((a)) ** .—** The Secretary of a military department may acquire by lease in foreign countries structures and real property relating to structures that are needed for military purposes other than for military family housing. A lease under this section may be for a period of up to 10 years, or 15 years in the case of a lease in Korea, and the rental for each yearly period may be paid from funds appropriated to that military department for that year.

((b)) ** .—** Appropriations available to the Department of Defense for operation and maintenance or construction may be used for the acquisition of interests in land under this section.