The Secretary of a military department, under regulations to be prescribed by him, may lend equipment under the jurisdiction of that department that is on hand, and that can be temporarily spared, to any organization formed by the American National Red Cross that needs it for instruction and practice for the purpose of aiding the Army, Navy, or Air Force in time of war. The Secretary shall by regulation require the immediate return, upon request, of equipment lent under this section. The Secretary shall require a bond, in double the value of the property issued under this section, for the care and safekeeping of that property and for its return when required.
Structure US Code
Subtitle A— General Military Law
PART IV— SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROPERTY
CHAPTER 152— ISSUE OF SUPPLIES, SERVICES, AND FACILITIES
§ 2551. Equipment and barracks: national veterans’ organizations
§ 2552. Equipment for instruction and practice: American National Red Cross
§ 2553. Equipment and services: Presidential inaugural ceremonies
§ 2554. Equipment and other services: Boy Scout Jamborees
§ 2555. Transportation services: international Girl Scout events
§ 2556. Shelter for homeless; incidental services
§ 2558. National military associations: assistance at national conventions
§ 2560. Aircraft and vehicles: limitation on leasing to non-Federal agencies
§ 2561. Humanitarian assistance
§ 2564. Provision of support for certain sporting events
§ 2565. Nuclear test monitoring equipment: furnishing to foreign governments
§ 2566. Space and services: provision to military welfare societies
§ 2567. Space and services: provision to WIC offices
§ 2568. Retention of combat uniforms by members deployed in support of contingency operations