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33 U.S.C. § 3003. — Authorized number on the active list · Congress.wiki

U.S. Code/Title 33/§ 3003

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33 U.S.C. § 3003.Chapter 43

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Subchapter: GENERAL PROVISIONS

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((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.

Release: pl-119-83 (2026-04-13)