Title 50War and National DefenseRelease 119-73not60

§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 19— GUIDED MISSILES › § 501

Last updated Apr 5, 2026|Official source

Summary

Air Force Secretary may establish joint proving grounds for guided missiles and weapons, temporary or permanent, in/out U.S., for Army, Navy, Air Force science, testing, training.

Full Legal Text

Title 50, §501

War and National Defense — Source: USLM XML via OLRC

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.

Reference

Citations & Metadata

Citation

50 U.S.C. § 501

Title 50War and National Defense

Last Updated

Apr 5, 2026

Release point: 119-73not60