Pub. L. 87-651, tit. II, sec. 208

Sec. 208. (a) Chapter 139 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding after section 2357: “§ 2358. Research projects “Subject to approval by the President, the Secretary of Defense or his designee may engage in basic and applied research projects that are necessary to the responsibilities of the Department of Defense in the field of basic and applied research and development and that relate to weapons systems and other military needs. Subject to approval by the President, the Secretary or his designee may perform assigned research and development projects— “(1) by contract.with educational or research institutions, private businesses, or other agencies of the United States; “(2) through one or more of the military departments; or “(3) by using employees and consultants of the Department of Defense.” (b) Chapter 139 of title 10, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end of the analysis: “2358. Research projects.”