The National Security Act of 1947, referred to in text, is act July 26, 1947, ch. 343,
61 Stat. 495, as amended. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section
401 of this title and Tables.
“Department of Defense” substituted in text for “National Military Establishment” on authority of act Aug. 10, 1949, ch. 412, § 12(a),
63 Stat. 591.