Pub. L. 87-651, tit. II, sec. 206

Sec. 206. (a) Chapter 81 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting before section 1581: “§ 1580. Appointment generally “Subject to civil service laws, the Secretary of Defense may appoint, and fix the compensation of, such civilian employees as may be necessary to perform the functions and duties, and exercise the powers, of the Department of Defense, other than those of the military departments.” 76 Stat. 520 (b) Chapter 81 of title 10, United States Code, is further amended by inserting at the beginning of the analysis: “1580. Appointment generally.”