1. (a) There is an Under Secretary of the Air Force, appointed from civilian life by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
2. (b) The Under Secretary shall perform such duties and exercise such powers as the Secretary of the Air Force may prescribe.

(Added Pub. L. 99–433, title V, § 521(a)(3), Oct. 1, 1986, 100 Stat. 1058.)

Prior Provisions Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 8013 of this title prior to enactment of Pub. L. 99–433.

A prior section 8015, acts Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 489, § 8014; renumbered § 8015, Oct. 1, 1986, Pub. L. 99–433, title V, § 521(a)(1), 100 Stat. 1055, related to Comptroller and Deputy Comptroller of the Air Force, powers and duties, and appointment, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 99–433, § 521(a)(3).

Order of Succession For order of succession in event of death, permanent disability, or resignation of Secretary of the Air Force, see Ex. Ord. No. 12909, Apr. 22, 1994, 59 F.R. 21909, listed in a table under section 3345 of Title 5.