Provided, That nothing in this Act shall be construed as amending existing provisions of law relating to flying cadets. Sec. 13a, added to the act of June 3, 1916, by sec. 13, act of June 4, 1920 (41 Stat. 769). But see 664, ante. 674. Discharge of flying cadets.-Upon completion of a course prescribed for flying cadets, each flying cadet, if he so desire, may be discharged and commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Officers' Reserve Corps: Provided, That the Secretary of War is authorized to discharge at any time any flying cadet whose discharge shall have been recommended by a board of not less than three officers. Act of July 11, 1919 (41 Stat. 109), making appropriations for the support of the Army: Air Service. * Provided, That twelve 675. Enlisted men instructed in flying.enlisted men at a time shall, in the discretion of the officer in command of the aviation section, be instructed in the art of flying, and no enlisted man shall be assigned to duty as an aerial flyer against his will except in time of Sec. 3, act of July 18, 1914 (38 Stat. 516). war. 676. Instruction of the Coast Guard at aviation schools. At the request of the Secretary of the Treasury the Secretaries of War and Navy are authorized to receive officers and enlisted men of the Coast Guard for instruction in aviation at any aviation school maintained by the Army and Navy, and such officers and enlisted men shall be subject to the regulations governing such schools. Act of Aug. 29, 1916 (39 Stat. 601), making appropriations for the naval service. 677. Special training of flying cadets. For creating, maintaining, and operating at established flying schools and balloon schools courses of instruction for officers, students, and enlisted men, including cost of equipment and supplies necessary for instruction, purchase of tools, equipment, materials, machines, textbooks, books of reference, scientific and professional papers, instruments, and materials for theoretical and practical instruction; Act of June 5, 1920 (41 Stat. 953), making appropriations for the support of the Army: Air Service. Similar provisions appear in previous appropriation acts. 678. Courses in aeronautic engineering and associate studies.-That the Secretary of War be, and he hereby is, authorized to detail such officers of the Army as he may select, not exceeding twenty-five at any one time, to attend and pursue courses of aeronautic engineering or associate study at such schools, colleges, and universities as he may select. Sec. 1, act of May 10, 1920 (41 Stat. 594). 679. Tuition, textbooks, and supplies furnished to officers studying.-That the Secretary of War is authorized to pay tuition for the officers so detailed and to provide them with necessary textbooks and technical supplies from any moneys available for the Air Service of the Army not otherwise specifically appropriated. Sec. 2, act of May 10, 1920 (41 Stat. 594). 680. Vacant. Not to ex 681. Aviation mechanicians and balloon mechanicians.ceed forty of said enlisted men shall at any one time have the rating of aviation mechanician, which rating is hereby established, and said rating shall not be conferred upon any person except as hereinafter provided: 3, act of July 18, 1914 (38 Stat. 516). Sec. That the Secretary of War is authorized from time to time to cause such number of the enlisted men of the aviation section of the Signal Corps above the grade of corporal as he may deem necessary to be rated as aviation mechanicians or as balloon mechanicians in the manner now prescribed by law: Sec. 7, act of July 24, 1917 (40 Stat. 245). But see 1671, post. 682. Civilian force.-* ** for the services of such consulting engineers at experimental stations of the Air Service as the Secretary of War may deem necessary, including necessary traveling expenses; salaries and wages of civilian employees within the District of Columbia and elsewhere as may be necessary, and payment of their traveling and other necessary expenses as authorized by existing law; * * Act of June 5, 1920 (41 Stat. 953), making appropriations for the support of the Army: Air Service. The services of aeronautical engineers, skilled draftsmen, and such other technical services as the Secretary of War may deem necessary may be employed only in the office of the Chief of Air Service to carry into effect the various appropriations for aeronautical purposes, to be paid from such appropriations, in addition to the foregoing employees appropriated for in the office of the Chief of Air Service: Provided, That the entire expenditure for this purpose for the fiscal year 1922 shall not exceed $65,000, and the Secretary of War shall each year in the annual estimates report to Congress the number of persons so employed, their duties, and the amount paid to each. Act of Mar. 3, 1921 (41 Stat. 1278), making appropriations for legislative, executive, and judicial expenses: Office of Chief of Air Service. Similar provision appears in previous appropriation acts. 683. Duties.-That there shall hereafter be, and there is hereby created, an aviation section, which shall be a part of the Signal Corps of the Army, and which shall be, and is hereby, charged with the duty of operating or supervising the operation of all military air craft, including balloons and aeroplanes, all appliances pertaining to said craft, and signaling apparatus of any kind when installed on said craft; also with the duty of training officers and enlisted men in matters pertaining to military aviation. Sec. 1, act of July 18, 1914 (38 Stat. 514). The provisions of this act were mostly superseded by act June 3, 1916, sec. 13 (39 Stat. 174). See historical note and 664, ante. 684. Control of aerial operations.- * * And provided further, That hereafter the Army Air Service shall control all aerial operations from land bases, and Naval Aviation shall have control of all aerial operations attached to a fleet, including shore stations whose maintenance is necessary for operation connected with the fleet, for construction and experimentation and for the training of personnel. Act of June 5, 1920 (41 Stat. 954), making appropriations for the support of the Army: Air Service. 1916, by sec. 13, act of June 4, 1920 (41 Stat. 769). 686. Composition of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics.—An Advisory Committee for Aeronautics is hereby established, and the President is authorized to appoint not to exceed twelve members, to consist of two members from the War Department, from the office in charge of military aeronautics; two members from the Navy Department, from the office in charge of naval aeronautics; a representative each of the Smithsonian Institution, of the United States Weather Bureau, and of the United States Bureau of Standards; together with not more than five additional persons who shall be acquainted with the needs of aeronautical science, either civil or military, or skilled in aeronautical engineering or its allied sciences: * Act of Mar. 3, 1915 (38 Stat. 930), making appropriations for the naval service. * * * * Provided, That the members 687. Service without compensation.of the Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, as such, shall serve without compensation: * Act of March 3, 1915 (38 Stat. 930). 688. Duties of the National Advisory Committee on Aeronautics.-* Provided further, That it shall be the duty of the Advisory Committee for Aeronautics to supervise and direct the scientific study of the problems of flight, with a view to their practical solution, and to determine the problems which should be experimentally attacked, and to discuss their solution and their application to practical questions. In the event of a laboratory or laboratories, either in whole or in part, being placed under the direction of the committee, the committee may direct and conduct research and experiment in aeronautics in such laboratory or laboratories: And provided further, That rules and regulations for the conduct of the work of the committee shall be formulated by the committee and approved by the President. * Provided, That an annual report to the Congress shall be submitted through the President, including an itemized statement of expenditures. Act of March 3, 1915 (38 Stat. 930). * * 689. Office of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics.Provided, That the Secretary of War is authorized and directed to furnish office space to the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics in governmental buildings occupied by the Signal Corps. Act of July 1, 1918 (40 Stat. 650), making appropriations for sundry civil expenses. 690. Appropriation for the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics.That the sum of $5,000 a year, or so much thereof as may be necessary, for five years is hereby appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to be immediately available, for experimental work and investigations undertaken by the committee, clerical expenses and supplies, and necessary expenses of members of the committee in going to, returning from, and while attending, meetings of the committee: * ** Act of March 3, 1915 (38 Stat. 930), making appropriations for the naval service. For scientific research, technical investigations, and special reports in the field of aeronautics, including the necessary laboratory and technical assistants; traveling expenses of members and employees; office supplies, printing, and other miscellaneous expenses, including technical periodicals and books of reference; equipment, maintenance, and operation of Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory, and construction of additional buildings necessary in connection therewith; maintenance and operation of one motor-propelled passengercarrying vehicle; and purchase, maintenance, and operation of one passengercarrying motor cycle; personal services in the field and in the District of Columbia: Provided, That the sum to be paid out of this appropriation for clerical, drafting, watchmen, and messenger service for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1922, shall not exceed $30,000; in all, $200,000. Act of Mar. 4, 1921 (41 Stat. 1381), making appropriations for sundry civil expenses: National Advisory Committee on Aeronautics. 691. Bureau of Aircraft Production established. That the President is further authorized to establish an executive agency which may exercise such jurisdiction and control over the production of aeroplanes, aeroplane engines, and aircraft equipment as in his judgment may be advantageous; and, further, to transfer to such agency, for its use, all or any moneys heretofore appropriated for the production of aeroplanes, aeroplane engines, and aircraft equipment. Sec. 3, act of May 20, 1918 (40 Stat. 557). 692. Civilian employees in the Bureau of Aircraft Production.-That during the existing emergency the head of the bureau or department charged with aircraft production be, and he is hereby, authorized to employ in the District of Columbia out of appropriations made for designing, procuring, caring for, and supplying airships, engines, and property connected therewith such services as are necessary for carrying out these purposes. Act of July 9, 1918 (40 Stat. 850), making appropriations for the support of the Army. 693. Corporations to further the production of aircraft. That the Director of Aircraft Production may, whenever in his judgment it will facilitate and expedite the production of aircraft, aircraft equipment, or materials therefor, for the United States and Governments allied with it in the prosecution of the present war, form under the laws of the District of Columbia or under the laws of any State one or more corporations for the purchase, production, manufacture, and sale of aircraft, aircraft equipment, or materials therefor, and to build, own, and operate railroads in connection therewith. The total capital stock of the corporation or corporations so formed, together with any bonds, notes, debentures, or other securities issued by them, shall not at any one time exceed $100,000,000. Sec. 1, chap. XVI, act of July 9, 1918 (40 Stat. 888), making appropriations for the support of the Army. 694. Stock held by the Director of Aircraft Production.-That the Director of Aircraft Production may, for and on behalf of the United States, subscribe, purchase, and vote not less than a majority of the voting capital stock of any such corporation, and may purchase for and on behalf of the United States all or any part of the preferred nonvoting stock, bonds, notes, debentures, or other securities issued by such corporations, and do all things necessary to protect the interest of the United States and to carry out the purpose of this chapter; and, with the approval of the Secretary of War, may sell any or all of the stock, bonds, notes, debentures, or other securities of the United States in such corporation: Provided, That at no time shall the United States be a minority holder of voting stock therein. Any sums heretofore or hereafter appropriated for the purchase or procurement of aircraft, aircraft equipment, or materials therefor, for the Army shall be available for the purchase of the capital stock of such corporation or corporations or their bonds, notes, debentures, or other securities. Sec. 2, chap. XVI, act of July 9, 1918 (40 Stat. 888), making appropriations for the support of the Army. 695. Dissolution of aircraft corporations.-That within one year from the signing of a treaty of peace with the Imperial German Government the Director of Aircraft Production shall, on behalf of the United States as a stockholder, institute such proceedings as are necessary to dissolve such corporation or corporations under the laws of the District of Columbia or the State or States under which such corporation or corporations are organized. Upon the dissolution of the corporation or corporations the same shall be liquidated and the assets distributed in accordance with the laws of the District of Columbia or the State or States under which such corporation or corporations are organized. Sec. 3, chap. XVI, act of July 9, 1918 (40 Stat. 889), making appropriations for the support of the Army. 696-698. Vacant. CHAPTER 18. CHEMICAL WARFARE SERVICE. Chemical Warfare Service: Composition, 699. HISTORICAL NOTE. The Chemical Warfare Service is an outgrowth of a Gas Service Section, which owed its origin to a memorandum from The Adjutant General to the Chief of Engineers, dated October 17, 1917, reading as follows: "Under the instructions of the Secretary of War of October 16, a Gas Service Section of the National Army is to be organized and the following commissioned personnel appointed upon your recommendation: a. An Officer of Engineers not above the rank of colonel, to be appointed Director of the Gas Service. b. Following commissioned personnel for this service: 4 majors, 6 captains, 10 first lieutenants, 25 second lieutenants." Sec. XI, General Order 139, War Department, Nov. 1, 1917, directed that a Chemical Service Section of the National Army be organized with a commissioned personnel of 47 and an enlisted force of 95. By General Order 62, War Department, June 28, 1918, the Gas Service was organized into a Chemical Warfare Service, National Army, to include the Chemical Service Section, National Army. General Order 80, War Department, 1918, directs that the Chief of the Chemical Warfare Service will operate under the direct supervision of the Chief of Staff, in so far as pertains to purely military matters, and is responsible for the efficiency and preparedness for service of personnel and matériel. The act of July 11, 1919 (41 Stat. 129), directed that the Chemical Warfare Service "with their powers and duties as defined in orders and regulations in force and effect on Nov. 11, 1918, shall be continued to and until June 30, 1920." Specific appropriation for the above service appears for the first time in act of June 5, 1920 (41 Stat. 972), making appropriations for the support of the Army. 699. The Chemical Warfare Service. There is hereby created a Chemical Warfare Service. The Chemical Warfare Service shall consist of one Chief of the Chemical Warfare Service with the rank of brigadier general, one hundred officers in grades from colonel to second lieutenant, inclusive, and one thousand two hundred enlisted men. * * Sec. 12a, added to the act of June 3, 1916, by sec. 12, act of June 4, 1920 (41 Stat. 768). 700. Duties of the Chemical Warfare Service.- * * * The Chief of the Chemical Warfare Service under the authority of the Secretary of War shall be charged with the investigation, development, manufacture, or procurement and supply to the Army of aH smoke and incendiary materials, all toxic gases, and all gas-defense appliances; the research, design, and experimentation con. |