Title 50 — War and National DefenseRelease 119-73
§501 Establishment of long-range proving ground for guided missiles and other weapons; jurisdiction of Secretary of the Air Force; use by all Services
Title 50 › Chapter CHAPTER 19— - GUIDED MISSILES › § 501
Summary
The Secretary of the Air Force may set up a shared long-range test site for guided missiles and other weapons. It can include temporary or permanent buildings and utilities, inside or outside the continental United States, for the Army, Navy, and Air Force to use for scientific study, testing, and training.
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Title 50, §501
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The Secretary of the Air Force is authorized to establish a joint long-range proving ground for guided missiles and other weapons by the construction, installation, or equipment of temporary or permanent public works, including buildings, facilities, appurtenances, and utilities, within or without the continental limits of the United States, for scientific study, testing, and training purposes by the Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
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50 U.S.C. § 501
Title 50 — War and National Defense
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73