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Page 360 - Geneva Convention for the Amelioration of the Condition of the Wounded and Sick in Armed Forces in the Field of 12 August 1949; the Geneva Convention for the Amelioration of the Condition of Wounded, Sick and Shipwrecked Members of Armed Forces at Sea of 12 August 1949; the Geneva Convention relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War...
Page 635 - Defense to a military officer who performed exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility with the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff...
Page 119 - ... major items used by the ground elements of our regular operating forces and the Marine Corps Reserve. It will also provide ground-based communications and electronics equipment employed by Fleet Marine Force aviation and the base support equipment and commercial vehicles used by our supply depots and posts and stations.
Page 813 - Court is called upon to exercise jurisdiction as to questions of law in all cases : 1. Affecting a general or flag officer, or extending to death. 2. Certified to the Court by the Judge Advocates General of the armed services, and by the General Counsel of the Treasury Department, acting for the Coast Guard.
Page 220 - Under stock fund operations, the procurement authority apportioned is used only to the extent required to maintain a balanced inventory. Under the stock fund principle, estimated procurement must be related to estimated sales to the extent required to replace inventories sold and maintain balanced levels after considering inventories of items that can be drawn down without replacement throughout the budget year.
Page 504 - This estimate covers funds for fuel and lubricating oil required to support the operation of all Air Force and Air Force Reserve aircraft except those assigned to research and development activities, the Air National Guard, and that portion of the airlift service of the Military Air Transport Service which is financed by the Air Force industrial fund.
Page 428 - Mr. Chairman and members of the committee, it is a pleasure to appear before you to provide information on the more important revolving and management funds which are used to effect improved financial and supply management of the Navy and Marine Corps. These are the Navy management fund, naval working fund, Navy industrial fund, Navy stock fund, and the Marine Corps stock fund.
Page 635 - A summary of the budget request, by budget activity and project, is set forth on Attachment 1. This is the same as you will find on page 4 of Part A of the justification book before you. With your approval, I would propose to present the budget requirements for the Office of the Secretary of Defense activities, the organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and for the interdepartmental activities.
Page 28 - ... budget request is directed toward this goal. In preparation of the budget, our important objectives included continuation of realistic field training for all of the Army's combat and combat support units; testing of air mobile units; positive improvement in logistical operations; and an aggressive effort to improve the quality of our personnel — all with particular attention to efficiency and productivity. Attainment of these objectives will maintain a responsive military force adaptable to...
Page 636 - The pay, allowances, and permanent change of station costs for military personnel assigned to these activities are not included in the estimates I will address. Such costs are contained in the military personnel appropriation estimates of the military departments and will 1к> addressed by their witnesses.

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