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5111, acts Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 284; Sept. 7, 1962,
Pub. L. 87–649, § 14(c)(14),
76 Stat. 501, created an Office of Naval Material, established position of Chief of Naval Material, and set out powers and duties of Chief of Naval Materials.
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5112, act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 284, provided for detailing of an officer as Vice Chief of Naval Material to serve in event of absence or disability of Chief of Naval Material.