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§ 3003. Authorized number on the active list

Type Statute
Publication 2026-03-26
State In force
Department United States Congress
Source OLRC
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§ 3003. Authorized number on the active list

(a) Annual strength on active list The annual strength of the commissioned corps in officers on the lineal list of active duty officers of the corps shall be prescribed by law.

(b) Lineal list The Secretary shall maintain a list, known as the “lineal list”, of officers on active duty. Officers shall be carried on the lineal list by grade and, within grade, by seniority in grade.

(Pub. L. 107–372, title II, § 213, Dec. 19, 2002, 116 Stat. 3083.)

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