TITANIUM INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT BATTLE TANK UPGRADE PROGRAM.

SEC. 3305. TITANIUM INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT BATTLE TANK UPGRADE PROGRAM. During each of the fiscal years 1996 through 2003, the Secretary of Defense shall transfer from stocks of the National Defense Stockpile up to 250 short tons of titanium sponge to the Secretary of the Army for use in the weight reduction portion of the main battle tank upgrade program. Transfers under this section shall be without charge to the Army, except that the Secretary of the Army shall pay all transportation and related costs incurred in connection with the transfer.