Total Force Act

Total Force Act - Title I: Amendments to Title 10, United States Code - Revises the structure and purpose of the reserve components of the armed forces. Declares that it is the intent of Congress that the Reserves shall be an equal element in a partnership with the active components of the armed forces.

Requires the Chiefs of Reserve, and the Chief, National Guard Bureau, to establish a career program for personnel whom they designate as being essential to properly support their component's mission.

Declares that the paid drill strength of the Selected Reserves shall be authorized annually by Congress. Sets forth minimum authorized strength levels for each of the Reserves.

Authorizes additional drills, training periods, and active duty if necessary for the Ready Reserves to perform their mission.

Requires the Chief, National Guard Bureau, and the Chiefs of Reserve to report to Congress annually as to the impact of any short fall of supplies, services, and facilities. Prohibits the withdrawal of serviceable equipment from the Reserves or National Guard forces for transfer to the active forces for a period of more than 60 days without prior notification to Congress. Requires that such a withdrawal be accompanied by an impact statement from the Chief of Reserves or the Chief, National Guard Bureau.

Abolishes the position of Assistant Secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs. Establishes the positions of Assistant Secretary of the Army for Mobilization and Reserve Readiness who shall be responsible for supervising the Reserve and National Guard affairs of the Army and Assistant Secretary of the Army for Manpower who shall have overall supervision of the manpower of the Army.

Makes the Office of Army Reserve the supervisory and operating agency for the Army Reserve and responsible for maintaining the integrity of the Army Reserve as a separate and distinct part of the structure of the Army.

Increases the minimum size of the Marine Corps from three to four combat divisions and from three to four air wings. Stipulates that one combat division and one air wing shall be Reserve.

Abolishes the position of Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs. Establishes the positions of Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Mobilization and Reserve Readiness to supervise the Naval Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve and Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower to supervise manpower within the Navy.

Establishes an Office of Naval Reserve within the executive part of the Department of the Navy which shall be the principal supervisory and operating agency for the Naval Reserve and which shall be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the Naval Reserve as a separate and distinct part of the Navy.

Establishes an Office of Marine Corps Reserve within the Navy which shall be the principal supervisory and operating agency for the Marine Corps Reserve and which shall be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the Marine Corps Reserve as a separate and distinct part of the Marine Corps.

Abolishes the Naval Reserve Policy Board and the Marine Corps Reserve Policy Board and establishes the Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Forces Policy Committee which shall review and comment on major policy matters directly affecting the reserve components of the Navy and Marine Corps. Establishes a Subcommittee on Naval Reserve Policy and a Subcommittee on Marine Corps Reserve Policy. Stipulates that where a matter solely affects either the Marine Corps Reserve or the Naval Reserve only the appropriate subcommittee may consider the matter.

Abolishes the position of Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs and establishes the position of Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Mobilization and Reserve Readiness who shall supervise the Reserve and National Guard affairs of the department.

Makes the Office of Air Force Reserve the principal supervisory and operating agency for the Air Force Reserve and responsible for preserving the integrity of the Air Force Reserve as a separate and distinct part of the Air Force.

Declares that the Chiefs of the Reserves shall be appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate and shall hold office for four years.