The provisions of this chapter shall be subject to the duties and authority of the Secretary of Defense and the departments and agencies of the Department of Defense as provided in the National Security Act of 1947.
Mar. 30, 1949, ch. 41, § 4 63 Stat. 18 Aug. 10, 1949, ch. 412, § 12(a) 63 Stat. 591 (, ; , .)
Editorial Notes
References in Text
act July 26, 1947, ch. 343 61 Stat. 495 The National Security Act of 1947, referred to in text, is , , which is classified principally to chapter 44 (§ 3001 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Change of Name
act Aug. 10, 1949, ch. 412, § 12(a) 63 Stat. 591 “Department of Defense” substituted in text for “National Military Establishment” on authority of , .