Title 10, Chapter 811
Armed Forces — 3 active sections
Table of Contents (3 sections)
§ 8101. Prescribed number; vacancies
In this chapter, the term “prescribed number” or “number … prescribed” as applied to a grade, means the number of officers of a described corps, designation, or other category that shall be maintained in the grade concerned. Except as otherwise specifically provided, the actual number of officers in a grade may not exceed the prescribed number. Vacancies occur whenever, and to the extent that, the actual number falls below the prescribed number.
§ 8102. Regular Navy: retired flag officers on active duty
Except in time of war or national emergency, not more than ten retired flag officers of the Regular Navy may be on active duty.
§ 8103. Suspension: preceding sections
The President, during a war or national emergency, may suspend any provision of the preceding sections of this chapter. Such a suspension may not continue beyond September 30 of the fiscal year following that in which the war or national emergency ends.