Authorization

§ 4531. Authorization The Secretary of the Army may procure materials and facilities necessary to maintain and support the Army, its military organizations, and their installations and supporting and auxiliary elements, including— (1) guided missiles; (2) modem standard items of equipment; (3) equipment to replace obsolete or unserviceable equipment; (4) necessary spare equipment, materials, and parts; and 254 (5) such reserve of supplies as is needed to enable the Army to perform its mission. This section does not authorize the design or development of any prototype aircraft intended primarily for commercial use.