§ 2558. National military associations: assistance at national conventions

• (a) The Secretary of a military department may provide services described in subsection (c) in connection with an annual conference or convention of a national military association.
• (b) Services may be provided under this section only if—
  • (1) the provision of the services in any case is approved in advance by the Secretary concerned;
  • (2) the services can be provided in conjunction with training in appropriate military skills; and
  • (3) the services can be provided within existing funds otherwise available to the Secretary concerned.
• (c) Services that may be provided under this section are—
  • (1) limited air and ground transportation;
  • (2) communications;
  • (3) medical assistance;
  • (4) administrative support; and
  • (5) security support.
• (d) The Secretary of Defense shall designate those organizations which are national military associations for purposes of this section.
• (e) The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations to carry out this section.