Title 50 — War and National DefenseRelease 119-73not60
§504 Delegation of Authority by Secretary of Defense; Contributions for Support
Title 50 › Chapter 19— GUIDED MISSILES › § 504
Summary
The Secretary of Defense may move the powers in sections 501 and 502 among the Secretaries of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. He may also move funds for the joint long‑range proving ground for guided missiles and other weapons, and let those services give personnel, supplies, equipment, or services, with or without reimbursement.
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Title 50, §504
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The Secretary of Defense is authorized, in his discretion, to transfer to the Secretary of the Army or the Secretary of the Navy, and to retransfer from either of such Secretaries to the other or to the Secretary of the Air Force, all, or any part of, the authority granted by section 501 and 502 of this title; and, in connection with any such transfer or retransfer, to transfer all or any part of the funds available for the establishment and support of the joint long-range proving ground for guided missiles and other weapons. The Secretary of Defense is further authorized to permit, to the extent that he may deem appropriate, the Secretaries of the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force to contribute, with or without reimbursement, to the establishment and support of the joint long-range proving ground for guided missiles authorized by this chapter, by the loan, assignment, or transfer of personnel, supplies, equipment, and services.
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50 U.S.C. § 504
Title 50 — War and National Defense
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60