10 USC Subtitle D, PART IV: SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT
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10 USC Subtitle D, PART IV: SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT
From Title 10—ARMED FORCESSubtitle D—Air Force and Space Force

PART IV—SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT

Chap.
Sec.
961.
Civil Reserve Air Fleet
9511
963.
Procurement
9531
965.
Issue of Serviceable Material to Armed Forces
9561
967.
Utilities and Services
9591
969.
Sale of Serviceable Material
9621
971.
Issue of Serviceable Material other than to Armed Forces
9651
973.
Disposal of Obsolete or Surplus Material
9681
975.
Disposition of Effects of Deceased Persons
9712
977.
Transportation
9741
979.
Real Property
9771
981.
Military Claims
9801
983.
Accountability and Responsibility
9831

        


Editorial Notes

Amendments

2018Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, §806(e)(2), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1834, redesignated items for chapters 931 to 953 as 961 to 983, respectively.

1999Pub. L. 106–65, div. A, title VII, §721(c)(8), Oct. 5, 1999, 113 Stat. 695, substituted "Disposition" for "Inquests; Disposition" and "9712" for "9711" in item for chapter 945.

1993Pub. L. 103–160, div. A, title VIII, §828(c)(8)(B), Nov. 30, 1993, 107 Stat. 1715, substituted "Civil Reserve Air Fleet" for "Industrial Mobilization, Research, and Development" and "9511" for "9501" in item for chapter 931.

CHAPTER 961—CIVIL RESERVE AIR FLEET

Sec.
9511.
Definitions.
[9511a.
Renumbered.]
9512.
Civil Reserve Air Fleet contracts: payment rate.
9513.
Contracts for the inclusion or incorporation of defense features.
9514.
Indemnification of Department of Transportation for losses covered by defense-related aviation insurance.
9515.
Charter air transportation services: minimum annual purchase amount for carriers participating in Civil Reserve Air Fleet.
9516.
Airlift service.
9517.
Level of readiness of Civil Reserve Air Fleet carriers.

        

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

Chapter was comprised of subchapter I, sections 9501 to 9507, and subchapter II, sections 9511 to 9513, prior to amendment by Pub. L. 103–160, div. A, title VIII, §828(a)(8)(A)(ii), Nov. 30, 1993, 107 Stat. 1714, which struck out headings for subchapters I and II.

Prior section 9501, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 573, related to mobilization by the President in time of war, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–160, div. A, title VIII, §822(a)(2), Nov. 30, 1993, 107 Stat. 1705. See section 4882 of this title.

Prior section 9502, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 574, related to maintenance by Secretary of the Air Force of lists of plants equipped to manufacture arms or ammunition and lists of plants convertible into ammunition factories, and provided for a Board on Mobilization of Industries Essential for Military Preparedness, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–160, div. A, title VIII, §822(a)(2), Nov. 30, 1993, 107 Stat. 1705. See sections 4883 and 4884 of this title.

Prior section 9503, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 574, related to research and development programs of the Air Force, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–160, div. A, title VIII, §827(c), Nov. 30, 1993, 107 Stat. 1713.

Prior section 9504, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 575, related to procurement of ordnance, signal, and chemical warfare supplies for experimental purposes by the Secretary of the Air Force, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–160, div. A, title VIII, §822(c)(2), Nov. 30, 1993, 107 Stat. 1707. See section 4023 of this title.

Prior section 9505, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 575, related to procurement of production equipment by Secretary of the Air Force, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–160, div. A, title VIII, §823(1), Nov. 30, 1993, 107 Stat. 1707.

Prior section 9506, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 575, related to sale, loan, or gift of samples, drawings, and information to contractors, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–160, div. A, title VIII, §822(b)(3), Nov. 30, 1993, 107 Stat. 1706.

Prior section 9507, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 575, related to sale of ordnance and ordnance stores to designers, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–160, div. A, title VIII, §822(b)(3), Nov. 30, 1993, 107 Stat. 1706.

Amendments

2021Pub. L. 117–81, div. A, title X, §1083(c)(2), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 1923, added items 9512 and 9513 and struck out item 9511a "Civil Reserve Air Fleet contracts: payment rate" and former item 9512 "Contracts for the inclusion or incorporation of defense features".

2018Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, §806(d)(1), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1833, redesignated chapter 931 of this title as this chapter.

2017Pub. L. 115–91, div. A, title X, §1081(a)(51), Dec. 12, 2017, 131 Stat. 1597, substituted "readiness" for "Readiness" in item 9517.

2015Pub. L. 114–92, div. A, title X, §1085(b)(2), Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 1005, added item 9517.

2014Pub. L. 113–291, div. A, title X, §§1042(b), 1045(b), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3493, 3494, struck out item 9513 "Use of military installations by Civil Reserve Air Fleet contractors" and added item 9516.

2011Pub. L. 112–81, div. A, title III, §366(b), Dec. 31, 2011, 125 Stat. 1381, added item 9511a.

2009Pub. L. 111–84, div. A, title X, §1073(a)(32), Oct. 28, 2009, 123 Stat. 2474, transferred item 9515 from chapter 941 of this title to this chapter.

1996Pub. L. 104–201, div. A, title X, §1079(a)(2), Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2669, added item 9514.

1994Pub. L. 103–355, title III, §3033(b), Oct. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 3336, substituted "Use of military installations by Civil Reserve Air Fleet contractors" for "Commitment of aircraft to the Civil Reserve Air Fleet" in item 9513.

1993Pub. L. 103–160, div. A, title VIII, §828(c)(8)(A), Nov. 30, 1993, 107 Stat. 1714, substituted "CIVIL RESERVE AIR FLEET" for "INDUSTRIAL MOBILIZATION, RESEARCH, AND DEVELOPMENT" in chapter heading, struck out subchapter analysis consisting of items for subchapter I "General" and subchapter II "Civil Reserve Air Fleet", struck out subchapter I heading "GENERAL", struck out items 9501 "Industrial mobilization: orders; priorities; possession of manufacturing plants; violations", 9502 "Industrial mobilization: plants; lists; Board on Mobilization of Industries Essential for Military Preparedness", 9503 "Research and development programs", 9504 "Procurement for experimental purposes", 9505 "Procurement of production equipment", 9506 "Sale, loan, or gift of samples, drawings, and information to contractors", and 9507 "Sale of ordnance and ordnance stores to designers", and struck out heading for subchapter II "CIVIL RESERVE AIR FLEET".

1989Pub. L. 101–189, div. A, title XVI, §1636(c)(2), Nov. 29, 1989, 103 Stat. 1610, substituted "Contracts for the inclusion or incorporation of defense features" for "Contracts to modify aircraft: cargo-convertible features" in item 9512 and "Commitment" for "Contracts to modify aircraft: commitment" in item 9513.

1981Pub. L. 97–86, title IX, §915, Dec. 1, 1981, 95 Stat. 1125, added analysis of subchapters, subchapter headings "SUBCHAPTER I—GENERAL" and "SUBCHAPTER II—CIVIL RESERVE AIR FLEET", and the analysis of sections for subchapter II consisting of items 9511, 9512, and 9513.

§9511. Definitions

In this chapter:

(1) The terms "aircraft", "citizen of the United States", "civil aircraft", "person", and "public aircraft" have the meanings given those terms by section 40102(a) of title 49.

(2) The term "passenger-cargo combined aircraft" means a civil aircraft equipped so that its main deck can be used to carry both passengers and property (including mail) simultaneously.

(3) The term "cargo-capable aircraft" means a civil aircraft equipped so that all or substantially all of the aircraft's capacity can be used for the carriage of property or mail.

(4) The term "passenger aircraft" means a civil aircraft equipped so that its main deck can be used for the carriage of individuals and cannot be used principally, without major modification, for the carriage of property or mail.

(5) The term "cargo-convertible aircraft" means a passenger aircraft equipped or designed so that all or substantially all of the main deck of the aircraft can be readily converted for the carriage of property or mail.

(6) The term "Civil Reserve Air Fleet" means those aircraft allocated, or identified for allocation, to the Department of Defense under section 101 of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4511), or made available (or agreed to be made available) for use by the Department of Defense under a contract made under this title, as part of the program developed by the Department of Defense through which the Department of Defense augments its airlift capability by use of civil aircraft.

(7) The term "contractor" means a citizen of the United States (A) who owns or controls, or who will own or control, a new or existing aircraft and who contracts with the Secretary under section 9513 of this title to modify that aircraft by including or incorporating specified defense features in that aircraft and to commit that aircraft to the Civil Reserve Air Fleet, (B) who subsequently obtains ownership or control of a civil aircraft covered by such a contract and assumes all existing obligations under that contract, or (C) who owns or controls, or will own or control, new or existing aircraft and who, by contract, commits some or all of such aircraft to the Civil Reserve Air Fleet.

(8) The term "existing aircraft" means a civil aircraft other than a new aircraft.

(9) The term "new aircraft" means a civil aircraft that a manufacturer has not begun to assemble before the aircraft is covered by a contract under section 9513 of this title.

(10) The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Defense.

(11) The term "defense feature" means equipment or design features included or incorporated in a civil aircraft which ensures the compatibility of such aircraft with the Department of Defense airlift system. Such term includes any equipment or design feature which enables such aircraft to be readily modified for use as an aeromedical aircraft or a cargo-convertible, cargo-capable, or passenger-cargo combined aircraft.

(12) The term "Civil Reserve Air Fleet program" means the program developed by the Department of Defense through which the Department of Defense augments its airlift capability by use of civil aircraft.

(Added Pub. L. 97–86, title IX, §915(2), Dec. 1, 1981, 95 Stat. 1125; amended Pub. L. 100–180, div. A, title XII, §1231(17), Dec. 4, 1987, 101 Stat. 1161; Pub. L. 100–456, div. A, title XII, §1233(k)(2), Sept. 29, 1988, 102 Stat. 2058; Pub. L. 101–189, div. A, title XVI, §1636(a), Nov. 29, 1989, 103 Stat. 1609; Pub. L. 103–272, §5(b)(2), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1373; Pub. L. 103–355, title III, §3031, Oct. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 3334; Pub. L. 114–92, div. A, title X, §1085(b)(3), Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 1005; Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title X, §1081(b)(4)(C), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2419; Pub. L. 117–81, div. A, title X, §1083(a)(1), (c)(1)(B), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 1922, 1923.)


Editorial Notes

Amendments

2021—Pars. (7), (9). Pub. L. 117–81, §1083(c)(1)(B), substituted "section 9513" for "section 9512".

Par. (10). Pub. L. 117–81, §1083(a)(1), amended par. (10) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (10) read as follows: "The term 'Secretary' means the Secretary of the Air Force."

2016—Par. (6). Pub. L. 114–328 substituted "(50 U.S.C. 4511)" for "(50 U.S.C. App. 2071)".

2015—Par. (12). Pub. L. 114–92 added par. (12).

1994Pub. L. 103–355, §3031(c), substituted "In this chapter:" for "In this subchapter:" in introductory provisions.

Par. (1). Pub. L. 103–355, §3031(b)(1)(C), which directed substitution of "section 40102 of title 49" for "section 101 of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 (49 U.S.C. 1301)", could not be executed because of the intervening amendment by Pub. L. 103–272 which substituted "section 40102(a) of title 49" for "section 101 of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 (49 U.S.C. 1301)", see below.

Pub. L. 103–355, §3031(b)(1)(A), (B), inserted " 'civil aircraft'," before " 'person'," and substituted "meanings" for "meaning".

Pub. L. 103–272 substituted "section 40102(a) of title 49" for "section 101 of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 (49 U.S.C. 1301)".

Par. (6). Pub. L. 103–355, §3031(b)(2), (3), redesignated par. (7) as (6) and struck out former par. (6) which read as follows: "The term 'civil aircraft' means an aircraft other than a public aircraft."

Par. (7). Pub. L. 103–355, §3031(b)(3), redesignated par. (8) as (7). Former par. (7) redesignated (6).

Par. (8). Pub. L. 103–355, §3031(b)(3), redesignated par. (9) as (8). Former par. (8) redesignated (7).

Pub. L. 103–355, §3031(a)(1), inserted "under section 9512 of this title" after "and who contracts with the Secretary" in subpar. (A) and added subpar. (C).

Pars. (9), (10). Pub. L. 103–355, §3031(b)(3), redesignated pars. (10) and (11) as (9) and (10), respectively. Former par. (9) redesignated (8).

Par. (11). Pub. L. 103–355, §3031(b)(3), (4), redesignated par. (12) as (11), substituted "compatibility" for "interoperability", and inserted "an aeromedical aircraft or" before "a cargo-convertible". Former par. (11) redesignated (10).

Par. (12). Pub. L. 103–355, §3031(b)(3), redesignated par. (12) as (11).

1989—Par. (2). Pub. L. 101–189, §1636(a)(1), amended par. (2) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (2) read as follows: "The term 'cargo air service' means the carriage of property or mail on the main deck of a civil aircraft."

Par. (5). Pub. L. 101–189, §1636(a)(2), amended par. (5) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (5) read as follows: "The term 'cargo-convertible feature' means equipment or design features included or incorporated in a passenger aircraft that can readily enable all or substantially all of that aircraft's main deck to be used for the carriage of property or mail."

Par. (8)(A). Pub. L. 101–189, §1636(a)(3), substituted "a new or existing aircraft and who contracts with the Secretary to modify that aircraft by including or incorporating specified defense features" for "a civil aircraft and who contracts with the Secretary of the Air Force to modify that aircraft by including or incorporating cargo-convertible features suitable for defense purposes".

Par. (12). Pub. L. 101–189, §1636(a)(4), added par. (12).

1988—Par. (1). Pub. L. 100–456 substituted "The terms" for "The term".

1987—Pars. (1) to (11). Pub. L. 100–180 inserted "The term" after each par. designation, and revised first word in quotes in pars. (1) to (6) and (8) to (10) to make initial letter of each word lowercase.


Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1994 Amendment

For effective date and applicability of amendment by Pub. L. 103–355, see section 10001 of Pub. L. 103–355, set out as a note under section 8752 of this title.

[§9511a. Renumbered §9512]

§9512. Civil Reserve Air Fleet contracts: payment rate

(a) Authority.—The Secretary shall determine a fair and reasonable rate of payment for airlift services provided to the Department of Defense by air carriers who are participants in the Civil Reserve Air Fleet program.

(b) Regulations.—The Secretary shall prescribe regulations for purposes of subsection (a). The Secretary may exclude from the applicability of those regulations any airlift services contract made through the use of competitive procedures.

(c) Commitment of Aircraft as a Business Factor.—The Secretary may, in determining the quantity of business to be received under an airlift services contract for which the rate of payment is determined in accordance with subsection (a), use as a factor the relative amount of airlift capability committed by each air carrier to the Civil Reserve Air Fleet.

(d) Inapplicable Provisions of Law.—An airlift services contract for which the rate of payment is determined in accordance with subsection (a) shall not be subject to the provisions of chapter 271 of this title or to the provisions of subsections (a) and (b) of section 1502 of title 41.

(Added Pub. L. 112–81, div. A, title III, §366(a), Dec. 31, 2011, 125 Stat. 1380, §9511a; amended Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title XVIII, §1831(j)(6), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4217; renumbered §9512 and amended Pub. L. 117–81, div. A, title X, §1083(a)(2)(A), (c)(1)(A), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 1922, 1923.)


Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

A prior section 9512 was renumbered section 9513 of this title.

Amendments

2021Pub. L. 117–81 renumbered section 9511a of this title as this section and substituted "Secretary" for "Secretary of Defense" in subsecs. (a) and (b).

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 116–283 substituted "chapter 271" for "section 2306a".


Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2021 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 116–283 effective Jan. 1, 2022, with additional provisions for delayed implementation and applicability of existing law, see section 1801(d)(1) of Pub. L. 116–283, set out as a note preceding section 3001 of this title.

Initial Regulations

Pub. L. 112–81, div. A, title III, §366(c), Dec. 31, 2011, 125 Stat. 1381, provided that: "Regulations shall be prescribed under section 9511a(b) of title 10, United States Code [now 10 U.S.C. 9512(b)], as added by subsection (a), not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 31, 2011]."

§9513. Contracts for the inclusion or incorporation of defense features

(a) Authority to Contract.—Subject to the provisions of chapter 137 1 of this title, and to the extent that funds are otherwise available for obligation, the Secretary—

(1) may contract with any citizen of the United States for the inclusion or incorporation of defense features in any new or existing aircraft to be owned or controlled by that citizen; and

(2) may contract with United States aircraft manufacturers for the inclusion or incorporation of defense features in new aircraft to be operated by a United States air carrier.


(b) Commitment to Civil Reserve Air Fleet.—Each contract entered into under this section shall provide—

(1) that any aircraft covered by the contract shall be committed to the Civil Reserve Air Fleet;

(2) that, so long as the aircraft is owned or controlled by a contractor, the contractor shall operate the aircraft for the Department of Defense as needed during any activation of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet, notwithstanding any other contract or commitment of that contractor; and

(3) that the contractor operating the aircraft for the Department of Defense shall be paid for that operation at fair and reasonable rates.


(c) Terms and Required Repayment.—Each contract entered into under subsection (a) shall include a provision that requires the contractor to repay to the United States a percentage (to be established in the contract) of any amount paid by the United States to the contractor under the contract with respect to any aircraft if—

(1) the aircraft is destroyed or becomes unusable, as defined in the contract;

(2) the defense features specified in the contract are rendered unusable or are removed from the aircraft;

(3) control over the aircraft is transferred to any person that is unable or unwilling to assume the contractor's obligations under the contract; or

(4) the registration of the aircraft under section 44103 of title 49 is terminated for any reason not beyond the control of the contractor.


(d) Authority To Contract and Pay Directly.—(1) A contract under subsection (a) for the inclusion or incorporation of defense features in an aircraft may include a provision authorizing the Secretary—

(A) to contract, with the concurrence of the contractor, directly with another person for the performance of the work necessary for the inclusion or incorporation of defense features in such aircraft; and

(B) to pay such other person directly for such work.


(2) A contract entered into pursuant to paragraph (1) may include such specifications for work and equipment as the Secretary considers necessary to meet the needs of the United States.

(e) Exclusivity of Commitment to Civil Reserve Air Fleet.—Notwithstanding section 101 of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4511), each aircraft covered by a contract entered into under this section shall be committed exclusively to the Civil Reserve Air Fleet for use by the Department of Defense as needed during any activation of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet unless the aircraft is released from that use by the Secretary.

(Added Pub. L. 97–86, title IX, §915(2), Dec. 1, 1981, 95 Stat. 1126, §9512; amended Pub. L. 98–525, title XIV, §1405(57), Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2626; Pub. L. 101–189, div. A, title XVI, §1636(b), Nov. 29, 1989, 103 Stat. 1609; Pub. L. 103–272, §5(b)(3), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1373; Pub. L. 103–355, title III, §3032(1)–(8), Oct. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 3334, 3335; Pub. L. 104–106, div. A, title X, §1087, Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 458; Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title X, §1081(b)(4)(D), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2419; renumbered §9513 and amended Pub. L. 117–81, div. A, title X, §1083(a)(2)(B), (c)(1)(A), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 1922, 1923.)


Editorial Notes

References in Text

Chapter 137 of this title, referred to in subsec. (a), was repealed by Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title XVIII, §1881(a), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4293, effective Jan. 1, 2022, in conjunction with the transfer and reorganization of acquisition provisions in this title by Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title XVIII, Jan. 1, 2022, 134 Stat. 4149. For definition of "chapter 137 legacy provisions", see section 3016 of this title.

Codification

The text of subsecs. (a) and (b) of prior section 9513 of this title, which were redesignated as subsecs. (b) and (e) of this section by Pub. L. 103–355, §3032(4), (5), was based on Pub. L. 97–86, title IX, §915(2), Dec. 1, 1981, 95 Stat. 1128; amended Pub. L. 101–189, div. A, title XVI, §1636(c)(1), Nov. 29, 1989, 103 Stat. 1610.

Prior Provisions

A prior section 9513, added Pub. L. 103–355, title III, §3033(a), Oct. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 3335, related to use of military installations by Civil Reserve Air Fleet contractors, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 113–291, div. A, title X, §1045(a), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3494.

Another prior section 9513, added Pub. L. 97–86, title IX, §915(2), Dec. 1, 1981, 95 Stat. 1128; amended Pub. L. 101–189, div. A, title XVI, §1636(c)(1), Nov. 29, 1989, 103 Stat. 1610, directed that each contract under section 9512 of this title be committed to Civil Reserve Air Fleet, prior to amendment by Pub. L. 103–355, §3032(4), (5), (9), which struck out section catchline and redesignated subsecs. (a) and (b) as subsecs. (b) and (e) of section 9512, respectively.

Amendments

2021Pub. L. 117–81 renumbered section 9512 of this title as this section and substituted "Secretary" for "Secretary of Defense" in subsec. (e).

2016—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 114–328 substituted "(50 U.S.C. 4511)" for "(50 U.S.C. App. 2071)".

1996—Subsecs. (b)(2), (e). Pub. L. 104–106 struck out "full" before "Civil Reserve Air Fleet".

1994—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 103–355, §3032(1), inserted heading.

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103–355, §3032(6), inserted heading and substituted "entered into under this section" for "under section 9512 of this title" in introductory provisions.

Pub. L. 103–355, §3032(4), redesignated subsec. (a) of section 9513 of this title as subsec. (b) of this section. Former subsec. (b) redesignated (c). See Codification note above.

Subsec. (b)(4). Pub. L. 103–272 substituted "section 44103 of title 49" for "section 501 of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 (49 U.S.C. App. 1401)".

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 103–355, §3032(7), struck out "the terms required by section 9513 of this title and" before "a provision that requires the contractor" in introductory provisions.

Pub. L. 103–355, §3032(3), redesignated subsec. (b) as (c) and inserted heading. Former subsec. (c) redesignated (d).

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 103–355, §3032(2), redesignated subsec. (c) as (d) and inserted heading.

Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 103–355, §3032(8), inserted heading and substituted "entered into under this section" for "under section 9512 of this title".

Pub. L. 103–355, §3032(5), redesignated subsec. (b) of section 9513 of this title as subsec. (e) of this section. See Codification note above.

1989Pub. L. 101–189 substituted "Contracts for the inclusion or incorporation of defense features" for "Contracts to modify aircraft: cargo-convertible features" as section catchline and amended text generally, substituting subsecs. (a) to (c) for former subsecs. (a) to (e).

1984—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 98–525 substituted "App. 1401" for "1401".


Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1994 Amendment

For effective date and applicability of amendment by Pub. L. 103–355, see section 10001 of Pub. L. 103–355, set out as a note under section 8752 of this title.

1 See References in Text note below.

§9514. Indemnification of Department of Transportation for losses covered by defense-related aviation insurance

(a) Prompt Indemnification Required.—(1) In the event of a loss that is covered by defense-related aviation insurance, the Secretary of Defense shall promptly indemnify the Secretary of Transportation for the amount of the loss consistent with the indemnification agreement between the two Secretaries that underlies such insurance. The Secretary of Defense shall make such indemnification—

(A) in the case of a claim for the loss of an aircraft hull, not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary of Transportation determines the claim to be payable or that amounts are due under the policy that provided the defense-related aviation insurance; and

(B) in the case of any other claim, not later than 180 days after the date on which the Secretary of Transportation determines the claim to be payable.


(2) When there is a loss of an aircraft hull that is (or may be) covered by defense-related aviation insurance, the Secretary of Transportation may make, during the period when a claim for such loss is pending with the Secretary of Transportation, any required periodic payments owed by the insured party to a lessor or mortgagee of such aircraft. Such payments shall commence not later than 30 days following the date of the presentment of the claim for the loss of the aircraft hull to the Secretary of Transportation. If the Secretary of Transportation determines that the claim is payable, any amount paid under this paragraph arising from such claim shall be credited against the amount payable under the aviation insurance. If the Secretary of Transportation determines that the claim is not payable, any amount paid under this paragraph arising from such claim shall constitute a debt to the United States, payable to the insurance fund. Any such amounts so returned to the United States shall be promptly credited to the fund or account from which the payments were made under this paragraph.

(b) Source of Funds for Payment of Indemnity.—The Secretary of Defense may pay an indemnity described in subsection (a) from any funds available to the Department of Defense for operation and maintenance, and such sums as may be necessary for payment of such indemnity are hereby authorized to be transferred to the Secretary of Transportation for such purpose.

(c) Notice to Congress.—In the event of a loss that is covered by defense-related aviation insurance in the case of an incident in which the covered loss is (or is expected to be) in an amount in excess of $10,000,000, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress notification of the loss as soon after the occurrence of the loss as possible and in no event more than 30 days after the date of the loss.

(d) Implementing Matters.—(1) Payment of indemnification under this section is not subject to section 2214 or 2215 of this title or any other provision of law requiring notification to Congress before funds may be transferred.

(2) Consolidation of claims arising from the same incident is not required before indemnification of the Secretary of Transportation for payment of a claim may be made under this section.

(e) Construction With Other Transfer Authority.—Authority to transfer funds under this section is in addition to any other authority provided by law to transfer funds (whether enacted before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this section) and is not subject to any dollar limitation or notification requirement contained in any other such authority to transfer funds.

(f) Definitions.—In this section:

(1) Defense-related aviation insurance.—The term "defense-related aviation insurance" means aviation insurance and reinsurance provided through policies issued by the Secretary of Transportation under chapter 443 of title 49 that pursuant to section 44305(b) of that title is provided by that Secretary without premium at the request of the Secretary of Defense and is covered by an indemnity agreement between the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Defense.

(2) Loss.—The term "loss" includes damage to or destruction of property, personal injury or death, and other liabilities and expenses covered by the defense-related aviation insurance.

(Added Pub. L. 104–201, div. A, title X, §1079(a)(1), Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2667; amended Pub. L. 108–136, div. A, title X, §1031(a)(60), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1603; Pub. L. 112–81, div. A, title X, §1064(10), Dec. 31, 2011, 125 Stat. 1587; Pub. L. 117–81, div. A, title X, §1083(c)(1)(C), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 1923.)


Editorial Notes

References in Text

The date of the enactment of this section, referred to in subsec. (e), is the date of enactment of Pub. L. 104–201, which was approved Sept. 23, 1996.

Amendments

2021—Subsecs. (f), (g). Pub. L. 117–81 redesignated subsec. (g) as (f).

2011—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 112–81 substituted "$10,000,000" for "$1,000,000".

2003—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 108–136, §1031(a)(60)(A), struck out designation for par. (1) before "notification of the loss", substituted "Congress" for "Congress—" and "loss." for "loss; and", and struck out par. (2) which read as follows: "semiannual reports thereafter updating the information submitted under paragraph (1) and showing with respect to losses arising from such incident the total amount expended to cover such losses, the source of those funds, pending litigation, and estimated total cost to the Government."

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 108–136, §1031(a)(60)(B), struck out heading and text of subsec. (f). Text read as follows: "Not later than March 1 of each year, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report setting forth the current amount of the contingent outstanding liability of the United States under the insurance program under chapter 443 of title 49."

§9515. Charter air transportation services: minimum annual purchase amount for carriers participating in Civil Reserve Air Fleet

(a) In General.—The Secretary shall take steps to—

(1) improve the predictability in Department of Defense charter requirements;

(2) strengthen Civil Reserve Airlift Fleet participation to assure adequate capacity is available to meet steady-state, surge and mobilization requirements; and

(3) provide incentives for commercial air carriers to provide newer, more efficient and reliable aircraft for Department of Defense service rather than older, fully depreciated aircraft.


(b) Consideration of Recommendations.—In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall consider the recommendations on courses of action for the Civil Reserve Air Fleet as outlined in the report required by section 356 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Public Law 110–181).

(c) Contracts for Charter Air Transportation Services.—The Secretary may award to an air carrier or an air carrier contractor team arrangement participating in the Civil Reserve Air Fleet on a fiscal year basis a one-year contract for charter air transportation services with a minimum purchase amount under such contract determined in accordance with this section.

(d) Eligible Charter Air Transportation Carriers.—In order to be eligible for payments under the minimum purchase amount provided by this section, an air carrier (or any air carrier participating in an air carrier contractor team arrangement)—

(1) if under contract with the Department of Defense in the prior fiscal year, shall have an average on-time pick up rate, based on factors within such air carrier's control, of at least 90 percent;

(2) shall offer such amount of commitment to the Civil Reserve Air Fleet in excess of the minimum required for participation in the Civil Reserve Air Fleet as the Secretary shall specify for purposes of this section; and

(3) may not have refused a Department of Defense request to act as a host for other Civil Reserve Air Fleet carriers at intermediate staging bases during the prior fiscal year.


(e) Aggregate Minimum Purchase Amount.—(1) The aggregate amount of the minimum purchase amount for all contracts awarded under subsection (c) for a fiscal year shall be based on forecast needs, but may not exceed the amount equal to 80 percent of the average annual expenditure of the Department of Defense for charter air transportation services during the five-fiscal year period ending in the fiscal year before the fiscal year for which such contracts are awarded.

(2) In calculating the average annual expenditure of the Department of Defense for charter air transportation services for purposes of paragraph (1), the Secretary shall omit from the calculation any fiscal year exhibiting unusually high demand for charter air transportation services if the Secretary determines that the omission of such fiscal year from the calculation will result in a more accurate forecast of anticipated charter air transportation services for purposes of that paragraph.

(f) Allocation of Minimum Purchase Among Charter Air Transportation Contracts.—(1) The aggregate amount of the minimum purchase amount for all contracts awarded under subsection (c) for a fiscal year, as determined under subsection (e), shall be allocated among all air carriers and air carrier contractor team arrangements awarded contracts under subsection (c) for such fiscal year in proportion to the commitments of such carriers to the Civil Reserve Air Fleet for such fiscal year.

(2) In determining the minimum purchase amount payable under paragraph (1) under a contract under subsection (c) for charter air transportation services provided by an air carrier or air carrier contractor team arrangement during the fiscal year covered by such contract, the Secretary may adjust the amount allocated to such carrier or arrangement under paragraph (1) to take into account periods during such fiscal year when charter air transportation services of such carrier or a carrier in such arrangement are unavailable for usage by the Department of Defense, including during periods of refused business or suspended operations or when such carrier is placed in nonuse status pursuant to section 2640 of this title for safety reasons.

(g) Distribution of Amounts.—If any amount available under this section for the minimum purchase of charter air transportation services from a carrier or air carrier contractor team arrangement for a fiscal year under a contract under subsection (c) is not utilized to purchase charter air transportation services from the carrier or arrangement in such fiscal year, such amount shall be provided to the carrier or arrangement before the first day of the following fiscal year.

(h) Commitment of Funds.—(1) The Secretary of each military department shall transfer to the transportation working capital fund a percentage of the total amount anticipated to be required in such fiscal year for the payment of minimum purchase amounts under all contracts awarded under subsection (c) for such fiscal year equivalent to the percentage of the anticipated use of charter air transportation services by such military department during such fiscal year from all carriers under contracts awarded under subsection (c) for such fiscal year.

(2) Any amounts required to be transferred under paragraph (1) shall be transferred by the last day of the fiscal year concerned to meet the requirements of subsection (g) unless minimum purchase amounts have already been distributed by the Secretary under subsection (g) as of that date.

(i) Availability of Airlift Services.—(1) From the total amount of charter air transportation services available for a fiscal year under all contracts awarded under subsection (c) for such fiscal year, a military department shall be entitled to obtain a percentage of such services equal to the percentage of the contribution of the military department to the transportation working capital fund for such fiscal year under subsection (h).

(2) A military department may transfer any entitlement to charter air transportation services under paragraph (1) to any other military department or to any other agency, element, or component of the Department of Defense.

(j) Definition.—In this section, the term "charter air transportation" has the meaning given such term in section 40102(14) of title 49.

(Added Pub. L. 110–417, [div. A], title X, §1033(a), Oct. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 4591; amended Pub. L. 111–383, div. A, title X, §1075(b)(50), Jan. 7, 2011, 124 Stat. 4371; Pub. L. 112–239, div. A, title X, §§1055, 1076(b)(4), (f)(44), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 1938, 1949, 1955; Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title III, §342, Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3538; Pub. L. 117–81, div. A, title X, §1083(a)(2)(C), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 1922.)


Editorial Notes

References in Text

Section 356 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, referred to in subsec. (b), is section 356 of Pub. L. 110–181, div. A, title III, Jan. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 74, which is not classified to the Code.

Amendments

2021Pub. L. 117–81 substituted "Secretary" for "Secretary of Defense" wherever appearing.

Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 116–283 struck out subsec. (k). Text read as follows: "The authorities in this section shall expire on December 31, 2020."

2013—Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 112–239, §1055(b)(1), struck out "passenger" after "commercial air".

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 112–239, §1076(f)(44), substituted "required by section 356 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008" for "required by section 1356 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008".

Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 112–239, §1076(b)(4), made technical amendment to directory language of Pub. L. 111–383, §1075(b)(50)(C). See 2011 Amendment note below.

Pub. L. 112–239, §1055(b)(2), struck out ", except that it only means such transportation for which the Secretary of Defense has entered into a contract for the purpose of passenger travel" before period at end.

Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 112–239, §1055(a), substituted "December 31, 2020" for "December 31, 2015".

2011—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 111–383, §1075(b)(50)(A), which directed substitution of "section 1356 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008" for "Section 1356 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 2008" was executed by making the substitution for "Section 356 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 2008" to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

Subsec. (f)(2). Pub. L. 111–383, §1075(b)(50)(B), substituted "arrangement under paragraph (1)" for "arrangement under paragraph (2)".

Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 111–383, §1075(b)(50)(C), as amended by Pub. L. 112–239, §1076(b)(4), struck out "United States Code," after "title 49,".


Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2013 Amendment

Amendment by section 1076(b)(4) of Pub. L. 112–239 effective Jan. 7, 2011, and as if included in Pub. L. 111–383 as enacted.

Report to Congress; Limitation on Exercise of Authority

Pub. L. 110–417, [div. A], title X, §1033(c), Oct. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 4593, provided that:

"(1) Report.—The Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees [Committees on Armed Services and Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives] a written report on the actions taken under subsections (a) and (b) of section 9515 of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), along with the anticipated risks and benefits of such actions.

"(2) Limitation.—No authority under subsections (c) through (I) [sic] of such section may be implemented until 30 days after the date on which the Secretary submits the report required under paragraph (1)."

§9516. Airlift service

(a) Interstate Transportation.—(1) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, the transportation of passengers or property by CRAF-eligible aircraft in interstate air transportation obtained by the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of a military department through a contract for airlift service in the United States may be provided only by an air carrier that—

(A) has aircraft in the civil reserve air fleet or offers to place the aircraft in that fleet; and

(B) holds a certificate issued under section 41102 of title 49.


(2) The Secretary of Transportation shall act as expeditiously as possible on an application for a certificate under section 41102 of title 49 to provide airlift service.

(b) Transportation Between the United States and Foreign Locations.—Except as provided in subsection (d), the transportation of passengers or property by CRAF-eligible aircraft between a place in the United States and a place outside the United States obtained by the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of a military department through a contract for airlift service shall be provided by an air carrier referred to in subsection (a).

(c) Transportation Between Foreign Locations.—The transportation of passengers or property by CRAF-eligible aircraft between two places outside the United States obtained by the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of a military department through a contract for airlift service shall be provided by an air carrier referred to in subsection (a) whenever transportation by such an air carrier is reasonably available.

(d) Exception.—Subject to subsection (e), when the Secretary of Defense decides that no air carrier holding a certificate under section 41102 of title 49 is capable of providing, and willing to provide, the airlift service, the Secretary of Defense may make a contract to provide the service with an air carrier not having a certificate.

(e) Annual Report.—Not later than 60 days after the end of each fiscal year, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report that—

(1) identifies each contract for airlift services awarded in the preceding fiscal year to a provider that does not meet the requirements set forth in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (a)(1); and

(2) for each such contract—

(A) specifies the dollar value of the award; and

(B) provides a detailed explanation of the reasons for the award.


(f) CRAF-eligible Aircraft Defined.—In this section, "CRAF-eligible aircraft" means aircraft of a type the Secretary of Defense has determined to be eligible to participate in the civil reserve air fleet.

(Added Pub. L. 113–291, div. A, title X, §1042(a), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3492; Pub. L. 117–81, div. A, title X, §1083(b), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 1922.)


Editorial Notes

Amendments

2021—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 117–81, §1083(b)(1), substituted "Subject to subsection (e), when the Secretary" for "When the Secretary".

Subsecs. (e), (f). Pub. L. 117–81, §1083(b)(2), (3), added subsec. (e) and redesignated former subsec. (e) as (f).

§9517. Level of readiness of Civil Reserve Air Fleet carriers

The Civil Reserve Air Fleet program is an important component of the military airlift system in support of United States defense and foreign policies, and it is the policy of the United States to maintain the readiness and interoperability of Civil Reserve Air Fleet carriers by providing appropriate levels of peacetime airlift augmentation to maintain networks and infrastructure, exercise the system, and interface effectively within the military airlift system.

(Added Pub. L. 114–92, div. A, title X, §1085(b)(1), Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 1005.)


Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Findings

Pub. L. 114–92, div. A, title X, §1085(a), Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 1004, provided that: "Congress finds the following:

"(1) The National Airlift Policy states that '[t]he national defense airlift objective is to ensure that military and civil airlift resources will be able to meet defense mobilization and deployment requirements in support of US defense and foreign policies.'.

"(2) The National Airlift Policy also emphasizes the need for 'dialogue and cooperation with our national aviation industry,' and it states that '[i]t is of particular importance that the aviation industry be apprised by the Department of Defense of long-term requirements for airlift in support of national defense.'.

"(3) The National Airlift Policy emphasizes the importance of both military and civil airlift resources and their interdependence in the fulfillment of the national defense airlift objective, and it states that the 'Department of Defense shall establish appropriate levels for peacetime cargo airlift augmentation in order to promote the effectiveness of Civil Reserve Air Fleet and provide training within the military airlift system.'.

"(4) Civil Reserve Air Fleet carriers continue to be an important component of the military airlift system in support of United States defense and foreign policies."

CHAPTER 963—PROCUREMENT

Sec.
[9531.
Repealed.]
9532.
Factories, arsenals, and depots: manufacture at.
[9534, 9535. Repealed.]
9536.
Equipment: bakeries, schools, kitchens, and mess halls.
[9537, 9538. Repealed.]
9540.
Architectural and engineering services.
[9541.
Repealed.]

        

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2018Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, §806(d)(1), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1833, redesignated chapter 933 of this title as this chapter.

1993Pub. L. 103–160, div. A, title VIII, §828(a)(9), Nov. 30, 1993, 107 Stat. 1713, struck out items 9531, "Authorization", 9534, "Subsistence supplies: contract stipulations; place of delivery on inspection", 9535, "Exceptional subsistence supplies: purchases without advertising", 9537, "Military surveys and maps: assistance of United States mapping agencies", 9538, "Unserviceable ammunition: exchange and reclamation", and 9541, "Gratuitous services of officers of the Air Force Reserve".

1982Pub. L. 97–258, §2(b)(13)(A), Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1058, added item 9541.


Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Pilot Program To Commercialize Prototypes of the Department of the Air Force

Pub. L. 118–31, div. A, title II, §230, Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 202, provided that:

"(a) In General.—Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 22, 2023], the Secretary of the Air Force, acting through the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, shall carry out a pilot program under which the Secretary identifies prototypes under development by the Department of the Air Force that have the potential to be developed into commercial products and provides support to qualified entities to carry out projects to commercialize such prototypes.

"(b) Form of Support.—The support provided to a qualified entity under subsection (a) may include the award of—

"(1) a grant;

"(2) a contract or other agreement; or

"(3) such other form of support as the Secretary of the Air Force determines appropriate.

"(c) Amount.—The total value of support awarded to a qualified entity under this section may not exceed $10,000,000.

"(d) Funding.—The Secretary of the Air Force shall carry out the pilot program under this section using funds designated as budget activity 6 (RDT&E management support) or budget activity 4 (Advanced Component Development and Prototypes) as those budget activity classifications are set forth in volume 2B, chapter 5 of the Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation (DOD 7000.14-R).

"(e) Application.—

"(1) In general.—A qualified entity that seeks an award of support under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary of the Air Force at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require.

"(2) Contents.—As part of the application required under paragraph (1), a qualified entity shall—

"(A) outline measures the entity will implement to give the Department of Defense purchasing priority when supply chain issues are a factor;

"(B) certify that the entity will, with respect to the export of any such product, comply with—

"(i) International Traffic in Arms Regulations under subchapter M of chapter I of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulations); and

"(ii) any other applicable export restrictions; and

"(C) acknowledge that the entity may seek advice and assistance from the Department of the Air Force and the Department of State in the event that the export restrictions applicable to a commercial product developed with support under this section—

"(i) are more restrictive than the export restrictions applicable to the component technologies that comprise the product; and

"(ii) are expected to unnecessarily impede the ability to make the product commercially available outside the United States.

"(f) Briefing.—Not later than December 31, 2024, the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics shall provide to the congressional defense committees [Committees on Armed Services and Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives] a briefing on the implementation of the pilot program under this section and any related policy issues.

"(g) Notice to Congress.—Not later than 30 days after each instance in which the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics awards support to a qualified entity under this section, the Assistant Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees notice of such award.

"(h) Termination.—The pilot program under this section shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

"(i) Definitions.—In this section:

"(1) The term 'commercialize', when used with respect to a prototype, means to transition a prototype into a commercial product.

"(2) The term 'commercial product' has the meaning given that term in section 103 of title 41, United States Code.

"(3) The term 'qualified entity' means an individual or entity the Secretary of the Air Force determines to be qualified to participate in the pilot program under this section."

Authorization To Establish Technology Transition Program for Strategic Nuclear Deterrence

Pub. L. 118–31, div. A, title XVI, §1639, Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 594, provided that:

"(a) In General.—The Commander of Air Force Global Strike Command may, through the use of a partnership intermediary, establish a program—

"(1) to carry out technology transition, digital engineering projects, and other innovation activities supporting the Air Force nuclear enterprise; and

"(2) to identify capabilities for the Air Force nuclear enterprise that have the potential to generate life-cycle cost savings and provide data-driven approaches to resource allocation.

"(b) Termination.—The program established under subsection (a) shall terminate on September 30, 2029.

"(c) Partnership Intermediary Defined.—In this section, term 'partnership intermediary' has the meaning given that term in section 23(c) of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3715(c))."

Digital Transformation Commercial Software Acquisition

Pub. L. 117–263, div. A, title I, §153, Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 2457, provided that:

"(a) Procurement Authority.—The Secretary of the Air Force may enter into one or more contracts for the procurement of commercial digital engineering and software tools to meet the digital transformation goals and objectives of the Department of the Air Force.

"(b) Inclusion of Program Element in Budget Materials.—In the materials submitted by the Secretary of the Air Force in support of the budget of the President for fiscal year 2024 (as submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, United States Code), the Secretary shall include a program element dedicated to the procurement and management of the commercial digital engineering and software tools described in subsection (a).

"(c) Review.—In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary of the Air Force shall—

"(1) review the market for commercial digital engineering and software tools; and

"(2) conduct research on providers of commercial software capabilities that have the potential to expedite the progress of digital engineering initiatives across the weapon system enterprise, with a particular focus on capabilities that have the potential to generate significant life-cycle cost savings, streamline and accelerate weapon system acquisition, and provide data-driven approaches to inform investments by the Department of the Air Force.

"(d) Report.—Not later than March 1, 2023, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees [Committees on Armed Services and Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives] a report that includes—

"(1) an analysis of specific digital engineering and software tool capability manufacturers that deliver high mission impact with broad reach into the weapon system enterprise of the Department of the Air Force; and

"(2) a prioritized list of programs and offices of the Department of the Air Force that could better utilize commercial digital engineering and software tools and opportunities for the implementation of such digital engineering and software tool capabilities within the Department."

Competitively Awarded Demonstrations and Tests of Electromagnetic Warfare Technology

Pub. L. 117–263, div. A, title II, §217, Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 2474, provided that:

"(a) Demonstrations and Tests Required.—Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 23, 2022], the Director of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office, in coordination with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, shall select one or more qualified entities under competitive processes to conduct demonstrations and tests of commercial electronics technology to determine whether technology currently exists that could enable the following electromagnetic warfare capabilities:

"(1) The operation of multiple emitters and receivers in the same frequency at the same time and in the same location without mutual interference and without using adaptive beam forming or nulling.

"(2) Protecting the reception of Global Positioning System and other vulnerable low-power signals from multiple high-power jammers at a level that is significantly better than the protection afforded by controlled reception pattern antennas.

"(3) Simultaneous transmission from and reception of separate signals on the same platform wherein the signals lie in the same frequency and are transmitted and received at the same time without interference.

"(4) Capabilities similar those described in paragraphs (1) through (3) in a live, virtual constructive simulation environment.

"(5) Other capabilities that might satisfy or support needs set forth in the Electromagnetic Spectrum Superiority Strategy Implementation Plan released on August 5, 2021.

"(b) Oversight of Tests.—The Director of Operational Test and Evaluation shall—

"(1) provide oversight of the demonstrations and tests required by subsection (a);

"(2) review other applicable government or commercial demonstrations and tests; and

"(3) not later than 30 days after the completion of the demonstrations and tests under subsection (a), advise the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, and the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment of the outcomes of the demonstrations and tests.

"(c) Outcome-based Actions Required.—If the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation and the Director of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office affirm that the demonstrations and tests under subsection (a) confirm that certain commercial electronics technology could enable one or more of the capabilities described in such subsection—

"(1) not later than 45 days after the conclusion of the tests under subsection (a), the Director of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office and the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation shall jointly provide to the congressional defense committees [Committees on Armed Services and Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives] a briefing on the outcomes of the tests;

"(2) the Director of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office may begin engineering form, fit, and function development and integration to incorporate technologies demonstrated and tested under subsection (a) into specific Department of Defense platforms and applications; and

"(3) not later than 90 days after the conclusion of the tests under subsection (a), the Director of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office, the Chief Information Officer, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, and the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall jointly provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on any plans of the Department of Defense to further develop and deploy the technologies demonstrated and tested under subsection (a) to support the Electromagnetic Spectrum Superiority Strategy Implementation Plan released on August 5, 2021.

"(d) Competitiveness Requirements.—A decision to commit, obligate, or expend funds for the purposes outlined in this section shall be based on merit-based selection procedures in accordance with the requirements of sections 3201(e) and 4024 of title 10, United States Code, or on competitive procedures.

"(e) Commercial Electronics Technology Defined.—The term 'commercial electronics technology' means electronics technology that is—

"(1) a commercial component (as defined in section 102 of title 41, United States Code);

"(2) a commercial product (as defined in section 103 such title);

"(3) a commercial service (as defined in section 103a of such title); or

"(4) a commercially available off-the-shelf item (as defined in section 104 of such title)."

[§9531. Repealed. Pub. L. 103–160, div. A, title VIII, §823(2), Nov. 30, 1993, 107 Stat. 1707]

Section, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 575, authorized Secretary of the Air Force to procure aircraft and equipment and facilities necessary for the maintenance and operation of the Air Force.

§9532. Factories, arsenals, and depots: manufacture at

The Secretary of the Air Force may have supplies needed for the Department of the Air Force made in factories, arsenals, or depots owned by the United States, so far as those factories, arsenals, or depots can make those supplies on an economical basis.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 576.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
9532 5:626–2(e). Sept. 19, 1951, ch. 407, §101(e), 65 Stat. 327.

The word "made" is substituted for the words "manufactured or produced". The words "United States" are substituted for the word "Government".

[§§9534, 9535. Repealed. Pub. L. 103–160, div. A, title VIII, §823(4), (5), Nov. 30, 1993, 107 Stat. 1707]

Section 9534, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 576, related to provisions in contracts for subsistence supplies.

Section 9535, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 576, related to purchases without advertising of exceptional subsistence supplies.

§9536. Equipment: bakeries, schools, kitchens, and mess halls

Money necessary for the following items for the use of enlisted members of the Air Force or the Space Force may be spent from appropriations for regular supplies:

(1) Equipment for air base bakeries.

(2) Furniture, textbooks, paper, and equipment for air base schools.

(3) Tableware and mess furniture for kitchens and mess halls.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 576; Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title IX, §923(e)(1), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3816.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
9536 10:1334. June 13, 1890, ch. 423 (1st proviso under "Quartermaster's De- partment"), 26 Stat. 152.

The words "Money necessary * * * may be spent" are substituted for the words "There may be expended * * * the amounts required". The word "bakeries" is substituted for the words "bake house to carry on post bakeries". The words "each and all" are omitted as surplusage.


Editorial Notes

Amendments

2021Pub. L. 116–283 inserted "or the Space Force" after "the Air Force" in introductory provisions.

[§§9537, 9538. Repealed. Pub. L. 103–160, div. A, title VIII, §823(6), (7), Nov. 30, 1993, 107 Stat. 1707]

Section 9537, acts Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 576; Nov. 2, 1966, Pub. L. 89–718, §8(a), 80 Stat. 1117; Dec. 12, 1980, Pub. L. 96–513, title V, §514(13), 94 Stat. 2936, related to assistance of United States mapping agencies in making and developing military surveys and maps.

Section 9538, acts Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 576; Dec. 12, 1980, Pub. L. 96–513, title V, §514(14), 94 Stat. 2936, related to exchange and reclamation of unserviceable ammunition by Secretary of the Air Force.

§9540. Architectural and engineering services

(a) Whenever he considers that it is advantageous to the national defense and that existing facilities of the Department of the Air Force are inadequate, the Secretary of the Air Force may, by contract or otherwise, employ the architectural or engineering services of any person outside that Department for producing and delivering designs, plans, drawings, and specifications needed for any public works or utilities project of the Department.

(b) The fee for any service under this section may not be more than 10 percent of the estimated cost, as determined by the Secretary, of the project to which it applies.

(c) Sections 305, 3324, and 7204, chapter 51, and subchapters III, IV, and VI of chapter 53 of title 5 do not apply to employment under this section.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 577; Pub. L. 89–718, §28, Nov. 2, 1966, 80 Stat. 1119; Pub. L. 95–454, title VII, §703(c)(3), title VIII, §801(a)(3)(I), Oct. 13, 1978, 92 Stat. 1217, 1222; Pub. L. 96–513, title V, §514(15), Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2936; Pub. L. 118–31, div. B, title XXVIII, §2881(c), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 780.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
9540(a) 5:221 (1st sentence, less last 15 words). Aug. 7, 1939, ch. 511, §2, 53 Stat. 1240.
9540(b) 5:221 (less 1st sentence).
9540(c) 5:221 (last 15 words of 1st sentence).

In subsection (a), the words "and providing that in the opinion" are omitted as covered by the words "whenever he considers". The words "needed for" are substituted for the words "required for the accomplishment of".

In subsection (c), reference is made in substance to the Classification Act of 1949, instead of the Classification Act of 1923 referred to in the source statute, since section 1106(a) of the Classification Act of 1949, 63 Stat. 972, provides that all references in other acts to the Classification Act of 1923 should be considered to refer to the Classification Act of 1949.


Editorial Notes

Amendments

2023—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 118–31 substituted "10 percent" for "6 percent".

1980—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 96–513 substituted "and 7204, chapter 51, and subchapters III, IV, and VI of chapter 53 of title 5" for "5101–5115, 5331–5338, 5341, 5342, and 7204 of title 5 and subchapter VI of chapter 53 of such title 5".

1978—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 95–454, §801(a)(3)(I), inserted reference to subchapter VI of chapter 53 of title 5.

Pub. L. 95–454, §703(c)(3), substituted "7204" for "7154".

1966—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 89–718 substituted "Sections 305, 3324, 5101–5115, 5331–5338, 5341, 5342, and 7154 of title 5" for "Sections 1071–1153 of title 5".


Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1980 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 96–513 effective Dec. 12, 1980, see section 701(b)(3) of Pub. L. 96–513, set out as a note under section 101 of this title.

Effective Date of 1978 Amendment

Amendment by section 703(c)(3) of Pub. L. 95–454 effective 90 days after Oct. 13, 1978, see section 907 of Pub. L. 95–454, set out as a note under section 1101 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.

Amendment by section 801(a)(3)(I) of Pub. L. 95–454 effective on first day of first applicable pay period beginning on or after 90th day after Oct. 13, 1978, see section 801(a)(4) of Pub. L. 95–454, set out as an Effective Date note under section 5361 of Title 5.

[§9541. Repealed. Pub. L. 103–160, div. A, title VIII, §822(d)(2), Nov. 30, 1993, 107 Stat. 1707]

Section, added Pub. L. 97–258, §2(b)(13)(B), Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1058, related to gratuitous services of officers of Air Force Reserve. See section 10212 of this title.

CHAPTER 965—ISSUE OF SERVICEABLE MATERIAL TO ARMED FORCES

Sec.
9561.
Rations.
9562.
Clothing.
9563.
Clothing: replacement when destroyed to prevent contagion.
9564.
Navy and Marine Corps: camp equipment and transportation; when on shore duty with Air Force.
9565.
Colors, standards, and guidons of demobilized organizations: disposition.

        

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2018Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, §806(d)(1), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1833, redesignated chapter 935 of this title as this chapter.

§9561. Rations

(a) The President may prescribe the components, and the quantities thereof, of the Air Force ration and the Space Force ration. He may direct the issue of equivalent articles in place of the prescribed components whenever, in his opinion, economy and the health and comfort of the members of the Air Force or the Space Force so require.

(b) An enlisted member of the Air Force or the Space Force on active duty is entitled to one ration daily. The emergency ration, when issued, is in addition to the regular ration.

(c) Fresh or preserved fruits, milk, butter, and eggs necessary for the proper diet of the sick in hospitals shall be provided under regulations approved by the Secretary.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 577; Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title IX, §923(e)(2), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3816.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
9561(a)

9561(b)

10:724.

10:716b.

10:725.

Feb. 2, 1901, ch. 192 §40, 31 Stat. 758.
9561(c) 10:726. R.S. 1293, July 16, 1892, ch. 195 (last 15 words before proviso under "Subsistence of the Army"), 27 Stat. 178.
  Mar. 2, 1907, ch. 2511 (1st proviso under "Subsistence Department"), 34 Stat. 1165.

R.S. 1175.

In subsection (a), the words "the components, and the quantities thereof" are substituted for the words "the kinds and quantities of the component articles". The words "substitutive" and "a due regard" are omitted as surplusage.

In subsection (b), the words "on active duty" are inserted for clarity. The words "under such regulations as may be prescribed by the Secretary of the Army", in 10:725, are omitted, since the Secretary has inherent authority to issue regulations appropriate to exercising his statutory functions. The words "or reserve", "prescribed for use on emergent occasions", and "furnished", in 10:725, are omitted as surplusage.

In subsection (c), the words "as the Surgeon General" are omitted, since the Air Force does not have the statutory office of Surgeon General, and functions which, for the Army, are assigned by statute to subordinate officers of the Army are, for the Air Force, assigned to the Secretary of the Air Force. The words "Such quantities of" and "may be allowed" are omitted as surplusage.


Editorial Notes

Amendments

2021—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–283, §923(e)(2)(A), inserted "and the Space Force ration" after "the Air Force ration" and "or the Space Force" after "the Air Force".

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 116–283, §923(e)(2)(B), inserted "or the Space Force" after "the Air Force".


Executive Documents

Delegation of Authority

Authority of President under subsec. (a) of this section to prescribe uniform military ration applicable to Air Force delegated to Secretary of Defense by section 3(a) of Ex. Ord. No. 12781, Nov. 20, 1991, 56 F.R. 59203, set out as a note under section 301 of Title 3, The President.

§9562. Clothing

The President may prescribe the quantity and kind of clothing to be issued annually to members of the Air Force and members of the Space Force.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 577; Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title IX, §923(e)(3), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3816.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
9562 10:831. R.S. 1296 (less 1st 9 words).

The words "members of the Air Force" are substituted for the words "troops of the United States".


Editorial Notes

Amendments

2021Pub. L. 116–283 inserted "and members of the Space Force" after "the Air Force".

§9563. Clothing: replacement when destroyed to prevent contagion

The Secretary of the Air Force may order a gratuitous issue of clothing to any enlisted member of the Air Force or the Space Force who has had a contagious disease, and to any hospital attendant who attended him while he had that disease, to replace clothing destroyed by order of a medical officer to prevent contagion.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 577; Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title IX, §923(e)(4), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3816.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
9563 10:834 R.S. 1298.

The words "enlisted member" are substituted for the word "soldiers". The words "any articles of their" are omitted as surplusage. The words "while he had that disease" are inserted for clarity. The words "a medical officer" are substituted for the words "proper medical officers". The words "on the recommendation of the Surgeon General" are omitted, since the Air Force does not have the statutory office of Surgeon General, and functions which, for the Army, are assigned by statute to subordinate officers of the Army are, for the Air Force, assigned to the Secretary of the Air Force.


Editorial Notes

Amendments

2021Pub. L. 116–283 inserted "or the Space Force" after "member of the Air Force".

§9564. Navy and Marine Corps: camp equipment and transportation; when on shore duty with Air Force

While any detachment of the Navy or Marine Corps is on shore duty in cooperation with troops of the Air Force, the Secretary of the Air Force shall, upon the requisition of the officer of the Navy or Marine Corps in command of the detachment, issue rations and camp equipment, and furnish transportation, to that detachment.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 578.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
9564 10:1259d.

10:1259e.

34:541.

R.S. 1143; June 28, 1950, ch. 383, §402(a), 64 Stat. 272.
  R.S. 1135; June 28, 1950, ch. 383, §402(a), 64 Stat. 272.

The words "While * * * on shore duty" are substituted for the words "under orders to act on shore", in 10:1259d and 1259e, and 34:541. The words "the Secretary of the Air Force" are substituted for the words "the branch, office, or officers of the Army, the Secretary of the Army may from time to time designate", in 10:1259d and 1259e, and 34:541, since the functions which, for the Army, are assigned by statute to subordinate officers of the Army, are, for the Air Force, assigned to the Secretary of the Air Force. The words "during the time such detachment is so acting or proceeding to act", in 10:1259d and 1259e, and 34:541, are omitted as surplusage. The words "their baggage, provisions, and cannon", in 10:1259e and 34:541, are omitted as surplusage. The words "and shall furnish the naval officer commanding any such detachment, and his necessary aides, with horses, accouterments, and forage", in 10:1259e and 34:541, are omitted as obsolete.

§9565. Colors, standards, and guidons of demobilized organizations: disposition

(a) The Secretary of the Air Force may dispose of colors, standards, and guidons of demobilized organizations of the Air Force or the Space Force, as follows:

(1) Those brought into Federal service by the Air National Guard of a State may be returned to that State upon the request of its governor.

(2) Those that cannot be returned under clause (1) may, upon the request of its governor, be sent to the State that, as determined by the Secretary, furnished the majority of members of the organization when it was formed.


Those that cannot be returned or sent under clause (1) or (2) of this subsection shall be delivered to the Secretary, for such national use as he may direct.

(b) Title to colors, standards, and guidons of demobilized organizations of the Air Force or the Space Force remains in the United States.

(c) No color, standard, or guidon may be disposed of under this section unless provision satisfactory to the Secretary has been made for its preservation and care.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 578; Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title IX, §923(e)(5), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3816.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
9565(a) 5:202 (less 3d and last sentences). Mar. 4, 1921, ch. 166, §2, 41 Stat. 1438.
9565(b) 5:202 (3d sentence).
9565(c) 5:202 (last sentence).

In subsection (a), the words "Any which were used during their service by such organizations and" are omitted as surplusage. The first 15 words of the last sentence are substituted for 5:202 (1st 45 words of 2d sentence). The words "the Quartermaster General" are omitted, since the functions which, for the Army, are assigned by statute to subordinate officers of the Army, are, for the Air Force, assigned to the Secretary of the Air Force.


Editorial Notes

Amendments

2021—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–283, §923(e)(5)(A), inserted "or the Space Force" after "organizations of the Air Force" in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 116–283, §923(e)(5)(B), inserted "or the Space Force" after "the Air Force".

CHAPTER 967—UTILITIES AND SERVICES

Sec.
9591.
Utilities: proceeds from overseas operations.
9592.
Radiograms and telegrams: forwarding charges due connecting commercial facilities.
9593.
Quarters: heat and light.
9594.
Department of the Air Force Military History Institute: fee for providing historical information to the public.

        

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2021Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title IX, §923(e)(8)(C), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3817, added item 9594 and struck out former item 9594 "Air Force Military History Institute: fee for providing historical information to the public".

2018Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, §806(d)(1), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1833, redesignated chapter 937 of this title as this chapter.

2000Pub. L. 106–398, §1 [[div. A], title X, §1085(c)(2)], Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1654, 1654A-289, added item 9594.

§9591. Utilities: proceeds from overseas operations

During actual or threatened hostilities, proceeds from operating a public utility in connection with operations of the Air Force or the Space Force in the field overseas are available for that utility until the close of the fiscal year following that in which they are received.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 578; Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title IX, §923(e)(6), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3816.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
9591 10:1287. July 9, 1918, ch. 143, subch. XX (1st par.), 40 Stat. 893; May 29, 1928, ch. 901 (par. 37), 45 Stat. 989; Aug. 1, 1953, ch. 305, §645 (7th clause), 67 Stat. 357.

The words "Air Force" are substituted for the word "Engineer", since the Air Force does not have organic corps created by statute.


Editorial Notes

Amendments

2021Pub. L. 116–283 inserted "or the Space Force" after "the Air Force".

§9592. Radiograms and telegrams: forwarding charges due connecting commercial facilities

In the operation of telegraph lines, cables, or radio stations, members of the Air Force may, in the discretion of the Secretary of the Air Force, collect forwarding charges due connecting commercial telegraph or radio companies for sending radiograms or telegrams over their lines. Under such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe, they may present a voucher to a disbursing official for payment of the forwarding charge.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 578; Pub. L. 97–258, §2(b)(1)(A), Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1052; Pub. L. 104–316, title I, §105(e), Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3830.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
9592 10:1319. May 12, 1917, ch. 12 (proviso under "Washington-Alaska Military Cable and Telegraph System"), 40 Stat. 43.

The words "members of the Air Force" are substituted for the words "Signal Corps", since the Air Force does not have organic corps created by statute. The words "Government", "and to this end", "as may be", and "amount of such" are omitted as surplusage.


Editorial Notes

Amendments

1996Pub. L. 104–316 substituted "of the forwarding" for ", or may file a claim with the General Accounting Office for the forwarding" in second sentence.

1982Pub. L. 97–258 substituted "official" for "officer".

§9593. Quarters: heat and light

The heat and light necessary for the authorized quarters of members of the Air Force and members of the Space Force shall be furnished at the expense of the United States.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 578; Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title IX, §923(e)(7), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3816.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
9593 10:723. Mar. 2, 1907, ch. 2511 (1st proviso under "Quartermaster's Department"), 34 Stat. 1167.

The word "members" is substituted for the words "officers and enlisted men". The words "under such regulations as the Secretary of the Army may prescribe" are omitted, since the Secretary has inherent authority to issue regulations appropriate to exercising his statutory functions.


Editorial Notes

Amendments

2021Pub. L. 116–283 inserted "and members of the Space Force" after "the Air Force".


Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Charges for Excess Energy Consumption; Deposit of Proceeds; Applicability; Implementation

Assessment of members for excess energy consumption in military family housing facilities, see section 507 of Pub. L. 95–82, title V, Aug. 1, 1977, 91 Stat. 372, set out as a note under section 4593 of this title.

§9594. Department of the Air Force Military History Institute: fee for providing historical information to the public

(a) Authority.—Except as provided in subsection (b), the Secretary of the Air Force may charge a person a fee for providing the person with information from the United States Department of the Air Force Military History Institute that is requested by that person.

(b) Exceptions.—A fee may not be charged under this section—

(1) to a person for information that the person requests to carry out a duty as a member of the armed forces or an officer or employee of the United States; or

(2) for a release of information under section 552 of title 5.


(c) Limitation on Amount.—A fee charged for providing information under this section may not exceed the cost of providing the information.

(d) Retention of Fees.—Amounts received under subsection (a) for providing information in any fiscal year shall be credited to the appropriation or appropriations charged the costs of providing information to the public from the United States Department of the Air Force Military History Institute during that fiscal year.

(e) Definitions.—In this section:

(1) The term "United States Department of the Air Force Military History Institute" means the archive for historical records and materials of the Air Force and the Space Force that the Secretary of the Air Force designates as the primary archive for such records and materials.

(2) The terms "officer of the United States" and "employee of the United States" have the meanings given the terms "officer" and "employee", respectively, in sections 2104 and 2105, respectively, of title 5.

(Added Pub. L. 106–398, §1 [[div. A], title X, §1085(c)(1)], Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1654, 1654A-289; amended Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title IX, §923(e)(8)(A), (B), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3816.)


Editorial Notes

Amendments

2021Pub. L. 116–283, §923(e)(8)(B), amended section catchline generally. Prior to amendment, catchline read as follows: "Air Force Military History Institute: fee for providing historical information to the public".

Subsecs. (a), (d). Pub. L. 116–283, §923(e)(8)(A)(i), inserted "Department of the" before "Air Force Military History".

Subsec. (e)(1). Pub. L. 116–283, §923(e)(8)(A)(ii), inserted "Department of the" before "Air Force Military History" and "and the Space Force" after "materials of the Air Force".

CHAPTER 969—SALE OF SERVICEABLE MATERIAL

Sec.
9621.
Subsistence and other supplies: members of armed forces; veterans; executive or military departments and employees; prices.
9622.
Rations: commissioned officers in field.
[9623.
Repealed.]
9624.
Medical supplies: civilian employees of the Air Force; American National Red Cross; Armed Forces Retirement Home.
9625.
Ordnance property: officers of the armed forces; civilian employees of the Department of the Air Force; American National Red Cross; educational institutions; homes for veterans' orphans.
9626.
Aircraft supplies and services: foreign military or other state aircraft.
9627.
Supplies: educational institutions.
9628.
Airplane parts and accessories: civilian flying schools.
9629.
Proceeds: disposition.

        

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2021Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title IX, §923(e)(12)(C), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3818, added item 9625 and struck out former item 9625 "Ordnance property: officers of armed forces; civilian employees of Air Force; American National Red Cross; educational institutions; homes for veterans' orphans".

2018Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, §806(d)(1), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1833, redesignated chapter 939 of this title as this chapter.

2008Pub. L. 110–181, div. A, title X, §1031(a)(2), Jan. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 306, added item 9626 and struck out former item 9626 "Aircraft supplies and services: foreign military or air attaché".

1998Pub. L. 105–261, div. A, title III, §366(b), Oct. 17, 1998, 112 Stat. 1987, struck out item 9623 "Tobacco: enlisted members of Air Force".

1990Pub. L. 101–510, div. A, title XV, §1533(a)(8)(C), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1735, amended item 9624 generally, substituting "Armed Forces Retirement Home" for "Soldiers' and Airmen's Home".

1980Pub. L. 96–513, title V, §514(17)(C), Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2936, substituted "Soldiers' and Airmen's Home" for "Soldiers' Home" in item 9624.

§9621. Subsistence and other supplies: members of armed forces; veterans; executive or military departments and employees; prices

(a) The Secretary of the Air Force shall procure and sell, for cash or credit—

(1) articles designated by him, to members of the Air Force and members of the Space Force; and

(2) items of individual clothing and equipment, to officers of the Air Force and officers of the Space Force, under such restrictions as the Secretary may prescribe.


An account of sales on credit shall be kept and the amount due reported to the Secretary. Except for articles and items acquired through the use of working capital funds under section 2208 of this title, sales of articles shall be at cost, and sales of individual clothing and equipment shall be at average current prices, including overhead, as determined by the Secretary.

(b) The Secretary shall sell subsistence supplies to members of other armed forces at the prices at which like property is sold to members of the Air Force or the Space Force.

(c) The Secretary may sell serviceable quartermaster property, other than subsistence supplies, to an officer of another armed force for his use in the service, in the same manner as these articles are sold to an officer of the Air Force or the Space Force.

(d) A person who has been discharged honorably or under honorable conditions from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Space Force and who is receiving care and medical treatment from the Public Health Service or the Department of Veterans Affairs may buy subsistence supplies and other supplies, except articles of uniform, at the prices at which like property is sold to a member of the Air Force.

(e) Under such conditions as the Secretary may prescribe, exterior articles of uniform may be sold to a person who has been discharged from the Air Force or the Space Force honorably or under honorable conditions, at the prices at which like articles are sold to members of the Air Force or the Space Force, respectively. This subsection does not modify section 772 or 773 of this title.

(f) Whenever, under regulations to be prescribed by the Secretary, subsistence supplies are furnished to any organization of the Air Force or the Space Force or sold to employees of any executive department other than the Department of Defense, payment shall be made in cash or by commercial credit.

(g) The Secretary may, by regulation, provide for the procurement and sale of stores designated by him to such civilian officers and employees of the United States, and such other persons, as he considers proper—

(1) at military installations outside the United States; and

(2) at military installations inside the United States where he determines that it is impracticable for those civilian officers, employees, and persons to obtain those stores from private agencies without impairing the efficient operation of military activities.


However, sales to those officers and employees inside the United States may be made only to those residing within military installations.

(h) Appropriations for subsistence of the Air Force or the Space Force may be applied to the purchase of subsistence supplies for sale to members of the Air Force or members of the Space Force on active duty for the use of themselves and their families.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 579; Pub. L. 87–651, title I, §118, Sept. 7, 1962, 76 Stat. 513; Pub. L. 96–513, title V, §514(16), Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2936; Pub. L. 97–22, §11(a)(11), July 10, 1981, 95 Stat. 138; Pub. L. 100–180, div. A, title III, §313(c), Dec. 4, 1987, 101 Stat. 1074; Pub. L. 101–189, div. A, title XVI, §1621(a)(1), Nov. 29, 1989, 103 Stat. 1602; Pub. L. 104–106, div. A, title III, §375(b)(2), Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 283; Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title IX, §923(e)(9), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3817.)

Historical and Revision Notes
1956 Act
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
9621(a) 10:904.

10:1231.

10:1237.

32:156.

Aug. 31, 1918, ch. 166, §9 (less 17th through 22d words), 40 Stat. 957.
9621(b)

9621(c)

9621(d)

 

9621(e)

9621(f)

 

9621(g)

9621(h)

9621(i)

10:1238.

10:1233.

10:1234.

34:539.

10:1235.

10:1395 (less last sentence).

10:1253.

10:1241.

10:1196.

R.S. 1144; June 28, 1950, ch. 383, §402(a), 64 Stat. 272.

June 3, 1916, ch. 134, §109; restated June 4, 1920, ch. 227, subch. I, §47; restated June 3, 1924, ch. 244, §3; restated Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 875, §3, 54 Stat. 1136; Mar. 25, 1948, ch. 157, §5(b), 62 Stat. 91; Oct. 12, 1949, ch. 681, §501(f)(2) and (3) (as applicable to §109 of the Act of June 3, 1916, ch. 134), 63 Stat. 827; July 9, 1952, ch. 608, §803 (12th par.), 66 Stat. 505.

  June 30, 1942, ch. 253, title I (last proviso under "Clothing and Equipage"), 42 Stat. 729.
  July 5, 1884, ch. 217 (proviso under "Subsistence of the Army"), 23 Stat. 108.
  Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 418 (words before semicolon of 3d proviso under "Subsistence of the Army"), 39 Stat. 630.
  Mar. 4, 1915, ch. 143 (last proviso under "Clothing, and Camp and Garrison Equipage"), 38 stat. 1079; June 28, 1950, ch. 383, §402(k), 64 Stat. 273.
  June 5, 1920, ch. 240 (par. under "Purchase of Army Stores by Discharged Receiving Treatment from the Public Health Service"), 41 Stat. 976.
  Feb. 14, 1927, ch. 134 (less last sentence), 44 Stat. 1096.
  Mar. 3, 1911, ch. 209 (last par. under "Subsistence Department"), 36 Stat. 1047.
  Aug. 8, 1953, ch. 390, §1, 67 Stat. 499.
  Mar. 3, 1875, ch. 131 (proviso of 1st sentence of 1st par. under "War Department"), 18 Stat. 410.

In subsection (a), the word "members" is substituted for the words "officers and enlisted men", in 10:1237. Clause (2) is substituted for 10:904. Reference to the Secretary of the Air Force is substituted for reference to branch, office, or officers of the Army, in 10:1237, since the functions which, for the Army are assigned to subordinate officers, are, for the Air Force assigned to the Secretary of the Air Force. 32:156 is omitted as covered by 10:904, since the words "officers of the Air Force" necessarily cover all persons named in 32:156. The words "Except for articles and items acquired through the use of working capital funds under sections 172–172j of title 5" are inserted to reflect Title IV of the National Security Act of 1947, as amended (63 Stat. 585), which authorized the Secretary of Defense to prescribe regulations governing the use and sale of certain inventories at cost, including applicable administrative expenses. (See opinion of the Assistant General Counsel (Fiscal Matters) of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, January 4, 1955.)

In subsection (b), the first sentence states expressly the rule which is implicit in 10:1238. The word "members" is substituted for the words "officers and enlisted men". The words "shall be understood, in all cases of such sales" are omitted as surplusage. The last sentence is inserted to reflect Title IV of the National Security Act of 1947, as amended (63 Stat. 585), which authorized the Secretary of Defense to prescribe regulations governing the use and sale of certain inventories at cost, including applicable administrative expenses. (See opinion of the Deputy General Counsel of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, March 28, 1956.)

In subsection (c), the word "members" is substituted for the words "officers and enlisted men". The words "prices at which like property is sold to" are substituted for the words "same price as is charged the".

In subsections (c) and (d), the words "other armed forces" are substituted for the words "Navy and Marine Corps", since such sales are authorized to members of the Coast Guard by section 144(b) of Title 14.

In subsection (d), the words "other than subsistence supplies" are inserted, since the sale of subsistence supplies is covered by subsection (c).

In subsection (e), the words "a person who has been discharged" are substituted for the words "discharged officers and enlisted men". The words "Navy * * * or Marine Corps", omitted from the 1952 edition of the United States Code, are inserted to conform to the source statute. The words "may buy" are substituted for the words "shall * * * be permitted to purchase". The words "at the prices at which like property is sold" are substituted for the words "at the same price as charged". The word "member" is substituted for the words "officers and enlisted men". The words "while undergoing such care and treatment" are omitted as surplusage.

In subsection (f), the words "person who has been discharged" are substituted for the words "former members * * * who have been separated therefrom". The words "at the prices at which like articles are sold to members" are inserted to conform to the last sentence of subsection (a) and subsection (e).

In subsection (g), the words "regulations to be prescribed by the Secretary" are substituted for the words "Army Regulations". The words "of the Government" are omitted as surplusage. 10:1253 (last 22 words of 1st sentence) is omitted as surplusage. The words "or to another executive department of the Government" are omitted as superseded by section 7 of the act of May 21, 1920, ch. 194, as amended (31 U.S.C. 686). The provisions of 10:1253 relating to the computation of cost are omitted to reflect Title IV of the National Security Act of 1947, as amended (63 Stat. 585), which authorized the Secretary of Defense to prescribe regulations governing the use and sale of certain inventories at cost, including applicable administrative expenses. (See opinion of the Assistant General Counsel (Fiscal Matters) of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, January 4, 1955.)

In subsection (h), the word "outside" is substituted for the words "beyond the continental limitations". The words "or in Alaska" are omitted, since, under section 101(1) of this title, the words "United States" are defined to include only the States and the District of Columbia. The word "continental", after the words "within the", is omitted for the same reason. The last sentence is substituted for 10:1241 (proviso).

In subsection (i), 10:1196 (last 30 words) is omitted as superseded by the Act of April 27, 1914, ch. 72 (last proviso under "Subsistence of the Army"), 38 Stat. 361. The words "So much of the" and "as may be necessary" are omitted as surplusage. The words "members * * * on active duty, for the use of themselves and their families" are substituted for the words "officers for the use of themselves and their families, and to commanders of companies or other organizations, for the use of the enlisted men of their companies or organizations", to conform to 10:1237 and 1238. Those sections provide the basic authority for procurement and sale of subsistence supplies to all members. This interpretation conforms to established administrative practice under those sections. The word "supplies" is substituted for the word "stores".

1962 Act

The change corrects an internal reference.


Editorial Notes

Amendments

2021—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 116–283, §923(e)(9)(A)(i), inserted "and members of the Space Force" after "the Air Force".

Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 116–283, §923(e)(9)(A)(ii), inserted "and officers of the Space Force" after "the Air Force".

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 116–283, §923(e)(9)(B), inserted "or the Space Force" after "the Air Force".

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 116–283, §923(e)(9)(C), inserted "or the Space Force" after "the Air Force".

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 116–283, §923(e)(9)(D), substituted "Marine Corps, or Space Force" for "or Marine Corps".

Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 116–283, §923(e)(9)(E), inserted "or the Space Force" after "from the Air Force" and "or the Space Force, respectively" after "of the Air Force".

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 116–283, §923(e)(9)(F), inserted "or the Space Force" after "the Air Force".

Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 116–283, §923(e)(9)(G), inserted "or the Space Force" after "subsistence of the Air Force" and "or members of the Space Force" after "members of the Air Force".

1996—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 104–106, §375(b)(2)(A), substituted "The Secretary shall" for "The Air Force shall".

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 104–106, §375(b)(2)(B), inserted "or by commercial credit" before period at end.

1989—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 101–189 substituted "Department of Veterans Affairs" for "Veterans' Administration".

1987—Subsecs. (b) to (i). Pub. L. 100–180 redesignated subsecs. (c) to (i) as (b) to (h), respectively, and struck out former subsec. (b) which read as follows: "Subsistence supplies may be sold to members of the Air Force. The selling price of each article sold under this subsection is the invoice price of the last lot of that article that the officer making the sale received before the first day of the month in which the sale is made. Activities conducted under this subsection shall be consistent with section 2208 of this title."

1981—Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 97–22 struck out a comma after "section 772".

1980—Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 96–513 struck out reference to section 8612 of this title.

1962—Subsecs. (a), (b). Pub. L. 87–651 substituted "section 2208 of this title" for "sections 172–172j of title 5".


Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1980 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 96–513 effective Dec. 12, 1980, see section 701(b)(3) of Pub. L. 96–513, set out as a note under section 101 of this title.

§9622. Rations: commissioned officers in field

Commissioned officers of the Air Force and commissioned officers of the Space Force serving in the field may buy rations for their own use, on credit. Amounts due for these purchases shall be reported monthly to the Secretary of the Air Force.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 580; Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title IX, §923(e)(10), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3817.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
9622 10:1232. R.S. 1145.

The words "at cost prices" are omitted to reflect Title IV of the National Security Act of 1947, as amended (63 Stat. 585), which authorized the Secretary of Defense to prescribe regulations governing the use and sale of certain inventories at cost, including applicable administrative expenses. (See opinion of the Assistant General Counsel (Fiscal Matters) of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, January 4, 1955.)


Editorial Notes

Amendments

2021Pub. L. 116–283 inserted "and commissioned officers of the Space Force" after "officers of the Air Force".

[§9623. Repealed. Pub. L. 105–261, div. A, title III, §366(a), Oct. 17, 1998, 112 Stat. 1987]

Section, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 580, related to sale of tobacco by Air Force to enlisted members.

§9624. Medical supplies: civilian employees of the Air Force; American National Red Cross; Armed Forces Retirement Home

(a) Under regulations to be prescribed by the Secretary of the Air Force, a civilian employee of the Department of the Air Force who is stationed at an Air Force or Space Force military installation may buy necessary medical supplies from the Department of the Air Force when they are prescribed by a medical officer on active duty.

(b) The Secretary may sell medical supplies to the American National Red Cross for cash.

(c) The Secretary may sell medical and hospital supplies to the Armed Forces Retirement Home.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 580; Pub. L. 96–513, title V, §514(17)(A), (B), Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2936; Pub. L. 101–510, div. A, title XV, §1533(a)(8)(A), (B), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1735; Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title IX, §923(e)(11), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3817.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
9624(a)

9624(b)

9624(c)

10:1236.

10:1254.

24:58.

Apr. 23, 1904, ch. 1485 (last proviso under "Medical Department"), 33 Stat. 273; Mar. 2, 1905, ch. 1307 (last proviso under "Medical Department"), 33 Stat. 839.
  Mar. 4, 1915, ch. 143 (2d proviso under "Medical Department"), 38 Stat. 1080.
  June 4, 1897, ch. 2 (par. under "Soldiers' Home, District of Columbia"), 30 Stat. 54; June 28, 1950, ch. 383, §402(d), 64 Stat. 272.

In subsection (a), the words "on active duty" are inserted for clarity.

In subsection (b), the words "rates of charge", "to cover the cost of purchase, inspection, and so forth", and "as can be spared without detriment to the military service" are omitted as surplusage. The words "the contract prices paid therefor" are omitted to reflect Title IV of the National Security Act of 1947, as amended (63 Stat. 585), which authorized the Secretary of Defense to prescribe regulations governing the use and sale of certain inventories, at cost, including applicable administrative expenses. (See opinion of the Assistant General Counsel (Fiscal Matters) of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, January 4, 1955.) The word "equipments" is omitted as covered by the word "supplies".

In subsections (b) and (c), the words "The Secretary" are substituted for the words "Medical Department of the Army", since the functions which, for the Army, are assigned by statute to subordinate organizational units of the Army, are, for the Air Force, assigned to the Secretary of the Air Force.

In subsection (c), the words "in the District of Columbia" are omitted as surplusage, since there is only one Soldiers' Home. The words "Upon proper application therefor" are omitted as surplusage. The words "its contract prices" are omitted to reflect Title IV of the National Security Act of 1947, as amended (63 Stat. 585), which authorized the Secretary of Defense to prescribe regulations governing the use and sale of certain inventories at cost, including applicable administrative expenses. (See opinion of the Assistant General Counsel (Fiscal Matters) of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, January 4, 1955.)


Editorial Notes

Amendments

2021—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–283 substituted "Air Force or Space Force military installation" for "air base" and "Department of the Air Force when" for "Air Force when".

1990Pub. L. 101–510, §1533(a)(8)(B), substituted "Armed Forces Retirement Home" for "Soldiers' and Airmen's Home" in section catchline.

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 101–510, §1533(a)(8)(A), substituted "Armed Forces Retirement Home" for "United States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home".

1980Pub. L. 96–513, §514(17)(B), inserted "the" before "Air" and "and Airmen's" after "Soldiers' " in section catchline.

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 96–513, §514(17)(A), substituted "United States Soldiers' and Airmen's" for "Soldiers' ".


Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1990 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 101–510 effective one year after Nov. 5, 1990, see section 1541 of Pub. L. 101–510, formerly set out as an Effective Date note under section 401 of Title 24, Hospitals and Asylums.

Effective Date of 1980 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 96–513 effective Dec. 12, 1980, see section 701(b)(3) of Pub. L. 96–513, set out as a note under section 101 of this title.

§9625. Ordnance property: officers of the armed forces; civilian employees of the Department of the Air Force; American National Red Cross; educational institutions; homes for veterans' orphans

(a) The Secretary of the Air Force may sell articles of ordnance property to officers of other armed forces for their use in the service, in the same manner as these articles are sold to officers of the Air Force or the Space Force.

(b) Under such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe, ordnance stores may be sold to civilian employees of the Department of the Air Force and to the American National Red Cross.

(c) Articles of ordnance property may be sold to educational institutions and to State soldiers' and sailors' orphans' homes for maintaining the ordnance and ordnance stores issued to those institutions and homes.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 580; Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title IX, §923(e)(12)(A), (B), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3817.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
9625(a)

 

9625(b)

9625(c)

34:540.

50:70.

50:71.

50:63.

Mar. 3, 1909, ch. 252 (5th par. under "National Trophy and Medals for Rifle Contests"), 35 Stat. 750.
  Mar. 3, 1909, ch. 252 (8th par. under "National Trophy and Medals for Rifle Contests"), 35 Stat. 751; June 28, 1950, ch. 383, §402(h), 64 Stat. 273.
  May 11, 1908, ch. 163 (4th par. under "National Trophy and Medals for Rifle Contests"), 35 Stat. 125.

In subsection (a), the words "Secretary of the Air Force" are substituted for the words "Chief of Ordnance", since the functions which, for the Army, are assigned to subordinate officers of the Army, are, for the Air Force, assigned to the Secretary of the Air Force. The words "other armed forces" are substituted for the words "the Navy and Marine Corps", in 34:540 and 50:70, since those sales may be made to officers of the Coast Guard under section 114(c) of Title 14.


Editorial Notes

Amendments

2021Pub. L. 116–283, §923(e)(12)(B), amended section catchline generally. Prior to amendment, catchline read as follows: "Ordnance property: officers of armed forces; civilian employees of Air Force; American National Red Cross; educational institutions; homes for veterans' orphans".

Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–283, §923(e)(12)(A)(i), inserted "or the Space Force" after "officers of the Air Force".

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 116–283, §923(e)(12)(A)(ii), substituted "the Department of the Air Force" for "the Air Force".

§9626. Aircraft supplies and services: foreign military or other state aircraft

(a) Provision of Supplies and Services on Reimbursable Basis.—(1) The Secretary of the Air Force may, under such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe and when in the best interests of the United States, provide any of the supplies or services described in paragraph (2) to military and other state aircraft of a foreign country, on a reimbursable basis without an advance of funds, if similar supplies and services are furnished on a like basis to military aircraft and other state aircraft of the United States by the foreign country concerned.

(2) The supplies and services described in this paragraph are supplies and services as follows:

(A) Routine airport services, including landing and takeoff assistance, servicing aircraft with fuel, use of runways, parking and servicing, and loading and unloading of baggage and cargo.

(B) Miscellaneous supplies, including Air Force-owned fuel, provisions, spare parts, and general stores, but not including ammunition.


(b) Provision of Routine Airport Services on Non-Reimbursable Basis.—(1) Routine airport services may be provided under this section at no cost to a foreign country—

(A) if such services are provided by Air Force personnel and equipment without direct cost to the Air Force; or

(B) if such services are provided under an agreement with the foreign country that provides for the reciprocal furnishing by the foreign country of routine airport services, as defined in that agreement, to military and other state aircraft of the United States without reimbursement.


(2) If routine airport services are provided under this section by a working-capital fund activity of the Air Force under section 2208 of this title and such activity is not reimbursed directly for the costs incurred by the activity in providing such services by reason of paragraph (1)(B), the working-capital fund activity shall be reimbursed for such costs out of funds currently available to the Air Force for operation and maintenance.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 581; Pub. L. 110–181, div. A, title X, §1031(a)(1), Jan. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 305.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
9626 22:259 (less last sentence). May 31, 1939, ch. 161 (less last sentence), 53 Stat. 795.

The last sentence is substituted for the words "except for shelter for which no charge shall be made". The words "and equipment" are omitted as covered by the word "supplies". 22:259 (last 22 words of 2d sentence) is omitted to reflect Title IV of the National Security Act of 1947, as amended (63 Stat. 585), which authorized the Secretary of Defense to prescribe regulations governing the use and sale of certain inventories at cost, including applicable administrative expenses. (See opinion of the Assistant General Counsel (Fiscal Matters) of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, January 4, 1955.)


Editorial Notes

Amendments

2008Pub. L. 110–181 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "Under such conditions as he may prescribe, the Secretary of the Air Force may provide for the sale of fuel, oil, and other supplies for use in aircraft operated by a foreign military or air attaché accredited to the United States, and for the furnishing of mechanical service and other assistance to such aircraft. Shelter may be furnished to such aircraft, but only without charge."

§9627. Supplies: educational institutions

Under such regulations as the Secretary of the Air Force may prescribe, supplies and military publications procured for the Air Force or the Space Force may be sold to any educational institution to which an officer of the Air Force or the Space Force is detailed as professor of science and tactics, for the use of its military students. Sales under this section shall be for cash.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 581; Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title IX, §923(e)(13), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3818.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
9627 10:1179 (less proviso). July 17, 1914, ch. 149 (less proviso), 38 Stat. 512.

The words "procured for" are substituted for the words "as are furnished to". The words "stores * * * matériel of war" are omitted as covered by the word "supplies". The words "the price listed to the Army" are omitted to reflect Title IV of the National Security Act of 1947, as amended (63 Stat. 585), which authorized the Secretary of Defense to prescribe regulations governing the use and sale of certain inventories at cost, including applicable administrative expenses. (See opinion of the Assistant General Counsel (Fiscal Matters) of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, January 4, 1955.)


Editorial Notes

Amendments

2021Pub. L. 116–283 inserted "or the Space Force" after "for the Air Force" and after "officer of the Air Force", and substituted "science and tactics" for "air science and tactics".

§9628. Airplane parts and accessories: civilian flying schools

The Secretary of the Air Force may sell, to civilian flying schools at which personnel of the Department of the Air Force or the Department of the Army are receiving flight training under contracts requiring these schools to maintain and repair airplanes of the Air Force furnished to them for flight training, the spare parts and accessories needed for those repairs.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 581.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
9628 10:298c. Feb. 12, 1940, ch. 27, Title I (proviso under "Air Corps"), 54 Stat. 25.

The words "under the provisions of the Act of April 3, 1939 (53 Stat. 555)", are omitted as obsolete, since training formerly performed under that act is now performed under section 9301 of this title. The words "personnel of the Departments" are substituted for the words "flying cadets", since the authority is reciprocal, and to conform to section 9656 of this title. The words "flying cadet" are omitted as obsolete. 10:298c (last 28 words) is omitted to reflect Title IV of the National Security Act of 1947, as amended (63 Stat. 585), which authorized the Secretary of Defense to prescribe regulations governing the use and sale of certain inventories at cost, including applicable administrative expenses. (See opinion of the Assistant General Counsel (Fiscal Matters) of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, January 4, 1955.)

§9629. Proceeds: disposition

The proceeds of sales of the following shall be paid into the Treasury to the credit of the appropriation out of which they were purchased, and are available for the purposes of that appropriation:

(1) Exterior articles of uniform sold under section 9621 of this title.

(2) Supplies, war material, and military publications sold to educational institutions under section 9627 of this title.

(3) Fuel, oil, other supplies, and services sold under section 9626 of this title.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 581; Pub. L. 110–181, div. A, title X, §1031(b), Jan. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 306.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
9629 10:1179 (proviso).

10:1395 (last sentence).

22:259 (last sentence).

Feb. 14, 1927, ch. 134 (last sentence), 44 Stat. 1096.
  July 17, 1914, ch. 149 (proviso), 38 Stat. 512.
  May 31, 1939, ch. 161 (last sentence), 53 Stat. 796.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2008—Par. (3). Pub. L. 110–181 struck out "for aircraft of a foreign military or air attaché" after "services".

CHAPTER 971—ISSUE OF SERVICEABLE MATERIAL OTHER THAN TO ARMED FORCES

Sec.
[9651.
Repealed.]
9652.
Rifles and ammunition for target practice: educational institutions having corps of cadets.
9653.
Ordnance and ordnance stores: District of Columbia high schools.
9654.
Supplies: military instruction camps.
9655.
Arms and ammunition: agencies and departments of United States.
9656.
Aircraft and equipment: civilian aviation schools.

        

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2018Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, §806(d)(1), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1833, redesignated chapter 941 of this title as this chapter.

2013Pub. L. 112–239, div. A, title V, §552(c)(4), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 1741, struck out item 9651 "Arms, tentage, and equipment: educational institutions not maintaining units of A.F.R.O.T.C."

2009Pub. L. 111–84, div. A, title X, §1073(a)(32), Oct. 28, 2009, 123 Stat. 2474, transferred item 9515 "Charter air transportation services: minimum annual purchase amount for carriers participating in Civil Reserve Air Fleet" to chapter 931 of this title.

2008Pub. L. 110–417, [div. A], title X, §1033(b), Oct. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 4593, added item 9515 at end.

[§9651. Repealed. Pub. L. 112–239, div. A, title V, §552(b), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 1741]

Section, Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 581; Pub. L. 99–145, title XIII, §1301(d)(3), Nov. 8, 1985, 99 Stat. 736, related to issuance of arms, tentage, and equipment to educational institutions not maintaining units of the Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps.

§9652. Rifles and ammunition for target practice: educational institutions having corps of cadets

(a) The Secretary of the Air Force may lend, without expense to the United States, magazine rifles and appendages that are not of the existing service models in use at the time, and that are not necessary for a proper reserve supply, to any educational institution having a uniformed corps of cadets of sufficient number for target practice. He may also issue 40 rounds of ball cartridges for each cadet for each range at which target practice is held, but not more than 120 rounds each year for each cadet participating in target practice.

(b) The institutions to which property is lent under subsection (a) shall use it for target practice, take proper care of it, and return it when required.

(c) The Secretary shall prescribe regulations to carry out this section, containing such other requirements as he considers necessary to safeguard the interests of the United States.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 582.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
9652(a)

9652(b)

 

9652(c)

10:1185 (1st par.).

10:1185 (last par., less 1st 22, and last 19, words).

10:1185 (1st 22, and last 19, words of last par.).

Apr. 27, 1914, ch. 72 (last proviso and last par. under "Manufacture of Arms"), 38 Stat. 370.

In subsection (a), the words, "and carrying on military training" and "the maintenance of" are omitted as surplusage. In clause (2), the words "suitable to said arm" are omitted as surplusage.

In subsection (b), the words "shall use it for target practice" are substituted for the words "insuring the designed use of the property issued". The words "take proper care of it" are substituted for the words "providing against loss to the United States through lack of proper care".

§9653. Ordnance and ordnance stores: District of Columbia high schools

The Secretary of the Air Force, under regulations to be prescribed by him, may issue to the high schools of the District of Columbia ordnance and ordnance stores required for military instruction and practice. The Secretary shall require a bond in double the value of the property issued under this section, for the care and safekeeping of that property and, except for property properly expended, for its return when required.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 582.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
9653 10:1183. Feb. 5, 1891, J. Res. 9, 26 Stat. 1113.

The words "at his discretion and", "belonging to the Government, and which can be spared for that purpose", and "in each case" are omitted as surplusage. The words "high schools of the" are substituted for the words "High School of Washington", since the various high schools of the District of Columbia have succeeded the Washington High School that existed at the time the statute was enacted. The words "except for property properly expended" are inserted for clarity.

§9654. Supplies: military instruction camps

Under such conditions as he may prescribe, the Secretary of the Air Force may issue, to any educational institution at which an Air Force or Space Force officer is detailed as professor of science and tactics, such supplies as are necessary to establish and maintain a camp for the military instruction of its students. The Secretary shall require a bond in the value of the property issued under this section, for the care and safekeeping of that property and, except for property properly expended, for its return when required.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 582; Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title IX, §923(e)(14), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3818.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
9654 10:1182. May 18, 1916, ch. 124, 39 Stat. 123.

The words "at his discretion and" and "belonging to the Government, and which can be spared for that purpose, as may appear to be" are omitted as surplusage. The words "except for property properly expended" are inserted for clarity. The word "stores" is omitted as covered by the word "supplies".


Editorial Notes

Amendments

2021Pub. L. 116–283 inserted "or Space Force" after "an Air Force" and substituted "science and tactics" for "air science and tactics".

§9655. Arms and ammunition: agencies and departments of United States

(a) Whenever required for the protection of public money and property, the Secretary of the Air Force may lend arms and their accouterments, and issue ammunition, to a department or independent agency of the United States, upon request of its head. Property lent or issued under this subsection may be delivered to an officer of the department or agency designated by the head thereof, and that officer shall account for the property to the Secretary of the Air Force. Property lent or issued under this subsection and not properly expended shall be returned when it is no longer needed.

(b) The department or agency to which property is lent or issued under subsection (a) shall transfer funds to the credit of the Department of the Air Force to cover the costs of—

(1) ammunition issued;

(2) replacing arms and accouterments that have been lost or destroyed or cannot be repaired;

(3) repairing arms and accouterments returned to the Department of the Air Force; and

(4) making and receiving shipments by the Department of the Air Force.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 582.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
9655(a)

9655(b)

50:61 (less proviso).

50:61 (proviso).

Mar. 3, 1879, ch. 183 (2d par. under "Miscellaneous"); restated Apr. 14, 1937, ch. 79, 50 Stat. 63.

In subsection (a), the word "lend" is substituted for the word "issue", with respect to arms and accouterments, since the property must be returned when the necessity for its use has expired. The words "and not properly expended" are inserted for clarity. The words "United States" are substituted for the word "Government". The word "their" is substituted for the words "suitable * * * for use therewith". The words "it is no longer needed" are substituted for the words "the necessity for their use has expired".

In subsection (b), the words "hereafter", "borrowed", and "under the authority of this section" are omitted as surplusage.

§9656. Aircraft and equipment: civilian aviation schools

The Secretary of the Air Force, under regulations to be prescribed by him, may lend aircraft, aircraft parts, and aeronautical equipment and accessories that are required for instruction, training, and maintenance, to accredited civilian aviation schools at which personnel of the Department of the Air Force or the Department of the Army are pursuing a course of instruction and training under detail by competent orders.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 583; Pub. L. 97–295, §1(53), Oct. 12, 1982, 96 Stat. 1301.)

Historical and Revision Notes
1956 Act
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
9656 10:298b. Apr. 3, 1939, ch. 35, §4, 53 Stat. 556.

The words "in his discretion and", "rules", "limitations", and "on hand and belonging to the Government such articles as may appear to be" are omitted as surplusage. The words "Department of the Air Force or the Department of the Army" are substituted for the words "Military Establishment", since the authority is reciprocal.

1982 Act

In 10:9656, the words ", and at least one of which is designated by the Civil Aeronautics Authority for the training of Negro air pilots" are stricken as obsolete.


Editorial Notes

Amendments

1982Pub. L. 97–295 struck out ", and at least one of which is designated by the Civil Aeronautics Authority for the training of Negro air pilots" after "competent orders".

CHAPTER 973—DISPOSAL OF OBSOLETE OR SURPLUS MATERIAL

Sec.
[9681.
Repealed.]
9682.
Obsolete or excess material: sale to National Council of Boy Scouts of America.
9684.
Surplus obsolete ordnance: sale to patriotic organizations.
9685.
Obsolete ordnance: loan to educational institutions and State soldiers' and sailors' orphans' homes.
9686.
Obsolete ordnance: gift to State homes for soldiers and sailors.

        

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2018Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, §806(d)(1), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1833, redesignated chapter 943 of this title as this chapter.

2016Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title XII, §1253(a)(2)(E), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2532, struck out item 9681 "Surplus war material: sale to States and foreign governments".

[§9681. Repealed. Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title XII, §1253(a)(1)(D), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2532]

Section, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 583; Pub. L. 96–513, title V, §514(18), Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2936; Pub. L. 107–217, §3(b)(36), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1298, related to sale to States and certain foreign governments of surplus war material.

§9682. Obsolete or excess material: sale to National Council of Boy Scouts of America

Subject to regulations under section 121 of title 40, the Secretary of the Air Force, under such conditions as he may prescribe, may sell obsolete or excess material to the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Sales under this section shall be at fair value to the Department of the Air Force, including packing, handling, and transportation.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 583; Pub. L. 96–513, title V, §514(18), Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2936; Pub. L. 107–217, §3(b)(37), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1298.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
9682 10:1259. May 15, 1937, ch. 193, 50 Stat. 167; Oct. 31, 1951, ch. 654, §2(7), 65 Stat. 707.

The words "obsolete or excess material" are substituted for the words "such obsolete material as may not be needed by the Department of the Army, and such other material as may be spared" to conform to the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, as amended (40 U.S.C. 471 et seq.). The words "in his discretion" are omitted as surplusage.


Editorial Notes

Amendments

2002Pub. L. 107–217 substituted "section 121 of title 40" for "section 205 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 486)".

1980Pub. L. 96–513 substituted "section 205 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 486)" for "section 486 of title 40".


Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1980 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 96–513 effective Dec. 12, 1980, see section 701(b)(3) of Pub. L. 96–513, set out as a note under section 101 of this title.

§9684. Surplus obsolete ordnance: sale to patriotic organizations

Subject to regulations under section 121 of title 40, the Secretary of the Air Force may sell, without advertisement and at prices that he considers reasonable—

(1) surplus obsolete small arms and ammunition and equipment for them, to any patriotic organization for military purposes; and

(2) surplus obsolete brass or bronze cannons, carriages, and cannon balls, for public parks, public buildings, and soldiers' monuments.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 583; Pub. L. 96–513, title V, §514(18), Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2936; Pub. L. 107–217, §3(b)(38), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1298.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
9684 50:64.

50:68.

May 28, 1908, ch. 215, §14, 35 Stat. 443; June 28, 1950, ch. 383, §402(g), 64 Stat. 273; Oct. 31, 1951, ch. 654, §2(26), 65 Stat. 707.
  Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 319, §47, 35 Stat. 1075; June 28, 1950, ch. 383, §402(i), 64 Stat. 273; Oct. 31, 1951, ch. 654, §2(28), 65 Stat. 707.

50:64 (proviso) and 50:68 (proviso) are omitted as surplusage.

The words "the Chief of Ordnance" are omitted, since the functions which, for the Army, are assigned by statute to subordinate officers of the Army, are, for the Air Force, assigned to the Secretary of the Air Force.


Editorial Notes

Amendments

2002Pub. L. 107–217 substituted "section 121 of title 40" for "section 205 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 486)" in introductory provisions.

1980Pub. L. 96–513 substituted "section 205 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 486)" for "section 486 of title 40".


Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1980 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 96–513 effective Dec. 12, 1980, see section 701(b)(3) of Pub. L. 96–513, set out as a note under section 101 of this title.

§9685. Obsolete ordnance: loan to educational institutions and State soldiers' and sailors' orphans' homes

(a) Upon the recommendation of the Governor of the State concerned or Guam or the Virgin Islands, the Secretary of the Air Force, under regulations to be prescribed by him and without cost to the United States for transportation, may lend obsolete ordnance and ordnance stores to State, Guam, and the Virgin Islands educational institutions and to State soldiers' and sailors' orphans' homes, for drill and instruction. However, no loan may be made under this subsection to an institution to which ordnance or ordnance stores may be issued under any law that was in effect on June 30, 1906, and is still in effect.

(b) The Secretary shall require a bond from each institution or home to which property is lent under subsection (a), in double the value of the property lent, for the care and safekeeping of that property and, except for property properly expended, for its return when required.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 584; Pub. L. 109–163, div. A, title X, §1057(a)(10), Jan. 6, 2006, 119 Stat. 3441.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
9685(a) 50:62a (1st par. and proviso of last par.). June 30, 1906, ch. 3938, 34 Stat. 817.
9685(b) 50:62a (last par., less proviso).

In subsection (a), the words "at his discretion" and "as may be available" are omitted as surplusage. The word "lend" is substituted for the word "issue" to reflect the intent of the section. 50:62a (1st 13 words of proviso) is omitted as surplusage. The words "and which is still in effect" are inserted for clarity.

In subsection (b), the words "to the United States" are omitted as surplusage. The words "except property properly expended" are inserted for clarity.


Editorial Notes

Amendments

2006—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 109–163 substituted "State concerned or Guam or the Virgin Islands" for "State or Territory concerned" and "State, Guam, and the Virgin Islands" for "State and Territorial".

§9686. Obsolete ordnance: gift to State homes for soldiers and sailors

Subject to regulations under section 121 of title 40, the Secretary of the Air Force may give not more than two obsolete bronze or iron cannons suitable for firing salutes to any home for soldiers or sailors established and maintained under State authority.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 584; Pub. L. 96–513, title V, §514(18), Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2936; Pub. L. 107–217, §3(b)(39), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1298.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
9686 50:66. Feb. 8, 1889, ch. 116, 25 Stat. 657; Oct. 31, 1951, ch. 654, §2(27), 65 Stat. 707.
  Mar. 3, 1899, ch. 423 (1st proviso under "Ordnance Department"), 30 Stat. 1073; May 26, 1900, ch. 586 (1st proviso under "Ordnance Department"), 31 Stat. 216; June 28, 1950, ch. 383, §402(e), 64 Stat. 273.

The words "subject to such regulations as he may prescribe" are omitted, since the Secretary has inherent authority to issue regulations appropriate to exercising his statutory functions. The words "to any of the 'National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers' already established or hereafter established and", in the Act of February 8, 1889, ch. 116, 25 Stat. 657, are not contained in 50:66 (2d sentence). They are also omitted from the revised section, since the National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers were dissolved by the Act of July 3, 1930, ch. 863, 46 Stat. 1016. The Acts of March 3, 1899, ch. 643 (1st proviso under "Ordnance Department"), 30 Stat. 1073; and May 26, 1900, ch. 586 (1st proviso under "Ordnance Department"), 31 Stat. 216, as amended, relating to disposal of ordnance to "Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers" by the Chief of Ordnance of the Army, became inoperative when the Homes were dissolved. Although section 402(e) of the Army Organization Act of 1950, ch. 383, 64 Stat. 273, amended the Act of May 26, 1900, it did not have the effect of reviving that act. The word "give" is substituted for the word "deliver" to express more clearly the intent of the section. The words "serviceable" and "as may be on hand undisposed of" are omitted as surplusage. The word "may" is substituted for the words "is authorized and directed", since section 9684 of this title provides an alternative method for the disposal of obsolete cannon.


Editorial Notes

Amendments

2002Pub. L. 107–217 substituted "section 121 of title 40" for "section 205 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 486)".

1980Pub. L. 96–513 substituted "section 205 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 486)" for "section 486 of title 40".


Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1980 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 96–513 effective Dec. 12, 1980, see section 701(b)(3) of Pub. L. 96–513, set out as a note under section 101 of this title.

CHAPTER 975—DISPOSITION OF EFFECTS OF DECEASED PERSONS

Sec.
[9711.
Repealed.]
9712.
Disposition of effects of deceased persons by summary court-martial.
[9713.
Repealed.]

        

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2018Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, §806(d)(1), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1833, redesignated chapter 945 of this title as this chapter.

1999Pub. L. 106–65, div. A, title VII, §721(c)(4), (6), Oct. 5, 1999, 113 Stat. 695, substituted "DISPOSITION" for "INQUESTS; DISPOSITION" in chapter heading and struck out item 9711 "Inquests".

1990Pub. L. 101–510, div. A, title XV, §1533(a)(10)(B), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1735, struck out item 9713 "Disposition of effects of deceased persons by Soldiers' and Airmen's Home".

1980Pub. L. 96–513, title V, §514(20)(C), Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2936, substituted "Soldiers' and Airmen's Home" for "Soldiers' Home" in item 9713.

[§9711. Repealed. Pub. L. 106–65, div. A, title VII, §721(b), Oct. 5, 1999, 113 Stat. 694]

Section, Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 584, related to inquests.

§9712. Disposition of effects of deceased persons by summary court-martial

(a) Upon the death of—

(1) a person subject to military law at a place or command under the jurisdiction of the Air Force or the Space Force; or

(2) a resident of the Armed Forces Retirement Home who dies in an Air Force hospital outside the District of Columbia when sent from the Home to that hospital for treatment;


the commanding officer of the place or command shall permit the legal representative or the surviving spouse of the deceased, if present, to take possession of the effects of the deceased that are then at the air base or in quarters.

(b) If there is no legal representative or surviving spouse present, the commanding officer shall direct a summary court-martial to collect the effects of the deceased that are then at the air base or in quarters.

(c) The summary court-martial may collect debts due the decedent's estate by local debtors, pay undisputed local creditors of the deceased to the extent permitted by money of the deceased in the court's possession, and shall take receipts for those payments, to be filed with the court's final report to the Department of the Air Force.

(d) As soon as practicable after the collection of the effects and money of the deceased, the summary court-martial shall send them at the expense of the United States to the living person highest on the following list who can be found by the court:

(1) The surviving spouse or legal representative.

(2) A child of the deceased.

(3) A parent of the deceased.

(4) A brother or sister of the deceased.

(5) The next-of-kin of the deceased.

(6) A beneficiary named in the will of the deceased.


(e) If the summary court-martial cannot dispose of the effects under subsection (d) because there are no persons in those categories or because the court finds that the addresses of the persons are not known or readily ascertainable, the court may convert the effects of the deceased, except sabers, insignia, decorations, medals, watches, trinkets, manuscripts, and other articles valuable chiefly as keepsakes, into cash, by public or private sale, but not until 30 days after the date of death of the deceased.

(f) As soon as practicable after the effects have been converted into cash under subsection (e), the summary court-martial shall deposit all cash in the court's possession and belonging to the estate with the officer designated in regulations, and shall send a receipt therefor, together with any will or other papers of value, an inventory of the effects and articles not permitted to be sold, to the executive part of the Department of the Air Force. The Secretary of the Air Force shall deliver to the Armed Forces Retirement Home all items received by the executive part of the Department of the Air Force under this subsection.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 585; Pub. L. 89–718, §48, Nov. 2, 1966, 80 Stat. 1121; Pub. L. 96–513, title V, §514(19), Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2936; Pub. L. 99–145, title XIII, §1301(d)(4)(A), Nov. 8, 1985, 99 Stat. 736; Pub. L. 101–510, div. A, title XV, §1533(a)(9), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1735; Pub. L. 104–316, title II, §202(g), Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3842; Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title IX, §923(e)(15), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3818.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
9712(a)

 

 

9712(b)

5:150j (words before 1st semicolon of 1st par.; and last par.).

5:150j (22 words after 1st semicolon of 1st par.).

June 4, 1920, ch. 227, subch. II, §1 (Art. 112), 41 Stat. 809; May 5, 1950, ch. 169, §6(c), 64 Stat. 145.
9712(c) 5:150j (words between 1st and 2d semicolons of 1st par., less 1st 22 words).
9712(d) 5:150j (words between 2d and 3d semicolons of 1st par.).
9712(e) 5:150j (words between 3d and 4th semicolons of 1st par.).
9712(f) 5:150j (1st par., less words before 4th semicolon, and less last 40 words).
9712(g) 5:150j (last 40 words of 1st par.).

In subsection (a), the words "the court-martial jurisdiction of the Air Force or the Army at a place or command under the jurisdiction of the Air Force" are substituted for the words "military law", to reflect the creation of a separate Air Force. Clause (2) is substituted for 5:150j (last par.).

In subsections (a), (b), and (c), the words "surviving spouse" are substituted for the word "widow".

In subsection (c), the word "may" is substituted for the words "shall have authority to". The words "to the extent permitted" are substituted for the words "in so far as * * * will permit". The words "under this article" and "upon its transactions" are omitted as surplusage.

In subsection (d), the words "through the Quartermaster Corps" are omitted, since the Air Force does not have organic corps created by statute. The words "if such be found by said court" are omitted as surplusage. The words "United States" are substituted for the word "Government". 5:150j (19 words before 3d semicolon of 1st par.) is omitted as covered by subsection (g).

In subsection (e), the first 37 words are substituted for 5:150j (33 words after 3d semicolon of 1st par.). The word "may" is substituted for the word "shall have the authority".

In subsection (f), the words "Soldiers' Home" are inserted, since, as provided in section 9713 of this title, the Home is now the place where the mentioned articles are sent.


Editorial Notes

Amendments

2021—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 116–283 inserted "or the Space Force" after "the Air Force".

1996—Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 104–316 struck out subsec. (g) which read as follows: "The summary court-martial shall make a full report of the transactions under this section, with respect to the deceased, to the Department of the Air Force for transmission to the General Accounting Office for action authorized in the settlement of accounts of deceased members of the Air Force."

1990—Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 101–510, §1533(a)(9)(A), substituted "a resident of the Armed Forces Retirement Home" for "an inmate of the United States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home".

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 101–510, §1533(a)(9)(B), struck out "for transmission to the United States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home" after "Department of the Air Force" and inserted at end "The Secretary of the Air Force shall deliver to the Armed Forces Retirement Home all items received by the executive part of the Department of the Air Force under this subsection."

1985—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 99–145 substituted pars. (1) to (6) for former pars. (1) to (9) which read as follows:

"(1) Surviving spouse or legal representative.

"(2) Son.

"(3) Daughter.

"(4) Father, if he has not abandoned the support of his family.

"(5) Mother.

"(6) Brother.

"(7) Sister.

"(8) Next of kin.

"(9) Beneficiary named in the will of the deceased."

1980—Subsecs. (a)(2), (f). Pub. L. 96–513 substituted "United States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home" for "Soldiers' Home".

1966—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 89–718 substituted "military law" for "the court-martial jurisdiction of the Air Force or the Army".


Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1990 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 101–510 effective one year after Nov. 5, 1990, see section 1541 of Pub. L. 101–510, formerly set out as an Effective Date note under section 401 of Title 24, Hospitals and Asylums.

Effective Date of 1980 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 96–513 effective Dec. 12, 1980, see section 701(b)(3) of Pub. L. 96–513, set out as a note under section 101 of this title.

[§9713. Repealed. Pub. L. 101–510, div. A, title XV, §1533(a)(10)(A), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1735]

Section, acts Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 586; Dec. 12, 1980, Pub. L. 96–513, title V, §514(20)(A), (B), 94 Stat. 2936; Nov. 8, 1985, Pub. L. 99–145, title XIII, §1301(d)(4)(B), 99 Stat. 737; Nov. 29, 1989, Pub. L. 101–189, div. A, title XVI, §1621(a)(1), 103 Stat. 1602, related to disposition of effects of deceased persons by Soldiers' and Airmen's Home.


Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

Repeal effective one year after Nov. 5, 1990, see section 1541 of Pub. L. 101–510, formerly set out as an Effective Date note under section 401 of Title 24, Hospitals and Asylums.

CHAPTER 977—TRANSPORTATION

Sec.
[9741 to 9748. Repealed.]

        

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2018Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, §806(d)(1), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1833, redesignated chapter 947 of this title as this chapter.

2004Pub. L. 108–375, div. A, title X, §1072(d)(3), Oct. 28, 2004, 118 Stat. 2058, struck out items 9741 "Control and supervision", 9743 "Officers: use of transportation", and 9746 "Civilian personnel in Alaska".

1996Pub. L. 104–201, div. A, title IX, §906(d)(3), Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2620, struck out item 9742 "Control of transportation systems in time of war".

1962Pub. L. 87–651, title I, §129(2), Sept. 7, 1962, 76 Stat. 514, struck out item 9748 "Motor vehicles: for members on permanent change of station".

[§9741. Repealed. Pub. L. 108–375, div. A, title X, §1072(c), Oct. 28, 2004, 118 Stat. 2058]

Section, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 587, related to control and supervision of transportation of members, munitions of war, equipment, military property, and stores of the Air Force.

[§9742. Repealed. Pub. L. 104–201, div. A, title IX, §906(c), Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2620]

Section, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 587, authorized President, through Secretary of the Air Force, to assume control of any transportation system in time of war. See section 2644 of this title.

[§9743. Repealed. Pub. L. 108–375, div. A, title X, §1072(c), Oct. 28, 2004, 118 Stat. 2058]

Section, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 587, related to use of transportation by officers of the Air Force.

[§9746. Repealed. Pub. L. 108–375, div. A, title X, §1072(c), Oct. 28, 2004, 118 Stat. 2058]

Section, acts Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 587; Pub. L. 98–443, §9(k), Oct. 4, 1984, 98 Stat. 1708, related to civilian personnel in Alaska.

[§9748. Repealed. Pub. L. 87–651, title I, §129(1), Sept. 7, 1962, 76 Stat. 514]

Section, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 588, related to transportation of motor vehicles for members on permanent change of station.

CHAPTER 979—REAL PROPERTY

Sec.
9771.
Acceptance of donations: land for mobilization, training, supply base, aviation field, or space mission-related facility.
[9772.
Repealed.]
9773.
Acquisition and construction: installations and depots.
[9774, 9775. Repealed.]
9776.
Emergency construction: fortifications.
9777.
Permits: military reservations; landing ferries, erecting bridges, driving livestock.
9778.
Licenses: military reservations; erection and use of buildings; Young Men's Christian Association.
9779.
Use of public property.
9780.
Acquisition of buildings in District of Columbia.
9781.
Disposition of real property at missile sites.
9782.
Maintenance and repair of real property.
9783.
Johnston Atoll: reimbursement for support provided to civil air carriers.

        

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2021Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title IX, §923(e)(16)(C), (17)(C), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3818, 3819, added items 9771 and 9773 and struck out former items 9771 "Acceptance of donations: land for mobilization, training, supply base, or aviation field" and 9773 "Acquisition and construction: air bases and depots".

2018Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, §806(d)(1), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1833, redesignated chapter 949 of this title as this chapter.

2000Pub. L. 106–398, §1 [[div. A], title III, §383(b)], Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1654, 1654A-86, added item 9783.

1997Pub. L. 105–85, div. A, title II, §242(b), Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 1667, added item 9782.

1987Pub. L. 100–180, div. B, subdiv. 3, title II, §2325(b), Dec. 4, 1987, 101 Stat. 1221, added item 9781.

1982Pub. L. 97–214, §10(a)(9)(B), July 12, 1982, 96 Stat. 175, struck out item 9774 "Construction: limitations".

1980Pub. L. 96–513, title V, §514(21), Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2936, struck out item 9772 "Reservation and use for air base or testing field".

1973Pub. L. 93–166, title V, §509(e), Nov. 29, 1973, 87 Stat. 678, substituted "Construction: limitations" for "Construction of quarters: limitations on space and cost" in item 9774.

1971Pub. L. 92–145, title V, §509(b), Oct. 27, 1971, 85 Stat. 408, struck out item 9775 "Quarters: officers".

1958Pub. L. 85–861, §1(203)(B), Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1542, added item 9780.


Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Pilot Program To Augment Sustainment With Maintenance Cost Reimbursements From Major Range and Test Facility Base Users at Installations of the Department of the Air Force

Pub. L. 117–81, div. B, title XXVIII, §2862, Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 2213, as amended by Pub. L. 118–31, div. B, title XXVIII, §2872, Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 776, provided that:

"(a) Pilot Program Required.—Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 27, 2021], the Secretary of the Air Force shall establish a pilot program to authorize installations of the Department of the Air Force to establish a reimbursable account for the purpose of being reimbursed for the use of Major Range and Test Facility Base facilities on such installation.

"(b) Installations Selected.—The Secretary of the Air Force shall select not more than two installations of the Department of the Air Force to participate in the pilot program from among any such installations that are part of the Air Force Flight Test Center construct, have Major Range and Test Facility Base facilities, and are currently funded for Facility, Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization (FSRM) through the Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation account of the Department of the Air Force.

"(c) Oversight of Funds.—

"(1) Use of amounts.—The commander of an installation selected to participate in the pilot program may obligate or expend amounts reimbursed under the pilot program for projects at the installation.

"(2) Designation of maintenance costs.—

"(A) In general.—The commander of an installation selected to participate in the pilot program may designate the appropriate amount of maintenance cost reimbursements to be charged to users of Major Range and Test Facility Base facilities under the pilot program.

"(B) Use of maintenance cost reimbursements.—Maintenance cost reimbursements under subparagraph (A) for an installation may be used either solely or in combination with funds otherwise made available to satisfy the costs of maintenance projects at the installation.

"(3) Oversight.—The commander of an installation selected to participate in the pilot program shall have direct oversight over amounts reimbursed to the installation under the pilot program for Facility, Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization.

"(d) Briefing and Report.—

"(1) Briefing.—Not later than 30 days after establishing the pilot program, the Secretary of the Air Force shall brief the congressional defense committees [Committee on Armed Services and Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and House of Representatives] on the pilot program.

"(2) Annual report.—Not later than one year after establishing the pilot program under subsection (a), and annually thereafter through the year following termination of the pilot program, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the pilot program.

"(e) Treatment of Reimbursements.—Funds otherwise made available to participants in the pilot program may not be reduced by amounts reimbursed under the pilot program for Facility, Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization.

"(f) Termination.—The pilot program shall terminate on December 1, 2027."

§9771. Acceptance of donations: land for mobilization, training, supply base, aviation field, or space mission-related facility

The Secretary of the Air Force may accept for the United States a gift of—

(1) land that he considers suitable and desirable for a permanent mobilization, training, or supply base; and

(2) land that he considers suitable and desirable for an aviation field or space mission-related facility, if the gift is from a citizen of the United States and its terms authorize the use of the property by the United States for any purpose.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 588; Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title IX, §923(e)(16)(A), (B), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3818.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
9771 10:1342.

10:1344.

Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 418 (6th and 8th pars. under "Office of the Chief Signal Officer"), 39 Stat. 622, 623.

10:1344 (last 40 words) is omitted as executed. The words "tract or tracts", in 10:1342 and 1344, are omitted as surplusage. The words "and remount station", in 10:1342, are omitted, since the property and civilian personnel of the Remount Service of the Quartermaster Corps were transferred to the Department of Agriculture by the Act of April 21, 1948, ch. 224, 62 Stat. 197 (7 U.S.C. 436–438). The words "by the United States for any purpose" are substituted for the words "for any other service of the United States which may hereafter appear desirable", in 10:1342. The words "from any person", in 10:1344, are omitted as surplusage.


Editorial Notes

Amendments

2021Pub. L. 116–283, §923(e)(16)(B), amended section catchline generally. Prior to amedment, catchline read as follows: "Acceptance of donations: land for mobilization, training, supply base, or aviation field".

Par. (2). Pub. L. 116–283, §923(e)(16)(A), inserted "or space mission-related facility" after "aviation field".

[§9772. Repealed. Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, §704(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2792]

Section, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 588, authorized unappropriated public land or other property of United States to be reserved or used for air bases or testing fields.


Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, §704(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2792, provided that this section is repealed effective on and after Oct. 21, 1976.

Savings Provision

Repeal by Pub. L. 94–579 not to be construed as terminating any valid lease, permit, patent, etc., existing on Oct. 21, 1976, see note under section 1701 of Title 43, Public Lands.

§9773. Acquisition and construction: installations and depots

(a) The Secretary of the Air Force shall determine the sites of such additional permanent Air Force and Space Force military installations and depots in all strategic areas of the United States and the Commonwealths, possessions, and holdings as he considers necessary. He shall determine when the enlargement of existing installations and depots is necessary for the effective peacetime training of the Air Force or the Space Force.

(b) In determining the sites of new installations and depots, the Secretary shall consider the following regions for the purposes indicated—

(1) the Atlantic northeast, for training in cold weather and in fog;

(2) the Atlantic southeast and Caribbean areas, for training in long-range operations, especially those incident to reinforcing the defenses of the Panama Canal;

(3) the southeastern United States, to provide a depot necessary to maintain the Air Force;

(4) the Pacific northwest, to establish and maintain air communication with Alaska;

(5) Alaska, for training under conditions of extreme cold;

(6) the Rocky Mountain area, to provide a depot necessary to maintain the Air Force, and for training in operations from fields in high altitudes; and

(7) other regions, for the establishment of intermediate installations to provide for transcontinental movements of the Air Force or Space Force for maneuvers.


(c) In selecting sites for installations and depots covered by this section and in determining the alteration or enlargement of existing installations or depots, the Secretary shall consider the need—

(1) to form the nucleus for concentration of Air Force or Space Force units in time of war;

(2) to permit, in time of peace, training and effective planning in each strategic area for the use and expansion of commercial, municipal, and private flying installations in time of war;

(3) to locate, in each strategic area in which it is considered necessary, adequate storage facilities for munitions and other articles necessary to facilitate the movement, concentration, maintenance, and operation of the Air Force or the Space Force; and

(4) to afford the maximum warning against surprise attack by enemy aircraft upon aviation of the United States and its necessary installations consistent with maintaining, in connection with existing or contemplated landing fields, the full power of the Air Force or the Space Force for operations necessary in the defense of the United States, and in the defense and reinforcement of the Commonwealths, possessions, and holdings.


(d) In carrying out this section, the Secretary, on behalf of the United States, may acquire title, in fee simple and free of encumbrance, to any land that he considers necessary—

(1) by accepting title without cost to the United States;

(2) by exchanging military reservations or parts thereof for that land, upon the written approval of the President; or

(3) by purchase or condemnation, if acquisition by gift or exchange is impracticable.


(e) The Secretary may, by purchase, gift, lease, or otherwise, acquire at desired locations bombing and machine gun ranges necessary for practice by, and the training of, tactical units.

(f) At each installation or depot established under this section, the Secretary shall remove or remodel existing structures as necessary; do necessary grading; and provide buildings, utilities, communication systems, landing fields and mats, roads, walks, aprons, docks, runways, facilities for the storage and distribution of ammunition, fuel, oil, necessary protection against bombs, and all appurtenances to the foregoing.

(g) The Secretary may direct the transportation of personnel, and the purchase, renovation, and transportation of material, that he considers necessary to carry out this section.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 588; Pub. L. 109–163, div. A, title X, §1057(a)(3), Jan. 6, 2006, 119 Stat. 3440; Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title IX, §923(e)(17)(A), (B), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3818, 3819.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
9773(a)

9773(b)

10:1343a (1st sentence).

10:1343a (2d sentence).

Aug. 12, 1935, ch. 511, §§1–3, 49 Stat. 610.
9773(c) 10:1343a (less 1st and 2d sentences).
9773(d) 10:1343b.
9773(e) 10:1343c (last sentence).
9773(f) 10:1343c (1st sentence).
9773(g) 10:1343c (2d sentence).

In subsection (a), the word "shall" is substituted for the words "is authorized and directed to". The words "Territories, Commonwealths," are substituted for the word "Alaska" to make it clear that the section covers all territory of the United States. The words "Air Force" are substituted for the words "General Headquarters Air Force and the Air Corps components of our overseas garrisons".

In subsection (b), the words "to provide", "to permit", "in addition", and "incident to the concentration of" are omitted as surplusage.

In subsection (c), the introductory clause is substituted for 10:1343a (1st 41 words of 3d sentence). The words "to locate" are substituted for the words "there shall be provided". The words "aviation of the United States" are substituted for the words "our own aviation". The words, "Territories, Commonwealths," are inserted to conform to subsection (a). The words "The stations shall be suitably located", "of the set-up", "by responsible personnel", "there shall be provided", "General Headquarters", "in peace and war", "such close and distant * * * over land and sea", and "The stations and depots shall be located with a view", and 10:1343a (4th clause of 3d sentence) are omitted as surplusage.

In subsection (d), clause (3) is substituted for 10: 1343b (last 26 words). 10:1043b (24 words before 1st proviso) is omitted as surplusage.

In subsection (f), the word "shall" is substituted for the words "is further authorized and directed to". The word "provide" is substituted for the words "construct, install, and equip, or complete the construction, installation, and equipment". The words "technical buildings and utilities" are omitted as covered by the words "buildings" and "utilities". The words "sewer, water, power, station and aerodrome lighting" are omitted as covered by the word "utilities". The words "communication systems" are substituted for the words "telephone and signal communications". The words "appurtenances to the foregoing" are substituted for the words "other essentials".


Editorial Notes

Amendments

2021Pub. L. 116–283, §923(e)(17)(B), amended section catchline generally. Prior to amendment, catchline read as follows: "Acquisition and construction: air bases and depots".

Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–283, §923(e)(17)(A)(i), substituted "permanent Air Force and Space Force military installations" for "permanent air bases" and "existing installations" for "existing air bases", and inserted "or the Space Force" after "training of the Air Force".

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 116–283, §923(e)(17)(A)(ii), substituted "installations" for "air bases" in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (b)(7). Pub. L. 116–283, §923(e)(17)(A)(ii), (iii), substituted "installations" for "air bases" and inserted "or Space Force" after "Air Force".

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 116–283, §923(e)(17)(A)(ii), substituted "installations" for "air bases" in two places in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 116–283, §923(e)(17)(A)(iv)(I), inserted "or Space Force" after "Air Force".

Subsec. (c)(3), (4). Pub. L. 116–283, §923(e)(17)(A)(iv)(II), inserted "or the Space Force" after "the Air Force".

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 116–283, §923(e)(17)(A)(v), substituted "installation" for "air base".

2006—Subsecs. (a), (c)(4). Pub. L. 109–163 struck out "Territories," before "Commonwealths, possessions,".

[§9774. Repealed. Pub. L. 97–214, §7(1), July 12, 1982, 96 Stat. 173]

Section, acts Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 590; Aug. 30, 1957, Pub. L. 85–241, title IV, §404(c), 71 Stat. 556; Aug. 10, 1959, Pub. L. 86–149, title IV, §410(c), 73 Stat. 322; July 27, 1962, Pub. L. 87–554, title V, §504(a), (c), 76 Stat. 239; Nov. 7, 1963, Pub. L. 88–174, title V, §503, 77 Stat. 325; Dec. 5, 1969, Pub. L. 91–142, title V, §510(b), 83 Stat. 312; Oct. 27, 1971, Pub. L. 92–145, title V, §508(a), (c), 85 Stat. 408; Nov. 29, 1973, Pub. L. 93–166, title V, §509(e), 87 Stat. 678, related to limitations on construction.


Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

Repeal effective Oct. 1, 1982, and applicable to military construction projects, and to construction and acquisition of military family housing authorized before, on, or after such date, see section 12(a) of Pub. L. 97–214, set out as an Effective Date note under section 2801 of this title.

[§9775. Repealed. Pub. L. 92–145, title V, §509(b), Oct. 27, 1971, 85 Stat. 408]

Section, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 590, authorized assignment of quarters belonging to United States at an air base or other Air Force installation to officers, grade lieutenant general down to second lieutenant, 10 to 2 rooms, respectively, and prohibited other assignment where quarters existed.

§9776. Emergency construction: fortifications

If in an emergency the President considers it urgent, a temporary installation or fortification may be built on private land if the owner consents in writing.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 591; Pub. L. 91–393, §5, Sept. 1, 1970, 84 Stat. 835; Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title IX, §923(e)(18), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3819.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
9776 50:178. Apr. 11, 1898, J. Res. 21, 30 Stat. 737.

The word "important" is omitted as covered by the word "urgent". The words "upon which such work is to be placed" are omitted as surplusage.


Editorial Notes

Amendments

2021Pub. L. 116–283 substituted "installation" for "air base".

1970Pub. L. 91–393 struck out "In such a case, section 175 of title 50 does not apply."

§9777. Permits: military reservations; landing ferries, erecting bridges, driving livestock

Whenever the Secretary of the Air Force considers that it can be done without injury to the reservation or inconvenience to the military forces stationed there, he may permit—

(1) the landing of ferries at a military reservation;

(2) the erection of bridges on a military reservation; and

(3) the driving of livestock across a military reservation.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 591.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
9777 10:1348. July 5, 1884, ch. 214, §6, 23 Stat. 104.

The words "may permit" are substituted for the words "shall have authority, in his discretion, to permit". The words "to permit the extension of State, county, and Territorial roads across military reservations" are omitted as superseded by section 2668 of this title. In clause (3), the word "livestock" is substituted for the words "cattle, sheep or other stock animals".

§9778. Licenses: military reservations; erection and use of buildings; Young Men's Christian Association

Under such conditions as he may prescribe, the Secretary of the Air Force may issue a revocable license to the International Committee of Young Men's Christian Associations of North America to erect and maintain, on military reservations within the United States and the Commonwealths and possessions, buildings needed by that organization for the promotion of the social, physical, intellectual, and moral welfare of the members of the Air Force on those reservations.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 591; Pub. L. 109–163, div. A, title X, §1057(a)(6), Jan. 6, 2006, 119 Stat. 3441.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
9778 10:1346. May 31, 1902, ch. 943, 32 Stat. 282.

The words "may issue" are substituted for the words "Authority is given to * * * in his discretion, to grant permission". The words "Under such conditions as he may prescribe" are substituted for the words "under such regulations as the Secretary of the Army may impose". The words "members of the Air Force" are substituted for the word "garrisons". The words "the Territories, Commonwealths, and possessions" are substituted for the words "or its island possessions", for clarity.


Editorial Notes

Amendments

2006Pub. L. 109–163 substituted "Commonwealths and possessions" for "Territories, Commonwealths, and possessions".

§9779. Use of public property

(a) When the economy of the Air Force or the Space Force so requires, the Secretary of the Air Force shall establish military headquarters in places where suitable buildings are owned by the United States.

(b) No money appropriated for the support of the Air Force or the Space Force may be spent for base gardens or Air Force exchanges. However, this does not prevent Air Force exchanges from using public buildings or public transportation that, in the opinion of the Secretary, are not needed for other purposes.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 591; Pub. L. 99–661, div. B, title VII, §2721, Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 4042; Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title IX, §923(e)(19), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3819.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
9779(a)

9779(b)

10:1332.

10:1345.

June 23, 1879, ch. 35, §8, 21 Stat. 35.
9779(c) 10:1335. Aug. 1, 1914, ch. 223 (2d par. under "Quartermaster Corps"), 38 Stat. 629.
  July 16, 1892, ch. 195 (last proviso under "Quartermaster's Department"), 27 Stat. 178; June 28, 1950, ch. 383, §402(c), 64 Stat. 272.

In subsection (a), the words "United States" are substituted for the word "Government".

In subsection (b), the words "suitable space" are substituted for the words "proper and suitable room or rooms". The words "there is a" are substituted for the words "have been established".

In subsection (c), the words "the Secretary" are substituted for the words "the Quartermaster General", since the functions which, for the Army, are assigned by statute to subordinate officers of the Army, are, for the Air Force, assigned to the Secretary.


Editorial Notes

Amendments

2021—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–283, §923(e)(19)(A), inserted "or the Space Force" after "economy of the Air Force".

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 116–283, §923(e)(19)(B), inserted "or the Space Force" after "support of the Air Force".

1986—Subsecs. (b), (c). Pub. L. 99–661 redesignated subsec. (c) as (b) and struck out former subsec. (b) which directed the Secretary to assign suitable space for postal purposes at each air base where there was a post office.

§9780. Acquisition of buildings in District of Columbia

(a) In time of war or when war is imminent, the Secretary of the Air Force may acquire by lease any building, or part of a building, in the District of Columbia that may be needed for military purposes.

(b) At any time, the Secretary may, for the purposes of the Department of the Air Force, requisition the use and take possession of any building or space in any building, and its appurtenances, in the District of Columbia, other than—

(1) a dwelling house occupied as such;

(2) a building occupied by any other agency of the United States; or

(3) space in such a dwelling house or building.


The Secretary shall determine, and pay out of funds appropriated for the payment of rent by the Department of the Air Force, just compensation for that use. If the amount of the compensation is not satisfactory to the person entitled to it, the Secretary shall pay 75 percent of it to that person, and the claimant is entitled to recover by action against the United States an additional amount that, when added to the amount paid by the Secretary, is determined by the court to be just compensation for that use.

(Added Pub. L. 85–861, §1(203)(A), Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1542.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
9780(a)

9780(b)

40:37.

40:41.

July 9, 1918, ch. 143 (3d proviso under "Barracks and Quarters"), 40 Stat. 861.
  July 8, 1918, ch. 139 (2d par. under "War Department"), 40 Stat. 826.

In subsection (a), the words "may acquire by lease" are substituted for the words "is authorized, in his discretion, to rent or lease". The word "needed" is substituted for the word "required".

In subsection (b), the words "At any time" are inserted for clarity. The word "may" is substituted for the words "is authorized". The word "agency" is substituted for the word "branch". Clause (3) is inserted for clarity. The word "determine" is substituted for the word "ascertain". The words "out of funds appropriated for the payment of rent by" are substituted for the words "within the limits of the appropriations for rent made by any act making appropriations for". The word "is" is substituted for the word "be". The words "so ascertained" and "in the manner provided by sections 41(20) and 250 of Title 28" are omitted as surplusage, since those sections were repealed in 1948 and replaced by sections 1346, 1491, 1496, 1501, 1503, 2401, 2402, and 2501 of that title.

§9781. Disposition of real property at missile sites

(a)(1) The Administrator of General Services shall dispose of the interest of the United States in any tract of real property described in paragraph (2) or in any easement held in connection with any such tract of real property only as provided in this section.

(2) The real property referred to in paragraph (1) is any tract of land (including improvements thereon) owned by the Department of the Air Force that—

(A) is not required for the needs of the Department of the Air Force and the discharge of the responsibilities of the Department of the Air Force, as determined by the Secretary of the Air Force;

(B) does not exceed 25 acres;

(C) was used by the Department of the Air Force as a site for one or more missile launch facilities, missile launch control buildings, or other facilities to support missile launch operations; and

(D) is surrounded by lands that are adjacent to such tract and that—

(i) are owned in fee simple by one owner, either individually or by more than one person jointly, in common, or by the entirety; or

(ii) are owned separately by two or more owners.


(b)(1)(A) Whenever the interest of the United States in a tract of real property or easement referred to in subsection (a) is available for disposition under this section, the Administrator shall transmit a notice of the availability of the real property or easement to each person described in subsection (a)(2)(D)(i) who owns lands adjacent to that real property or easement.

(B) The Administrator shall convey, for fair market value, the interest of the United States in a tract of land referred to in subsection (a), or in any easement in connection with such a tract of land, to any person or persons described in subsection (a)(2)(D)(i) who, with respect to such land, are ready, willing, and able to purchase such interest for the fair market value of such interest.

(2)(A) In the case of a tract of real property referred to in subsection (a) that is surrounded by adjacent lands that are owned separately by two or more owners, the Administrator shall dispose of that tract of real property in accordance with this paragraph. In disposing of the real property, the Administrator shall satisfy the requirements specified in paragraph (1) regarding notice to owners, sale at fair market value, and the determination of the qualifications of the purchaser.

(B) The Administrator shall dispose of such a tract of real property through a sealed bid competitive sale. The Administrator shall afford an opportunity to compete to acquire the interest of the United States in the real property to all of the persons described in subsection (a)(2)(D)(ii) who own lands adjacent to that real property. The Administrator shall restrict to these persons the opportunity to compete in the sealed bid competitive sale.

(C) Subject to subparagraph (D), the Administrator shall convey the interest of the United States in the tract of real property to the highest bidder.

(D) If all of the bids received by the Administrator in the sealed bid competitive sale of the tract of real property are less than the fair market value of the real property, the Administrator shall dispose of the real property in accordance with the provisions of chapter 5 of title 40.

(c) The Administrator shall determine the fair market value of the interest of the United States to be conveyed under this section.

(d) The requirement to determine whether any tract of land described in subsection (a)(2) is excess property or surplus property under chapter 5 of title 40 before disposing of such tract shall not be applicable to the disposition of such tract under this section.

(e) The disposition of a tract of land under this section to any person shall be subject to (1) any easement retained by the Secretary of the Air Force with respect to such tract, and (2) such additional terms and conditions as the Administrator considers necessary or appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.

(f) The exact acreage and legal description of any tract of land to be conveyed under this section shall be determined in any manner that is satisfactory to the Administrator. The cost of any survey conducted for the purpose of this subsection in the case of any tract of land shall be borne by the person or persons to whom the conveyance of such tract of land is made.

(g) If any real property interest of the United States described in subsection (a) is not purchased under the procedures provided in subsections (a) through (f), such tract may be disposed of only in accordance with subtitle I of title 40 and division C (except sections 3302, 3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711) of subtitle I of title 41.

(Added Pub. L. 100–180, div. B, subdiv. 3, title II, §2325(a), Dec. 4, 1987, 101 Stat. 1220; amended Pub. L. 103–160, div. B, title XXVIII, §2851, Nov. 30, 1993, 107 Stat. 1906; Pub. L. 107–217, §3(b)(40), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1298; Pub. L. 108–178, §4(b)(7), Dec. 15, 2003, 117 Stat. 2641; Pub. L. 111–350, §5(b)(55), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3847; Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title IX, §923(e)(20), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3819.)


Editorial Notes

Amendments

2021—Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 116–283, §923(e)(20)(A), substituted "Department of the Air Force" for "Air Force" in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 116–283, §923(e)(20)(B), substituted "Department of the Air Force" for "Air Force" the first two places appearing.

Subsec. (a)(2)(C). Pub. L. 116–283, §923(e)(20)(C), substituted "Department of the Air Force" for "Air Force".

2011—Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 111–350 substituted "division C (except sections 3302, 3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711) of subtitle I of title 41" for "title III of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 251 et seq.)".

2003—Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 108–178 substituted "title III of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949" for "subtitle III of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949" and made technical correction to reference to (41 U.S.C. 251 et seq.).

2002—Subsec. (b)(2)(D). Pub. L. 107–217, §3(b)(40)(A), substituted "chapter 5 of title 40" for "title II of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 481 et seq.)".

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 107–217, §3(b)(40)(B), substituted "chapter 5 of title 40" for "title II of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 481 et seq.)".

Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 107–217, §3(b)(40)(C), inserted "subtitle I of title 40 and subtitle III of" before "the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949" and "(41 U.S.C. 251 et seq.)" at end.

1993—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 103–160, §2851(a)(1), substituted "Administrator of General Services" for "Secretary of the Air Force".

Subsec. (a)(2)(D). Pub. L. 103–160, §2851(b), added subpar. (D) and struck out former subpar. (D) which read as follows: "is surrounded by lands that are adjacent to such tract and that are owned in fee simple by one owner or by more than one owner jointly, in common, or by the entirety."

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103–160, §2851(c), amended subsec. (b) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (b) read as follows: "The Secretary shall convey, for fair market value, the interest of the United States in any tract of land referred to in subsection (a) or in any easement in connection with any such tract of land to any person or persons who, with respect to such tract of land, own lands referred to in paragraph (2)(D) of such subsection and are ready, willing, and able to purchase such interest for the fair market value of such interest. Whenever such interest of the United States is available for purchase under this section, the Secretary shall transmit a notice of the availability of such interest to each such person."

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 103–160, §2851(a)(2), substituted "Administrator" for "Secretary".

Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 103–160, §2851(a)(3), substituted "Secretary of the Air Force with respect to such tract, and (2) such additional terms and conditions as the Administrator" for "Secretary with respect to such tract, and (2) such additional terms and conditions as the Secretary".

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 103–160, §2851(a)(4), substituted "Administrator" for "Secretary".


Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2003 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 108–178 effective Aug. 21, 2002, see section 5 of Pub. L. 108–178, set out as a note under section 5334 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.

§9782. Maintenance and repair of real property

(a) Allocation of Funds.—The Secretary of the Air Force shall allocate funds authorized to be appropriated by a provision described in subsection (c) and a provision described in subsection (d) for maintenance and repair of real property at military installations of the Department of the Air Force without regard to whether the installation is supported with funds authorized by a provision described in subsection (c) or (d).

(b) Mixing of Funds Prohibited on Individual Projects.—The Secretary of the Air Force may not combine funds authorized to be appropriated by a provision described in subsection (c) and funds authorized to be appropriated by a provision described in subsection (d) for an individual project for maintenance and repair of real property at a military installation of the Department of the Air Force.

(c) Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation Funds.—The provision described in this subsection is a provision of a national defense authorization Act that authorizes funds to be appropriated for a fiscal year to the Air Force or the Space Force for research, development, test, and evaluation.

(d) Operation and Maintenance Funds.—The provision described in this subsection is a provision of a national defense authorization Act that authorizes funds to be appropriated for a fiscal year to the Air Force or the Space Force for operation and maintenance.

(Added Pub. L. 105–85, div. A, title II, §242(a), Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 1666; amended Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title IX, §923(e)(21), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3819.)


Editorial Notes

Amendments

2021—Subsecs. (c), (d). Pub. L. 116–283 inserted "or the Space Force" after "the Air Force".

§9783. Johnston Atoll: reimbursement for support provided to civil air carriers

(a) Authority of the Secretary.—The Secretary of the Air Force may, under regulations prescribed by the Secretary, require payment by a civil air carrier for support provided by the United States to the carrier at Johnston Atoll that is either—

(1) requested by the civil air carrier; or

(2) determined under the regulations as being necessary to accommodate the civil air carrier's use of Johnston Atoll.


(b) Amount of Charges.—Any amount charged an air carrier under subsection (a) for support shall be equal to the total amount of the actual costs to the United States of providing the support. The amount charged may not include any amount for an item of support that does not satisfy a condition described in paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a).

(c) Relationship to Landing Fees.—No landing fee shall be charged an air carrier for a landing of an aircraft of the air carrier at Johnston Atoll if the air carrier is charged under subsection (a) for support provided to the air carrier.

(d) Disposition of Payments.—(1) Amounts collected from an air carrier under this section shall be credited to appropriations available for the fiscal year in which collected, as follows:

(A) For support provided by the Air Force, to appropriations available for the Air Force for operation and maintenance.

(B) For support provided by the Army, to appropriations available for the Army for chemical demilitarization.


(2) Amounts credited to an appropriation under paragraph (1) shall be merged with funds in that appropriation and shall be available, without further appropriation, for the purposes and period for which the appropriation is available.

(e) Definitions.—In this section:

(1) The term "civil air carrier" means an air carrier (as defined in section 40102(a)(2) of title 49) that is issued a certificate of public convenience and necessity under section 41102 of such title.

(2) The term "support" includes fuel, fire rescue, use of facilities, improvements necessary to accommodate use by civil air carriers, police, safety, housing, food, air traffic control, suspension of military operations on the island (including operations at the Johnston Atoll Chemical Agent Demilitarization System), repairs, and any other construction, services, or supplies.

(Added Pub. L. 106–398, §1 [[div. A], title III, §383(a)], Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1654, 1654A-86; amended Pub. L. 107–107, div. A, title X, §1048(a)(30), Dec. 28, 2001, 115 Stat. 1225.)


Editorial Notes

Amendments

2001—Subsec. (e)(1). Pub. L. 107–107 substituted "40102(a)(2)" for "40101(a)(2)".

CHAPTER 981—MILITARY CLAIMS

Sec.
9801.
Definition.
9802.
Admiralty claims against the United States.
9803.
Admiralty claims by United States.
9804.
Salvage claims by United States.
[9805.
Repealed.]
9806.
Settlement or compromise: final and conclusive.

        

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2018Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, §806(d)(1), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1833, redesignated chapter 951 of this title as this chapter.

1972Pub. L. 92–417, §1(7), Aug. 29, 1972, 86 Stat. 655, substituted "Admiralty claims against the United States" for "Damage by United States vessels; towage and salvage of United States vessels" in item 9802.

1960Pub. L. 86–533, §1(7)(B), June 29, 1960, 74 Stat. 247, struck out item 9805 "Reports to Congress".

§9801. Definition

In this chapter, the term "settle" means consider, ascertain, adjust, determine, and dispose of a claim, whether by full or partial allowance or by disallowance.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 591; Pub. L. 100–180, div. A, title XII, §1231(19)(B), Dec. 4, 1987, 101 Stat. 1161.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
9801 [No source]. [No source].

The revised section is inserted for clarity, and is based on usage in the source laws for this revised chapter.


Editorial Notes

Amendments

1987Pub. L. 100–180 inserted "the term" after "In this chapter,".

§9802. Admiralty claims against the United States

(a) The Secretary of the Air Force may settle or compromise an admiralty claim against the United States for—

(1) damage caused by a vessel of, or in the service of, the Department of the Air Force or by other property under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Air Force;

(2) compensation for towage and salvage service, including contract salvage, rendered to a vessel of, or in the service of, the Department of the Air Force or to other property under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Air Force; or

(3) damage caused by a maritime tort committed by any agent or employee of the Department of the Air Force or by property under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Air Force.


(b) If a claim under subsection (a) is settled or compromised for $500,000 or less, the Secretary of the Air Force may pay it. If it is settled or compromised for more than $500,000, he shall certify it to Congress.

(c) In any case where the amount to be paid is not more than $100,000, the Secretary of the Air Force may delegate his authority under subsection (a) to any person in the Department of the Air Force designated by him.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 592; Pub. L. 89–67, July 7, 1965, 79 Stat. 212; Pub. L. 92–417, §1(6), Aug. 29, 1972, 86 Stat. 655; Pub. L. 101–189, div. A, title XVI, §1633, Nov. 29, 1989, 103 Stat. 1608.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
9802(a)

 

 

9802(b)

9802(c)

10:1861 (less 35 words before 1st proviso, and less last proviso).

10:1861 (last proviso).

10:1866 (as applicable to 10:1861).

Oct. 20, 1951, ch. 524, §§1 (less 35 words before 1st proviso), 6 (as applicable to §1), 65 Stat. 572, 573.

In subsection (a), the words "consider, ascertain, adjust, determine, compromise" are omitted as covered by the word "settle", as defined in section 9801 of this title. 10:1861 (1st proviso) is omitted as unnecessary, since other applicable claims laws are restated in this title. 10:1861 (2d proviso) is omitted as surplusage.


Editorial Notes

Amendments

1989—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 101–189 substituted "$100,000" for "$10,000".

1972—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 92–417 substituted "Admiralty claims against the United States" for "Damage by United States vessels, towage and salvage of United States vessels" in section catchline, in text preceding par. (1), struck out requirement that the Secretary of the Air Force discharge his functions under the direction of the Secretary of Defense, in par. (1), inserted "or by other property under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Air Force", in par. (2), inserted "or to other property under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Air Force", and added par. (3).

1965—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 89–67 substituted "$10,000" for "$1,000".

§9803. Admiralty claims by United States

(a) Under the direction of the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Air Force may settle, or compromise, and receive payment of a claim by the United States for damage to property under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Air Force or property for which the Department has assumed an obligation to respond for damage, if—

(1) the claim is—

(A) of a kind that is within the admiralty jurisdiction of a district court of the United States; or

(B) for damage caused by a vessel or floating object; and


(2) the amount to be received by the United States is not more than $500,000.


(b) In exchange for payment of an amount found to be due the United States under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Air Force may execute a release of the claim on behalf of the United States. Amounts received under this section shall be covered into the Treasury.

(c) In any case where the amount to be received by the United States is not more than $100,000, the Secretary of the Air Force may delegate his authority under subsections (a) and (b) to any person in the Department of the Air Force designated by him.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 592; Pub. L. 89–67, July 7, 1965, 79 Stat. 212; Pub. L. 101–189, div. A, title XVI, §1633, Nov. 29, 1989, 103 Stat. 1608.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
9803(a)

 

 

 

9803(b)

 

 
10:1862 (1st sentence; 2d sentence, less last 32 words; and provisos of last sentence).

10:1862 (3d sentence; and last sentence, less provisos).

Oct. 20, 1951, ch. 524, §§2 (less last 32 words of 2d sentence), 6 (less applicability to §1), 65 Stat. 572, 573.
9803(c) 10:1866 (less applicability to 10:1861).

In subsection (a), the words "consider, ascertain, adjust, determine" are omitted as covered by the word "settle", as defined in section 9801 of this title. The words "receive payment" are substituted for 10:1862 (2d sentence, less last 32 words). The words "of a kind that is within the admiralty jurisdiction" are substituted for the words "cognizable in admiralty". Clause (2) is substituted for 10:1862 (last proviso of last sentence). 10:1862 (1st proviso of last sentence) is omitted as unnecessary, since other applicable claims laws are restated in this title. The words "by contract or otherwise" are omitted as surplusage.

In subsection (b), the words "of the United States as miscellaneous receipts" and "to deliver" are omitted as surplusage.


Editorial Notes

Amendments

1989—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 101–189 substituted "$100,000" for "$10,000".

1965—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 89–67 substituted "$10,000" for "$1,000".

§9804. Salvage claims by United States

(a) The Secretary of the Air Force may settle, or compromise, and receive payment of a claim by the United States for salvage services performed by the Department of the Air Force. Amounts received under this section shall be covered into the Treasury.

(b) In any case where the amount to be received by the United States is not more than $10,000, the Secretary of the Air Force may delegate his authority under subsection (a) to any person designated by him.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 592; Pub. L. 92–417, §1(8), Aug. 29, 1972, 86 Stat. 655.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
9804 10:1863. Oct. 20, 1951, ch. 524, §3, 65 Stat. 573.

The words "under this section" are substituted for the words "for salvage services rendered". The words "consider, ascertain, adjust, determine" are omitted as covered by the word "settle", as defined in section 9801 of this title. The words "and receive payment of" are inserted for clarity and to conform to section 9803 of this title. The words "as miscellaneous receipts" are omitted as surplusage.


Editorial Notes

Amendments

1972Pub. L. 92–417 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), and in subsec. (a) as so designated, eliminated the requirement that the Secretary of the Air Force discharge his functions under the direction of the Secretary of Defense, and added subsec. (b).

[§9805. Repealed. Pub. L. 86–533, §1(7)(A), June 29, 1960, 74 Stat. 246]

Section, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 592, related to reports to Congress with respect to claims under sections 9802, 9803, and 9804 of this title.

§9806. Settlement or compromise: final and conclusive

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, upon acceptance of payment the settlement or compromise of a claim under section 9802 or 9803 of this title is final and conclusive.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 593.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
9806 10:861 (35 words before 1st proviso).

10:862 (last 32 words of 2d sentence).

Oct. 20, 1951, ch. 524, §§1 (35 words before 1st proviso), 2 (last 32 words of 2d sentence), 65 Stat. 572, 573.

The words "for all purposes" and "to the contrary", in 10:1861 and 1862; "by the claimant and not until then", in 10:1861; and "but not until then", in 10:1862; are omitted as surplusage.

CHAPTER 983—ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY

Sec.
9831.
Custody of departmental records and property.
[9832, 9833, 9835, 9836. Repealed.]
9837.
Settlement of accounts: remission or cancellation of indebtedness of members.
9838.
Settlement of accounts: affidavit of squadron commander.
9839.
Settlement of accounts: oaths.
9840.
Final settlement of officer's accounts.
9841.
Payment of small amounts to public creditors.
9842.
Settlement of accounts of line officers.

        

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2018Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, §806(d)(1), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1833, redesignated chapter 953 of this title as this chapter.

2008Pub. L. 110–181, div. A, title III, §375(c)(2)(B), Jan. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 84, struck out items 9832 "Property accountability: regulations" and 9836 "Individual equipment: unauthorized disposition".

2006Pub. L. 109–163, div. A, title VI, §683(c)(2), (3), Jan. 6, 2006, 119 Stat. 3324, struck out "enlisted" before "members" in item 9837.

2002Pub. L. 107–314, div. A, title X, §1006(c)(2), Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2633, struck out item 9835 "Reports of survey".

1982Pub. L. 97–258, §2(b)(14)(A), Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1058, added items 9841 and 9842.

1980Pub. L. 96–513, title V, §514(22)(C), Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2937, substituted "remission or cancellation of indebtedness of enlisted members" for "deductions from pay" in item 9837.

1962Pub. L. 87–480, §1(5), June 8, 1962, 76 Stat. 94, struck out item 9833 "Accountability for public money; disbursing officers; agent officers".

§9831. Custody of departmental records and property

The Secretary of the Air Force has custody and charge of all books, records, papers, furniture, fixtures, and other property under the lawful control of the executive part of the Department of the Air Force.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 593.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
9831 5:191. R.S. 217.

The words "under the lawful control of the executive part of the Department of the Air Force" are substituted for the words "appertaining to the Department".

[§9832. Repealed. Pub. L. 110–181, div. A, title III, §375(c)(1)(C), Jan. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 84]

Section, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 593, authorized Secretary of the Air Force to prescribe regulations for property accountability.

[§9833. Repealed. Pub. L. 87–480, §1(4), June 8, 1962, 76 Stat. 94]

Section, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 593, related to accountability of Air Force officers for public money. See section 2773 of this title.

[§9835. Repealed. Pub. L. 107–314, div. A, title X, §1006(c)(1), Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2633]

Section, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 593, related to action upon reports of surveys and vouchers pertaining to the loss, spoilage, unserviceability, unsuitability, or destruction of or damage to property of the United States under the control of the Department of the Air Force.


Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

Repeal applicable with respect to loss, spoilage, unserviceability, unsuitability, or destruction of, or damage to, property of United States under control of Department of Defense occurring on or after effective date of regulations prescribed pursuant to section 2787 of this title, see section 1006(d) of Pub. L. 107–314, set out as an Effective Date note under section 2787 of this title.

[§9836. Repealed. Pub. L. 110–181, div. A, title III, §375(c)(1)(D), Jan. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 84]

Section, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 594, prohibited unauthorized disposition of individual equipment by enlisted members of the Air Force.

§9837. Settlement of accounts: remission or cancellation of indebtedness of members

(a) In General.—The Secretary of the Air Force may have remitted or cancelled any part of the indebtedness of a person to the United States or any instrumentality of the United States incurred while the person was serving as a member of the Air Force or the Space Force, whether as a regular or a reserve in active status, but only if the Secretary considers such action to be in the best interest of the United States.

(b) Retroactive Applicability to Certain Debts.—The authority in subsection (a) may be exercised with respect to any debt covered by that subsection that is incurred on or after October 7, 2001.

(c) Regulations.—This section shall be administered under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 594; Pub. L. 85–861, §33(a)(45), Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1567; Pub. L. 87–649, §14c(58), Sept. 7, 1962, 76 Stat. 502; Pub. L. 96–513, title V, §514(22)(A), (B), Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2936; Pub. L. 109–163, div. A, title VI, §683(c)(1), Jan. 6, 2006, 119 Stat. 3323; Pub. L. 109–364, div. A, title VI, §673(c)(1), (2), (e)(3), Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2271, 2272; Pub. L. 110–181, div. A, title X, §1063(c)(7)(C), Jan. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 323; Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title VI, §671(b)(3), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2173; Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title IX, §923(e)(22), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3819.)

Historical and Revision Notes
1956 Act
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
9837(a) 10:875. R.S. 1300.
  10:875b. R.S. 1301.
9837(b)

 

9837(c)

9837(d)

10:875a (less 3d and last provisos).

10:875a (last proviso).

10:875a (3d proviso).

May 22, 1928, ch. 676, 45 Stat. 698; June 26, 1934, ch. 751, 48 Stat. 1222.
9837(e) 10:871. R.S. 1303.
9837(f) 10:872. R.S. 1304.
9837(g) 10:875c. R.S. 1299.

In subsection (a), the words "sold to the member on credit under section 9621(a)(1) of this title" are substituted for the words "articles designated by the inspectors general of the Army, and sold to him on credit by officers of the Quartermaster Corps", in 10:875. The words "at cost prices" are omitted to reflect section 9623 of this title.

In subsection (b), the last sentence is substituted for 10:875a (1st and 2d provisos). The words "on current payrolls" are omitted as surplusage.

In subsection (c), the words "Subject to subsection (b)" are substituted for the words "in the proportions hereinbefore indicated".

In subsection (d), the words "If he considers it in the best interests of the United States" are substituted for the words "when in his opinion the interests of the Government are best served by such action". The words "before, or at the time of" are substituted for the words "either on * * * or prior thereto".

In subsection (e), the words "member" and "his" are substituted for the words "officer or soldier". The words "or implement" are omitted as surplusage.

In subsection (f), the words "or if an article of military supply with whose issue a commissioned officer is charged is damaged" are substituted for 10:872 (last sentence). The words "that he was not at fault" are substituted for the words "that said deficiency [such damage] was not occasioned by any fault on his part".

In subsection (g), the words "bought on credit under section 9621(a)(1) of this title" are substituted for the words "designated by the officers of the Inspector-General's Department of the Army and purchased on credit from commissaries of subsistence".

1958 Act

The change [in subsec. (b)] reflects the opinion of the Judge Advocate General of the Air Force (June 10, 1957) that the term "rate of pay", as used in the source law for section 9837(b) (Act of May 22, 1928, ch. 676 (45 Stat. 698), as amended), included special pay and incentive pay.

The change [in subsec. (f)] reflects the opinion of the Assistant General Counsel (Fiscal Matters), Department of Defense (July 19, 1957), that section 1304, Revised Statutes (formerly 10 U.S.C. 872), the source law for this section, applied to warrant officers as well as to commissioned officers.


Editorial Notes

Amendments

2021—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–283 inserted "or the Space Force" after "member of the Air Force".

2016—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 114–328 substituted "as a member of the Air Force, whether as a regular or a reserve in active status" for "on active duty as a member of the Air Force".

2008—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 110–181 made technical correction to directory language of Pub. L. 109–364, §673(c)(1). See 2006 Amendment note below.

2006Pub. L. 109–163 amended section catchline and text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "If he considers it in the best interest of the United States, the Secretary may have remitted or cancelled any part of an enlisted member's indebtedness to the United States or any of its instrumentalities remaining unpaid before, or at the time of, that member's honorable discharge."

Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 109–364, §673(e)(3), substituted "The Secretary of the Air Force" for "If the Secretary considers it to be in the best interest of the United States, the Secretary" and inserted before period at end ", but only if the Secretary considers such action to be in the best interest of the United States".

Pub. L. 109–364, §673(c)(1), as amended by Pub. L. 110–181, substituted "of a person to the United States or any instrumentality of the United States incurred while the person was serving on active duty as a member of the Air Force" for "of a member of the Air Force on active duty, or a member of a reserve component of the Air Force in an active status, to the United States or any instrumentality of the United States incurred while the member was serving on active duty".

Subsecs. (b) to (d). Pub. L. 109–364, §673(c)(2), redesignated subsecs. (c) and (d) as (b) and (c), respectively, and struck out heading and text of former subsec. (b). Text read as follows: "The Secretary may exercise the authority in subsection (a) with respect to a member—

"(1) while the member is on active duty or in active status, as the case may be;

"(2) if discharged from the armed forces under honorable conditions, during the one-year period beginning on the date of such discharge; or

"(3) if released from active status in a reserve component, during the one-year period beginning on the date of such release."

1980Pub. L. 96–513 substituted "remission or cancellation of indebtedness of enlisted members" for "deductions from pay" in section catchline, and struck out designation "(d)" before "If he".

1962Pub. L. 87–649 repealed subsecs. (a) to (c) and (e) to (g) which related to deductions from pay. See subsecs. (b) to (g) of section 1007 of Title 37, Pay and Allowances of the Uniformed Services.

1958—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 85–861, §33(a)(45)(A), substituted "his pay for that month" for "his basic pay for that month".

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 85–861, §33(a)(45)(B), substituted "an officer" for "a commissioned officer" in two places.


Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2016 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 114–328 effective Dec. 23, 2016, and applicable with respect to debt incurred on or after Oct. 7, 2001, see section 671(b)(5) of Pub. L. 114–328, set out as a note under section 4837 of this title.

Effective Date of 2008 Amendment

Pub. L. 110–181, div. A, title X, §1063(c), Jan. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 322, provided that the amendment made by section 1063(c)(7)(C) is effective as of Oct. 17, 2006, and as if included in the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007, Pub. L. 109–364, as enacted.

Termination Date of 2006 Amendment

Pub. L. 109–163, div. A, title VI, §683(c)(3), Jan. 6, 2006, 119 Stat. 3324, which provided for termination of amendments by Pub. L. 109–163, §683(c), amending this section and the analysis to this chapter, on Dec. 31, 2007, and restoration of provisions as in effect on the day before Jan. 6, 2006, was repealed by Pub. L. 109–364, div. A, title VI, §673(c)(3), Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2272.

Effective Date of 1980 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 96–513 effective Dec. 12, 1980, see section 701(b)(3) of Pub. L. 96–513, set out as a note under section 101 of this title.

Effective Date of 1962 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 87–649 effective on Nov. 1, 1962, see section 15 of Pub. L. 87–649, set out as a note preceding section 101 of Title 37, Pay and Allowances of the Uniformed Services.

Effective Date of 1958 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 85–861 effective Aug. 10, 1956, see section 33(g) of Pub. L. 85–861, set out as a note under section 101 of this title.

Regulations

Secretary of Defense to prescribe regulations required for purposes of this section, as amended by Pub. L. 109–364, not later than Mar. 1, 2007, see section 673(d) of Pub. L. 109–364, set out as a note under section 4837 of this title.

§9838. Settlement of accounts: affidavit of squadron commander

In the settlement of the accounts of the commanding officer of a squadron for clothing and other military supplies, his affidavit may be received to show—

(1) that vouchers or squadron books were lost;

(2) anything tending to prove that any apparent deficiency of those articles was caused by unavoidable accident, or by loss in actual service without his fault; or

(3) that all or part of the clothing and supplies was properly used.


The affidavit may be used as evidence of the facts set forth, with or without other evidence, as determined by the Secretary of the Air Force to be just and proper under the circumstances.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 595.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
9838 10:1302. R.S. 225 (less 1st sentence); added Feb. 27, 1877, ch. 69 (3d par.), 19 Stat. 241.

The word "anything" is substituted for the words "any matter or circumstance". The words "properly used" are substituted for the words "legally used and appropriated". The words "of the case" are omitted as surplusage.

§9839. Settlement of accounts: oaths

The Secretary of the Air Force may detail any employee of the Department of the Air Force to administer oaths required by law in the settlement of an officer's accounts for clothing and other military supplies. An oath administered under this section shall be without expense to the person to whom it is administered.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 595.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
9839 10:1303. R.S. 225 (1st sentence).

The words "and other military supplies" are substituted for the words "camp and garrison equipage, quartermaster's stores, and ordnance" to conform to section 9838 of this title. The words "person to whom administered" are substituted for the words "parties taking them." The words "for the purpose of" are omitted as surplusage.

§9840. Final settlement of officer's accounts

Before final payment upon discharge may be made to an officer of the Air Force or the Space Force who has been accountable or responsible for public property, the officer must obtain a certificate of nonindebtedness to the United States from each officer to whom the officer was accountable or responsible for property. The officer must also make an affidavit, certified by the officer's commanding officer to be correct, that the officer is not accountable or responsible for property to any other officer. An officer who has not been responsible for public property must make an affidavit of that fact, certified by the officer's commanding officer. Compliance with this section warrants the final payment of the officer concerned.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 595; Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title IX, §923(e)(23), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3819; Pub. L. 117–81, div. A, title X, §1081(a)(37), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 1922.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
9840 10:878. Jan. 12, 1899, ch. 46, §2, 30 Stat. 784.

The words "Before final payment upon discharge may be made" are substituted for the words "shall warrant their final payment". The words "at any time" are omitted as surplusage. The word "must" is substituted for the words "shall be required * * * to". The words "He must also make" are substituted for the words "accompanied by". The words "from each officer to whom he was accountable or responsible for property" are substituted for the words "from only such of the bureaus of the Department of the Army to which the property for which they were accountable or responsible pertains", since the Air Force does not have organic bureaus created by statute. The words "that he is not accountable or responsible for property to any other officer" are substituted for the words "accompanied by the affidavits of officers, of nonaccountability, or nonresponsibility to other bureaus of the Department of the Army" for the same reason. The reference to certificates from the General Accounting Office is omitted as obsolete. The last sentence is substituted for 10:878 (last 18 words). The last proviso of section 2 of the Act of January 12, 1899, ch. 46, 30 Stat. 784, is not contained in 10:878. It is also omitted from the revised section, since it related to authority of mustering officers to administer oaths, and the general authority to administer oaths is now contained in section 936 of this title (article 136 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice).


Editorial Notes

Amendments

2021Pub. L. 117–81 substituted "The officer must" for "He must".

Pub. L. 116–283 inserted "or the Space Force" after "Air Force" and substituted "the officer" for "he" wherever appearing and "the officer's" for "his" in two places.

§9841. Payment of small amounts to public creditors

When authorized by the Secretary of the Air Force, a disbursing official of Air Force or Space Force subsistence funds may keep a limited amount of those funds in the personal possession and at the risk of the disbursing official to pay small amounts to public creditors.

(Added Pub. L. 97–258, §2(b)(14)(B), Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1058; amended Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title IX, §923(e)(24), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3820.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
9841 31:493. Mar. 2, 1907, ch. 2511 (proviso on p. 1166), 34 Stat. 1166.

The words "Secretary of the Air Force" are substituted for "Secretary of War" because of sections 205(a) and 207(a) and (f) of the Act of July 26, 1947 (ch. 343, 61 Stat. 501, 502), and sections 1 and 53 of the Act of August 10, 1956 (ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 157, 488, 676). For comparable provisions that apply to the Army, see the revision note for 10:4841.


Editorial Notes

Amendments

2021Pub. L. 116–283 inserted "or Space Force" after "official of Air Force".

§9842. Settlement of accounts of line officers

The Comptroller General shall settle the account of a line officer of the Air Force or the Space Force for pay due the officer even if the officer cannot account for property entrusted to the officer or cannot make a monthly report or return, when the Comptroller General is satisfied that the inability to account for property or make a report or return was the result of the officer having been a prisoner, or of an accident or casualty of war.

(Added Pub. L. 97–258, §2(b)(14)(B), Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1058; amended Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title IX, §923(e)(25), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3820.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
9842 31:44 (1st sentence). June 10, 1921, ch. 18, §304 (1st par. 1st sentence), 42 Stat. 24.
  31:95. R.S. §278.

The section is made applicable to the Air Force by section 207(a) and (f) of the Act of July 26, 1947 (ch. 343, 61 Stat. 502). For comparable provisions that apply to the Army, see the revision note for 10:4842.


Editorial Notes

Amendments

2021Pub. L. 116–283 inserted "or the Space Force" after "Air Force".