To express the sense of Congress concerning the fiscal year 2003 end strengths needed for the Armed Forces to fight the War on Terrorism.

Expresses the sense of Congress that, in light of the war against terrorism: (1) the increases in military personnel end strengths recommended by the Senate and House of Representative in their respective versions of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 are appropriate and justified; (2) the President and Secretary of Defense should not reduce the number of members of the armed forces; and (3) the President should support such increased end strengths.