§ 174. Advisory personnel: research and development

• (a) The Secretary of each military department may establish such advisory committees and panels as are necessary for the research and development activities of his department and may employ such part-time advisers as he considers necessary to carry out those activities.
• (b) A person who serves as a member of such a committee or panel may not be paid for that service while holding another position or office under the United States for which he receives compensation. Other members and part-time advisers shall (except as otherwise specifically authorized by law) serve without compensation for such service.
• (c) The Secretary concerned may delegate any authority under this section to—
  • (1) the Under Secretary of his department;
  • (2) an Assistant Secretary of his department; or
  • (3) the chief, and one assistant to the chief, of any technical service, bureau, or office.