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Sec. 401 · H.R. 8800

End strengths for active forces

Division A — Department of Defense Authorizations › Title IV — MILITARY PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATIONS › Subtitle A — Active Forces

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Committee version · Sec. 401

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.

•HR 8800 RHSEC. 401
Passed the House · Sec. 401

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.

•HR 8800 EHSEC. 401

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