The Secretary of Defense is hereby designated and empowered to exercise, without the approval, ratification, or other action by the President, the authority conferred upon the President by section 4561(a), sections 6082 (a) and (d), and section 9561(a) of title 10 of the United States Code.
Executive Order 12781—Delegation of Functions and Authorities, Development of Requirements and Regulations, and Correction...
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