End strengths for Reserves on active duty in support of the Reserves

(a) In general Within the end strengths prescribed in section 411(a), the reserve components of the Armed Forces are authorized, as of September 30, 2027, the following number of Reserves to be serving on full-time active duty or full-time duty, in the case of members of the National Guard, for the purpose of organizing, administering, recruiting, instructing, or training the reserve components: (1) The Army National Guard of the United States, 31,154. (2) The Army Reserve, 16,511. (3) The Navy Reserve, 10,649. (4) The Marine Corps Reserve, 2,400. (5) The Air National Guard of the United States, 25,533. (6) The Air Force Reserve, 6,278. (b) Adherence to agreements with States In executing these authorizations for fiscal year 2027, the Department of Defense— (1) shall adhere to any agreements made with states as a result of releveling efforts or manning studies; and (2) may use authorized variance authority to meet these requirements.