5,468 from 2,525, 2,900, 3,275, 3,650, 4,025, 4,400, and 4,775, respectively; Lieutenant Colonel to 1,615, 1,768, 1,922, 2,076, 2,230, 2,383, and 2,537 from 1,480, 1,600, 1,720, 1,840, 1,960, 2,080, and 2,200, respectively; and Colonel to 633, 658, 684, 710, 736, 762, and 787 from 571, 632, 653, 673, 694, 715, and 735, respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 112–81, in table, increased number of officers authorized to serve on active duty in the Marine Corps in each grade covered as follows: Major to 2,802, 3,247, 3,691, 4,135, 4,579, 5,024, and 5,468 from 2,525, 2,900, 3,275, 3,650, 4,025, 4,400, and 4,775, respectively; Lieutenant Colonel to 1,615, 1,768, 1,922, 2,076, 2,230, 2,383, and 2,537 from 1,480, 1,600, 1,720, 1,840, 1,960, 2,080, and 2,200, respectively; and Colonel to 633, 658, 684, 710, 736, 762, and 787 from 571, 632, 653, 673, 694, 715, and 735, respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 501. INCREASE IN AUTHORIZED STRENGTHS FOR MARINE CORPS OFFICERS ON ACTIVE DUTY IN GRADES OF MAJOR, LIEUTENANT COLONEL, AND COLONEL.   The table in subsection (a)(1) of section 523 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking the items relating to the total number of commissioned officers (excluding officers in categories specified in subsection (b) of such section) serving on active duty in the Marine Corps in the grades of major, lieutenant colonel, and colonel, respectively, and inserting the following new items: “10,0002,8021,615633     12,5003,2471,768658     15,0003,6911,922684     17,5004,1352,076710     20,0004,5792,230736     22,5005,0242,383762     25,0005,4682,537787”.

20. 2016

    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017

    Pub. L. 114–328 § 1081(b)(1)(A)(iii) · 130 Stat. 2000

    Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 523(b)(7)

    Pub. L. 114–328, § 1081(b)(1)(A)(iii), substituted “(50 U.S.C. 3809(b)(2))” for “(50 U.S.C. App. 460(b)(2))”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(7). Pub. L. 114–328, § 1081(b)(1)(A)(iii), substituted “(50 U.S.C. 3809(b)(2))” for “(50 U.S.C. App. 460(b)(2))”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (iii) Section 523(b)(7) is amended by striking “(50 U.S.C. App. 460(b)(2))” and inserting “(50 U.S.C. 3809(b)(2))”.

21. 2016

    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017

    Pub. L. 114–328 § 866(b) · 130 Stat. 2000

    Added · 10 U.S.C. § 523(b)(9)

    Pub. L. 114–328, § 866(b), added par. (9)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(9). Pub. L. 114–328, § 866(b), added par. (9).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (b) Exclusion From Officer Grade-strength Limitations.— Section 523(b) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: “(9) Officers who are Senior Military Acquisition Advisors under section 1725 of this title, but not to exceed 15.” .

22. 2022

    James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023

    Pub. L. 117–263 div. A title V § 501 · 136 Stat. 2395

    Inserted · 10 U.S.C. § 523(a)(1)

    Pub. L. 117–263, in table, inserted items relating to number of officers authorized to serve on active duty in the Space Force after items relating to Marine Corps

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    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 117–263, in table, inserted items relating to number of officers authorized to serve on active duty in the Space Force after items relating to Marine Corps.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 501. AUTHORIZED STRENGTHS FOR SPACE FORCE OFFICERS ON ACTIVE DUTY IN GRADES OF MAJOR, LIEUTENANT COLONEL, AND COLONEL.   The table in subsection (a)(1) of section 523 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the items relating to the Marine Corps new items relating to the total number of commissioned officers (excluding officers in categories specified in subsection (b) of such section) serving on active duty in the Space Force in the grades of major, lieutenant colonel, and colonel, respectively, as follows: “3,9001,016782234     4,3001,135873262     5,0001,259845315     7,0001,6591,045415     10,0002,2591,345565”.

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