of the Army: powers and duties; delegation by; compensation

§ 3012. Secretary of the Army: powers and duties; delegation by; compensation (a) There is a Secretary of the Army, who is the head of the Department of the Army. (b) The Secretary is responsible for and has the authority necessary to conduct all affairs of the Department of the Army, including— (1) functions necessary or appropriate for the training, operations, administration, logistical support and maintenance, welfare. preparedness, and effectiveness of the Army, including research and development; and (2) such other activities as may be prescribed by the President or the Secretary of Defense as authorized by law. He shall perform such other duties relating to Army affairs, and conduct the business of the Department in such manner, as the President or the Secretary of Defense may prescribe. (c) The Secretary may assign such of his duties as he considers appropriate to the Under Secretary of the Army and to the Assistant Secretaries of the Army. Officers of the Army shall, as directed by the Secretary, report on any matter to the Secretary, the Under Secretary. or an Assistant Secretary. (d) The Secretary or. as he may prescribe, the Under Secretary or an Assistant Secretary shall supervise all matters relating to— (1) the procurement activities of the Department of the Army: and 158 (2) planning for the mobilization of materials and industrial organizations essential to the wartime needs of the Army. (e) The Secretary, as he considers appropriate, may assign, detail, and prescribe the duties of members of the Army and civilian personnel of the Department of the Army. (f) The Secretary may change the title of any other officer, or of any activity, of the Department of the Army. (g) The Secretary may prescribe regulations to carry out his functions, powers, and duties under this title. (h) The compensation of the Secretary is$18,000 a year.