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Sec. 401 · S. 2296

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, 2026, as follows: (1) The Army, 454,000. (2) The Navy, 344,600. (3) The Marine Corps, 172,300. (4) The Air Force, 321,500. (5) The Space Force, 10,400.

•S 2296 RSSEC. 401
Passed the Senate · Sec. 401

The Armed Forces are authorized strengths for active duty personnel as of September 30, 2026, as follows: (1) The Army, 454,000. (2) The Navy, 344,600. (3) The Marine Corps, 172,300. (4) The Air Force, 321,500. (5) The Space Force, 10,400.

•S 2296 ESSEC. 401

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