General officers of the Regular Force.
Section 2
SEC. 2. General officers of the Regular Force.—There shall be maintained a seniority list of the general officers of the Regular Force. The first name on the list shall be that of the general officer most senior in the permanent general officer grade; the second name on the list shall be that of the senior next below the first; the third on the list shall be that of the senior next below the second; and so on throughout the list. The authorized number of general officers of the Regular Force shall be not more than one half (0.5) per centum of the total authorized officer strength of the Armed Forces: Provided, That the general officers will be allotted to the various branches, arms and services as the Secretary of National Defense shall prescribe.