Department of Defense Appropriation Authorization Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Department of Defense Appropriation Authorization Act - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1979 for the procurement by the armed forces of aircraft, missiles, naval vessels, tracked combat vehicles, torpedoes and other weapons and for research and development. Sets forth the authorized strength levels for each of the armed forces. Prescribes the method for computing the end strength of active duty military personnel. Sets forth the authorized strength level for civilian personnel positions within the Department of Defense. Sets forth the authorized average military training student load for each of the armed forces. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1979 to carry out the purposes of the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950 to the Defense Civil Preparedness Agency.…