Pub. L. 93-238, tit. VII, sec. 735

Sec. 735. During the current fiscal year upon determination by the Secretary of Defense that such action is necessary in the national interest, he may. with the approval of the. Office of Management and Budget, transfer not to exceed $625,000,000 of the appropriations of funds available to the Department of Defense for military functions (except military construction) between such appropriations or funds or any subdivision thereof, to be merged with and to be available for (he same purposes, and for the same time period, as the appropriation or fund to which transferred: Provided, That such authority to transfer may not be used unless for higher priority items, based on unforeseen military requirements, then those for which originally appropriated, and in no ease where the item for which funds are requested has been denied by Congress: Provided further, That the Secretary of Defense shall notify the Congress promptly of all transfers made pursuant to this authority.