### Question
Can you define what statutory end strength means?


### Answer
**Statutory end strength** is defined as the following in *10 U.S.C. § 123a*:

> any end-strength limitation with respect to a fiscal year that is prescribed by law for any military or civilian component of the armed forces or of the Department of Defense

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 123a*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART I-ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL MILITARY POWERS > CHAPTER 3-GENERAL POWERS AND FUNCTIONS**

