§ 2359. Science and technology programs to be conducted so as to foster the transition of science and technology to higher levels of research, development, test, and evaluation

• (a) Each official specified in subsection (b) shall ensure that the management and conduct of the science and technology programs under the authority of that official are carried out in a manner that will foster the transition of science and technology to higher levels of research, development, test, and evaluation.
• (b) Subsection (a) applies to the following officials of the Department of Defense:
  • (1) The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.
  • (2) The Secretary of each military department.
  • (3) The Director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.
  • (4) The directors and heads of other offices and agencies of the Department of Defense with assigned research, development, test, and evaluation responsibilities.