Section, acts Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 501; Sept. 2, 1958,
Pub. L. 85–861, § 1(162),
72 Stat. 1514, prescribed authorized strength of Regular Air Force in officers in each regular grade on each of promotion lists authorized by section
8296 of this title. See section
521 et seq. of this title.