Department of Defense Authorization Act, 1983

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Department of Defense Authorization Act, 1983 - Title I: Procurement - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 for the military functions of the Department of Defense for procurement of aircraft, missiles, naval vessels, tracked combat vehicles, torpedoes, other weapons, ammunition, and other procurement. Limits the amount of funds available for the U.S. share of the costs of acquisition by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization of the airborne early warning and control system (AWACS). Prohibits the contribution of such funds until the other NATO nations and Japan increase allied expenditures for mutual defense. Title II: Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 for the military functions of the Department of Defense for research, development, test, and evaluation. Authorizes additional appropriations for increases in salary and benefits for civilian employees. Title III: Operation and Maintenance - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 for the military functions of the Department of Defense for operation and maintenance. Authorizes additional appropriations for salaries and employee benefits for civilian employees and unbudgeted increases i…