# 10 U.S.C. § 4007: Science and technology programs to be conducted so as to foster the transition of science and technology to higher levels of research, development, test, and evaluation

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## Section

- **Citation:** 10 U.S.C. § 4007
- **Heading:** Science and technology programs to be conducted so as to foster the transition of science and technology to higher levels of research, development, test, and evaluation
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** April 17, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 10—ARMED FORCES > Subtitle A—General Military Law > PART V—ACQUISITION > Subpart E—Research and Engineering > CHAPTER 301—RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING GENERALLY > SUBCHAPTER I—GENERAL

## Text

Each official specified in subsection (b) shall ensure that the management and conduct of the science and technology programs under the authority of that official are carried out in a manner that will foster the transition of science and technology to higher levels of research, development, test, and evaluation.

(Added Pub. L. 106–398, § 1 [[div. A] , title IX, § 904(a)(1)], Oct. 30, 2000 , 114 Stat. 1654 , 1654A–225, § 2359; amended Pub. L. 116–92, div. A, title IX, § 902(55) , Dec. 20, 2019 , 133 Stat. 1549 ; renumbered § 4007, Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title XVIII, § 1841(b)(1) , (c), Jan. 1, 2021 , 134 Stat. 4243 ; Pub. L. 117–81, div. A, title XVII, § 1701(u)(2)(B) , (D), Dec. 27, 2021 , 135 Stat. 2151 .)

## Nearby sections

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