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PUBLIC LAW 88-149~OCT. 17, 1963

number of caretakers authorized to be employed under the provisions of law (32 U.S.C. 709) may be such as is deemed necessary by the vSecretary of the Air Force and such caretakers may be employed without regard to their military rank as members of the Air National Guard: Provided further, That obligations may be incurred under this appropriation without regard to section 107 of title 32, United States Code.

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NATIONAL BOARD FOR THE PROMOTION OF RIFLE PRACTICE, ARMY

For the necessary expenses of construction, equipment, and maintenance of rifle ranges, the instruction of citizens in marksmanship, and promotion of rifle practice, in accordance with law, including travel of rifle teams, military personnel, and individuals attending regional, national, and international competitions, and not to exceed $21,000 for incidental expenses of the National Board; $528,000: Provided, That travel expenses of civilian members of the National Board shall be paid in accordance with the Standardized Government Travel Regulations, as amended. CLAIMS, DEFENSE

For payment of claims (except as provided in appropriations for civil functions administered by the Department of the Army) as authorized by law; claims for damages arising under training contracts with carriers; and repayment of amounts determined by the Secretary of the Army, the Secretary of the Navy, or the Secretary of the Air Force, or officers designated by them, to have been erroneously collected from military and civilian personnel of the Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force or from States, territories, or the District of Columbia, or members of National Guard units thereof; $19,000,000. CONTINGENCIES, DEFENSE

For emergencies and extraordinary expenses arising in the Department of Defense, to be expended on the approval or authority of the Secretary of Defense and such expenses may be accounted for solely on his certificate that the expenditures were necessary for confidential military purposes; $15,000,000: Provided, That a report of disburse- Report to conments under this item of appropriation shall be made quarterly to gressionai comthe Appropriations Committees of the Congress. COURT OF MILITARY APPEALS, DEFENSE

For salaries and expenses necessary for the Court of Military Appeals; $509,000. TITLE III PROCUREMENT PROCUREMENT OF EQUIPMENT AND MISSILES, A R M Y

For expenses necessary for the procurement, manufacture, and modification of missiles, armament, ammunition, equipment, vehicles, vessels, and aircraft for the Army and the Reserve Officers' Training Corps; purchase of not to exceed five thousand seven hundred and ninety-four passenger motor vehicles for replacement only (including three medium sedans at not to exceed $3,000 each); expenses which in the discretion of the Secretary of the Army are necessary in pro-

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