B-202558 L/M: Jul 8, 1982

REEVES: THIS IS IN RESPONSE TO YOUR INQUIRY CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF THE MILITARY SERVICES TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR PRIVATE ASSOCIATIONS SUCH AS THE BOY SCOUTS. THE PRECISE NATURE OF THE MILITARY SUPPORT TO THESE PRIVATE ASSOCIATIONS WAS NOT SET FORTH. THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE IS AUTHORIZED BY STATUTE TO PROVIDE SERVICES. A MILITARY DEPARTMENT IS AUTHORIZED BY STATUTE. ALTHOUGH WE ARE NOT AWARE...