PUBLIC LAW 95-111—SEPT. 21, 1977
91 STAT. 891
inspecting units in compliance with National G u a r d regulations when specifically authorized by the Chief, National Guard B u r e a u; $825,207,000, of which not less than $18,000,000 shall be available only for the maintenance of real property facilities. NATIONAL BOARD FOR THE PROMOTION OF R I F L E PRACTICE, A R M Y
For the necessary expenses, in accordance with law, for construction, equipment, and maintenance of rifle ranges; the instruction of citizens in m a r k s m a n s h i p; the promotion of rifle practice; and the travel of rifle teams, military personnel, and individuals attending regional, national, and international competitions; $365,000, of which amount not to exceed $7,500 shall be available for incidental expenses of the National B o a r d; and from other funds provided in this Act, not to exceed $329,000 worth of ammunition may be issued under authority of title 10, United States Code, section 4311. CLAIMS, DEFENSE
For payment, not otherwise provided for, of claims authorized by law to be paid Ijy the Department of Defense (except for civil functions), including claims for damages arising under t r a i n i n g contracts with carriers, and repayment of amounts determined by the Secretary concerned, or officers designated by him, to have been erroneously collected from military and civilian personnel of the Department of Defense, or from States, territories, or the District of Columbia, or members of the National G u a r d units thereof; $82,500,000. CONTINGENCIES, D E F E N S E
For emergency and extraordinary expenses arising in the Department of Defense, to be expended on the approval or authority of the Secretary of Defense, and payments may be made on his certificate of necessity for confidential military purposes; $2,500,000. COURT OF MILITARY A P P E A L S, D E F E N S E
For salaries and expenses necessary for the United States Court of Military A p p e a l s; $1,735,000. SECRETARY OF D E F E N S E READINESS F U N D
For transfer by the Secretary of Defense to any appropriation contained in title III of this Act, to be merged with and to be available for the same purpose as the appropriation to which transferred upon determination by the Secretary of Defense that funds are necessary for high priority items directly associated with maintaining or improving military readiness of the active forces or reserve components of the Department of Defense, and in no case for items or programs for which funds have been denied or reduced by the Congress; $100,000,000: Provided, That the Secretary of Defense shall notify the Congress promptly of all transfers made pursuant to this authority: Provided further, That transfer authority provided herein shall be in addition to that provided in section 833 of this Act.
Funds, transfer and merger.
Notice to Congress.
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