,,ii #aafth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #abae ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,april #aa1 #bjai ,mr4 ,inhofe 7for himself and ,mr4 ,reed7 7by request7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,armed ,services ,a ,,bill ,to authorize appropriations for fiscal year #bjbj for military activities of the ,department of ,defense and for military construction1 to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj4 #b4 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #b4 ,table of contents4 ,division ,a--,department of ,defense authorizations ,title ,i--,procurement ,subtitle ,a--,authorization of appropriations ,sec4 #aja4 ,army4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,navy and ,marine ,corps4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,air ,force4 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,defense-wide activities4 ,sec4 #aje4 ,defense ,production ,act purchases4 ,subtitle ,b--,defense-,wide1 joint1 and multiservice matters ,sec4 #aaa4 ,economic order quantity contracting authority ,f-#ce joint strike fighter program4 ,title ,,ii--,research1 development1 test1 and evaluation ,sec4 #bja4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,title ,,iii--,operation and maintenance ,subtitle ,a--,authorization of appropriations ,sec4 #cja4 ,operation and maintenance funding4 ,subtitle ,b--,energy and environment ,sec4 #caa4 ,expediting ,federal agency environmental reviews4 ,sec4 #cab4 ,native ,american lands environmental mitigation program4 ,sec4 #cac4 ,inclusion of over-the-horizon radars in early outreach procedures and voluntary contributions4 ,subtitle ,c--,logistics and sustainment ,sec4 #cba4 ,inclusion of product support providers in public-private partnerships with respect to ,centers of ,industrial and ,technical ,excellence4 ,sec4 #cbb4 ,inclusion of depot services as eligible for sales by industrial facilities4 ,sec4 #cbc4 ,logistics support and services for weapon systems contractors4 ,subtitle ,d--,other matters ,sec4 #cca4 ,updating and modernizing the ,department of ,defense explosives safety board4 ,sec4 #ccb4 ,officers authorized to command ,army dental units4 ,sec4 #ccc4 ,expanded transfer and adoption of military animals4 ,sec4 #ccd4 ,repeal of statutory requirement for ,commander of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency to be notified three years prior to implementing changes to any uniform or uniform component4 ,sec4 #cce4 ,transition from service-specific ,defense ,readiness ,reporting ,systems4 ,title ,,iv--,military personnel authorizations ,subtitle ,a--,active forces ,sec4 #dja4 ,end strengths for active forces4 ,subtitle ,b--,reserve forces ,sec4 #daa4 ,end strengths for ,selected ,reserve4 ,sec4 #dab4 ,end strengths for reserves on active duty in support of the reserves4 ,sec4 #dac4 ,end strengths for military technicians 7dual status74 ,sec4 #dad4 ,maximum number of reserve personnel authorized to be on active duty for operational support4 ,sec4 #dae4 ,authorized strengths for ,marine ,corps ,reserves on active duty4 ,sec4 #daf4 ,authorized strength3 exclusion of certain reserve component general and flag officers on active duty4 ,subtitle ,c--,authorization of appropriations ,sec4 #dba4 ,military personnel4 ,subtitle ,d--,other matters ,sec4 #dca4 ,authorities of ,secretary of ,defense and ,service ,secretaries to vary personnel end strengths4 ,title ,v--,military personnel policy ,subtitle ,a--,officer personnel policy ,sec4 #eja4 ,revision to management policies for joint qualified officers4 ,sec4 #ejb4 ,repeal of report on end-of-quarter strength levels4 ,sec4 #ejc4 ,original appointment authority4 ,subtitle ,b--,reserve component management ,sec4 #eaa4 ,repeal of requirement for review of certain ,army reserve officer unit vacancy promotions by commanders of associated active duty units4 ,subtitle ,c--,general service authorities and correction military records ,sec4 #eba4 ,reduction in required number of members of discharge review boards4 ,sec4 #ebb4 ,privacy ,act exclusion for courts-martial to allow for public access to dockets1 filings1 and court records4 ,subtitle ,d--,military justice ,sec4 #eca4 ,revisions to requirements relating to ,department of ,defense policy on evidence retention to reflect the length of time a sexual assault forensic examination 7,,safe7 kit must be retained4 ,sec4 #ecb4 ,command influence under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice4 ,subtitle ,e--,member education1 training1 resilience1 and transition ,sec4 #eda4 ,enhancing joint professional military education4 ,sec4 #edb4 ,eligibility of additional enlisted members for associate degree programs of the ,community ,college of the ,air ,force4 ,sec4 #edc4 ,degree granting authority for ,united ,states ,army ,armament ,graduate ,school4 ,sec4 #edd4 ,authority for the military departments' accredited institutions to accept research grants4 ,sec4 #ede4 ,preparation of budget requests for operation of professional military education schools4 ,subtitle ,f--,decorations and awards ,sec4 #eea4 ,expansion of ,gold ,star ,lapel ,button eligibility to stepbrothers and stepsisters4 ,sec4 #eeb4 ,authority to award or present a decoration following a congressionally requested review4 ,subtitle ,g--,other ,matters ,sec4 #efa4 ,expansion of personal property tax relief for servicemembers4 ,sec4 #efb4 ,clarification regarding military orders required for termination of leases pursuant to the ,servicemembers ,civil ,relief ,act4 ,sec4 #efc4 ,clarification of requirements for residence and domicile tax relief under the ,servicemembers ,civil ,relief ,act4 ,sec4 #efd4 ,determination of residence or domicile for tax purposes of spouses of military personnel4 ,sec4 #efe4 ,extension of protections for servicemembers against default judgments4 ,title ,,vi--,compensation and other personnel benefits ,sec4 #fja4 ,inclusion of active duty service for a preplanned mission as eligible service for reduction of eligibility age for a non-regular retirement4 ,sec4 #fjb4 ,authority to waive recoupment of separation pay1 severance pay1 or readjustment pay for involuntary discharge for members who subsequently become entitled to retired or retainer pay4 ,sec4 #fjc4 ,authority for payment of death gratuity to trusts4 ,sec4 #fjd4 ,payment of transitional compensation for certain dependents4 ,sec4 #fje4 ,treatment of commissary user fees4 ,sec4 #fjf4 ,one-year extension of certain expiring bonus and special pay authorities4 ,title ,,vii--,health care provisions ,sec4 #gja4 ,reauthorization of demonstration project for health care coverage through the ,federal ,employees ,health ,benefits ,program4 ,sec4 #gjb4 ,revision of authority for sole source contracts with designated providers4 ,sec4 #gjc4 ,five-year extension of authority to continue the ,,dod-,,va health care incentive fund4 ,sec4 #gjd4 ,clarification of ,office of ,special ,needs policy for individualized services plans4 ,sec4 #gje4 ,military health system fraud and abuse prevention program4 ,sec4 #gjf4 ,extension and clarification of authority for the joint ,department of ,defense-,department of ,veterans ,affairs medical facility demonstration project4 ,sec4 #gjg4 ,strengthening the ,department of ,defense ,academic ,health ,system in the ,national ,capital ,region4 ,sec4 #gjh4 ,endowments at the ,uniformed ,services ,university of the ,health ,sciences4 ,sec4 #gji4 ,authority to plan1 design1 and construct1 or lease1 shared medical facilities with ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 ,sec4 #gaj4 ,,tricare payment options for retirees4 ,sec4 #gaa4 ,modification of eligibility for ,,tricare ,reserve ,select and ,,tricare ,retired ,reserve of certain members of the reserve components4 ,title ,,viii--,acquisition policy1 acquisition management1 and related matters ,subtitle ,a--,acquisition policy and management ,sec4 #hja4 ,senior ,military ,acquisition ,advisor eligibility4 ,sec4 #hjb4 ,reestablishment of authority for ,joint ,urgent ,operational ,needs ,fund4 ,sec4 #hjc4 ,authority for life-of-type buys to prevent materiel shortages associated with diminishing manufacturing sources and obsolescence4 ,subtitle ,b--,amendments to general contracting authorities1 procedures1 and limitations ,sec4 #haa4 ,use of technical data during challenges4 ,sec4 #hab4 ,codification and permanent authorization of the ,mentor-,protg ,program4 ,sec4 #hac4 ,removal of prohibition on delegation of determinations for improved conventional defense capabilities in cooperative research and development agreements4 ,sec4 #had4 ,authority to cease selected acquisition reporting on certain major defense acquisition programs4 ,sec4 #hae4 ,pilot program to accelerate contracting and pricing processes4 ,sec4 #haf4 ,extension of authority to acquire products and services produced in countries along a major route of supply to ,afghanistan4 ,sec4 #hag4 ,extension and revision of direct hire authority for technical experts into the defense acquisition workforce4 ,sec4 #hah4 ,amendments to research project transaction authorities to eliminate cost-sharing requirements and reduce burdens on use4 ,sec4 #hai4 ,defense ,modernization ,account4 ,subtitle ,c--,matters relating to small business ,sec4 #hba4 ,change of basis for calculating required expenditure amount for ,,sbir and ,,sttr4 ,sec4 #hbb4 ,phase flexibility permanency for ,small ,business ,innovation ,research and ,small ,business ,technology ,transfer programs4 ,sec4 #hbc4 ,permanency of administrative funds pilot program4 ,sec4 #hbd4 ,clarification of eligibility for sequential phase ,,ii awards4 ,sec4 #hbe4 ,partnership intermediary pilot program4 ,subtitle ,d--,other matters ,sec4 #hca4 ,timeliness rules for filing bid protests at the ,united ,states ,court of ,federal ,claims4 ,sec4 #hcb4 ,removing barriers to1 and extension of1 the ,defense ,production ,act4 ,sec4 #hcc4 ,authority to enter into contracts for contracted adversary air and contracted close air support4 ,title ,,ix--,department of ,defense organization and management ,sec4 #ija4 ,update of authorities relating to nuclear command1 control1 and communications4 ,sec4 #ijb4 ,codification and permanent extension of ,government lodging program4 ,title ,x--,general provisions ,sec4 #ajja4 ,refueling and complex overhaul of ,,uss ,john ,c4 ,stennis4 ,sec4 #ajjb4 ,reduction in the minimum number of ,navy carrier air wings and carrier air wing headquarters required to be maintained4 ,sec4 #ajjc4 ,ensuring operational readiness of littoral combat ships on extended deployments4 ,sec4 #ajjd4 ,regulation of discharges incidental to the normal operations of a vessel of the ,armed ,forces under the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act4 ,sec4 #ajje4 ,providing protection to the ,national ,museum of the ,marine ,corps and the ,national ,museum of the ,united ,states ,army4 ,sec4 #ajjf4 ,revisions to working-capital funds statute4 ,sec4 #ajjg4 ,access to and use of military postal service by ,u4,s4 citizens employed overseas by the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization who perform functions in support of military operations of the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states4 ,sec4 #ajjh4 ,permanent authority of ,secretary of ,transportation to issue non-premium aviation insurance4 ,sec4 #ajji4 ,extension of authority for ,secretary of ,defense to use ,department of ,defense reimbursement rate for transportation services provided to certain non-,department of ,defense entities4 ,sec4 #ajaj4 ,increase of minimum dollar threshold for ,department of ,defense interest penalty payments4 ,sec4 #ajaa4 ,technical and grammatical corrections and repeal of obsolete provisions relating to energy4 ,sec4 #ajab4 ,inclusion of veterans on temporary disability or permanent disabled retirement lists in military adaptive sports programs4 ,sec4 #ajac4 ,revision to authorities relating to mail service for members of the ,armed ,forces and ,department of ,defense civilians overseas4 ,sec4 #ajad4 ,clarification of inspector general authorities concerning overseas contingency operations4 ,sec4 #ajae4 ,licensure requirements for ,department of ,defense veterinary professionals3 emergencies and disasters4 ,sec4 #ajaf4 ,elimination of requirement to submit reports to ,congress in paper format4 ,sec4 #ajag4 ,clarification of the authority of military commissions established under chapter #dg;,a to punish contempt4 ,sec4 #ajah4 ,tariffs on aircraft traveling through channel routes4 ,sec4 #ajai4 ,transfer of administrative jurisdiction and control over public lands located in ,arlington1 ,virginia4 ,title ,,xi--,civilian personnel matters ,sec4 #aaja4 ,enhancement of capabilities to manage civilian faculty at ,army and ,navy educational institutions4 ,sec4 #aajb4 ,employment authority for civilian faculty at certain military department schools4 ,sec4 #aajc4 ,one-year extension of authority to waive annual limitation on premium pay and aggregate limitation on pay for ,federal civilian employees working overseas4 ,sec4 #aajd4 ,one-year extension of temporary authority to grant allowances1 benefits1 and gratuities to civilian personnel on official duty in a combat zone4 ,sec4 #aaje4 ,revision to certain overseas contingency operations-related inspector general authorities3 hiring authorities4 ,title ,,xii--,matters relating to foreign nations ,sec4 #abja4 ,extension of cross-servicing agreements for loan of personnel protection and survivability equipment in coalition operations4 ,sec4 #abjb4 ,extension of ,commanders' ,emergency ,response ,program4 ,sec4 #abjc4 ,authority to reimburse ,national ,guard and reserve salaries for certain activities in support of the ,department of ,state4 ,sec4 #abjd4 ,department of ,defense support to stabilization activities in the national security interest of the ,united ,states4 ,sec4 #abje4 ,extension of authority for support of special operations for irregular warfare4 ,sec4 #abjf4 ,extension of authority for reimbursement of certain coalition nations for support provided to ,united ,states military operations4 ,sec4 #abjg4 ,extension of ,afghan ,special ,immigrant ,program4 ,sec4 #abjh4 ,,nato special operations headquarters4 ,sec4 #abji4 ,afghanistan ,security ,forces ,fund4 ,sec4 #abaj4 ,extension of authority to support operations and activities of the ,office of ,security ,cooperation in ,iraq4 ,sec4 #abaa4 ,extension of authority to provide assistance to the vetted ,syrian opposition4 ,sec4 #abab4 ,extension of authority to provide assistance to counter the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria4 ,sec4 #abac4 ,provision of goods and services at ,kwajalein ,atoll1 ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands4 ,sec4 #abad4 ,availability of appropriations for ,ri'katak ,guest ,student ,program at ,united ,states ,army ,garrison-,kwajalein ,atoll4 ,sec4 #abae4 ,two-year extension of program authority for the ,global ,security ,contingency ,fund4 ,title ,,xiii--,cooperative threat reduction ,sec4 #acja4 ,authority to carry out ,department of ,defense ,cooperative ,threat ,reduction ,program4 ,sec4 #acjb4 ,use of contributions to ,department of ,defense ,cooperative ,threat ,reduction ,program4 ,title ,,xiv--,other authorizations ,subtitle ,a--,military programs ,sec4 #adja4 ,working capital funds4 ,sec4 #adjb4 ,joint ,urgent ,operational ,needs ,fund4 ,sec4 #adjc4 ,chemical ,agents and ,munitions ,destruction1 ,defense4 ,sec4 #adjd4 ,drug ,interdiction and ,counter-,drug ,activities1 ,defense-wide4 ,sec4 #adje4 ,defense ,inspector ,general4 ,sec4 #adjf4 ,defense ,health ,program4 ,subtitle ,b--,other matters ,sec4 #adaa4 ,authority for transfer of funds to joint ,department of ,defense-,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,medical ,facility ,demonstration ,fund for ,captain ,james ,a4 ,lovell ,health ,care ,center1 ,illinois4 ,sec4 #adab4 ,authorization of appropriations for ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home4 ,title ,,xv--,authorization of additional appropriations for overseas contingency operations ,sec4 #aeja4 ,purpose4 ,sec4 #aejb4 ,army procurement4 ,sec4 #aejc4 ,navy and ,marine ,corps procurement4 ,sec4 #aejd4 ,air ,force procurement4 ,sec4 #aeje4 ,defense-wide activities procurement4 ,sec4 #aejf4 ,research1 development1 test1 and evaluation4 ,sec4 #aejg4 ,operation and maintenance4 ,sec4 #aejh4 ,military personnel4 ,sec4 #aeji4 ,working capital funds4 ,sec4 #aeaj4 ,defense ,health ,program4 ,sec4 #aeaa4 ,drug ,interdiction and ,counter-,drug ,activities1 ,defense-wide4 ,sec4 #aeab4 ,defense ,inspector ,general4 ,title ,,xvi--,strategic programs1 cyber1 and intelligence matters ,subtitle ,a--,space activities ,sec4 #afja4 ,demonstration of backup and complementary positioning1 navigation1 and timing capabilities of global positioning system4 ,subtitle ,b--,defense intelligence and intelligence-,related activities ,sec4 #afaa4 ,authority to provide additional allowances and benefits for ,defense ,clandestine ,service employees4 ,sec4 #afab4 ,modification of integration of ,department of ,defense intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance capabilities4 ,sec4 #afac4 ,renaming the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence to ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security4 ,sec4 #afad4 ,expenditure of funds for ,department of ,defense intelligence and counterintelligence activities4 ,subtitle ,c--,cyberspace-,related matters ,sec4 #afba4 ,authority to use operation and maintenance funds for cyber operations-peculiar capability development projects4 ,sec4 #afbb4 ,expansion of authority for access and information relating to cyberattacks on ,department of ,defense operationally critical contractors4 ,subtitle ,d--,other matters ,sec4 #afca4 ,additional protection of certain facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft threats4 ,title ,,xvii--,space ,force ,subtitle ,a--,united ,states ,space ,force ,sec4 #agja4 ,establishment of ,united ,states ,space ,force in the ,department of the ,air ,force4 ,sec4 #agjb4 ,under ,secretary of the ,air ,force for ,space4 ,sec4 #agjc4 ,inclusion of the ,space ,force on the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff and ,joint ,staff4 ,sec4 #agjd4 ,civilian personnel supporting the ,space ,force4 ,sec4 #agje4 ,decorations and awards4 ,sec4 #agjf4 ,repeal of provision related to ,air ,force ,space ,command4 ,sec4 #agjg4 ,transfer of personnel1 property1 and resources and other transition matters4 ,subtitle ,b--,conforming amendments ,sec4 #agaa4 ,department of the ,air ,force provisions in title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,sec4 #agab4 ,other provisions of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,sec4 #agac4 ,title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,sec4 #agad4 ,title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,sec4 #agae4 ,title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,sec4 #agaf4 ,title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,sec4 #agag4 ,title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,sec4 #agah4 ,title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,sec4 #agai4 ,title #da1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,sec4 #agbj4 ,title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,sec4 #agba4 ,other provisions of law4 ,division ,b--,military construction authorizations ,sec4 #bjja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #bjjb4 ,expiration of authorizations and amounts required to be specified by law4 ,sec4 #bjjc4 ,effective date4 ,title ,,xxi--,army military construction ,sec4 #baja4 ,authorized ,army construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bajb4 ,family housing4 ,sec4 #bajc4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,army4 ,sec4 #bajd4 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjai project4 ,title ,,xxii--,navy military construction ,sec4 #bbja4 ,authorized ,navy construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bbjb4 ,family housing4 ,sec4 #bbjc4 ,improvements to military family housing units4 ,sec4 #bbjd4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,navy4 ,title ,,xxiii--,air ,force military construction ,sec4 #bcja4 ,authorized ,air ,force construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bcjb4 ,family housing4 ,sec4 #bcjc4 ,improvements to military family housing units4 ,sec4 #bcjd4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,air ,force4 ,sec4 #bcje4 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjae project4 ,sec4 #bcjf4 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjaf project4 ,sec4 #bcjg4 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjag project4 ,sec4 #bcjh4 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjah projects4 ,sec4 #bcji4 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjai projects4 ,title ,,xxiv--,,defense ,,agencies ,,military ,,construction ,sec4 #bdja4 ,authorized ,defense ,agencies construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bdjb4 ,authorized energy conservation projects4 ,sec4 #bdjc4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,defense ,agencies4 ,title ,,xxv--,international programs ,subtitle ,a--,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,security ,investment ,program ,sec4 #beja4 ,authorized ,,nato construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bejb4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,,nato4 ,subtitle ,b--,host country in-,kind contributions ,sec4 #beaa4 ,republic of ,korea funded construction projects4 ,title ,,xxvi--,guard and ,reserve ,forces facilities ,sec4 #bfja4 ,authorized ,army ,national ,guard construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bfjb4 ,authorized ,army ,reserve construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bfjc4 ,authorized ,navy ,reserve and ,marine ,corps ,reserve construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bfjd4 ,authorized ,air ,national ,guard construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bfje4 ,authorized ,air ,force ,reserve construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bfjf4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,national ,guard and ,reserve4 ,title ,,xxvii--,base realignment and closure activities ,sec4 #bgja4 ,authorization of appropriations for base realignment and closure activities funded through ,department of ,defense ,base ,closure ,account4 ,title ,,xxviii--,military construction general provisions ,sec4 #bhja4 ,revision to architectural and engineering services and construction design authority4 ,sec4 #bhjb4 ,expansion of temporary authority for acceptance and use of contributions for certain construction1 maintenance1 and repair projects mutually beneficial to the ,department of ,defense and the military forces of ,kuwait and the ,republic of ,korea4 ,sec4 #bhjc4 ,authorized cost variations for unspecified minor military construction4 ,sec4 #bhjd4 ,modification of alternative authority for acquisition and improvement of military housing4 ,title ,,xxix--,overseas contingency operations military construction ,sec4 #bija4 ,authorized ,army construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bijb4 ,authorized ,navy construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bijc4 ,authorized ,air ,force construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bijd4 ,authorized ,defense ,agencies construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bije4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,title ,,xxx--,military construction funding ,sec4 #cjja4 ,authorization of amounts in funding tables4 ,sec4 #cjjb4 ,military construction table4 ,sec4 #cjjc4 ,military construction table for overseas contingency operations4 ,sec4 #cjjd4 ,military construction table for emergency funding4 ,a ,department of ,defense authorizations ,i ,procurement ,a ,authorization of appropriations #aja4 ,army ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj for procurement for the ,army as follows3 7#a7 ,for aircraft1 #c1fif1dbi1jjj4 7#b7 ,for weapons and tracked combat vehicles1 #d1gae1eff1jjj4 7#c7 ,for other procurement1 #g1ddc1aja1jjj4 #ajb4 ,navy and ,marine ,corps ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj for procurement for the ,navy and ,marine ,corps as follows3 7#a7 ,for aircraft1 #ah1ebb1bjd1jjj4 7#b7 ,for shipbuilding and conversion1 #bc1ghc1gaj1jjj4 7#c7 ,for other procurement1 #i1feb1ief1jjj4 7#d7 ,for procurement1 ,marine ,corps1 #c1jij1ddi1jjj4 #ajc4 ,air ,force ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj for procurement for the ,air ,force as follows3 7#a7 ,for aircraft1 #af1ghd1bgi1jjj4 7#b7 ,for missiles1 #b1hhi1ahg1jjj4 7#c7 ,for space procurement1 #b1dad1chc1jjj4 7#d7 ,for other procurement1 #bj1fhg1heg1jjj4 #ajd4 ,defense-wide activities ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj for ,defense-wide procurement in the amount of #e1aji1daf1jjj4 #aje4 ,defense ,production ,act purchases ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj for purchases under the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deja et seq47 in the amount of #cd1cic1jjj4 ,b ,defense-,wide1 joint1 and multiservice matters #aaa4 ,economic order quantity contracting authority ,f-#ce joint strike fighter program 7a7 ,in general ,subject to subsections 7b7 through 7e71 from amounts made available for obligation under the ,f-#ce aircraft program1 the ,secretary of ,defense may enter into one or more contracts1 beginning with the fiscal year #bjbj program year1 for the procurement of economic order quantities of material and equipment that have completed formal hardware qualification testing for the ,f-#ce aircraft program for use in procurement contracts to be awarded for such program during fiscal years #bjba through #bjbc4 7b7 ,limitation ,the total amount obligated under all contracts entered into under subsection 7a7 shall not exceed #egd1jjj1jjj4 7c7 ,preliminary findings ,before entering into a contract under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall make each of the following findings with respect to such contract3 7#a7 ,the use of such a contract will result in significant savings of the total anticipated costs of carrying out the program through annual contract4 7#b7 ,the minimum need for the property to be procured is expected to remain substantially unchanged during the contemplated contract period in terms of production rate1 procurement rate1 and total quantities4 7#c7 ,there is a reasonable expectation that1 throughout the contemplated contract period1 the ,secretary will request funding for the contract at the level required to avoid contract cancellation4 7#d7 ,there is a stable design for the property to be procured and the technical risks associated with such property are not excessive4 7#e7 ,the estimates of both the cost of the contract and the anticipated cost avoidance through the use of an economic order quantity contract are realistic4 7#f7 ,entering into the contract will promote the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,certification requirement ,except as provided in subsection 7e71 the ,secretary of ,defense may not enter into a contract under subsection 7a7 until a period of #cj days has elapsed following the date on which the ,secretary certifies to the congressional defense committees1 in writing1 that each of the following conditions is satisfied3 7#a7 ,a sufficient number of end items of the system being acquired under such contract have been delivered at or within the most recently available estimates of the program acquisition unit cost or procurement unit cost for such system to determine that the estimates of the unit costs are realistic4 7#b7 ,during the fiscal year in which such contract is to be awarded1 sufficient funds will be available to perform the contract in such fiscal year1 and the future-years defense program submitted to ,congress under section #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for that fiscal year will include the funding required to execute the program without cancellation4 7#c7 ,the contract is a fixed-price type contract4 7#d7 ,the proposed contract provides for production at not less than minimum economic rates given the existing tooling and facilities4 7#e7 ,the ,secretary has determined that each of the conditions described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#f7 of subsection 7c7 will be met by such contract and has provided the basis for such determination to the congressional defense committees4 7#f7 ,the determination under paragraph 7#e7 was made after the completion of a cost analysis performed by the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation for the purpose of section #bccd7;f77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the analysis supports that determination4 7e7 ,exception ,notwithstanding subsection 7d71 the ,secretary of ,defense may enter into a contract under subsection 7a7 on or after ,december #a1 #bjai1 if-- 7#a7 the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation has not completed a cost analysis of the preliminary findings made by the ,secretary under subsection 7c7 with respect to the contract2 7#b7 the ,secretary certifies to the congressional defense committees1 in writing1 that each of the conditions described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e7 of subsection 7d7 is satisfied2 and 7#c7 a period of #cj days has elapsed following the date on which the ,secretary submits the certification under paragraph 7#b74 ,,ii ,research1 development1 test1 and evaluation #bja4 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj for the use of the ,department of ,defense for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation as follows3 7#a7 ,for the ,army1 #ab1aib1gga1jjj4 7#b7 ,for the ,navy1 #bj1bgj1dii1jjj4 7#c7 ,for the ,air ,force1 #de1faf1abb1jjj4 7#d7 ,for ,defense-wide activities1 #bd1cdf1iec1jjj4 7#e7 ,for the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation1 #bba1bjj1jjj4 ,,iii ,operation and maintenance ,a ,authorization of appropriations #cja4 ,operation and maintenance funding ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj for the use of the ,armed ,forces and other activities and agencies of the ,department of ,defense for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 for operation and maintenance1 in amounts as follows3 7#a7 ,for the ,army1 #bb1gig1hgc1jjj4 7#b7 ,for the ,navy1 #be1ieb1gah1jjj4 7#c7 ,for the ,marine ,corps1 #c1ibh1jde1jjj4 7#d7 ,for the ,air ,force1 #ba1bgh1dii1jjj4 7#e7 ,for the ,space ,force1 #gb1dcf1jjj4 7#f7 ,for ,defense-wide activities1 #cg1cii1cda1jjj4 7#g7 ,for the ,army ,reserve1 #a1jhj1ajc1jjj4 7#h7 ,for the ,navy ,reserve1 #bfa1bhd1jjj4 7#i7 ,for the ,marine ,corps ,reserve1 #fa1jij1jjj4 7#aj7 ,for the ,air ,force ,reserve1 #b1bca1dde1jjj4 7#aa7 ,for the ,army ,national ,guard1 #c1cce1gee1jjj4 7#ab7 ,for the ,air ,national ,guard1 #c1fab1aef1jjj4 7#ac7 ,for the ,united ,states ,court of ,appeals for the ,armed ,forces1 #ad1gga1jjj4 7#ad7 ,for ,environmental ,restoration1 ,army1 #bjg1eah1jjj4 7#ae7 ,for ,environmental ,restoration1 ,navy1 #cce1icb1jjj4 7#af7 ,for ,environmental ,restoration1 ,air ,force1 #cjb1gdd1jjj4 7#ag7 ,for ,environmental ,restoration1 ,defense-wide1 #i1aje1jjj4 7#ah7 ,for ,environmental ,restoration1 ,formerly ,used ,defense ,sites1 #baf1dii1jjj4 7#ai7 ,for ,overseas ,humanitarian1 ,disaster1 and ,civic ,aid programs1 #ajh1fjj1jjj4 7#bj7 ,for ,cooperative ,threat ,reduction programs1 #cch1gjj1jjj4 7#ba7 ,for ,department of ,defense ,acquisition ,workforce ,development ,fund1 #djj1jjj1jjj4 ,b ,energy and environment #caa4 ,expediting ,federal agency environmental reviews 7a7 ,definition of service ,in this section the term ,service means the ,national ,marine ,fisheries ,service or the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 as appropriate4 7b7 ,agreements authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of a military department is authorized to enter into an agreement with a ,service to expedite an environmental review1 planning1 consultation1 permitting1 or approval process under the ,marine ,mammal ,protection ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #acfa et seq47 or the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq47 for a project or program undertaken by the military department4 7#b7 ,agreement contents ,each such agreement shall-- 7,a7 provide for a payment to a ,service for the estimated or actual expenses of undertaking an expedited environmental review1 planning1 consultation1 permitting1 or approval process for a project or program undertaken by the military1 including payment for-- 7i7 support of or participation in military planning activities that precede the initiation of the environmental review process2 7ii7 activities directly related to the environmental review process1 including any associated permitting1 authorization1 consultation or approval process2 7iii7 dedicated staffing of agency personnel2 7iv7 information gathering or mapping2 or 7v7 development of programmatic agreements2 7,b7 specify the amount of and basis for the payment the ,secretary will provide to the ,service pursuant to the agreement2 and 7,c7 require the ,director of the ,service to use the payment received pursuant to the agreement only to contribute toward undertaking the environmental review1 planning1 consultation1 permitting1 or approval process within the time period described in subsection 7c77#a74 7c7 ,payment conditions ,the ,secretary of a military department may provide a payment pursuant to an agreement under this section only if-- 7#a7 the ,secretary determines that it is in the interest of national defense to complete an environmental review1 planning1 consultation1 permitting1 or approval process by a ,service under an ,act described in subsection 7b7 for a project or program undertaken by the military department within a particular time period2 and 7#b7 the ,director of a ,service provides to the ,secretary notice that the ,service does not have sufficient funds or adequate personnel to complete such environmental review1 planning1 consultation1 permitting1 or approval process within such time period4 7d7 ,payment funding ,the ,secretary of a military department may use funds available for operations and maintenance to make payments pursuant to an agreement under this section4 7e7 ,crediting of payments ,payments to a ,service under this section1 including any payments provided in advance1 may be credited to the appropriations of such agency for salaries and expenses4 ,subject to satisfaction of the requirements of subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 of subsection 7b77#b71 on use of payments by the ,director of a ,service1 amounts so paid shall be merged with and shall be available for the same purposes and for the same time period as the appropriations so credited4 7f7 ,guidance ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue guidance to implement this section4 #cab4 ,native ,american lands environmental mitigation program 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #afj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bgab4 ,native ,american lands environmental mitigation program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense may establish and carry out a program to mitigate the environmental effects of ,department of ,defense actions on ,indian lands and culturally connected locations4 7b7 ,program activities ,the activities that may be carried out under the program established under subsection 7a7 are the following3 7#a7 ,identification1 investigation1 and documentation of suspected environmental effects attributable to past ,department of ,defense actions4 7#b7 ,development of mitigation options for such environmental effects1 including development of cost-to-complete estimates and a system for prioritizing mitigation actions4 7#c7 ,direct mitigation actions that the ,secretary determines are necessary and appropriate to mitigate the adverse environmental effects of past ,department of ,defense actions4 7#d7 ,demolition and removal of unsafe buildings and structures used by1 under the jurisdiction of1 or formerly used by or under the jurisdiction of the ,department of ,defense4 7#e7 ,training1 technical assistance1 and administrative support to facilitate the meaningful participation of ,indian tribes in mitigation actions under the program4 7#f7 ,development and execution of a policy governing consultation with ,indian tribes that have been or may be affected by ,department of ,defense actions1 including training ,department of ,defense personnel to ensure compliance with the policy4 7c7 ,cooperative agreements 7#a7 ,in carrying out the program established under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense may enter into a cooperative agreement with an ,indian tribe or an instrumentality of tribal government4 7#b7 ,notwithstanding chapter #fc of title #ca1 a cooperative agreement under this section may be used to acquire property or services for the direct benefit of the ,united ,states ,government4 7#c7 ,any cooperative agreement under this section for the procurement of severable services may begin in one fiscal year and end in another fiscal year provided the total period of performance does not exceed two calendar years4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,indian land includes-- 7,a7 any land located within the boundaries and a part of an ,indian reservation1 pueblo1 or rancheria2 7,b7 any land that has been allotted to an individual ,indian but has not been conveyed to such ,indian with full power of alienation2 7,c7 ,alaska ,native village and regional corporation lands2 and 7,d7 lands and waters upon which any federally recognized ,indian tribe has rights reserved by treaty1 act of ,congress1 or action by the ,president4 7#b7 ,the term ,indian tribe has the meaning given such term in section #bgja7;d77#d77;,a7 of this title4 7#c7 ,the term culturally connected location means a location or place that has demonstrable significance to ,indians or ,alaska ,natives based on its association with the traditional beliefs1 customs1 and practices of a living community1 including locations or places where religious1 ceremonial1 subsistence1 medicinal1 economic1 or other lifeways practices have historically taken place4 4 7b7 ,table of sections amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bgaa the following new item3 #bgab4 ,native ,american lands environmental mitigation program4 4 #cac4 ,inclusion of over-the-horizon radars in early outreach procedures and voluntary contributions ,section #ahc;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#f7 in the second sentence1 by striking or airport surveillance radar and inserting 1 airport surveillance radar1 or wide area surveillance over-the-horizon radar2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7f7 in the first sentence1 by striking applicant for a project filed with the ,secretary of ,transportation pursuant to section #ddgah of title #di and inserting entity requesting a review by the ,clearinghouse under this section4 ,c ,logistics and sustainment #cba4 ,inclusion of product support providers in public-private partnerships with respect to ,centers of ,industrial and ,technical ,excellence 7a7 ,in general ,subsection 7b7 of section #bdgd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting or the head of a component that provides product support to the ,center 7in this section referred to as a product support provider7 after the head of the ,center2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting a product support provider1 after employees of the ,center12 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting or a product support provider after the ,center2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting and product support providers after ,center of ,industrial and ,technical ,excellence2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting or a facility of a product support provider after ,center2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting or a facility of a product support provider after ,center2 and 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by inserting or a product support provider after ,center2 and 7ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking at a ,center and inserting of a ,center or a product support provider4 7b7 ,private sector use of excess capacity ,subsection 7c7 of such section is amended by inserting or a product support provider after ,center of ,industrial and ,technical ,excellence4 7c7 ,crediting of amounts for performance ,subsection 7d7 of such section is amended in the first sentence by inserting or a product support provider after ,center4 7d7 ,availability of excess equipment to private-,sector partners ,subsection 7e7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting or a product support provider after ,center of ,industrial and ,technical ,excellence2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting or a product support provider after ,center4 #cbb4 ,inclusion of depot services as eligible for sales by industrial facilities 7a7 ,in general ,section #befc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by striking facilities and inserting facilities or operations2 7#b7 in subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking working-capital funded industrial facility and inserting working-capital funded industrial facility or industrial operation2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking a working-capital funded ,army industrial facility and inserting a working-capital funded ,army industrial facility or an ,army industrial operation2 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by striking facilities and inserting facilities or operations2 and 7,b7 by striking facilities each place it appears and inserting facilities or operations2 7#d7 in subsection 7c71 by striking facility each place it appears and inserting facilities or operation2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,the term industrial operation means a working-capital funded organization1 a depot repair organization1 or a product support activity supporting these organizations4 4 7b7 ,table of sections amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #aeb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #befc and inserting the following new item3 #befc4 ,articles and services of industrial facilities or operations3 sale to persons outside the ,department of ,defense4 4 #cbc4 ,logistics support and services for weapon systems contractors 7a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary of ,defense may make available logistics support and logistics services to a contractor1 including contractors of ,f-#ce participant nations1 in support of the performance by the contractor of a contract for the construction1 modification1 or maintenance or repair of the ,f-#ce ,lightning ,,ii weapon system4 7b7 ,support contracts 7#a7 ,in general ,any logistics support and logistics services to be provided under this section to a contractor in support of the performance of a contract described in subsection 7a7 shall be provided under a separate contract that is entered into by the ,director of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency with that contractor4 ,the requirements of section #bbjh7;h7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the regulations prescribed pursuant to such section shall apply to the contract between the ,director of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency and the contractor4 7#b7 ,limitation ,the number of contracts described in subsection 7a7 for which the ,secretary of ,defense makes logistics support and logistics services available under the authority of this section may not exceed #aj contracts4 ,no contract entered into by the ,director of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency under subsection 7b7 may be for a period in excess of five years1 including periods for which the contract is extended under options to extend the contract4 7c7 ,scope of support and services ,the logistics support and logistics services that may be provided under this section in support of the performance of a contract described in subsection 7a7 are the cataloging1 storage and distribution1 disposal1 and supply chain management1 including supply and provisioning1 of materiel and parts necessary for the performance of that contract4 7d7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary shall prescribe regulations implementing this section4 ,the regulations shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a requirement that the solicitation of offers for a contract described in subsection 7a7 that will be awarded by a military department or the ,department of ,defense1 for which logistics support and logistics services are to be made available under this section1 shall include-- 7,a7 a statement that the logistics support and logistics services are to be made available under the authority of this section to any contractor awarded the contract1 but only on a basis that does not require acceptance of the support and services2 and 7,b7 a description of the range of the logistics support and logistics services that are to be made available to the contractor4 7#b7 ,a requirement for the rates charged a contractor for logistics support and logistics services provided to a contractor under the authority of this section to reflect the full cost to the ,united ,states of the resources used in providing the support and services1 including the costs of resources used1 but not paid for1 by the ,department of ,defense4 7#c7 ,a prohibition on the imposition of any charge on a contractor for any effort of the contractor to correct a deficiency in the performance of logistics support and logistics services provided to the contractor under this section4 7#d7 ,a requirement that logistics support and logistics services provided under the authority of this section may not interfere with the mission of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency or of any military department involved with the program4 7e7 ,relationship to treaty obligations ,the ,secretary shall consult with the ,secretary of ,state to ensure that the exercise of authority under the authority of this section does not conflict with any obligation of the ,united ,states under any treaty or other international agreement4 7f7 ,reports 7#a7 ,secretary of ,defense ,not later than the end of the fourth year of operation of the authority under this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report describing-- 7,a7 the cost effectiveness for both the ,government and industry of operation of the authority2 and 7,b7 the effects1 if any1 on the performance of prime contracts being supported by support contracts awarded under the authority of this section4 7#b7 ,comptroller ,general ,not later than the end of the fifth year of operation of the authority under this section1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall review the report of the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a7 for sufficiency and provide such recommendations in a report to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives as the ,comptroller ,general considers appropriate4 7g7 ,sunset ,the authority to enter into contracts under the authority of this section shall expire six years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,any contracts entered into before such date shall continue in effect according to their terms4 7h7 ,f-#ce participant nations defined ,in this section1 the term ,f-#ce participant nations means each of the following3 7#a7 ,the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,the ,united ,kingdom4 7#c7 ,italy4 7#d7 ,the ,netherlands4 7#e7 ,the ,republic of ,turkey4 7#f7 ,canada4 7#g7 ,australia4 7#h7 ,denmark4 7#i7 ,norway4 7#aj7 ,any additional nations given participant nation status by the ,secretary of ,defense with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state4 ,d ,other matters #cca4 ,updating and modernizing the ,department of ,defense explosives safety board 7a7 ,in general ,section #agb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #agb4 ,explosives safety board 7a7 ,explosives safety risk management ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through a joint board composed of members as described in subsection 7b71 shall develop guidance for oversight of the explosives safety munitions risk management life-cycle of the production1 storage1 and transportation of supplies of military munitions for use of the organizations listed in section #aaa7;b7 of this title1 with particular regard to keeping those supplies properly dispersed and stored and to preventing hazardous conditions from arising to endanger life and property inside or outside of storage reservations4 7b7 ,composition of board ,the joint board referred to in subsection 7a7 shall include members selected by the ,secretaries of the military departments and be composed of military officers1 civilian officers and employees of the ,department of ,defense1 or both4 ,the joint board may1 under agreement with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 include a member from the ,coast ,guard1 when the ,coast ,guard is not operating as a service in the ,department of the ,navy4 4 7b7 ,table of sections amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #g of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section #agb and inserting the following new item3 #agb4 ,explosives safety board4 4 #ccb4 ,officers authorized to command ,army dental units ,section #cjha7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,dental ,corps ,officer and inserting ,army ,medical ,department ,officer4 #ccc4 ,expanded transfer and adoption of military animals ,section #behc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting transfer or before adoption2 and 7,b7 by striking adoption each place it appears and inserting transfer or adoption2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting transfer or before adoption2 7,b7 in the first sentence1 by striking adoption and inserting transfer or adoption2 and 7,c7 in the second sentence1 by striking adoptability and inserting transferability or adoptability2 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting transfer or before adoption2 7,b7 in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 by inserting adoption before by2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting or organizations after persons2 and 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking by and inserting transfer to2 7#d7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting or adopted after transferred2 7,b7 in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 by striking transferred each place it appears and inserting transferred or adopted2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking transfer each place it appears and inserting transfer or adoption2 7#e7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking transfer of retired and inserting transportation of retiring2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking transfer and inserting transport2 7#f7 in subsection 7g77#c71 by striking adoption of military working dogs and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting transfer of military working dogs to law enforcement agencies before the end of the dogs' useful working lives42 and 7#g7 in subsection 7h77#b71 by striking ,a horse and inserting ,an equid 7horse1 mule1 or donkey74 #ccd4 ,repeal of statutory requirement for ,commander of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency to be notified three years prior to implementing changes to any uniform or uniform component ,section #cef of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #afcf7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7a72 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7b7 and 7c7 as subsections 7a7 and 7b71 respectively2 and 7#c7 in subsections 7a7 and 7b71 as so redesignated1 by striking ,commander each place it appears and inserting ,director4 #cce4 ,transition from service-specific ,defense ,readiness ,reporting ,systems ,section #ceh7;c7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb7 is amended by striking ,october #a1 #bjai and inserting ,october #a1 #bjbj4 ,,iv ,military personnel authorizations ,a ,active forces #dja4 ,end strengths for active forces ,the ,armed ,forces are authorized strengths for active duty personnel as of ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 as follows3 7#a7 ,the ,army1 #dhj1jjj4 7#b7 ,the ,navy1 #cdj1ejj4 7#c7 ,the ,marine ,corps1 #ahf1bjj4 7#d7 ,the ,air ,force1 #ccb1hjj4 ,b ,reserve forces #daa4 ,end strengths for ,selected ,reserve 7a7 ,in general ,the ,armed ,forces are authorized strengths for ,selected ,reserve personnel of the reserve components as of ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 as follows3 7#a7 ,the ,army ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 #ccf1jjj4 7#b7 ,the ,army ,reserve1 #ahi1ejj4 7#c7 ,the ,navy ,reserve1 #ei1jjj4 7#d7 ,the ,marine ,corps ,reserve1 #ch1ejj4 7#e7 ,the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 #ajg1gjj4 7#f7 ,the ,air ,force ,reserve1 #gj1ajj4 7#g7 ,the ,coast ,guard ,reserve1 #g1jjj4 7b7 ,end strength reductions ,the end strengths prescribed by subsection 7a7 for the ,selected ,reserve of any reserve component shall be proportionately reduced by-- 7#a7 the total authorized strength of units organized to serve as units of the ,selected ,reserve of such component which are on active duty 7other than for training7 at the end of the fiscal year2 and 7#b7 the total number of individual members not in units organized to serve as units of the ,selected ,reserve of such component who are on active duty 7other than for training or for unsatisfactory participation in training7 without their consent at the end of the fiscal year4 7c7 ,end strength increases ,whenever units or individual members of the ,selected ,reserve for any reserve component are released from active duty during any fiscal year1 the end strength prescribed for such fiscal year for the ,selected ,reserve of such reserve component shall be increased proportionately by the total authorized strengths of such units and by the total number of such individual members4 #dab4 ,end strengths for reserves on active duty in support of the reserves ,within the end strengths prescribed in section #daa7;a71 the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces are authorized1 as of ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 the following number of ,reserves to be serving on full-time active duty or full-time duty1 in the case of members of the ,national ,guard1 for the purpose of organizing1 administering1 recruiting1 instructing1 or training the reserve components3 7#a7 ,the ,army ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 #cj1eie4 7#b7 ,the ,army ,reserve1 #af1eaa4 7#c7 ,the ,navy ,reserve1 #aj1aee4 7#d7 ,the ,marine ,corps ,reserve1 #b1chf4 7#e7 ,the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 #bb1fcg4 7#f7 ,the ,air ,force ,reserve1 #d1dca4 #dac4 ,end strengths for military technicians 7dual status7 ,the minimum number of military technicians 7dual status7 as of the last day of fiscal year #bjbj for the reserve components of the ,army and the ,air ,force 7notwithstanding section #abi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 shall be the following3 7#a7 ,for the ,army ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 #bb1bid4 7#b7 ,for the ,army ,reserve1 #f1dib4 7#c7 ,for the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 #ac1egc4 7#d7 ,for the ,air ,force ,reserve1 #h1hdh4 #dad4 ,maximum number of reserve personnel authorized to be on active duty for operational support ,during fiscal year #bjbj1 the maximum number of members of the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces who may be serving at any time on full-time operational support duty under section #aae7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is the following3 7#a7 ,the ,army ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 #ag1jjj4 7#b7 ,the ,army ,reserve1 #ac1jjj4 7#c7 ,the ,navy ,reserve1 #f1bjj4 7#d7 ,the ,marine ,corps ,reserve1 #c1jjj4 7#e7 ,the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 #af1jjj4 7#f7 ,the ,air ,force ,reserve1 #ad1jjj4 #dae4 ,authorized strengths for ,marine ,corps ,reserves on active duty 7a7 ,officers ,section #abjaa7;a77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking those parts of the table pertaining to the ,marine ,corps ,reserve and inserting the following3 ,marine ,corps ,reserve3 ,major,lieutenant ,colonel,colonel #b1djjadcajecd #b1ejjadiajice #b1fjjaeeaaccf #b1gjjafaaahcg #b1hjjafgabbci #b1ijjagcabfda #c1jjjagiacjdb 4 7b7 ,senior enlisted members ,section #abjab7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking those parts of the table pertaining to the ,marine ,corps ,reserve and inserting the following3 ,marine ,corps ,reserve3 ,e-#h;,e-#i #b1djjajfbd #b1ejjaabbe #b1fjjaafbf #b1gjjababg #b1hjjabebh #b1ijjacjbi #c1jjjacdcj 4 #daf4 ,authorized strength3 exclusion of certain reserve component general and flag officers on active duty ,section #ebf;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,certain reserve component general and flag officers on active duty 7,a7 ,the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff may designate up to #ae general and flag officer positions in the unified and specified combatant commands1 and up to three general and flag officer positions on the ,joint ,staff1 as positions to be held only by reserve component officers who are in a general or flag officer grade below lieutenant general or vice admiral4 ,each position so designated shall be considered to be a joint duty assignment position for purposes of chapter #ch of this title4 7,b7 ,a reserve component officer serving in a position designated under subparagraph 7,a7 while on active duty under a call or order to active duty that does not specify a period of #ahj days or less shall not be counted for purposes of the limitations under subsection 7a7 and under section #ebe of this title4 2 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 through 7h7 as subsections 7d7 through 7i71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following new subsection3 7c7 ,exclusion of certain reserve officers 7#a7 ,general or flag officers serving less than #ahj days ,the limitations of this section do not apply to a reserve component general or flag officer who is on active duty for training or who is on active duty under a call or order specifying a period of less than #ahj days4 7#b7 ,general or flag officers serving #cfe days or less ,the limitations of this section also do not apply to a number1 as specified by the ,secretary of the military department concerned1 of reserve component general or flag officers authorized to serve on active duty for a period of not more than #cfe days4 ,the number so specified for an armed force may not exceed the number equal to #aj percent of the authorized number of general or flag officers1 as the case may be1 of that armed force under section #abjjd of this title4 ,in determining such number1 any fraction shall be rounded down to the next whole number1 except that such number shall be at least one4 7#c7 ,general or flag officers serving more than #cfe days ,the limitations of this section do not apply to a reserve component general or flag officer who is on active duty for a period in excess of #cfe days but not to exceed three years1 except that the number of such officers from each reserve component who are covered by this paragraph and not serving in a position that is a joint duty assignment for purposes of chapter #ch of this title may not exceed #e per component1 unless authorized by the ,secretary of ,defense4 4 ,c ,authorization of appropriations #dba4 ,military personnel ,there is hereby authorized to be appropriated for military personnel for fiscal year #bjbj a total of #adc1dgf1ejc1jjj4 ,d ,other matters #dca4 ,authorities of ,secretary of ,defense and ,service ,secretaries to vary personnel end strengths 7a7 ,authority for ,secretary of ,defense variances ,section #aae7;f77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking increase and inserting vary4 7b7 ,authority for ,service ,secretary variances ,section #aae7;g7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by striking increase and inserting vary2 and 7ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 vary the end strength authorized pursuant to subsection 7a77#a77;,b7 for a fiscal year for the ,active ,guard and ,reserve category of the ,selected ,reserve of the reserve component of the armed force under the jurisdiction of that ,secretary or1 in the case of the ,secretary of the ,navy1 for the ,active ,guard and ,reserve category of the ,selected ,reserve of the reserve component of any armed force under the jurisdiction of that ,secretary1 by a number equal to not more than #a percent of such authorized end strength4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in the second sentence1 by striking increase each place it occurs and inserting variance2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,any variance under paragraph 7#a77;,c7 of the end strength for the ,active ,guard and ,reserve category of the ,selected ,reserve of an armed force for a fiscal year shall be counted as part of the variance for that ,selected ,reserve for that fiscal year authorized under subsection 7f77#b744 ,v ,military personnel policy ,a ,officer personnel policy #eja4 ,revision to management policies for joint qualified officers ,section #ffa7;d77#c77;,b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in the third sentence by inserting or a designee of the ,chairman who is a member of the ,armed ,forces in grade ,o-#h or higher before the period4 #ejb4 ,repeal of report on end-of-quarter strength levels ,section #aae7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking paragraph 7#c74 #ejc4 ,original appointment authority ,section #eca of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 by striking and captain and inserting captain1 major1 and lieutenant colonel2 and 7,b7 by striking and lieutenant and inserting lieutenant1 lieutenant commander1 and commander2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 by striking grades both places it appears and inserting grade2 7,b7 by striking major1 lieutenant colonel1 and2 and 7,c7 by striking lieutenant commander1 commander1 and4 ,b ,reserve component management #eaa4 ,repeal of requirement for review of certain ,army reserve officer unit vacancy promotions by commanders of associated active duty units ,section #aaac of the ,army ,national ,guard ,combat ,readiness ,reform ,act of #aiib 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaje note7 is repealed4 ,c ,general service authorities and correction military records #eba4 ,reduction in required number of members of discharge review boards ,section #aeec7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking five and inserting not less than three4 #ebb4 ,privacy ,act exclusion for courts-martial to allow for public access to dockets1 filings1 and court records 7a7 ,in general ,section #idj;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #adj;a of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,secretary of ,defense and inserting 7a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security12 7#b7 in subsection 7a7 7as designated by paragraph 7#a7 of this section7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 7including with respect to the ,coast ,guard7 after military justice system2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#d7 of subsection 7a7 7as so designated71 by inserting public before access to docket information2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7b7 ,section #eeb;a of title #e shall not apply to records of trial produced or distributed within the military justice system or docket information1 filings1 and records made publicly accessible in accordance with the uniform standards and criteria for conduct established by the ,secretary under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,nothing in this section shall be construed to provide public access to docket information1 filings1 or records that are classified1 subject to a judicial protective order1 or ordered sealed4 4 7b7 ,existing standards and criteria ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall apply to the ,coast ,guard the standards and criteria for conduct established by the ,secretary of ,defense under section #idj;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #adj;a of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 in effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act until such time as the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 prescribes revised standards and criteria for conduct under such section that implement the amendments made by subsection 7a7 of this section4 ,d ,military justice #eca4 ,revisions to requirements relating to ,department of ,defense policy on evidence retention to reflect the length of time a sexual assault forensic examination 7,,safe7 kit must be retained ,section #ehf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aefa note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7f7 as subsection 7e72 7#b7 in subsection 7e71 as so redesignated1 in the subsection heading1 by inserting in unrestricted reporting cases after proceedings2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7f7 ,return of personal property in restricted reporting cases 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe procedures under which a victim who files a restricted report on an incident of sexual assault may request1 at any time1 the return of any personal property of the victim obtained as part of the sexual assault forensic examination4 7#b7 ,the procedures shall ensure that-- 7,a7 a request of a victim under paragraph 7#a7 may be made on a confidential basis and without affecting the restricted nature of the restricted report2 and 7,b7 at the time of the filing of the restricted report1 a ,sexual ,assault ,response ,coordinator or ,sexual ,assault ,prevention and ,response ,victim ,advocate-- 7i7 informs the victim that the victim may request the return of personal property as described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7ii7 advises the victim that such a request for the return of personal property may negatively impact a subsequent case adjudication1 if the victim later decides to convert the restricted report to an unrestricted report4 7#c7 ,except with respect to personal property returned to a victim under this subsection1 nothing in this subsection shall affect the requirement to retain a sexual assault forensic examination 7,,safe7 kit for the period specified in subsection 7c77#d77;,a74 4 #ecb4 ,command influence under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice 7a7 ,article #cg ,section #hcg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #cg of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by striking ,unlawfully influencing action of court and inserting ,command influence2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking 7a7 ,no authority convening a general1 special1 or summary court-martial and inserting 7a77#a7 ,no court-martial convening authority2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as designated by subparagraph 7,a7 of this paragraph71 by striking proceeding4 ,no person and inserting the following3 proceeding4 7#c7 ,no person 2 7,c7 by inserting before paragraph 7#c7 7as designated by subparagraph 7,b7 of this paragraph7 the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,no court-martial convening authority1 nor any other commanding officer1 may deter or attempt to deter a potential witness from participating in the investigatory process or testifying at a court-martial4 ,the denial of a request to travel at government expense or refusal to make a witness available shall not by itself constitute unlawful command influence4 2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c7 7as so designated7-- 7i7 by inserting attempt to before influence2 7ii7 by striking with respect to his judicial acts and inserting or preliminary hearing officer with respect to such acts taken pursuant to this chapter as prescribed by the ,president2 and 7iii7 by striking the second sentence2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#d7 ,paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 shall not apply with respect to-- 7,a7 general instructional or informational courses in military justice if such courses are designed solely for the purpose of instructing members of a command in the substantive and procedural aspects of courts-martial2 7,b7 statements regarding criminal activity or a particular criminal offense that do not advocate a particular disposition1 or a particular court-martial finding1 or sentence2 or 7,c7 statements and instructions given in open court by the military judge or counsel4 7#e7 7,a7 ,notwithstanding paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c71 but subject to subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 a superior convening authority or officer may generally discuss matters to consider regarding the disposition of alleged violations of this chapter with a subordinate convening authority or officer2 and 7ii7 a subordinate convening authority or officer may seek advice from a superior convening authority or officer regarding the disposition of an alleged offense under this chapter4 7,b7 ,no superior convening authority or officer may direct a subordinate convening authority or officer to make a particular disposition in a specific case or otherwise substitute the discretion of such authority or such officer for that of the subordinate convening authority or officer4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking to be advanced1 in grade and inserting to be advanced in grade2 and 7,b7 by striking accused before a court-martial and inserting person in a court-martial proceeding2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7c7 ,no finding or sentence of a court-martial may be held incorrect on the ground of a violation of this section1 or the doctrine of apparent unlawful command influence1 unless the violation materially prejudices the substantial rights of the accused4 7d7 7#a7 ,a superior convening authority or commanding officer may withhold the authority of a subordinate convening authority or officer to dispose of offenses in individual cases1 types of cases1 or generally4 7#b7 ,except as otherwise authorized by this chapter1 a superior convening authority or commanding officer may not limit the discretion of a subordinate convening authority or officer to act with respect to a case for which the subordinate convening authority or officer has authority to dispose of the offenses4 4 7b7 ,article #ec;a ,section #hec;a7b77#e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #ec;a of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 is amended by striking the ,president and inserting the ,president1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 or the ,secretary concerned44 7c7 ,table of sections amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of subchapter ,,vii of chapter #dg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #hcg 7article #cg of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice7 and inserting the following new item3 #hcg4 ,art4 #cg4 ,command influence4 4 ,e ,member education1 training1 resilience1 and transition #eda4 ,enhancing joint professional military education ,section #baed7;a77#b77;,a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the ,joint ,forces ,staff ,college or a and inserting a joint or4 #edb4 ,eligibility of additional enlisted members for associate degree programs of the ,community ,college of the ,air ,force ,section #idae7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,enlisted members of the armed forces other than the ,air ,force who are participating in ,community ,college of the ,air ,force affiliated joint-service training and education courses4 4 #edc4 ,degree granting authority for ,united ,states ,army ,armament ,graduate ,school 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #dja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #dcbb4 ,degree granting authority for ,united ,states ,army ,armament ,graduate ,school 7a7 ,authority ,under regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of the ,army1 the ,chancellor of the ,united ,states ,army ,armament ,graduate ,school may1 upon the recommendation of the faculty and provost of the college1 confer appropriate degrees upon graduates who meet the degree requirements4 7b7 ,limitation ,a degree may not be conferred under this section unless-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of ,education has recommended approval of the degree in accordance with the ,federal ,policy ,governing ,granting of ,academic ,degrees by ,federal ,agencies2 and 7#b7 the ,united ,states ,army ,armament ,graduate ,school is accredited by the appropriate civilian academic accrediting agency or organization to award the degree1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,education4 7c7 ,congressional notification requirements 7#a7 ,when seeking to establish degree granting authority under this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives-- 7,a7 a copy of the self-assessment questionnaire required by the ,federal ,policy ,governing ,granting of ,academic ,degrees by ,federal ,agencies1 at the time the assessment is submitted to the ,department of ,education's ,national ,advisory ,committee on ,institutional ,quality and ,integrity2 and 7,b7 the subsequent recommendations and rationale of the ,secretary of ,education regarding the establishment of the degree granting authority4 7#b7 ,upon any modification or redesignation of existing degree granting authority1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report containing the rationale for the proposed modification or redesignation and any subsequent recommendation of the ,secretary of ,education on the proposed modification or redesignation4 7#c7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report containing an explanation of any action by the appropriate academic accrediting agency or organization not to accredit the ,united ,states ,army ,armament ,graduate ,school to award any new or existing degree4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #dcbb4 ,degree granting authority for ,united ,states ,army ,armament ,graduate ,school4 4 #edd4 ,authority for the military departments' accredited institutions to accept research grants 7a7 ,army institutions 7#a7 ,in general ,section #gdhg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following new subsection3 7a7 ,acceptance of research grants 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of the ,army may authorize the ,commandant of the ,united ,states ,army ,war ,college or the head of any other accredited institution of the ,army to accept qualifying research grants4 ,any such grant may only be accepted if the work under the grant is to be carried out by a professor or instructor of the ,college or institution1 as appropriate1 for a scientific1 literary1 or educational purpose4 7#b7 ,a civilian member of the faculty of the ,army ,war ,college or any other accredited institution of the ,army may accept a grant to conduct research in the civilian faculty member's personal capacity1 but such research may not be accomplished in direct support of lectures1 instruction1 curriculum development1 or special duties as assigned at the ,college or institution1 as appropriate4 ,for the purpose of determining rights with respect to any invention made under such a grant1 the civilian faculty member shall be deemed a ,government employee4 2 7,b7 in the second sentence of subsection 7d71 by inserting or the head of any other accredited institution of the ,army1 as appropriate1 after ,the ,commandant2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7e71 by striking ,army ,war ,college and all that follows through the period and inserting ,army ,war ,college or any other accredited institution of the ,army may be used to pay expenses incurred by the ,college or institution1 as appropriate1 in applying for1 and otherwise pursuing1 the award of qualifying research grants44 7#b7 ,clerical amendments 7,a7 ,section heading ,the heading of such section is amended by inserting and other accredited institutions of the ,army after ,united ,states ,army ,war ,college4 7,b7 ,table of sections ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #geg of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section #gdhg and inserting the following new item3 #gdhg4 ,united ,states ,army ,war ,college and other accredited institutions of the ,army3 acceptance of grants for faculty research for scientific1 literary1 and educational purposes4 4 7b7 ,navy institutions 7#a7 ,in general ,section #heic of such title is amended-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following new subsection3 7a7 ,acceptance of research grants 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may authorize the ,president of the ,naval ,war ,college or the head of any other accredited institution of the ,navy to accept qualifying research grants4 ,any such grant may only be accepted if the work under the grant is to be carried out by a professor or instructor of the ,college or institution1 as appropriate1 for a scientific1 literary1 or educational purpose4 7#b7 ,a civilian member of the faculty of the ,naval ,war ,college or any other accredited institution of the ,navy may accept a grant to conduct research in the civilian faculty member's personal capacity1 but such research may not be accomplished in direct support of lectures1 instruction1 curriculum development1 or special duties as assigned at the ,college or institution1 as appropriate4 ,for the purpose of determining rights with respect to any invention made under such a grant1 the civilian faculty member shall be deemed a ,government employee4 2 7,b7 in the second sentence of subsection 7d71 by inserting or the head of any other accredited institution of the ,navy1 as appropriate1 after ,naval ,war ,college2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7e71 by striking ,naval ,war ,college and all that follows through the period and inserting ,naval ,war ,college or any other accredited institution of the ,navy may be used to pay expenses incurred by the ,college or institution1 as appropriate1 in applying for1 and otherwise pursuing1 the award of qualifying research grants44 7#b7 ,clerical amendments 7,a7 ,section heading ,the heading of such section is amended by inserting and other accredited institutions of the ,navy after ,naval ,war ,college4 7,b7 ,table of sections ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #hei of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section #heic and inserting the following new item3 #heic4 ,naval ,war ,college and other accredited institutions of the ,navy3 acceptance of grants for faculty research for scientific1 literary1 and educational purposes4 4 7c7 ,marine ,corps institutions 7#a7 ,in general ,section #heid of such title is amended-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following new subsection3 7a7 ,acceptance of research grants 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may authorize the ,president of the ,marine ,corps ,university or the head of any other accredited institution of the ,marine ,corps to accept qualifying research grants4 ,any such grant may only be accepted if the work under the grant is to be carried out by a professor or instructor of the ,university or institution1 as appropriate1 for a scientific1 literary1 or educational purpose4 7#b7 ,a civilian member of the faculty of the ,marine ,corps ,university or any other accredited institution of the ,marine ,corps may accept a grant to conduct research in the civilian faculty member's personal capacity1 but such research may not be accomplished in direct support of lectures1 instruction1 curriculum development1 or special duties as assigned at the ,university or institution1 as appropriate4 ,for the purpose of determining rights with respect to any invention made under such a grant1 the civilian faculty member shall be deemed a ,government employee4 2 7,b7 in the second sentence of subsection 7d71 by inserting or the head of any other accredited institution of the ,marine ,corps1 as appropriate1 after ,marine ,corps ,university2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7e71 by striking ,marine ,corps ,university and all that follows through the period and inserting ,marine ,corps ,university or any other accredited institution of the ,marine ,corps may be used to pay expenses incurred by the ,university or institution1 as appropriate1 in applying for1 and otherwise pursuing1 the award of qualifying research grants44 7#b7 ,clerical amendments 7,a7 ,section heading ,the heading of such section is amended by inserting and other accredited institutions of the ,marine ,corps after ,marine ,corps ,university4 7,b7 ,table of sections ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #hei of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section #heid and inserting the following3 #heid4 ,marine ,corps ,university and other accredited institutions of the ,marine ,corps3 acceptance of grants for faculty research for scientific1 literary1 and educational purposes4 4 7d7 ,air ,force institutions 7#a7 ,in general ,section #idhg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,acceptance of research grants 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may authorize the ,commandant of the ,air ,war ,college or the head of any other accredited institution of the ,air ,force to accept qualifying research grants4 ,any such grant may only be accepted if the work under the grant is to be carried out by a professor or instructor of the ,college or institution1 as appropriate1 for a scientific1 literary1 or educational purpose4 7#b7 ,a civilian member of the faculty of the ,air ,war ,college or any other accredited institution of the ,air ,force may accept a grant to conduct research in the civilian faculty member's personal capacity1 but such research may not be accomplished in direct support of lectures1 instruction1 curriculum development1 or special duties as assigned at the ,college or institution1 as appropriate4 ,for the purpose of determining rights with respect to any invention made under such a grant1 the civilian faculty member shall be deemed a ,government employee4 2 7,b7 in subsection 7d71 by inserting or the head of any other accredited institution of the ,air ,force1 as appropriate1 after ,commandant2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7e71 by striking ,air ,war ,college and all that follows through the period and inserting ,air ,war ,college or any other accredited institution of the ,air ,force may be used to pay expenses incurred by the ,college or institution1 as appropriate1 in applying for1 and otherwise pursuing1 the award of qualifying research grants44 7#b7 ,clerical amendments 7,a7 ,section heading ,the heading of such section is amended by inserting and other accredited institutions of the ,air ,force after ,air ,war ,college4 7,b7 ,table of sections ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ieg of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section #idhg and inserting the following new item3 #idhg4 ,air ,war ,college and other accredited institutions of the ,air ,force3 acceptance of grants for faculty research for scientific1 literary1 and educational purposes4 4 #ede4 ,preparation of budget requests for operation of professional military education schools ,section #bafb7;b77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in the first sentence by striking as a separate budget request and inserting as part of the budget request for the ,joint ,staff4 ,f ,decorations and awards #eea4 ,expansion of ,gold ,star ,lapel ,button eligibility to stepbrothers and stepsisters ,section #aabf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking and next of kin and inserting 1 next of kin1 stepbrother1 and stepsister2 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking may be replaced and all that follows before the period at the end and inserting may be replaced upon application and without cost2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7d71 by adding at the end the following3 7#i7 ,the terms stepbrother and stepsister shall be defined in regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense under subsection 7b74 4 #eeb4 ,authority to award or present a decoration following a congressionally requested review 7a7 ,in general ,section #aacj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by inserting and award or presentation after for review2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 by striking shall each place it appears and inserting may2 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7e72 and 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following3 7d7 7#a7 ,a decoration may be awarded or presented following submission of a favorable recommendation for the award or presentation under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,an award or presentation under paragraph 7#a7 may not occur before the expiration of a #fj-;day period for congressional review beginning on the date of submission of the favorable recommendation under subsection 7b7 regarding the award or presentation4 7#c7 ,the authority to make an award or presentation under this subsection shall apply notwithstanding any limitation described in subsection 7a74 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #eg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #aacj and inserting the following3 #aacj4 ,consideration of proposals for decorations not previously submitted in timely fashion3 procedures for review and award or presentation4 4 ,g ,other ,matters #efa4 ,expansion of personal property tax relief for servicemembers ,paragraph 7#a7 of section #eaa7;d7 of the ,servicemembers ,civil ,relief ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #djja7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 1 whether leased or owned1 after spouse of a servicemember2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 ,the relief from personal property taxes extends to a servicemember or the spouse of a servicemember who leases a motor vehicle1 as well as to a lessor who leases a motor vehicle to the servicemember or spouse4 ,when a servicemember or the spouse of the servicemember leases a motor vehicle1 the leased motor vehicle shall not be deemed to be located or present in1 or have a situs for taxation in1 the tax jurisdiction in which the servicemember is serving in compliance with military orders unless the servicemember or spouse has adopted that tax jurisdiction as the legal residence of the servicemember or spouse1 respectively44 #efb4 ,clarification regarding military orders required for termination of leases pursuant to the ,servicemembers ,civil ,relief ,act ,section #cje7;i7 of the ,servicemembers ,civil ,relief ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ciee7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting including orders for separation or retirement1 after official military orders12 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,permanent change of station ,the term permanent change of station includes separation or retirement from military service4 4 #efc4 ,clarification of requirements for residence and domicile tax relief under the ,servicemembers ,civil ,relief ,act 7a7 ,in general ,section #eaa of the ,servicemembers ,civil ,relief ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #djja7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7h7 ,determination of servicemember's tax jurisdiction ,for purposes of this section1 the ,state or political subdivision where a servicemember is serving in compliance with military orders includes any ,state or political subdivision within #aej miles of the servicemember's assigned duty location4 4 7b7 ,applicability ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall apply with respect to a ,state or local income tax return filed for any taxable year beginning on or after ,january #a1 #bjaf4 #efd4 ,determination of residence or domicile for tax purposes of spouses of military personnel ,section #eaa7;a77#b7 of the ,servicemembers ,civil ,relief ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #djja7;a77#b77 is amended by striking if the residence or domicile1 as the case may be1 is the same for the servicemember and the spouse4 #efe4 ,extension of protections for servicemembers against default judgments 7a7 ,clarification of affidavit requirement ,paragraph 7#a7 of section #bja7;b7 of the ,servicemember ,civil ,relief ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cica7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 respectively2 7#b7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking the court1 before entering judgment for the plaintiff1 shall require the plaintiff to and inserting the plaintiff1 when seeking a default judgment1 shall2 and 7,b7 by inserting 7,a7 before ,in any action2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 ,the affidavit shall set forth all steps taken to determine the defendant's military status and shall have attached the records on which the plaintiff relies in preparing the affidavit4 ,attached records shall include at least a copy of the certificate produced by the ,department of ,defense ,manpower ,data ,center or a certificate produced by a successor to such ,center4 4 7b7 ,extension of protections for servicemembers against default judgments ,paragraph 7#b7 of section #bja7;b7 of the ,servicemembers ,civil ,relief ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cica7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting after the first sentence the following new sentence3 ,the court may not appoint an attorney to represent a defendant who is selected by1 or has a business affiliation with1 the plaintiff1 an attorney representing the plaintiff1 or an employee of an entity that has a business affiliation with an attorney representing the plaintiff42 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to prohibit a court from assessing court-appointed attorney fees and costs against the plaintiff44 7c7 ,searches of ,department of ,defense ,manpower ,data ,center database ,subsection 7b7 of such section is further amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#e7 ,required search of ,department of ,defense database ,before filing an affidavit under subsection 7b77#a71 the plaintiff shall conduct a diligent and reasonable investigation to determine whether or not the defendant is in military service1 including a search of available ,department of ,defense ,manpower ,data ,center records or records from a successor to such ,center1 and of any other information available to the plaintiff4 ,the plaintiff shall obtain and provide to the court copies of any status reports obtained through such search4 7#f7 ,duties of court-appointed attorney 7,a7 ,an attorney appointed to represent a defendant under subsection 7b77#b7 shall act only in the best interests of the defendant4 7,b7 ,the court appointed attorney1 when appropriate to represent the best interests of the defendant1 shall request a stay of proceedings under this ,act4 7,c7 ,the plaintiff shall provide to the court appointed attorney all contact information the plaintiff has for the defendant4 7,d7 ,the court appointed attorney shall conduct a diligent and reasonable investigation to confirm the defendant's military status1 including a search of the ,department of ,defense ,manpower ,data ,center or a successor to such ,center4 ,the attorney shall file any status reports obtained through such search with the court4 7,e7 ,upon making contact with the defendant1 the court appointed attorney shall advise the defendant of the nature of the lawsuit and the defendant's rights provided by this ,act1 including rights to obtain a stay and to request the court to adjust an obligation4 ,the attorney shall communicate to the court whether or not the defendant requests a stay or requests a continuance to obtain counsel4 7,f7 ,if the court appointed attorney is unable to make contact with the defendant1 the attorney shall assert rights provided by this ,act on behalf of the defendant1 provided there is an adequate basis in law and fact4 7,g7 ,a court appointed attorney unable to make contact with the defendant shall report to the court on all of the attorney's efforts to make contact by filing an affidavit indicating the following3 7i7 ,the date such attorney reviewed the court record and pleadings to ascertain contact information for the defendant4 7ii7 ,all of the attorney's attempts to contact the defendant1 including the date1 time1 and method of communication4 7iii7 ,that such attorney was unable to contact the defendant4 7#g7 ,effect of ,department of ,defense discontinuing availability of information ,if the ,department of ,defense discontinues the availability of active duty status information through the ,department of ,defense ,manpower ,data ,center1 a successor to such ,center1 or another related entity1 then all requirements under this subsection that are related to the ,department of ,defense ,manpower ,data ,center1 the successor to such ,center1 or the other related entity shall cease to apply until such time as the ,department of ,defense resumes making such information available4 4 ,,vi ,compensation and other personnel benefits #fja4 ,inclusion of active duty service for a preplanned mission as eligible service for reduction of eligibility age for a non-regular retirement ,section #abgca7;f77#b77;,b77i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting or #abcjd;b after section #abcja7;d74 #fjb4 ,authority to waive recoupment of separation pay1 severance pay1 or readjustment pay for involuntary discharge for members who subsequently become entitled to retired or retainer pay ,section #aagd7;h7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 7,a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 or the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security with respect to the ,coast ,guard when it is not operating as a service in the ,navy1 may waive the requirement to repay separation pay1 severance pay1 or readjustment pay under paragraph 7#a7 if such ,secretary determines that repayment would be against equity and good conscience or would be contrary to the best interests of the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,the authority of the ,secretary of ,defense in this paragraph may be delegated to the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness and the ,principal ,deputy ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness4 4 #fjc4 ,authority for payment of death gratuity to trusts ,section #adgg7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph-- 7#c7 ,in this subsection1 the term person includes-- 7,a7 the estate of the member2 or 7,b7 a trust legally established under any ,federal1 ,state1 or territorial law1 including a supplemental or special needs trust established under subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,c7 of section #aiag7;d77#d7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acifp7d77#d77 for the sole benefit of a dependent child considered disabled under section #afad7;a77#c7 of that ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #achb;c7a77#c77 who is incapable of self-support because of mental or physical incapacity4 4 #fjd4 ,payment of transitional compensation for certain dependents ,section #ajei7m7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting members or after dependents of2 7#b7 by inserting member or before former member each place it appears2 and 7#c7 by amending paragraph 7#c7 to read as follows3 7#c7 ,for the purposes of this subsection1 a member is considered separated from active duty upon the earliest of-- 7,a7 the date an administrative separation is initiated by a commander of the member2 7,b7 the date the court-martial sentence is adjudged if the sentence1 as adjudged1 includes a dismissal1 dishonorable discharge1 bad conduct discharge1 or forfeiture of all pay and allowances2 or 7,c7 the date the member's term of service expires4 4 #fje4 ,treatment of commissary user fees ,section #bdhc7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting fees on services provided1 after handling fees for tobacco products14 #fjf4 ,one-year extension of certain expiring bonus and special pay authorities 7a7 ,authorities relating to reserve forces ,section #iaj7;g7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 relating to income replacement payments for reserve component members experiencing extended and frequent mobilization for active duty service1 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjai and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbj4 7b7 ,title #aj authorities relating to health care professionals ,the following sections of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 are amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjai and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbj3 7#a7 ,section #bacj;a7a77#a71 relating to nurse officer candidate accession program4 7#b7 ,section #afcjb7;d71 relating to repayment of education loans for certain health professionals who serve in the ,selected ,reserve4 7c7 ,authorities relating to nuclear officers ,section #ccc7;i7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjai and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbj4 7d7 ,authorities relating to title #cg consolidated special pay1 incentive pay1 and bonus authorities ,the following sections of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 are amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjai and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbj3 7#a7 ,section #cca7;h71 relating to general bonus authority for enlisted members4 7#b7 ,section #ccb7;g71 relating to general bonus authority for officers4 7#c7 ,section #ccd7;i71 relating to special aviation incentive pay and bonus authorities for officers4 7#d7 ,section #cce7k71 relating to special bonus and incentive pay authorities for officers in health professions4 7#e7 ,section #ccf7;g71 relating to contracting bonus for cadets and midshipmen enrolled in the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps4 7#f7 ,section #cea7;h71 relating to hazardous duty pay4 7#g7 ,section #ceb7;g71 relating to assignment pay or special duty pay4 7#h7 ,section #cec7;i71 relating to skill incentive pay or proficiency bonus4 7#i7 ,section #cee7;h71 relating to retention incentives for members qualified in critical military skills or assigned to high priority units4 7e7 ,authority ,to provide temporary increase in rates of basic allowance for housing ,section #djc7;b77#g77;,e7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjai and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbj4 ,,vii ,health care provisions #gja4 ,reauthorization of demonstration project for health care coverage through the ,federal ,employees ,health ,benefits ,program ,section #aajh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking the last sentence2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following new paragraph3 7#a7 ,an eligible beneficiary under this subsection is a beneficiary under section #ajgd7;a7 of this title or a covered beneficiary under this chapter1 but does not include a person who is entitled to hospital insurance benefits under part ,a of title ,,xviii of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acie;c et seq4742 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking who is a family member for purposes of such chapter2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking 7except as provided in paragraph 7#a77;,c7 or 7#a77;,d772 and 7,d7 by striking paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e72 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by striking ,in establishing the areas and all that follows through the end of the subsection2 7#d7 in subsection 7d77#b7-- 7,a7 by striking #bjjj and inserting #bjba2 7,b7 by striking #aiii and inserting #bjbj2 and 7,c7 by striking #bjjb and inserting #bjbc2 7#e7 in subsection 7f71 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and the paragraph designation for paragraph 7#c72 7#f7 by striking subsection 7g72 7#g7 by redesignating subsections 7h7 and 7i7 as subsections 7g7 and 7h71 respectively2 7#h7 by striking subsection 7j72 and 7#i7 by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7i7 ,health allowance ,the ,secretary of ,defense may make additional payments to a beneficiary under section #ajgd7;a7 of this title as a health allowance for payment of health and medical services 7including premium and cost sharing7 in the demonstration project under this section4 7j7 ,additional terms and conditions ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management are authorized to establish such other terms and conditions for the operation of the demonstration authorized by this section as they determine appropriate4 4 #gjb4 ,revision of authority for sole source contracts with designated providers ,subtitle ,c of title ,,vii of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aiig 7,public ,law #ajd-bja2 #aaj ,stat4 #behf et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #gba-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#g7 to read as follows3 7#g7 ,the term health care services means the health care services referred to in section #gbc7;a74 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#aj7 ,the term ,,tricare ,select program means the program required by section #ajge of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 2 7#b7 in section #gbc1 by amending subsections 7a7 and 7b7 to read as follows3 7a7 ,uniform benefit required ,a designated provider shall offer to enrollees a uniform benefit that-- 7#a7 covers the services covered under the programs authorized by sections #ajgd;g1 #ajge1 and #ajhf7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and parts ,a and ,b of the ,medicare program2 and 7#b7 does not exceed the accompanying enrollment fee and cost-sharing requirements1 except that the benefit may include a special rule for amounts without referrals comparable to that under section #ajge;a7c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,time for implementation of benefit ,a designated provider shall offer the health benefit option described in subsection 7a7 to enrollees beginning on ,january #a1 #bjbj4 2 7#c7 in section #gbd1 by striking subsection 7g72 and 7#d7 in section #gbf7;b71 by striking ,,tricare program and inserting ,,tricare ,select program4 #gjc4 ,five-year extension of authority to continue the ,,dod-,,va health care incentive fund ,section #haaa7;d77#c7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbj and inserting1 ,september #cj1 #bjbe4 #gjd4 ,clarification of ,office of ,special ,needs policy for individualized services plans ,section #agha;c7d77#d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subparagraph 7,f7 and inserting the following new subparagraph3 7,f7 ,procedures for the development of an individualized services plan for those military family members with special needs who have requested support and have a completed family needs assessment4 4 #gje4 ,military health system fraud and abuse prevention program 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ee of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #ajgc;d the following new section3 #ajgc;e4 ,health care fraud and abuse prevention 7a7 ,authority 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense is authorized to conduct a program to prevent and remedy fraud and abuse in health care programs of the ,department of ,defense1 including all programs carried out under this chapter4 7#b7 ,at the discretion of the ,secretary1 the program may be administered jointly by the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense and the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency4 7b7 ,civil monetary penalties 7#a7 ,the authorities granted to the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense under section #aabh;,a7m7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acbj;a-#g;a7m77 shall be available to the ,secretary and the ,inspector ,general in carrying out the program authorized by subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,except to the extent inconsistent with this section1 the provisions of such section #aabh;,a apply to civil monetary penalties under this subsection4 7c7 ,treatment of amounts collected 7#a7 ,amounts collected under subsection 7b7 shall be credited to appropriations currently available at the time of collection for expenses of the affected ,department of ,defense health care program4 7#b7 ,any such amounts may be used to support the administration of the program authorized by subsection 7a71 including support for interagency agreements entered into under subsection 7d74 7#c7 ,the authority provided under this subsection shall be in addition to the authority provided under section #ajgi;a of this title4 7d7 ,interagency agreements ,the ,secretary of ,defense is authorized to enter into agreements with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,attorney ,general1 and heads of other ,federal agencies for the effective and efficient implementation of the program authorized by subsection 7a74 7e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed as limiting any authority of the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense under any other provision of law4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term fraud and abuse means any conduct for which a civil monetary penalty may be assessed under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,the term ,defense ,health ,agency means the organizational entity established by the ,secretary of ,defense under section #aia of this title for the administration of programs under this chapter4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ajgc;d the following new item3 #ajgc;e4 ,health care fraud and abuse prevention4 4 #gjf4 ,extension and clarification of authority for the joint ,department of ,defense-,department of ,veterans ,affairs medical facility demonstration project ,title ,,xvii of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-hd2 #abc ,stat4 #befg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #agja7;a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,subject to subsection 7b71 the and inserting ,the2 7,b7 by striking subsection 7b72 and 7,c7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 through 7f7 as subsections 7b7 through 7e71 respectively2 7#b7 in section #agjb7;a77#a71 by striking hereafter in this title and inserting hereafter in this section2 7#c7 in subsections 7a7 and 7c7 of section #agjc1 by striking the facility and inserting the ,james ,a4 ,lovell ,federal ,health ,care ,center2 7#d7 in section #agjd-- 7,a7 in subsections 7a77#c71 7a77#d77;,a7 and 7b77#a71 by striking the facility and inserting the ,james ,a4 ,lovell ,federal ,health ,care ,center2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7e71 as amended by section #gbb of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 ,buck ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7,public ,law #aac-bia2 #abh ,stat4 #cdag71 section #gbc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #abi ,stat4 #hfi71 section #gda of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #abi ,stat4 #bbcg71 section #gai of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #abhc71 and section #gca of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb7 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbj and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbc2 and 7#e7 in section #agje-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking the facility and inserting the ,james ,a4 ,lovell ,federal ,health ,care ,center 7hereafter in this section referred to as the ,,jalfhcc72 7,b7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7b71 by striking the facility and inserting the ,,jalfhcc2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 by striking the facility each place it appears and inserting the ,,jalfhcc2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,to permit the ,,jalfhcc to enter into personal services contracts to carry out health care responsibilities in the ,,jalfhcc to the same extent and subject to the same conditions and limitations as apply under section #ajia of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to the ,secretary of ,defense in relation to health care responsibilities in medical treatment facilities of the ,department of ,defense4 4 #gjg4 ,strengthening the ,department of ,defense ,academic ,health ,system in the ,national ,capital ,region 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ajd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #baac;a the following new section3 #baac;b4 ,department of ,defense ,academic ,health ,system 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may establish an ,academic ,health ,system to integrate the health care1 health professions education1 and health research activities of the ,military ,health ,system in the ,national ,capital ,region4 7b7 ,leadership ,the ,secretary may1 under the authority of this chapter1 appoint employees to leadership positions in the ,academic ,health ,system4 ,such positions may include responsibilities for management of the health care1 health professions education1 and health research activities of the ,military ,health ,system in the ,national ,capital ,region4 ,such positions are in addition to similar leadership positions for members of the ,armed ,forces4 7c7 ,administration ,the ,secretary may use other authorities under this chapter for the administration of the ,academic ,health ,system authorized by this section4 7d7 ,national ,capital ,region defined ,in this section1 the term ,national ,capital ,region means the area1 or portion thereof1 as determined by the ,secretary1 in the vicinity of ,washington1 ,,dc4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ajd of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #baac;a the following new item3 #baac;b4 ,department of ,defense ,academic ,health ,system4 4 #gjh4 ,endowments at the ,uniformed ,services ,university of the ,health ,sciences ,section #baac7;g77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,f7 as subparagraph 7,g72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,e7 the following new subparagraph3 7,f7 to establish endowments1 under agreement with the ,henry ,m4 ,jackson ,foundation for the ,advancement of ,military ,medicine1 including with funding from gifts and bequests received under this section or royalties received under chapter #fc of title #ae1 to carry out medical research1 medical consultation1 and medical education1 with such endowment funds available to the ,university until expended2 and 4 #gji4 ,authority to plan1 design1 and construct1 or lease1 shared medical facilities with ,department of ,veterans ,affairs 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ee of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #aajd the following new section3 #aajd;a4 ,shared medical facilities with ,department of ,veterans ,affairs 7a7 ,agreements ,the ,secretary of ,defense may enter into agreements with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs for the planning1 design1 and construction1 or the leasing1 of facilities to be operated as shared medical facilities4 7b7 ,transfer of funds by ,secretary of ,defense 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may transfer to the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs amounts as follows3 7,a7 ,amounts1 not in excess of the amount authorized by law for an unspecified minor military construction project1 for the construction of a shared medical facility if-- 7i7 the amount of the share of the ,department of ,defense for the estimated cost of the project does not exceed the amount authorized under section #bhje7;a77#b7 of this title2 and 7ii7 the other requirements of such section have been met with respect to funds identified for transfer4 7,b7 ,amounts appropriated for the ,defense ,health ,program for the purpose of the planning1 design1 and construction1 or the leasing of space1 for a shared medical facility4 7#b7 ,the authority to transfer funds under this section is in addition to any other authority to transfer funds available to the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#c7 ,section #bbae of this title does not apply to a transfer of funds under this subsection4 7c7 ,transfer of funds to ,secretary of ,defense 7#a7 ,any amount transferred under title #ch to the ,secretary of ,defense by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs for necessary expenses for the planning1 design1 and construction of a shared medical facility1 where the amount of the share of the ,department of ,defense for the cost of such project does not exceed the amount specified in section #bhje7;a77#b7 of this title1 may be credited to accounts of the ,department of ,defense available for the construction of a shared medical facility4 7#b7 ,amounts transferred under title #ch to the ,secretary of ,defense by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs for the purpose of the planning and design1 or the leasing of space1 for a shared medical facility may be credited to accounts of the ,department of ,defense available for such purposes1 and may be used for such purposes4 7#c7 ,using accounts credited with transfers from the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense may carry out unspecified minor military construction projects1 if the share of the ,department of ,defense for the cost of such project does not exceed the amount specified in section #bhje7;a77#b7 of this title4 7d7 ,merger of amounts transferred ,any amount transferred to the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs pursuant to subsection 7b71 and any amount transferred to the ,secretary of ,defense as described in subsection 7c71 shall be merged with1 and be available for the same purposes and the same time period as1 the appropriation or fund to which transferred4 7e7 ,shared medical facility defined ,in this section1 the term shared medical facility means a building or buildings1 or a campus1 intended to be used by both the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs for the provision of health-care services1 whether under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 and whether or not located on a military installation or on real property under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs4 ,such term includes any necessary building and auxiliary structure1 garage1 parking facility1 mechanical equipment1 abutting sidewalks1 and accommodations for attending personnel4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #aajd the following new item3 #aajd;a4 ,shared medical facilities with ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 4 #gaj4 ,,tricare payment options for retirees 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajii of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending the section designation and heading to read as follows3 #ajii4 ,health care enrollment system and payment options 2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7e72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following new subsection3 7d7 ,payment options 7#a7 ,a member or former member of the uniformed services1 or a dependent thereof1 eligible for medical care and dental care under section #ajgd7;b7 or #ajgf of this title shall pay premiums charged for the coverage under this chapter4 7#b7 ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the premiums shall be withheld from the retired1 retainer1 or equivalent pay of the member1 former member1 or dependent4 ,in all other cases1 the premiums shall be paid in a frequency and method determined by the ,secretary4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,section #ajig;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking 2 payment options2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7c72 and 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7d71 7e71 and 7f7 as subsections 7c71 7d71 and 7e71 respectively4 7c7 ,clerical amendments ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ee of such title is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the item relating to section #ajig and inserting the following new item3 #ajig;a4 ,,tricare ,prime3 automatic enrollments4 2 and 7#b7 by striking the item relating to section #ajii and inserting the following new item3 #ajii4 ,health care enrollment system and payment options4 4 #gaa4 ,modification of eligibility for ,,tricare ,reserve ,select and ,,tricare ,retired ,reserve of certain members of the reserve components 7a7 ,,tricare ,reserve ,select ,section #ajgf;d7a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking 7#a7 ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 a member and inserting ,a member2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#b74 7b7 ,,tricare ,retired ,reserve ,section #ajgf;e7a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking 7#a7 ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 a member and inserting ,a member2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#b74 ,,viii ,acquisition policy1 acquisition management1 and related matters ,a ,acquisition policy and management #hja4 ,senior ,military ,acquisition ,advisor eligibility ,section #agbe7;d77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in the second sentence by striking #cj years and inserting #bf years4 #hjb4 ,reestablishment of authority for ,joint ,urgent ,operational ,needs ,fund ,section #bbaf;a7e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjah and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbe4 #hjc4 ,authority for life-of-type buys to prevent materiel shortages associated with diminishing manufacturing sources and obsolescence 7a7 ,authorization ,chapter #ada of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting before section #bchi the following new section3 #bchh4 ,life-of-type buys 7a7 ,authorization ,notwithstanding section #aejb of title #ca1 the ,secretary of ,defense may authorize the use of life-of-type buys to prevent weapon systems materiel shortages associated with diminishing manufacturing sources and obsolescence in such quantities that do not exceed the quantity reasonably expected to be required by the ,department of ,defense before a replacement item is identified4 7b7 ,guidance ,the ,secretary shall issue guidance1 as necessary1 to ensure appropriate use of the authorization in this section4 ,the guidance1 at a minimum1 shall require the ,department-- 7#a7 to establish that either the original manufacturer and all alternative sources intend to stop production on repair parts that are used on ,government weapon systems1 or all commercial sources are expected to stop production on commercial items that use older technology and are expected to become obsolete2 7#b7 to perform an analysis of alternatives before buying spares for more than two years2 and 7#c7 to require approval of the ,secretary 7without redelegation7 if the procurement is to cover requirements for a period exceeding seven years4 7c7 ,life-of-,type buy defined ,in this section1 the term life-of-type buy means a one-time procurement for the total future requirement of an item that the ,secretary determines is no longer expected to be produced4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting before the item relating to section #bchi the following new item3 #bchh4 ,life-of-type buys4 4 ,b ,amendments to general contracting authorities1 procedures1 and limitations #haa4 ,use of technical data during challenges ,section #bcba7;i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#a7 7,a7 ,upon issuance of a decision by a contracting officer under subsection 7g7 that an asserted use or release restriction is not justified1 the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,secretary of a military department may1 after providing notice to the contractor or subcontractor1 authorize release1 disclosure1 or use of the technical data in dispute if the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,secretary of a military department1 respectively1 determines in writing that it is in the national security interests of the ,united ,states to authorize such release1 disclosure1 or use before-- 7i7 the filing of an appeal with the agency ,board of ,contract ,appeals2 7ii7 the provision to the contracting officer of a written notice of intent to file suit in the ,united ,states ,court of ,federal ,claims2 7iii7 the filing of a suit in the ,united ,states ,court of ,federal ,claims2 or 7iv7 the final decision by the agency ,board of ,contract ,appeals or the ,united ,states ,court of ,federal ,claims4 7,b7 ,the authority in subparagraph 7,a7 may be delegated only to the senior procurement executive of the agency designated pursuant to section #agjb7;c7 of title #da4 7,c7 ,a determination under subparagraph 7,a7 shall not affect the right of a contractor or subcontractor to damages against the ,united ,states where an asserted use or release restriction is sustained or to pursue other relief1 if any1 as may be provided by law4 7#b7 ,if a contractor or subcontractor does not1 not later than #ij days after the issuance of a decision under subsection 7g71 appeal to an agency ,board of ,contract ,appeals1 provide notice to the contracting officer of intent to file suit in the ,united ,states ,court of ,federal ,claims1 or file suit in the ,united ,states ,court of ,federal ,claims pursuant to chapter #ga of title #da1 the ,united ,states may cancel or ignore the asserted use or release restriction and the contractor or subcontractor shall be deemed to have agreed to such action by the ,united ,states4 4 #hab4 ,codification and permanent authorization of the ,mentor-,protg ,program 7a7 ,codification ,chapter #acg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end a new section #bcci;a consisting of-- 7#a7 a heading as follows3 #bcci;a4 ,mentor-,protg ,program 2 and 7#b7 the text of subsections 7a7 through 7n7 of section #hca of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aiia 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb note74 7b7 ,permanent authorization ,section #bcci;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a7 of this section1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by striking pilot2 and 7,b7 by striking pilot program and inserting program2 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by striking pilot each place it appears2 7#c7 by striking subsection 7j72 7#d7 by redesignating subsections 7k7 through 7n7 as subsections 7j7 through 7m71 respectively2 7#e7 in subsection 7j7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by striking pilot each place it appears2 and 7,b7 by striking the third and fourth sentences2 and 7#f7 in subsection 7m7 7as so redesignated71 by striking has less than half in paragraph 7#b7 and inserting is not more than4 7c7 ,table of sections amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #acg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #bcci;a4 ,mentor-,protg ,program4 4 7d7 ,repeal of existing provision ,section #hca of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aiia 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb note7 is hereby repealed4 7e7 ,applicability of existing regulations ,regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense under section #hca of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aiia 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb note71 as in effect the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act1 shall continue to apply to section #bcci;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a7 of this section1 until such time as the ,secretary of ,defense prescribes regulations under such section #bcci;a4 #hac4 ,removal of prohibition on delegation of determinations for improved conventional defense capabilities in cooperative research and development agreements ,section #bcej;a7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking 7#a72 and 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#b74 #had4 ,authority to cease selected acquisition reporting on certain major defense acquisition programs ,section #bdcb7;g7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking shall cease to apply after #ij percent and inserting the following3 shall cease to apply-- 7#a7 after #ij percent 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 as designated by paragraph 7#a7 of this section1 by striking the period and inserting 2 or2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 if-- 7,a7 the procurement unit cost for a fully configured end item is less than #ejj1jjj in fiscal year #bjai constant dollars2 7,b7 more than five years have passed since the full-rate production decision for the program2 and 7,c7 the program is stable and the procurement unit cost has not increased by a percentage equal to or greater than the significant cost threshold or the critical cost threshold 7as those terms are defined in section #bdcc of this title74 4 #hae4 ,pilot program to accelerate contracting and pricing processes ,section #hij of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7b72 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7b72 7#c7 in subsection 7b7 7as so redesignated71 by striking and an assessment of whether the program should be continued or expanded2 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 7as so redesignated7 the following new subsection3 7c7 ,exception to ,paperwork ,reduction ,act ,for purposes of developing and submitting the report required by subsection 7b71 the ,department of ,defense shall not be subject to the requirements of section #cejg of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code4 2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7d71 by striking ,january #b1 #bjba and inserting ,january #b1 #bjbc4 #haf4 ,extension of authority to acquire products and services produced in countries along a major route of supply to ,afghanistan ,section #hja7;f7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-hd2 #abc ,stat4 #bcii71 as most recently amended by section #abad of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #afdi71 is further amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjai and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjba4 #hag4 ,extension and revision of direct hire authority for technical experts into the defense acquisition workforce ,section #aaac of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #agja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,each and inserting ,the ,secretary of ,defense and each2 7,b7 by striking possessing a scientific or engineering degree2 and 7,c7 by striking for that military department and inserting for the ,department of ,defense or for that military department1 respectively12 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking scientific and engineering positions and inserting scientific1 technical1 engineering1 and mathematics positions1 including technicians12 7#c7 by amending subsection 7c7 to read as follows3 7c7 ,limitation ,the total number of persons appointed by the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,secretary of a military department under subsection 7a7 during a fiscal year may not exceed the number equal to #e percent of the number of hires made into scientific1 technical1 engineering1 and mathematics positions1 including technicians1 within the acquisition workforce of the ,department of ,defense or that military department1 respectively4 2 7#d7 by striking subsection 7e72 7#e7 by redesignating subsection 7f7 as subsection 7e72 and 7#f7 in subsection 7e7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbj and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbc4 #hah4 ,amendments to research project transaction authorities to eliminate cost-sharing requirements and reduce burdens on use 7a7 ,cooperative agreements for research projects ,section #bcga7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#a77;,b72 7#c7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by striking 2 and and inserting a period2 and 7#d7 by striking 7e7 ,conditions4--7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense and all that follows through 7,a7 to the maximum extent practicable and inserting 7e7 ,conditions4--,the ,secretary of ,defense1 to the maximum extent practicable4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #bcga;b7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking 7b7 ,exercise of authority4-- and all that follows through 7#b7 ,to the maximum extent practicable and inserting 7b7 ,exercise of authority4--,to the maximum extent practicable4 #hai4 ,defense ,modernization ,account ,section #bbaf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,for paying development1 integration and validation1 and permanent platform alteration costs associated with a technology prototype project undertaken under subchapter ,,ii of chapter #add;,b of this title4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7f71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,amounts transferred under such authority shall be merged with and be available for the same purposes and for the same time period as the fund or appropriations to which transferred4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking subsection 7c77#a77;,b77iii7 and inserting subsection 7c77#a77;,b77ii74 ,c ,matters relating to small business #hba4 ,change of basis for calculating required expenditure amount for ,,sbir and ,,sttr ,section #i7;e77#a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fch7;e77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking except that for the ,agency and inserting the following3 except that-- 7,a7 for the ,agency 2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 as designated by paragraph 7#a7 of this section1 by striking foreign countries1 and except that for and inserting the following3 foreign countries2 7,b7 for the ,department of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall determine the amount not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of an appropriations ,act or continuing resolution that appropriates funds for the ,department of ,defense through the end of the fiscal year concerned2 and 7,c7 for 4 #hbb4 ,phase flexibility permanency for ,small ,business ,innovation ,research and ,small ,business ,technology ,transfer programs ,section #i7;cc7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fch7;cc77 is amended by striking ,during fiscal years #bjab through #bjbb1 the and inserting ,the4 #hbc4 ,permanency of administrative funds pilot program ,section #i7mm77#a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fch7mm77#a77 is amended by striking and until ,september #cj1 #bjbb4 #hbd4 ,clarification of eligibility for sequential phase ,,ii awards ,section #i7;ff7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fch7;ff77 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#c7 ,clarification of sequential phase ,,ii awards ,the head of a ,federal agency shall ensure that any sequential ,phase ,,ii award is made in accordance with the limitations on award sizes under subsection 7aa74 7#d7 ,cross-agency sequential phase ,,ii awards 7,a7 ,in general ,a small business concern that receives a sequential ,phase ,,ii ,,sbir or ,phase ,,ii ,,sttr award for a project from a ,federal agency is eligible to receive an additional sequential ,phase ,,ii award that continues1 or logically extends to other applications1 the work on that project from another ,federal agency4 7,b7 ,department of ,defense ,in applying subparagraph 7,a71 each component of the ,department of ,defense shall be considered a separate ,federal agency4 4 #hbe4 ,partnership intermediary pilot program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense may authorize the ,commander of ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command to use not more than #aj percent of the funds required to be expended by the ,department of ,defense under section #i7;f77#a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fch7;f77#a77 for a pilot program to increase participation by small business concerns in the development of technology-enhanced capabilities for special operations forces4 7b7 ,use of partnership intermediary 7#a7 ,authorization ,the ,commander of ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command may enter into an agreement with a partnership intermediary to assist the ,commander in carrying out the pilot program under this section1 including with respect to the award of ,small ,business ,innovation ,research ,program contracts1 ,small ,business ,technology ,transfer ,program contracts1 and other contracts and agreements to small business concerns4 7#b7 ,use of funds ,none of the funds referred to in subsection 7a7 shall be used to pay a partnership intermediary for any administrative costs associated with the pilot program4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,partnership intermediary ,the term partnership intermediary has the meaning given the term in section #bc7;c7 of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgae7;c774 7#b7 ,small business concern ,the term small business concern has the meaning given the term in section #c7;a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb7;a774 7#c7 ,small ,business ,innovation ,research ,program ,the term ,small ,business ,innovation ,research ,program has the meaning given the term in section #i7;e77#d7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fch7;e774 7#d7 ,small ,business ,technology ,transfer ,program ,the term ,small ,business ,technology ,transfer ,program has the meaning given the term in section #i7;e77#e7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fch7;e774 7d7 ,sunset ,the authority to carry out a pilot program under this section shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbb4 ,d ,other matters #hca4 ,timeliness rules for filing bid protests at the ,united ,states ,court of ,federal ,claims 7a7 ,jurisdiction ,paragraph 7#a7 of section #adia7;b7 of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the first sentence1 by striking ,both the and all that follows through shall have and inserting ,the ,united ,states ,court of ,federal ,claims shall have2 and 7#b7 in the second sentence-- 7,a7 by striking ,both the and all that follows through shall have and inserting ,the ,united ,states ,court of ,federal ,claims shall have2 and 7,b7 by striking is awarded4 and inserting is awarded1 but such jurisdiction is subject to time limits as follows3 7,a7 ,a protest based upon alleged improprieties in a solicitation that are apparent before bid opening or the time set for receipt of initial proposals shall be filed before bid opening or the time set for receipt of initial proposals4 ,in the case of a procurement where proposals are requested1 alleged improprieties that do not exist in the initial solicitation but that are subsequently incorporated into the solicitation shall be protested not later than the next closing time for receipt of proposals following the incorporation4 ,a protest that meets these time limitations that was previously filed with the ,comptroller ,general may not be reviewed4 7,b7 ,a protest other than one covered by subparagraph 7,a7 shall be filed not later than #aj days after the basis of the protest is known or should have been known 7whichever is earlier71 with the exception of a protest challenging a procurement conducted on the basis of competitive proposals under which a debriefing is requested and1 when requested1 is required4 ,in such a case1 with respect to any protest the basis of which is known or should have been known either before or as a result of the debriefing1 the initial protest shall not be filed before the debriefing date offered to the protester1 but shall be filed not later than #aj days after the date on which the debriefing is held4 7,c7 ,if a timely agency-level protest was previously filed1 any subsequent protest to the ,united ,states ,court of ,federal ,claims that is filed within #aj days of actual or constructive knowledge of initial adverse agency action shall be considered1 if the agency-level protest was filed in accordance with subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 unless the contracting agency imposes a more stringent time for filing the protest1 in which case the agency's time for filing shall control4 ,in a case where an alleged impropriety in a solicitation is timely protested to a contracting agency1 any subsequent protest to the ,united ,states ,court of ,federal ,claims shall be considered timely if filed within the #aj-;day period provided by this subparagraph1 even if filed after bid opening or the closing time for receipt of proposals4 7,d7 ,under no circumstances may the ,united ,states ,court of ,federal ,claims consider a protest that is untimely because it was first filed with the ,comptroller ,general4 4 7b7 ,available relief ,paragraph 7#b7 of such section is amended by inserting monetary relief shall not be available if injunctive relief is or has been granted1 and after except that4 7c7 ,agency decisions overriding stay of contract award or performance ,such section is further amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#e7 and 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#f7 and 7#g71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 the following new paragraph 7#e73 7#e7 ,the ,united ,states ,court of ,federal ,claims shall have jurisdiction to render judgment on an action by an interested party challenging an agency's decision to override a stay of contract award or contract performance that would otherwise be required by section #ceec of title #ca4 ,such an action shall be filed within #aj days of actual or constructive notification of the agency's written determination to proceed with the award or performance of the contract4 4 7d7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,in general ,section #ceef of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by inserting instead of with the ,comptroller ,general before the period at the end of the first sentence2 and 7,b7 by striking the second sentence4 7#b7 ,section heading amendment ,the heading of such section is amended by striking 2 matter included in agency record4 7e7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply to any cause of action filed #ahj days or more after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #hcb4 ,removing barriers to1 and extension of1 the ,defense ,production ,act 7a7 ,loans to private business enterprises ,section #cjb of the ,defense ,production ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #decb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking or guaranteed2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking guarantees and inserting loans2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking that may be guaranteed and inserting disbursed2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#b77;,b71 by striking 1 on a nondelegable basis14 7b7 ,presidential actions ,section #cjc7;a7 of the ,defense ,production ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #decc7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#e71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking on a nondelegable basis and inserting or the ,secretary of ,defense if so delegated2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking subparagraph 7,c74 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #gaa of the ,defense ,production ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #defa7 is amended by striking is authorized to be appropriated #acc1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjae and each fiscal year thereafter and inserting are hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary and appropriate4 #hcc4 ,authority to enter into contracts for contracted adversary air and contracted close air support 7a7 ,authority ,to enter into contracts ,in accordance with section #bdja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of a military department may enter into a long-term contract for contracted adversary air and contracted close air support to provide for the training of military personnel4 7b7 ,nonapplicability of certain requirements ,the notification and certification requirements of section #bdja7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 do not apply to contracted adversary air and contracted close air support training services authorized under this section4 7c7 ,effective date ,this section shall be effective for fiscal year #bjbj and each fiscal year thereafter4 ,,ix ,department of ,defense organization and management #ija4 ,update of authorities relating to nuclear command1 control1 and communications 7a7 ,duties and powers of ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment ,section #acc;b7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d71 7#e71 7#f71 and 7#g7 as paragraphs 7#e71 7#f71 7#g71 and 7#h71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following new paragraph 7#d73 7#d7 establishing policies for1 and providing oversight1 guidance1 and coordination for1 nuclear command and control systems2 2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#f71 as so redesignated1 by inserting after overseeing the modernization of nuclear forces the following3 1 including the nuclear command1 control1 and communications system14 7b7 ,chief ,information ,officer ,section #adb7;b77#a7 of such title is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subparagraph 7,g72 and 7#b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,h7 and 7,i7 as subparagraphs 7,g7 and 7,h71 respectively4 #ijb4 ,codification and permanent extension of ,government lodging program 7a7 ,codification ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #h of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #dfd a new section #dfe consisting of-- 7#a7 a heading as follows3 #dfe4 ,authority to require the occupation of quarters on a rental basis while performing official travel 2 and 7#b7 a text consisting of the text of subsections 7a7 and 7c7 of section #iad of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 ,buck ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #eiaa note74 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,in general ,section #dfe of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 as inserted by subsection 7a7 of this section1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by striking 1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7ii7 by striking 1 for the period of time described in subsection 7b712 7,b7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7b72 and 7,c7 in subsection 7b7 7as so redesignated7 by striking 1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,table of sections ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #dfd the following new item3 #dfe4 ,authority to require the occupation of quarters on a rental basis while performing official travel4 4 7#c7 ,repeal of pilot program ,section #iad of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 ,buck ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #eiaa note7 is repealed4 ,x ,general provisions #ajja4 ,refueling and complex overhaul of ,,uss ,john ,c4 ,stennis 7a7 ,refueling and complex overhaul ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may carry out the nuclear refueling and complex overhaul of the ,,uss ,john ,c4 ,stennis 7,,cvn-#gd74 7b7 ,use of incremental funding ,with respect to any contract entered into under subsection 7a7 for the nuclear refueling and complex overhaul of the ,,uss ,john ,c4 ,stennis1 the ,secretary may use incremental funding for a period not to exceed six years after advance procurement funds for such nuclear refueling and complex overhaul effort are first obligated4 7c7 ,condition for out-,year contract payments ,any contract entered into under subsection 7a7 shall provide that any obligation of the ,united ,states to make a payment under the contract for a fiscal year after fiscal year #bjbj is subject to the availability of appropriations for that purpose for that later fiscal year4 #ajjb4 ,reduction in the minimum number of ,navy carrier air wings and carrier air wing headquarters required to be maintained ,section #ejfb7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and inserting the following new paragraphs3 7#a7 the ,navy maintains a minimum of #i carrier air wings until the date on which additional operationally deployable aircraft carriers can fully support a #ajth carrier air wing on a long-term sustainable basis2 7#b7 after the date referred to in paragraph 7#a71 the ,navy maintains a minimum of #aj carrier air wings2 and 4 #ajjc4 ,ensuring operational readiness of littoral combat ships on extended deployments ,section #hfhj7;a77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subparagraph 7,d74 #ajjd4 ,regulation of discharges incidental to the normal operations of a vessel of the ,armed ,forces under the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act ,subparagraph 7,b7 of section #cab7n77#f7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acbb7n77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,when conducted in compliance with regulations promulgated pursuant to paragraph 7#d71 any discharge incidental to the normal operation of a vessel of the ,armed ,forces is considered a federally permitted release within the meaning of paragraph 7#aj7 of section #aja of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja7aj771 and is excluded from the definition of solid waste under paragraph 7#bg7 of section #ajjd of the ,solid ,waste ,disposal ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fijc7bg7744 #ajje4 ,providing protection to the ,national ,museum of the ,marine ,corps and the ,national ,museum of the ,united ,states ,army ,section #bdfe7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,a contract for the performance of on-site armed security guard functions to be performed-- 7,a7 at the ,marine ,corps ,heritage ,center at ,marine ,corps ,base ,quantico1 including the ,national ,museum of the ,marine ,corps2 or 7,b7 at the ,heritage ,center for the ,national ,museum of the ,united ,states ,army at ,fort ,belvoir1 ,virginia4 4 #ajjf4 ,revisions to working-capital funds statute ,section #bbjh7l77#c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,the dollar limitation in the preceding sentence on advance billing of a customer of a working-capital fund shall not apply with respect to advance billing for humanitarian assistance or for relief efforts following a declaration of a major disaster or emergency under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq4744 #ajjg4 ,access to and use of military postal service by ,u4,s4 citizens employed overseas by the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization who perform functions in support of military operations of the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states ,section #djf of title #ci1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may authorize the use of ,armed ,forces post offices in overseas locations by ,united ,states citizens who are employed by the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization when such citizens perform functions in support of the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states and when the ,secretary makes a written determination that it is in the best interests of the ,department of ,defense and that such a grant is otherwise authorized by applicable host nation law or agreement4 ,no funds may be obligated or expended to establish1 maintain1 or expand an ,armed ,forces post office for this purpose4 4 #ajjh4 ,permanent authority of ,secretary of ,transportation to issue non-premium aviation insurance 7a7 ,in general ,section #ddcaj7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is repealed4 7b7 ,technical amendment ,section #ddcaj7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking 7a7 ,in general4--4 #ajji4 ,extension of authority for ,secretary of ,defense to use ,department of ,defense reimbursement rate for transportation services provided to certain non-,department of ,defense entities ,section #bfdb7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,october #a1 #bjai and inserting ,october #a1 #bjbd4 #ajaj4 ,increase of minimum dollar threshold for ,department of ,defense interest penalty payments 7a7 ,in general ,section #cijb7;c7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,in the case of payments due from the ,department of ,defense1 paragraph 7#a7 shall be applied by substituting #bj4jj for #a4jj4 4 7b7 ,applicability ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall apply to payments that first become due from the ,department of ,defense after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #ajaa4 ,technical and grammatical corrections and repeal of obsolete provisions relating to energy 7a7 ,technical corrections ,title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #biac7;c71 by striking government and inserting government or2 and 7#b7 in section #bibf7;d77#a71 in the second sentence1 by striking and ,defense and inserting and the ,defense4 7b7 ,grammatical corrections ,such title is further amended-- 7#a7 in section #bibb;a7d71 by striking resilience are prioritized and included and inserting energy resilience are included as critical factors2 and 7#b7 in section #bibe7;a77#c71 by striking impacting energy and all that follows and inserting degrading energy resilience at military installations 7excluding planned outages for maintenance reasons71 whether caused by on- or off-installation disruptions1 including the total number of outages and their locations1 the duration of each outage1 the financial effect of each outage1 whether or not the mission was affected1 the downtimes 7in minutes or hours7 the mission can afford based on mission requirements and risk tolerances1 the responsible authority managing the utility1 and measures taken to mitigate the outage by the responsible authority44 7c7 ,clarification of applicability of conflicting amendments made by the #bjah ,defense ,authorization ,act ,section #biaa7;e7 of such title is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and inserting the following new paragraphs3 7#a7 ,opportunities to reduce the current rate of consumption of energy1 the future demand for energy1 and the requirement for the use of energy4 7#b7 ,opportunities to enhance energy resilience to ensure the ,department of ,defense has the ability to prepare for and recover from energy disruptions that affect mission assurance on military installations4 2 and 7#b7 by amending paragraph 7#ac7 to read as follows3 7#ac7 ,opportunities to leverage financing provided by a non-,department entity to address installation energy needs4 4 7d7 ,updated section heading ,section #bibf of such title is amended in the heading1 by striking activities4 7e7 ,repeal of obsolete provisions ,sections #bibb;b and #bibb;d of such title are repealed4 7f7 ,table of sections amendments ,the table of sections-- 7#a7 at the beginning of subchapter ,,ii of chapter #agc of such title is amended by striking the items relating to sections #bibb;b and #bibb;d2 and 7#b7 at the beginning of subchapter ,,iii of chapter #agc of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section #bibf and inserting the following new item3 #bibf4 ,operational energy4 4 #ajab4 ,inclusion of veterans on temporary disability or permanent disabled retirement lists in military adaptive sports programs 7a7 ,inclusion of veterans ,section #befd;a7a77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking for members of the armed forces who and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 for-- 7,a7 any member of the armed forces who is eligible to participate in adaptive sports because of an injury1 illness1 or wound incurred in the line of duty in the armed forces2 and 7,b7 any veteran 7as defined in section #aja of title #ch71 during the one-year period following the veteran's date of separation1 who-- 7i7 is on the ,temporary ,disability ,retirement ,list or ,permanently ,disabled ,retirement ,list2 7ii7 is eligible to participate in adaptive sports because of an injury1 illness1 or wound incurred in the line of duty in the armed forces2 and 7iii7 was enrolled in the program authorized under this section prior to the veteran's date of separation4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #befd;a7b7 of such title is amended by inserting and veterans after members4 #ajac4 ,revision to authorities relating to mail service for members of the ,armed ,forces and ,department of ,defense civilians overseas 7a7 ,eligibility for free mail ,subsection 7a7 of section #cdja of title #ci1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 7#a7 ,first ,class letter mail correspondence shall be carried1 at no cost to the sender1 in the manner provided by this section1 when mailed by an eligible individual described in paragraph 7#b7 and addressed to a place within the delivery limits of a ,united ,states post office1 if-- 7,a7 such letter mail is mailed by the eligible individual at an ,armed ,forces post office established in an overseas area designated by the ,president1 where the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states are deployed for a contingency operation as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense2 or 7,b7 the eligible individual is hospitalized as a result of disease or injury incurred as a result of service in an overseas area designated by the ,president under subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,an eligible individual referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is-- 7,a7 a member of the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states on active duty1 as defined in section #aja of title #aj2 or 7,b7 a civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense or a military department who is providing support to military operations4 4 7b7 ,surface shipment of mail authorized ,such section is further amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7c72 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7d71 7e71 7f71 and 7g7 as subsections 7c71 7d71 7e71 and 7f71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by amending subsection 7b7 to read as follows3 7b7 ,there shall be transported by either surface or air1 consistent with the service purchased by the mailer1 between ,armed ,forces post offices or from an ,armed ,forces post office to a point of entry into the ,united ,states1 the following categories of mail matter which are mailed at any such ,armed ,forces post office3 7#a7 ,letter mail communications having the character of personal correspondence4 7#b7 ,any parcel exceeding one pound in weight but less than #gj pounds in weight and less than #acj linear inches 7length plus girth74 7#c7 ,publications published once each week or more frequently and featuring principally current news of interest to members of the ,armed ,forces and the general public4 4 7c7 ,clerical amendment ,the heading for such section1 and the item relating to such section in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #cd of such title1 are each amended by striking the last five words4 #ajad4 ,clarification of inspector general authorities concerning overseas contingency operations ,section #h,l7d77#b7 of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app4 #h,l7d77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i71 by striking to exercise responsibility for discharging oversight responsibilities in accordance with this ,act with respect to such matter and inserting to identify and coordinate with the ,inspector ,general with primary jurisdiction over the matter to ensure effective oversight2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new clause3 7iii7 ,upon the written request of an ,inspector ,general with primary jurisdiction over a matter with respect to the contingency operation1 and with the approval of the lead ,inspector ,general1 an ,inspector ,general specified in subsection 7c7 may provide investigative support or may conduct an independent investigation of an allegation of criminal activity by ,united ,states personnel1 contractors1 subcontractors1 grantees1 or vendors within the theater of operations that relates to the matter4 ,if the lead ,inspector ,general determines that no ,inspector ,general has primary jurisdiction over the matter1 the lead ,inspector ,general may conduct an independent investigation or may request that another ,inspector ,general specified in subsection 7c7 conduct an independent investigation4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,i7 ,an ,inspector ,general responsible for conducting oversight of any program or operation performed in support of the contingency operation shall coordinate such oversight activities with the lead ,inspector ,general and shall provide information requested by the lead ,inspector ,general relating to the lead ,inspector ,general's responsibilities specified in subparagraphs 7,b71 7,c71 and 7,g74 4 #ajae4 ,licensure requirements for ,department of ,defense veterinary professionals3 emergencies and disasters 7a7 ,licensure requirements ,chapter #ee of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #ajid;a the following new section3 #ajid;b4 ,licensure requirement for veterinary professionals3 emergencies and disasters 7a7 ,notwithstanding any provision of law regarding the licensure of veterinary care and service providers1 a veterinary professional described in subsection 7b7 may practice the veterinary profession of the veterinary professional at any location in any ,state1 the ,district of ,columbia1 or a territory or possession of the ,united ,states1 without regard to where such veterinary professional or the patient animal is located1 if such practice is within the scope of the authorized ,federal duties of such veterinary professional4 7b7 ,a veterinary professional described in this subsection is a person who is-- 7#a7 certified as a veterinary professional by a certification recognized by the ,secretary of ,defense2 7#b7 currently licensed by a ,state1 the ,district of ,columbia1 or a territory or possession of the ,united ,states to practice veterinary care and services2 and 7#c7 7,a7 a member of the armed forces1 a civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense1 or otherwise credentialed and privileged at a ,federal veterinary institution or location designated by the ,secretary for purposes of this section and is performing authorized duties for the ,department of ,defense for the purposes described in subsection 7c72 or 7,b7 a member of the ,national ,guard who is performing authorized veterinary care or services for the ,department of ,defense in a duty status pursuant to section #ejb7;f7 of title #cb for the purposes described in subsection 7c74 7c7 ,the purposes described in this subsection are veterinary practice related to-- 7#a7 a national emergency declared by the ,president pursuant to the ,national ,emergencies ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq472 7#b7 a major disaster or emergency 7as those terms are defined in section #ajb of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eabb772 7#c7 a public health emergency1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services under section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d72 or 7#d7 an extraordinary emergency1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,agriculture under section #ajdjg of the ,animal ,health ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcjf74 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ee of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ajid;a the following new item3 #ajid;b4 ,licensure requirement for veterinary professionals3 emergencies and disasters4 4 #ajaf4 ,elimination of requirement to submit reports to ,congress in paper format ,section #dhj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking a copy of2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following new subsection3 7c7 ,elimination of paper submission requirement ,whenever the ,secretary 7or other official7 provides a report to ,congress 7or any committee of either ,house of ,congress7 in an electronic medium under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary 7or other official7 shall not be required to submit an additional copy of the report in a paper format4 4 #ajag4 ,clarification of the authority of military commissions established under chapter #dg;,a to punish contempt 7a7 ,clarification 7#a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,iv of chapter #dg;,a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #idio-#a4 ,contempt 7a7 ,authority ,to punish 7#a7 ,with respect to any proceeding under this chapter1 a judicial officer specified in paragraph 7#b7 may punish for contempt any person who-- 7,a7 uses any menacing word1 sign1 or gesture in the presence of the judicial officer during the proceeding2 7,b7 disturbs the proceeding by any riot or disorder2 or 7,c7 willfully disobeys a lawful writ1 process1 order1 rule1 decree1 or command issued with respect to the proceeding4 7#b7 ,a judicial officer referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is any of the following3 7,a7 ,any judge of the ,united ,states ,court of ,military ,commission ,review4 7,b7 ,any military judge detailed to a military commission or any other proceeding under this chapter4 7b7 ,punishment ,the punishment for contempt under subsection 7a7 may not exceed confinement for #cj days1 a fine of #a1jjj1 or both4 7c7 ,review 7#a7 ,a punishment under this section-- 7,a7 is not reviewable by the convening authority of a military commission under this chapter2 7,b7 if imposed by a military judge1 shall constitute a judgment1 subject to review in the first instance only by the ,united ,states ,court of ,military ,commission ,review and then only by the ,united ,states ,court of ,appeals for the ,district of ,columbia ,circuit2 and 7,c7 if imposed by a judge of the ,united ,states ,court of ,military ,commission ,review1 shall constitute a judgment of the court subject to review only by the ,united ,states ,court of ,appeals for the ,district of ,columbia ,circuit4 7#b7 ,in reviewing a punishment for contempt imposed under this section1 the reviewing court shall affirm such punishment unless the court finds that imposing such punishment was an abuse of the discretion of the judicial officer who imposed such punishment4 7#c7 ,a petition for review of punishment for contempt imposed under this section shall be filed not later than #fj days after the date on which the authenticated record upon which the contempt punishment is based and any contempt proceedings conducted by the judicial officer are served on the person punished for contempt4 7d7 ,punishment not conviction ,punishment for contempt is not a conviction or sentence within the meaning of section #idim of this title4 ,the imposition of punishment for contempt is not governed by other provisions of this chapter applicable to military commissions1 except that the ,secretary of ,defense may prescribe procedures for contempt proceedings and punishments1 pursuant to the authority provided in section #idi;a of this title4 4 7#b7 ,table of sections amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such subchapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #idio-#a4 ,contempt4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #iejt of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#ca72 and 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#cb7 as paragraph 7#ca74 7c7 ,rule of construction ,the amendments made by subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall not be construed to affect the lawfulness of any punishment for contempt adjudged prior to the effective date of such amendments4 7d7 ,applicability ,the amendments made by subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act and shall apply with respect to conduct by a person that occurs on or after such date4 #ajah4 ,tariffs on aircraft traveling through channel routes ,section #bfeb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting the following3 1 except that such prohibition shall not apply if costs are incurred by ,united ,states ,transportation ,command in supporting the passengers and cargo of that military service transported in such aircraft1 or in support of the aircraft itself44 #ajai4 ,transfer of administrative jurisdiction and control over public lands located in ,arlington1 ,virginia 7a7 ,transfer to ,secretary of the ,army 7#a7 ,transfer ,effective on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 administrative jurisdiction and control is transferred from the ,secretary of the ,interior to the ,secretary of the ,army over the approximately #af4ji acre parcel of real property described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,land description ,the parcel of real property described in this paragraph is the parcel in ,arlington1 ,virginia1 adjacent to and comprising ,memorial ,avenue from the western side of the ,route #aaj overpass west to and including the hemicycle used by the ,women in ,military ,service for ,america ,memorial1 as depicted in blue on the map titled ,arlington ,national ,cemetery1 ,memorial ,ave - ,,nps ,parcel1 dated ,november #be1 #bjah4 7b7 ,transfer to ,secretary of the ,interior 7#a7 ,transfer ,effective on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 administrative jurisdiction and control is transferred from the ,secretary of the ,army to the ,secretary of the ,interior over the approximately #a4jd acre parcel of real property described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,land description ,the parcel of real property described in this paragraph is the parcel in ,arlington1 ,virginia1 adjacent to the ,chaffee parking lot and comprising of one structure and bounded on the northeast by ,sherman ,drive1 as depicted in green on the map titled ,arlington ,national ,cemetery - ,chaffee ,,nps ,land ,swap1 dated ,october #ca1 #bjah4 7c7 ,land surveys ,the exact acreage and legal description of the parcels of real property described in subsections 7a77#b7 and 7b77#b7 shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the ,secretary of the ,army and the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7d7 ,authority ,to correct errors ,the ,secretary of the ,army and the ,secretary of the ,interior may correct clerical and typographical errors in the maps referred to in subsections 7a77#b7 and 7b77#b74 7e7 ,terms and conditions 7#a7 ,no reimbursement or consideration ,the transfers under subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall be without reimbursement or consideration4 7#b7 ,management of parcel transferred to ,secretary of the ,army ,the real property transferred to the ,secretary of the ,army under section 7a7 shall be administered as part of ,arlington ,national ,cemetery in accordance with applicable laws and regulations1 including section #bdji of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 which shall govern the erection of monuments on the property4 7#c7 ,management of parcel transferred to ,secretary of the ,interior ,the land transferred to the ,secretary of the ,interior under subsection 7b7 shall be included within the boundary of the ,robert ,e4 ,lee ,memorial 7,arlington ,house7 and shall be administered as part of that park in accordance with applicable laws and regulations4 ,,xi ,civilian personnel matters #aaja4 ,enhancement of capabilities to manage civilian faculty at ,army and ,navy educational institutions 7a7 ,faculty members at ,army institutions 7#a7 ,in general ,section #gcga of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by striking and ,united ,states ,army ,command and ,general ,staff ,college and inserting 1 ,united ,states ,army ,command and ,general ,staff ,college1 and ,army ,university2 7,b7 in subsection 7a71 by striking or the ,united ,states ,army ,command and ,general ,staff ,college and inserting 1 the ,united ,states ,army ,command and ,general ,staff ,college1 or the ,army ,university2 and 7,c7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following new subsections3 7c7 ,work schedule ,the ,secretary of the ,army may1 notwithstanding the provisions of subchapter ,v of chapter #ee of title #e or section #faja of such title1 prescribe for persons employed under this section the work schedule1 including hours of work and tours of duty1 set forth with such specificity and other characteristics as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7d7 ,agency rights ,notwithstanding chapter #ga of title #e1 the authority conferred by this section shall be exercised at the sole and exclusive discretion of the ,secretary of the ,army1 or the ,secretary's designee4 4 7#b7 ,table of sections amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #cgc of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section #gcga and inserting the following new item3 #gcga4 ,army ,war ,college1 ,united ,states ,army ,command and ,general ,staff ,college1 and ,army ,university3 civilian faculty members4 4 7b7 ,faculty members at ,navy and ,marine ,corps institutions ,section #hgdh of such title is amended by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following new subsections3 7c7 ,work schedule ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may1 notwithstanding the provisions of subchapter ,v of chapter #ee of title #e or section #faja of such title1 prescribe for persons employed under this section the work schedule1 including hours of work and tours of duty1 set forth with such specificity and other characteristics as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7d7 ,agency rights ,notwithstanding chapter #ga of title #e1 the authority conferred by this section shall be exercised at the sole and exclusive discretion of the ,secretary of the ,navy1 or the ,secretary's designee4 4 #aajb4 ,employment authority for civilian faculty at certain military department schools 7a7 ,addition of ,army ,university and additional faculty 7#a7 ,in general ,section #gcga of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking the ,army ,war ,college or the ,united ,states ,army ,command and ,general ,staff ,college and inserting the ,army ,war ,college1 the ,united ,states ,army ,command and ,general ,staff ,college1 and the ,army ,university2 and 7,b7 by striking subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,conforming amendments 7,a7 ,section heading ,section #gcga of such title is amended by striking the section designation and heading and inserting the following3 #gcga4 ,army ,war ,college1 ,united ,states ,army ,command and ,general ,staff ,college1 and ,army ,university3 civilian faculty members 4 7,b7 ,table of contents ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #gdg of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section #gcga and inserting the following3 #gcga4 ,army ,war ,college1 ,united ,states ,army ,command and ,general ,staff ,college1 and ,army ,university3 civilian faculty members4 4 7b7 ,naval ,war ,college and ,marine ,corps ,university ,section #hgdh of such title is amended by striking subsection 7c74 7c7 ,air ,university ,section #icga of such title is amended by striking subsection 7c74 #aajc4 ,one-year extension of authority to waive annual limitation on premium pay and aggregate limitation on pay for ,federal civilian employees working overseas 7a7 ,extension of authority ,section #aaja7;a7 of the ,duncan ,hunter ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjji 7,public ,law #aaj-dag2 #abb ,stat4 #dfae71 as most recently amended by section #aajd of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb71 is further amended by striking through #bjai and inserting through #bjbj4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by this section shall take effect on ,january #a1 #bjbj4 #aajd4 ,one-year extension of temporary authority to grant allowances1 benefits1 and gratuities to civilian personnel on official duty in a combat zone ,paragraph 7#b7 of section #afjc7;a7 of the ,emergency ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act for ,defense1 the ,global ,war on ,terror1 and ,hurricane ,recovery1 #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-bcd2 #abj ,stat4 #ddc71 as added by section #aajb of the ,duncan ,hunter ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjji 7,public ,law #aaj-dag2 #abb ,stat4 #dfaf7 and as most recently amended by section #aaae of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb71 is further amended by striking #bjbj and inserting #bjba4 #aaje4 ,revision to certain overseas contingency operations-related inspector general authorities3 hiring authorities ,section #h,l7d7 of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app4 #h,l7d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,e71 by inserting 7but without regard to subsection 7b77#b7 of such section7 after ,united ,states ,code12 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by amending subparagraph 7,c7 to read as follows3 7,c7 7i7 ,an annuitant receiving an annuity under the ,foreign ,service ,retirement and ,disability ,system or the ,foreign ,service ,pension ,system under chapter #h of title ,i of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djda et seq47 who is reemployed under this subsection shall continue to receive such annuity and shall not be considered a participant for purposes of chapter #h of title ,i of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djda et seq47 or an employee for purposes of subchapter ,,iii of chapter #hc or chapter #hd of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7ii7 ,an annuitant described in clause 7i7 may elect in writing for the reemployment of such annuitant under this subsection to be subject to section #hbd of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djfd74 ,a reemployed annuitant shall make an election under this clause not later than #ij days after the date of the reemployment of such annuitant4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 7,a7 ,a person employed by a lead ,inspector ,general for an overseas contingency operation under this section is eligible for noncompetitive conversion to a career-conditional or career appointment in the same position upon the completion of two years of service as an employee under this section4 7,b7 ,no person may be converted to a career-conditional or career appointment under subparagraph 7,a7 after ,december #ca1 #bjbd4 4 ,,xii ,matters relating to foreign nations #abja4 ,extension of cross-servicing agreements for loan of personnel protection and survivability equipment in coalition operations ,section #abjg7;e7 of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 ,buck ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7,public ,law #aac-bia2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcdb note7 is amended by striking #bjai and inserting #bjbd4 #abjb4 ,extension of ,commanders' ,emergency ,response ,program ,section #abja of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-ha2 #abe ,stat4 #afai7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjai and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbj2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking #bjai and inserting #bjbj2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7f7 in the first sentence1 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjai and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbj4 #abjc4 ,authority to reimburse ,national ,guard and reserve salaries for certain activities in support of the ,department of ,state ,section #ejc7;a7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcaa7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c7 as subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c71 respectively2 7#b7 by striking 7a7 ,the and inserting 7a77#a7 ,the2 7#c7 in the matter following subparagraph 7,c7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#a7 of this section71 by striking ,sales which and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,sales that 2 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#b7 7as designated by paragraph 7#c7 of this section7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting paragraph 7#a77;,c72 and 7,b7 by striking ,united ,states and all that follows and inserting the following3 ,united ,states other than members of-- 7,a7 the ,coast ,guard2 and 7,b7 the reserve components of the ,army1 ,navy1 ,air ,force1 or ,marine ,corps who are ordered to active duty pursuant to chapter #abji of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and at the request of the ,secretary of ,state4 4 #abjd4 ,department of ,defense support to stabilization activities in the national security interest of the ,united ,states 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state and in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development and the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 designate a foreign area under subsection 7b71 provide support for the stabilization activities of other ,federal agencies under subsection 7c71 or carry out transitional stabilization activities under subsection 7d74 7b7 ,designation of foreign areas ,amounts authorized to be provided pursuant to this section shall be available only for stabilization activities-- 7#a7 in a foreign area designated by the ,secretary of ,defense as being necessary to address conflict and instability2 and 7#b7 that are in the national security interest of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,support to other agencies ,the ,secretary of ,defense may provide logistic support1 supplies1 and services and training on a reimbursable or non-reimbursable basis to the ,department of ,state1 the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 or other ,federal agencies to support stabilization in foreign areas designated under subsection 7b74 7d7 ,transitional stabilization activities 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may carry out transitional stabilization activities if such activities are in the national security interest of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,complementary activities ,transitional stabilization activities carried out under this section should complement1 and should not duplicate1 any other form of social or economic assistance which may be provided to the country concerned by any other department or agency of the ,united ,states4 7e7 ,waiver authority ,the ,secretary of ,defense may1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 waive sections #dj and #dj;,a of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bghj and #bghe7 if the ,secretary of ,defense determines that such provision of law would prohibit1 restrict1 delay1 or otherwise limit the provision of assistance under this section and a notice of and justification for such waiver is submitted to the appropriate committees of ,congress4 7f7 ,authority in addition to other authorities ,the authority to provide assistance under this section is in addition to any other authority to provide assistance to foreign nations4 7g7 ,use of funds 7#a7 ,source of funds ,amounts for activities carried out under this section in a fiscal year shall be derived only from amounts authorized to be appropriated for such fiscal year for the ,department of ,defense for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-wide4 7#b7 ,limitation ,not more than #be1jjj1jjj in each fiscal year is authorized to be used to provide non-reimbursable logistic support1 supplies1 and services or training under subsection 7c7 or to carry out transitional stabilization activities under subsection 7d7 during the period in which this section is in effect4 7h7 ,expiration ,the authority provided under this section may not be exercised after ,september #cj1 #bjba4 ,any program directed under this section before that date may be completed1 but only using funds available for fiscal years #bjbj through #bjba4 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,logistic support1 supplies1 and services ,the term logistic support1 supplies1 and services has the meaning given the term in section #bcej7a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,transitional stabilization activities ,the term transitional stabilization activities means transitional activities1 excluding humanitarian assistance1 conducted to create conditions where legitimate local authorities and systems can peaceably manage conflict and prevent a resurgence of violence1 including-- 7,a7 providing1 maintaining1 or re-establishing security and basic public order2 7,b7 providing or restoring essential basic services for the immediate needs of the population2 and 7,c7 repairing1 restoring1 and protecting critical infrastructure4 #abje4 ,extension of authority for support of special operations for irregular warfare ,section #abjb7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #afci7 is amended by striking #bjbj and inserting #bjbd4 #abjf4 ,extension of authority for reimbursement of certain coalition nations for support provided to ,united ,states military operations 7a7 ,extension ,subsection 7a7 of section #abcc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-aha2 #abb ,stat4 #cic71 as most recently amended by section #abbe of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb71 is further amended in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking ,october #a1 #bjah1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjai and inserting ,october #a1 #bjai1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbj4 7b7 ,limitation on amounts available ,subsection 7d77#a7 of such section is amended by striking ,october #a1 #bjah1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjai1 may not exceed #cej1jjj1jjj and inserting ,october #a1 #bjai1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbj1 may not exceed #dej1jjj1jjj4 #abjg4 ,extension of ,afghan ,special ,immigrant ,program ,section #fjb7;b77#c77;,f7 of the ,afghan ,allies ,protection ,act of #bjji 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by striking #bjae1 #bjaf1 and #bjag and inserting #bjae through #bjbj2 7#b7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking #ah1ejj and inserting #bb1ejj2 7#c7 in clause 7i71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbj and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjba2 and 7#d7 in clause 7ii71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbj and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjba4 #abjh4 ,,nato special operations headquarters ,section #abdd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-hd2 #abc ,stat4 #beda71 as most recently amended by section #abhj of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act of ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #abi ,stat4 #ajhj71 is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking each of the fiscal years #bjac through #bjbj and inserting each of the fiscal years #bjac through #bjbe2 7#b7 by striking section 7c72 and 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7c74 #abji4 ,afghanistan ,security ,forces ,fund 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj for the ,afghanistan ,security ,forces ,fund1 as established by section #aeac of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-aha2 #abb ,stat4 #dbh71 as most recently amended by section #abbc7;b7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb71 in the amount of #d1hjc1igh1jjj4 7b7 ,continuation of prior authorities and notice and reporting requirements ,funds available to the ,department of ,defense for the ,afghanistan ,security ,forces ,fund for fiscal year #bjbj shall be subject to the conditions contained in subsections 7b7 through 7f7 of such section #aeac4 7c7 ,use of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,subsection 7b77#a7 of such section #aeac is amended by striking security forces of the ,ministry of ,defense and the ,ministry of the ,interior of the ,government of the ,islamic ,republic of ,afghanistan and inserting security forces of ,afghanistan4 7#b7 ,type of assistance ,subsection 7b77#b7 of such section #aeac is amended by inserting 7including program and security assistance management support7 after services4 7d7 ,equipment disposition 7#a7 ,acceptance of certain equipment ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary of ,defense may accept equipment that is procured using amounts in the ,afghanistan ,security ,forces ,fund authorized under this ,act and is intended for transfer to the security forces of ,afghanistan1 but is not accepted by such security forces4 7#b7 ,conditions on acceptance of equipment ,before accepting any equipment under the authority provided by paragraph 7#a71 the ,commander of ,united ,states forces in ,afghanistan shall make a determination that the equipment was procured for the purpose of meeting requirements of the security forces of ,afghanistan1 as agreed to by both the ,government of ,afghanistan and the ,united ,states1 but is no longer required by such security forces or was damaged before transfer to such security forces4 7#c7 ,elements of determination ,in making a determination under paragraph 7#b7 regarding equipment1 the ,commander of ,united ,states forces in ,afghanistan shall consider alternatives to ,secretary of ,defense acceptance of the equipment4 ,an explanation of each determination1 including the basis for the determination and the alternatives considered1 shall be included in the relevant quarterly report required under paragraph 7#e74 7#d7 ,treatment as ,department of ,defense stocks ,equipment accepted under the authority provided by paragraph 7#a7 may be treated as stocks of the ,department of ,defense upon notification to the congressional defense committees of such treatment4 7#e7 ,quarterly reports on equipment disposition ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and every #ij-;day period thereafter during which the authority provided by paragraph 7#a7 is exercised1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report describing the equipment accepted under this subsection1 under section #aeca7;d7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-ff2 #abg ,stat4 #ich2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb note71 and under section #aecb7;b7 of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 ,buck ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7,public ,law #aac-bia2 #abh ,stat4 #cfab7 during the period covered by the report4 ,each report shall include a list of all equipment that was accepted during the period covered by the report and treated as stocks of the ,department1 and copies of the determinations made under paragraph 7#b71 as required by paragraph 7#c74 #abaj4 ,extension of authority to support operations and activities of the ,office of ,security ,cooperation in ,iraq ,subsections 7c71 7d71 and 7f77#a7 of section #abae of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjab 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note71 as most recently amended by section #abce of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb71 are each amended by striking fiscal year #bjai and inserting fiscal year #bjbj4 #abaa4 ,extension of authority to provide assistance to the vetted ,syrian opposition 7a7 ,extension ,subsection 7a7 of section #abji of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 ,buck ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7,public ,law #aac-bia2 #abh ,stat4 #ceda71 as most recently amended by section #abca of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb71 is further amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjai and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjba4 7b7 ,reprogramming requirement ,subsection 7f77#a7 of such section #abji1 as most recently amended by section #abca of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb71 is further amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjai and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjba4 #abab4 ,extension of authority to provide assistance to counter the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria 7a7 ,extension ,subsection 7a7 of section #abcf of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 ,buck ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7,public ,law #aac-bia2 #abh ,stat4 #ceei71 as most recently amended by section #abcc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb71 is further amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbj and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjba4 7b7 ,funding ,subsection 7g7 of such section #abcf1 as most recently so amended1 is further amended-- 7#a7 by striking fiscal year #bjai and inserting fiscal year #bjbj2 and 7#b7 by striking #hej1jjj1jjj and inserting #gde1jjj1jjj4 #abac4 ,provision of goods and services at ,kwajalein ,atoll1 ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #gfg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #geif4 ,goods and services at ,kwajalein ,atoll 7a7 ,authority 7#a7 ,subject to the requirements of this section1 the ,secretary of the ,army may1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 provide goods and services1 including inter-atoll transportation1 to the ,government of the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands and to other eligible patrons1 as determined by the ,secretary1 at ,kwajalein ,atoll4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary may not provide goods or services under this section if doing so would be inconsistent1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,state1 with the ,compact of ,free ,association between the ,government of the ,united ,states of ,america and the ,government of the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands or any subsidiary agreement or implementing arrangement4 7b7 ,reimbursement 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of the ,army may collect reimbursement from the ,government of the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands and eligible patrons for the provision of goods and services under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,any amount collected for goods or services under this subsection shall not be greater than the total amount of the actual costs to the ,united ,states of providing the goods or services4 7c7 ,necessary expenses ,amounts appropriated to the ,department of the ,army may be used for all necessary expenses associated with providing goods and services under this section4 7d7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall issue regulations to carry out this section4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #geif4 ,goods and services at ,kwajalein ,atoll4 4 #abad4 ,availability of appropriations for ,ri'katak ,guest ,student ,program at ,united ,states ,army ,garrison-,kwajalein ,atoll 7a7 ,authority for ,ri'katak ,guest ,student ,program ,the ,secretary of the ,army1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 is authorized to conduct an assistance program to educate up to five local national students per grade1 per academic year1 on a space-available basis at the contractor-operated schools on ,united ,states ,army ,garrison-,kwajalein ,atoll4 ,such program shall be known as the ,ri'katak ,guest ,student ,program4 7b7 ,sole source of funds ,amounts for the program carried out pursuant to subsection 7a7 may be derived only from amounts authorized to be appropriated for ,research1 ,development1 ,test and ,evaluation1 ,army and available for the operation and maintenance of the activities of the ,united ,states ,army ,garrison-,kwajalein ,atoll4 7c7 ,student assistance ,assistance that may be provided to students participating in the program carried out pursuant to subsection 7a7 includes the following3 7#a7 ,classroom instruction4 7#b7 ,extracurricular activities4 7#c7 ,student meals4 7#d7 ,transportation4 #abae4 ,two-year extension of program authority for the ,global ,security ,contingency ,fund ,section #abjg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjab 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7i77#a71 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjai and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjba2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7o7-- 7,a7 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjai and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjba2 and 7,b7 by striking through #bjai and inserting through #bjba4 ,,xiii ,cooperative threat reduction #acja4 ,authority to carry out ,department of ,defense ,cooperative ,threat ,reduction ,program 7a7 ,authority ,section #acba7;a7 of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 ,buck ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cgaa7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#g7 ,subject to subsection 7c71 contribute funds to a program of a foreign government or international organization intended to accomplish goals described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#f74 4 7b7 ,scope of authority ,section #acba7;c7 of such ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cgaa7;c77 is amended by striking and services and all that follows and inserting services1 and other support1 but does not include authority to provide funds directly to a country receiving assistance under the ,program44 #acjb4 ,use of contributions to ,department of ,defense ,cooperative ,threat ,reduction ,program 7a7 ,in general ,section #acbe of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 ,buck ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cgae7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by inserting promote the goals of the before ,department2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 by striking agreements with any person and inserting the following3 agreements with-- 7,a7 any person 2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 as designated by subparagraph 7,a7 of this paragraph1 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 a foreign government or international organization under which the ,department of ,defense may contribute to a program of such foreign government or international organization that is intended to accomplish goals described in section #acba7;a74 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,such section is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting subsection 7a77#a77;,a72 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting subsection 7a77#a77;,a72 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking funds contributed and inserting or contributing funds2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting or identifying the foreign government or international organization who received the contribution1 as the case may be before the period2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting subsection 7a77#a77;,a72 and 7#d7 in subsection 7e77#a71 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting subsection 7a77#a77;,a74 ,,xiv ,other authorizations ,a ,military programs #adja4 ,working capital funds ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj for the use of the ,armed ,forces and other activities and agencies of the ,department of ,defense for providing capital for working capital and revolving funds in the amount of #a1dbf1baa1jjj4 #adjb4 ,joint ,urgent ,operational ,needs ,fund ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj for the ,joint ,urgent ,operational ,needs ,fund in the amount of #ii1bjj1jjj4 #adjc4 ,chemical ,agents and ,munitions ,destruction1 ,defense 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjbj for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 for ,chemical ,agents and ,munitions ,destruction1 ,defense1 in the amount of #ihe1dii1jjj1 of which-- 7#a7 #ajg1cea1jjj is for ,operation and ,maintenance2 7#b7 #hge1icj1jjj is for ,research1 ,development1 ,test1 and ,evaluation2 and 7#c7 #b1bah1jjj is for ,procurement4 7b7 ,use ,amounts authorized to be appropriated under subsection 7a7 are authorized for-- 7#a7 the destruction of lethal chemical agents and munitions in accordance with section #adab of the ,department of ,defense ,authorization ,act1 #aihf 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aeba72 and 7#b7 the destruction of chemical warfare materiel of the ,united ,states that is not covered by section #adab of such ,act4 #adjd4 ,drug ,interdiction and ,counter-,drug ,activities1 ,defense-wide ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjbj for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 for ,drug ,interdiction and ,counter-,drug ,activities1 ,defense-wide1 in the amount of #gii1djb1jjj4 #adje4 ,defense ,inspector ,general ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjbj for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 for the ,office of the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense1 in the amount of #cfc1dii1jjj1 of which-- 7#a7 #cfj1bja1jjj is for ,operation and ,maintenance2 7#b7 #b1ife1jjj is for ,research1 ,development1 ,test and ,evaluation2 and 7#c7 #ccc1jjj is for ,procurement4 #adjf4 ,defense ,health ,program ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjbj for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 for the ,defense ,health ,program1 in the amount of #cb1iih1fhg1jjj1 of which-- 7#a7 #ca1hab1jij1jjj is for ,operation and ,maintenance2 7#b7 #gcb1bgc1jjj is for ,research1 ,development1 ,test1 and ,evaluation2 and 7#c7 #ded1cbd1jjj is for ,procurement4 ,b ,other matters #adaa4 ,authority for transfer of funds to joint ,department of ,defense-,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,medical ,facility ,demonstration ,fund for ,captain ,james ,a4 ,lovell ,health ,care ,center1 ,illinois 7a7 ,authority for transfer of funds ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated for section #adjf and available for the ,defense ,health ,program for operation and maintenance1 #abg1jjj1jjj may be transferred by the ,secretary of ,defense to the ,joint ,department of ,defense-,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,medical ,facility ,demonstration ,fund established by subsection 7a77#a7 of section #agjd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-hd2 #abc ,stat4 #bega74 ,for purposes of subsection 7a77#b7 of such section #agjd1 any funds so transferred shall be treated as amounts authorized and appropriated specifically for the purpose of such a transfer4 7b7 ,use of transferred funds ,for the purposes of subsection 7b7 of such section #agjd1 facility operations for which funds transferred under subsection 7a7 may be used are operations of the ,captain ,james ,a4 ,lovell ,federal ,health ,care ,center1 consisting of the ,north ,chicago ,veterans ,affairs ,medical ,center1 the ,navy ,ambulatory ,care ,center1 and supporting facilities designated as a combined ,federal medical facility under an operational agreement covered by section #gjf of the ,duncan ,hunter ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjji 7,public ,law #aaj-dag2 #abb ,stat4 #dejj74 #adab4 ,authorization of appropriations for ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home ,there is hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj from the ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home ,trust ,fund the sum of #fd1cjj1jjj for the operation of the ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home4 ,,xv ,authorization of additional appropriations for overseas contingency operations #aeja4 ,purpose ,the purpose of this title is to authorize appropriations for the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjbj to provide additional funds for overseas contingency operations being carried out by the ,armed ,forces4 #aejb4 ,army procurement ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj for procurement for the ,army in amounts as follows3 7#a7 ,for aircraft procurement1 #cha1eda1jjj4 7#b7 ,for missile procurement1 #d1fde1gee1jjj4 7#c7 ,for weapons and tracked combat vehicles1 #cec1ded1jjj4 7#d7 ,for ammunition procurement1 #b1hdc1bcj1jjj4 7#e7 ,for other procurement1 #a1aci1fej1jjj4 #aejc4 ,navy and ,marine ,corps procurement ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj for procurement for the ,navy and ,marine ,corps in amounts as follows3 7#a7 ,for aircraft procurement1 ,navy1 #aai1jde1jjj4 7#b7 ,for weapons procurement1 ,navy1 #d1ccb1gaj1jjj4 7#c7 ,for ammunition procurement1 ,navy and ,marine ,corps1 #a1ahf1abh1jjj4 7#d7 ,for other procurement1 ,navy1 #ceg1fjj1jjj4 7#e7 ,for procurement1 ,marine ,corps1 #bj1ehi1jjj4 #aejd4 ,air ,force procurement ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj for procurement for the ,air ,force in amounts as follows3 7#a7 ,for aircraft procurement1 #cji1aaj1jjj4 7#b7 ,for missile procurement1 #bja1fga1jjj4 7#c7 ,for ammunition procurement1 #b1fjg1cid1jjj4 7#d7 ,for other procurement1 #d1aic1jih1jjj4 #aeje4 ,defense-wide activities procurement ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj for the procurement account for ,defense-wide activities in the amount of #deb1jdg1jjj4 #aejf4 ,research1 development1 test1 and evaluation ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj for the use of the ,department of ,defense for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation as follows3 7#a7 ,for the ,army1 #bjd1abd1jjj4 7#b7 ,for the ,navy1 #afd1daj1jjj4 7#c7 ,for the ,air ,force1 #dej1bdh1jjj4 7#d7 ,for ,defense-wide activities1 #hbg1iej1jjj4 #aejg4 ,operation and maintenance ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj for the use of the ,armed ,forces for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 for operation and maintenance1 in amounts as follows3 7#a7 ,for the ,army1 #cg1ihg1edi1jjj4 7#b7 ,for the ,navy1 #ca1gcd1fhc1jjj4 7#c7 ,for the ,marine ,corps1 #e1abc1dgj1jjj4 7#d7 ,for the ,air ,force1 #cc1jbh1gab1jjj4 7#e7 ,for ,defense-wide activities1 #h1ddh1fab1jjj4 7#f7 ,for the ,army ,reserve1 #a1ihf1eii1jjj4 7#g7 ,for the ,navy ,reserve1 #hhf1hfh1jjj4 7#h7 ,for the ,marine ,corps ,reserve1 #bci1fic1jjj4 7#i7 ,for the ,air ,force ,reserve1 #a1aie1aca1jjj4 7#aj7 ,for the ,army ,national ,guard1 #d1cgf1ici1jjj4 7#aa7 ,for the ,air ,national ,guard1 #c1bia1ihb1jjj4 7#ab7 ,for the ,afghanistan ,security ,forces ,fund1 #d1hjc1igh1jjj4 7#ac7 ,counter-,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria ,train and ,equip ,fund1 #a1jde1jjj1jjj4 #aejh4 ,military personnel ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj to the ,department of ,defense for military personnel accounts in the total amount of #d1dhe1hjh1jjj4 #aeji4 ,working capital funds ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj for the use of the ,armed ,forces and other activities and agencies of the ,department of ,defense for providing capital for ,defense ,working ,capital ,funds in the amount of #bj1ajj1jjj4 #aeaj4 ,defense ,health ,program ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjbj for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 for the ,defense ,health ,program in the amount of #cdg1gdf1jjj for operation and maintenance4 #aeaa4 ,drug ,interdiction and ,counter-,drug ,activities1 ,defense-wide ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjbj for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 for ,drug ,interdiction and ,counter-,drug ,activities1 ,defense-wide in the amount of #afc1eif1jjj4 #aeab4 ,defense ,inspector ,general ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjbj for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 for the ,office of the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense in the amount of #bd1bed1jjj4 ,,xvi ,strategic programs1 cyber1 and intelligence matters ,a ,space activities #afja4 ,demonstration of backup and complementary positioning1 navigation1 and timing capabilities of global positioning system ,effective on ,june #a1 #bjai1 section #afjf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #agbe7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#b71 by striking the date that is #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbj2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbj4 ,b ,defense intelligence and intelligence-,related activities #afaa4 ,authority to provide additional allowances and benefits for ,defense ,clandestine ,service employees ,section #afjc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 ,additional allowances and benefits for employees of the ,defense ,clandestine ,service ,in addition to the authority to provide compensation under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense may provide an employee in a defense intelligence position who is assigned to the ,defense ,clandestine ,service allowances and benefits under paragraph 7#a7 of section #iijd of title #e without regard to the limitations in that section-- 7#a7 that the employee be assigned to activities outside the ,united ,states2 or 7#b7 that the activities to which the employee is assigned be in support of ,department of ,defense activities abroad4 4 #afab4 ,modification of integration of ,department of ,defense intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance capabilities 7a7 ,repeal ,section #dbf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is hereby repealed4 7b7 ,table of sections amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of subchapter ,i of chapter #ba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #dbf4 #afac4 ,renaming the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence to ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security 7a7 ,in general ,section #acg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by inserting and ,security after ,intelligence2 and 7#b7 in subsections 7a71 7b71 and 7c71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence each place it appears and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,title #e ,sections #ecad and #ecae of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 are amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence each place it appears and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security4 7#b7 ,title #aj ,title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence each place it appears and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security in the following provisions3 7,a7 ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #d4 7,b7 ,section #aca7;b77#c77;,f74 7,c7 ,section #acg;a7c77#f74 7,d7 ,section #aci;a7d77#f74 7,e7 ,section #aci;b7c77#b77;,e74 7,f7 ,section #aha7;d77#a77;,b74 7,g7 ,section #cic7;b77#b77;,c74 7,h7 ,section #dbf4 7,i7 ,section #dcj4 7c7 ,other references in law ,any reference to the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence in a provision of law in effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act shall be deemed to be a reference to the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security4 #afad4 ,expenditure of funds for ,department of ,defense intelligence and counterintelligence activities 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #ba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #dbc the following new section3 #dbc;a4 ,expenditure of funds by the ,secretary of ,defense 7a7 ,in general ,subject to subsections 7b7 and 7c71 the ,secretary of ,defense may expend covered funds for objects of a confidential1 extraordinary1 or emergency nature without regard to the provisions of law relating to the expenditure of ,government funds4 7b7 ,limitation on amount ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not expend more than five percent of covered funds made available in a fiscal year for objects described in subsection 7a7 unless-- 7#a7 the ,secretary notifies the congressional defense committees and the congressional intelligence committees of the intent to expend the amounts2 and 7#b7 #cj days have elapsed from the date on which the ,secretary provides the notice described in paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,certification ,for each expenditure of funds under this section1 the ,secretary shall certify that such expenditure was made for an object of a confidential1 extraordinary1 or emergency nature4 7d7 ,report ,not later than ,december #ca of each year1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees and the congressional intelligence committees a report on expenditures made under this section during the preceding fiscal year4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term congressional intelligence committees has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc74 7#b7 ,the term covered funds means amounts made available to the ,secretary of ,defense for the ,military ,intelligence ,program for intelligence and counterintelligence activities4 4 7b7 ,table of sections amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such subchapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #dbc the following new item3 #dbc;a4 ,expenditure of funds by the ,secretary of ,defense4 4 ,c ,cyberspace-,related matters #afba4 ,authority to use operation and maintenance funds for cyber operations-peculiar capability development projects 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #acd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #bbdc the following new section3 #bbdc;a4 ,authority to use operation and maintenance funds for cyber operations-peculiar capability development projects 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense and each ,secretary concerned may use #c1jjj1jjj of amounts authorized to be appropriated for operation and maintenance in each fiscal year to carry out cyber operations-peculiar capability development projects4 7b7 ,relationship to other laws ,the authority in subsection 7a7 may be used without regard to any provision of law establishing a limit on the unit cost of an investment item that may be purchased with funds made available for operation and maintenance4 4 7b7 ,table of sections amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such subchapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bbdc the following new item3 #bbdc;a4 ,authority to use operation and maintenance funds for cyber operations-peculiar capability development projects4 4 #afbb4 ,expansion of authority for access and information relating to cyberattacks on ,department of ,defense operationally critical contractors ,section #cia7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 by amending subparagraph 7,a7 to read as follows3 7,a7 include mechanisms for ,department personnel-- 7i7 if requested by an operationally critical contractor1 to assist the contractor in detecting and mitigating penetrations2 or 7ii7 at the request of the ,department1 to obtain access to equipment or information of an operationally critical contractor necessary to conduct a forensic analysis1 in addition to any analysis conducted by the contractor2 and 2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by striking to determine whether information and inserting the following3 to determine whether-- 7i7 information 2 7ii7 in clause 7i71 as so designated-- 7,i7 by inserting or compromised on after exfiltrated from2 and 7,,ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting or compromised2 or2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following new clause3 7ii7 the ability of the contractor to provide operationally critical support has been affected and1 if so1 how and to what extent it has been affected4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting 1 so as to minimize delays in or any curtailing of the ,department's cyber response and defensive actions after specific person2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#e77;,c71 by inserting or counterintelligence activities after investigations4 ,d ,other matters #afca4 ,additional protection of certain facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft threats ,section #acj;i of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting or a temporarily covered facility or asset after a covered facility or asset2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7i72 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7j7 as subsection 7i72 and 7#d7 in subsection 7i7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c71 7#d71 7#e71 and 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#d71 7#e71 7#f71 and 7#i71 respectively2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c7 of paragraph 7#d7 7as so redesignated7-- 7i7 in clause 7viii71 by striking 2 or and inserting a semicolon2 7ii7 in clause 7ix71 by striking the period and inserting a semicolon2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following new clauses3 7x7 command and control of armed forces by commanders of unified and specified combatant commands to perform military operations directed by the ,secretary and approved by the ,president in support of a covered contingency operation2 7xi7 deployment and sustainment of armed forces2 7xii7 organizing1 training1 equipping1 and other functions in preparation to deploy and conduct military operations in support of a covered contingency operation2 7xiii7 assistance in support of ,department of ,justice activities during an emergency situation involving a weapon of mass destruction pursuant to section #bhb of this title2 7xiv7 transportation1 storage1 treatment1 and disposal of nondefense toxic and hazardous materials by the ,department pursuant to section #bfib of this title2 7xv7 production1 storage1 transportation1 or decommissioning of chemical or biological materials by the ,department2 7xvi7 assistance to ,federal1 ,state1 or local officials in responding to threats involving nuclear1 radiological1 biological1 or chemical weapons1 or high-yield explosives1 or related materials or technologies1 including assistance in identifying1 neutralizing1 dismantling1 and disposing of nuclear1 radiological1 biological1 or chemical weapons1 or high-yield explosives1 and related materials and technologies pursuant to section #adad7;a7 of the ,defense ,against ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,act of #aiif 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bcad7;a772 7xvii7 detainee operations pursuant to lawful authority1 which may include an authorization for the use of military force or a declaration of war2 and 7xviii7 physical protection and personal security of senior leaders of the ,department of ,defense in accordance with section #gad of this title4 2 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,the term covered contingency operation means a contingency operation as defined in subparagraph 7,a7 of section #aja7;a77#ac7 of this title4 2 and 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#f7 7as so redesignated7 the following new paragraphs3 7#g7 ,the terms specified combatant command and unified combatant command have the meaning given the terms in section #afa of this title4 7#h7 ,the term temporarily covered facility or asset means a facility or asset determined by the ,secretary of ,defense to be temporarily at high risk of loss due to a specific1 highly significant vulnerability or due to specific indications that such a facility or asset is a target for hostile action4 4 ,,xvii ,space ,force ,a ,united ,states ,space ,force #agja4 ,establishment of ,united ,states ,space ,force in the ,department of the ,air ,force ,part ,i of subtitle ,d of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new chapter3 #iji ,the ,space ,force ,sec4 #ijia4 ,establishment of the ,space ,force4 #ijib4 ,the ,space ,staff3 function2 composition4 #ijic4 ,the ,space ,staff3 general duties4 #ijid4 ,chief of ,staff of the ,space ,force4 #ijie4 ,vice ,chief of ,staff of the ,space ,force4 #ijia4 ,establishment of the ,space ,force 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established a ,united ,states ,space ,force as an armed force within the ,department of the ,air ,force4 7b7 ,functions 7#a7 ,the ,space ,force shall be organized1 trained1 and equipped-- 7,a7 to provide for freedom of operations in1 from1 and to the space domain for the ,united ,states2 7,b7 to provide independent military options for joint and national leadership2 and 7,c7 to enable the lethality and effectiveness of the joint force4 7#b7 ,the ,space ,force includes both combat and combat-support functions to enable prompt and sustained offensive and defensive space operations and joint operations in all domains4 7c7 ,composition ,the ,space ,force consists of-- 7#a7 the ,regular ,space ,force and associated reserve components2 7#b7 all persons appointed or enlisted in1 or conscripted into1 the ,space ,force1 including those not assigned to units1 necessary to form the basis for a complete and immediate mobilization for the national defense in the event of a national emergency2 and 7#c7 all ,space ,force units and other ,space ,force organizations1 including installations and supporting and auxiliary combat1 training1 administrative1 and logistic elements4 7d7 ,duties ,except as otherwise specifically prescribed by law1 the ,space ,force shall be organized in such manner1 and the members of the ,space ,force shall perform such duties and have such titles1 as the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may prescribe4 #ijib4 ,the ,space ,staff3 function2 composition 7a7 ,function ,there is in the executive part of the ,department of the ,air ,force a ,space ,staff to assist the ,secretary of the ,air ,force in carrying out the responsibilities of the ,secretary4 7b7 ,composition ,the ,space ,staff is composed of the following3 7#a7 ,the ,chief of ,staff of the ,space ,force4 7#b7 ,the ,vice ,chief of ,staff of the ,space ,force4 7#c7 ,such other offices and officials as may be established by law or as the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may establish or designate4 7#d7 ,other members of the ,air ,force and ,space ,force assigned or detailed to the ,space ,staff4 7#e7 ,civilian employees in the ,department of the ,air ,force assigned or detailed to the ,space ,staff4 7c7 ,organization ,except as otherwise specifically prescribed by law1 the ,space ,staff shall be organized in such manner1 and the members of the ,space ,staff shall perform such duties and have such titles1 as the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may prescribe4 #ijic4 ,the ,space ,staff3 general duties 7a7 ,professional assistance ,the ,space ,staff shall furnish professional assistance to the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 the ,chief of ,staff of the ,space ,force1 and other personnel of the ,office of the ,secretary of the ,air ,force or the ,space ,staff4 7b7 ,authorities ,under the authority1 direction1 and control of the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 the ,space ,staff shall-- 7#a7 subject to subsections 7c7 and 7d7 of section #ijad of this title1 prepare for such employment of the ,space ,force1 and for such recruiting1 organizing1 supplying1 equipping 7including research and development71 training1 servicing1 mobilizing1 demobilizing1 administering1 and maintaining of the ,space ,force1 as will assist in the execution of any power1 duty1 or function of the ,secretary of the ,air ,force or the ,chief of ,staff of the ,space ,force2 7#b7 investigate and report upon the efficiency of the ,space ,force and its preparation to support military operations by commanders of the combatant commands2 7#c7 prepare detailed instructions for the execution of approved plans and supervise the execution of those plans and instructions2 7#d7 as directed by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force or the ,chief ,staff of the ,space ,force1 coordinate the action of organizations of the ,space ,force2 and 7#e7 perform such other duties1 not otherwise assigned by law1 as may be prescribed by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force4 #ijid4 ,chief of ,staff of the ,space ,force 7a7 ,appointment 7#a7 ,there is a ,chief of ,staff of the ,space ,force1 appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate1 from the general officers of the ,space ,force4 ,the ,chief of ,staff shall serve at the pleasure of the ,president4 7#b7 ,the ,chief of ,staff shall be appointed for a term of four years4 ,in time of war or during a national emergency declared by ,congress1 the ,chief of ,staff may be reappointed for a term of not more than four years4 7#c7 ,the ,president may appoint an officer as ,chief of ,staff only if-- 7,a7 the officer has had significant experience in joint duty assignments2 and 7,b7 such experience includes at least one full tour of duty in a joint duty assignment 7as defined in section #ffd7;d7 of this title7 as a general officer4 7#d7 ,the ,president may waive paragraph 7#c7 in the case of an officer if the ,president determines such action is necessary in the national interest4 7b7 ,grade ,the ,chief of ,staff of the ,space ,force1 while so serving1 has the grade of general without vacating the permanent grade of the officer4 7c7 ,relationship to the ,secretary of the ,air ,force ,except as otherwise prescribed by law and subject to section #ijac7;f7 of this title1 the ,chief of ,staff of the ,space ,force performs the duties of such position under the authority1 direction1 and control of the ,secretary of the ,air ,force and is directly responsible to the ,secretary4 7d7 ,duties ,subject to the authority1 direction1 and control of the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 the ,chief of ,staff of the ,space ,force shall-- 7#a7 preside over the ,space ,staff2 7#b7 transmit the plans and recommendations of the ,space ,staff to the ,secretary of the ,air ,force and advise the ,secretary with regard to such plans and recommendations2 7#c7 after approval of the plans or recommendations of the ,space ,staff by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 act as the agent of the ,secretary in carrying them into effect2 7#d7 exercise supervision1 consistent with the authority assigned to commanders of unified or specified combatant commands under chapter #f of this title1 over such of the members and organizations of the ,space ,force and the ,air ,force as the ,secretary of the ,air ,force determines2 7#e7 perform the duties prescribed for the ,chief of ,staff by sections #aga and #bedg of this title and other provisions of law2 and 7#f7 perform such other military duties1 not otherwise assigned by law1 as are assigned to the ,chief of ,staff by the ,president1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 or the ,secretary of the ,air ,force4 7e7 ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff 7#a7 ,the ,chief of ,staff of the ,space ,force shall also perform the duties prescribed for the ,chief of ,staff as a member of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff under section #aea of this title4 7#b7 ,to the extent that such action does not impair the independence of the ,chief of ,staff in the performance of the duties of the ,chief of ,staff as a member of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 the ,chief of ,staff shall inform the ,secretary of the ,air ,force regarding military advice rendered by members of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff on matters affecting the ,department of the ,air ,force4 7#c7 ,subject to the authority1 direction1 and control of the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,chief of ,staff shall keep the ,secretary of the ,air ,force fully informed of significant military operations affecting the duties and responsibilities of the ,secretary of the ,air ,force4 #ijie4 ,vice ,chief of ,staff of the ,space ,force 7a7 ,appointment ,there is a ,vice ,chief of ,staff of the ,space ,force1 appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate1 from the general officers of the ,space ,force4 7b7 ,grade ,the ,vice ,chief of ,staff of the ,space ,force1 while so serving1 has the grade of general without vacating the permanent grade of the officer so serving4 7c7 ,duties ,the ,vice ,chief of ,staff has such authority and duties with respect to the ,space ,force as the ,chief of ,staff of the ,space ,force1 with the approval of the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 may delegate to or prescribe for the ,vice ,chief of ,staff4 ,orders issued by the ,vice ,chief of ,staff in performing such duties have the same effect as those issued by the ,chief of ,staff4 7d7 ,vacancy in ,office of ,chief of ,staff ,when there is a vacancy in the office of ,chief of ,staff of the ,space ,force or during the absence or disability of the ,chief of ,staff-- 7#a7 the ,vice ,chief of ,staff shall perform the duties of the ,chief of ,staff until a successor is appointed or the absence or disability ceases2 or 7#b7 if there is a vacancy in the office of the ,vice ,chief of ,staff or the ,vice ,chief of ,staff is absent or disabled1 unless the ,president directs otherwise1 the most senior officer of the ,space ,force in the ,space ,staff who is not absent or disabled and who is not restricted in performance of duty shall perform the duties of the ,chief of ,staff until a successor to the ,chief of ,staff or the ,vice ,chief of ,staff is appointed or until the absence or disability of the ,chief of ,staff or ,vice ,chief of ,staff ceases1 whichever occurs first4 4 #agjb4 ,under ,secretary of the ,air ,force for ,space 7a7 ,establishment ,section #ijae of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by striking ,under ,secretary and inserting ,under ,secretaries2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 by striking is an ,under ,secretary of the ,air ,force and inserting are two ,under ,secretaries of the ,air ,force2 and 7#c7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following new subsections3 7b7 7#a7 ,one of the ,under ,secretaries shall be the ,under ,secretary of the ,air ,force4 7#b7 ,the ,under ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall be the first assistant to the ,secretary of the ,air ,force and shall assist the ,secretary in the performance of the duties of the ,secretary and shall act for1 and exercise the powers of1 the ,secretary when the ,secretary dies1 resigns1 or is otherwise unable to perform the functions and duties of the office4 7c7 7#a7 ,one of the ,under ,secretaries shall be the ,under ,secretary of the ,air ,force for ,space1 who shall also be known as the ,under ,secretary for ,space4 7#b7 ,the ,under ,secretary for ,space shall be responsible for the overall supervision of space matters4 7d7 ,in addition to the duties and powers described in subsections 7b7 and 7c71 the ,under ,secretaries shall perform such duties and exercise such powers as the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may prescribe4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,table of sections ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ijc of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section #ijae and inserting the following new item3 #ijae4 ,under ,secretaries of the ,air ,force4 4 7#b7 ,secretary of the ,air ,force ,section #ijac7;f7 of such title is amended-- 7,a7 in the first sentence1 by striking ,under ,secretary and inserting ,under ,secretaries2 and 7,b7 in the second sentence1 by striking the ,under ,secretary and inserting either ,under ,secretary4 7#c7 ,office of the ,secretary of the ,air ,force ,section #ijad7;b77#a7 of such title is amended by striking ,under ,secretary and inserting ,under ,secretaries4 7#d7 ,successor to duties ,section #ijag of such title is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#e71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,the ,under ,secretary of the ,air ,force for ,space4 4 #agjc4 ,inclusion of the ,space ,force on the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff and ,joint ,staff 7a7 ,membership of the ,chief of ,staff of the ,space ,force on the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff ,section #aea7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#g7 as paragraph 7#h72 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#f7 the following new paragraph3 7#g7 ,the ,chief of ,staff of the ,space ,force4 4 7b7 ,appointment of chairman ,section #aeb7;b77#a77;,b7 of such title is amended by striking or the ,commandant of the ,marine ,corps and inserting the ,commandant of the ,marine ,corps1 or the ,chief of ,staff of the ,space ,force4 7c7 ,inclusion of the ,space ,force on the ,joint ,staff ,section #aee7;a77#b77;,c7 of such title is amended by inserting and the ,space ,force after the ,air ,force4 #agjd4 ,civilian personnel supporting the ,space ,force 7a7 ,organization of chapter 7#a7 ,chapter #idg ,chapter #idg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking the table of sections and inserting the following3 ,subchapter,sec4 ,i4,general ,civilian ,personnel ,matters#icga ,,ii4,space ,force ,civilian ,personnel ,matters#icge ,i ,general civilian personnel matters ,sec4 #icga4 ,air ,university3 civilian faculty members4 #icgb4 ,production of supplies and munitions3 hours and pay of laborers and mechanics4 #icgc4 ,civilian special agents of the ,office of ,special ,investigations3 authority to execute warrants and make arrests4 2 and 7,b7 by redesignating sections #icge and #icgg as sections #icgb and #icgc1 respectively4 7#b7 ,chapter #idi ,chapter #idi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in the table of sections1 by striking the item relating to section #icha and inserting the following new item3 #icia4 ,fatality reviews4 2 and 7,b7 by redesignating section #icha as section #icia4 7b7 ,civilian personnel supporting the ,space ,force ,chapter #idg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by subsection 7a7 of this section1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new subchapter3 ,,ii ,space ,force civilian personnel matters ,sec4 #icge4 ,definitions and implementation4 #icgf4 ,space ,force civilian personnel3 general authority to establish excepted positions1 appoint personnel1 and fix rates of pay4 #icgg4 ,basic pay4 #icgh4 ,additional compensation1 allowances1 and incentives4 #icgi4 ,limitation on certain payments4 #ichj4 ,benefits for certain employees assigned outside the ,united ,states4 #icha4 ,space ,force ,senior ,executive ,service4 #ichb4 ,space ,force ,senior ,level positions4 #ichc4 ,time-limited appointments4 #ichd4 ,termination of ,space ,force employees4 #iche4 ,reductions and other adjustments in force4 #ichf4 ,postemployment assistance3 certain terminated ,space ,force employees4 #ichg4 ,appointment of ,space ,force employees to competitive service positions in the ,department of ,defense4 #ichh4 ,merit system principles2 civil service protections2 right of appeal4 #icge4 ,definitions and implementation 7a7 ,definitions ,in this subchapter3 7#a7 ,the term competitive service has the meaning given such term in section #bajb of title #e4 7#b7 ,the term excepted service has the meaning given such term in section #bajc of title #e4 7#c7 ,the term preference eligible has the meaning given such term in section #bajh7c7 of title #e4 7#d7 ,the term ,senior ,executive ,service position has the meaning given such term in section #cacb7;a77#b7 of title #e4 7#e7 ,the term ,space ,force position means a position as a civilian employee of the ,department of the ,air ,force supporting the ,space ,force or ,united ,states ,space ,command1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7b7 ,implementation ,the ,secretary of ,defense may implement this subchapter without regard to any provision of chapter #ga of title #e4 #icgf4 ,space ,force civilian personnel3 general authority to establish excepted positions1 appoint personnel1 and fix rates of pay 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may-- 7#a7 establish1 as positions in the excepted service1 such positions in the ,department of the ,air ,force as the ,secretary of ,defense determines necessary to support the ,space ,force1 including-- 7,a7 ,space ,force ,senior ,level positions designated under section #ichb of this title2 and 7,b7 positions in the ,space ,force ,senior ,executive ,service2 7#b7 after taking into consideration the availability of preference eligibles for appointment to those positions 7except with respect to positions referred to in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a771 appoint individuals to those positions2 and 7#c7 fix the compensation of such individuals for service in those positions4 7b7 ,construction with other laws ,the authority of the ,secretary of ,defense under subsection 7a7 applies without regard to the provisions of any other law relating to the appointment1 number1 classification1 or compensation of employees4 #icgg4 ,basic pay 7a7 ,authority ,to fix rates of basic pay ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall fix the rates of basic pay for positions established under section #icgf of this title in relation to the rates of pay provided for comparable positions in the ,department of ,defense and subject to the same limitations on maximum rates of pay established for employees of the ,department of ,defense by law or regulation1 or based upon compensation for similar positions in a labor market1 as necessary to recruit and retain employees in support of the ,space ,force4 ,the rate of basic pay for any position under the authority of this subchapter may not exceed the rate payable for a position at ,level ,,ii of the ,executive ,schedule4 7b7 ,prevailing rate systems ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of ,defense may1 consistent with section #ecda of title #e1 adopt such provisions of that title as to provide for prevailing rate systems of basic pay and may apply those provisions to positions for civilian employees in or under which the ,department of ,defense may employ individuals described by section #ecdb7;a77#b77;,a7 of that title4 #icgh4 ,additional compensation1 allowances1 and incentives 7a7 ,additional compensation ,the ,secretary of ,defense may provide employees in ,space ,force positions compensation in addition to basic pay1 including benefits1 incentives1 and allowances1 consistent with and not in excess of the level authorized for comparable positions authorized by title #e4 7b7 ,allowances based on living costs and environment 7#a7 ,in addition to basic pay1 employees in ,space ,force positions who are citizens or nationals of the ,united ,states and are stationed outside the continental ,united ,states or in ,alaska may be paid an allowance1 in accordance with regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense1 while they are so stationed4 7#b7 ,an allowance under this subsection shall be based on-- 7,a7 living costs substantially higher than in the ,district of ,columbia2 or 7,b7 conditions of environment that-- 7i7 differ substantially from conditions of environment in the continental ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 warrant an allowance as a recruitment incentive4 7#c7 ,an allowance under this subsection may not exceed the allowance authorized to be paid by section #eida7;a7 of title #e for employees whose rates of basic pay are fixed by statute4 #icgi4 ,limitation on certain payments ,no allowance1 differential1 bonus1 award1 or other similar cash payment under this title may be paid to an employee in a calendar year if1 or to the extent that1 when added to the total basic pay paid or payable to such employee for service performed in such calendar year1 such payment would cause the total to exceed the total annual compensation payable to the ,vice ,president under section #ajd of title #c as of the end of such calendar year4 #ichj4 ,benefits for certain employees assigned outside the ,united ,states 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may provide to civilian personnel described in subsection 7c7 allowances and benefits comparable to those provided by the ,secretary of ,state to officers and employees of the ,foreign ,service under paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#h7 and 7#ac7 of section #ija and sections #gje and #ijc of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djha 7#b71 7#c71 7#d71 7#e71 7#f71 7#g71 7#h71 and 7#ac71 #djbe1 #djhc7 and under section #eibd7d7 of title #e4 7b7 ,applicability ,subsection 7a7 shall apply to civilian personnel of the ,department of ,defense who-- 7#a7 are ,united ,states nationals2 7#b7 are assigned to duty outside the ,united ,states2 and 7#c7 are designated by the ,secretary of ,defense for the purposes of subsection 7a74 #icha4 ,space ,force ,senior ,executive ,service 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense may establish a ,space ,force ,senior ,executive ,service for ,space ,force positions established pursuant to section #icgf7;a7 of this title that are equivalent to ,senior ,executive ,service positions4 7b7 ,regulations consistent with title #e provisions 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe regulations for the ,space ,force ,senior ,executive ,service that are consistent with the requirements set forth in sections #caca1 #cacb7;a77#b71 #ccif7;c71 #ceib1 #ceie7;a71 #echd1 and #fcjd of title #e1 subsections 7a71 7b71 and 7c7 of section #gedc of such title 7except that any hearing or appeal to which a member of the ,space ,force ,senior ,executive ,service is entitled shall be held or decided pursuant to those regulations71 and subchapter ,,ii of chapter #dc of such title4 7#b7 ,to the extent that the ,secretary determines it practicable to apply to members of1 or applicants for1 the ,space ,force ,senior ,executive ,service other provisions of title #e that apply to members of1 or applicants for1 the ,senior ,executive ,service1 the ,secretary shall also prescribe regulations to implement those provisions with respect to the ,space ,force ,senior ,executive ,service4 7c7 ,award of rank to members of the ,space ,force ,senior ,executive ,service ,the ,president1 based on the recommendation of the ,secretary of ,defense1 may award a rank referred to in section #dejg of title #e to a member of the ,space ,force ,senior ,executive ,service4 ,the award of such rank shall be made in a manner consistent with the provisions of that section4 7d7 ,performance appraisals 7#a7 ,the ,space ,force ,senior ,executive ,service shall be subject to a performance appraisal system that1 as designed and applied1 is certified by the ,secretary of ,defense under section #ecjg of title #e as making meaningful distinctions based on relative performance4 7#b7 ,the performance appraisal system applicable to the ,space ,force ,senior ,executive ,service under paragraph 7#a7 may be the same performance appraisal system that is established and implemented within the ,department of ,defense for members of the ,senior ,executive ,service4 #ichb4 ,space ,force ,senior ,level positions 7a7 ,designation of positions ,the ,secretary of ,defense may designate as a ,space ,force ,senior ,level position any ,space ,force position that1 as determined by the ,secretary-- 7#a7 is classifiable above grade ,,gs-#ae of the ,general ,schedule2 7#b7 does not satisfy functional or program management criteria for being designated a ,space ,force ,senior ,executive ,service position2 and 7#c7 has no more than minimal supervisory responsibilities4 7b7 ,regulations ,subsection 7a7 shall be carried out in accordance with regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7c7 ,award of rank to employees in space force senior level positions ,the ,president1 based on the recommendation of the ,secretary of ,defense1 may award a rank referred to in section #dejg;a of title #e to an employee in a ,space ,force ,senior ,level position designated under subsection 7a74 ,the award of such rank shall be made in a manner consistent with the provisions of that section4 #ichc4 ,time-limited appointments 7a7 ,authority for time-,limited appointments ,the ,secretary of ,defense may authorize time-limited appointments to ,space ,force positions4 7b7 ,review of use of authority ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall review each time-limited appointment in a ,space ,force position at the end of the first year of the period of the appointment and determine whether the appointment should be continued for the remainder of the period4 7c7 ,condition on permanent appointment to ,space ,force ,senior ,executive ,service ,an employee serving in a ,space ,force position pursuant to a time-limited appointment is not eligible for a permanent appointment to a ,space ,force ,senior ,executive ,service position 7including a position in which the employee is serving7 unless the employee is selected for the permanent appointment on a competitive basis4 7d7 ,time-,limited appointment defined ,in this section1 the term time-limited appointment means an appointment for a period not to exceed three years4 #ichd4 ,termination of ,space ,force employees 7a7 ,termination authority ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of ,defense may terminate the employment of any employee in a ,space ,force position if the ,secretary-- 7#a7 considers that action to be in the interests of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 determines that the procedures prescribed in other provisions of law that authorize the termination of the employment of such employee cannot be invoked in a manner consistent with the national security4 7b7 ,finality ,a decision by the ,secretary of ,defense to terminate the employment of an employee under this section is final and may not be appealed or reviewed outside the ,department of ,defense4 7c7 ,notification to congressional defense committees ,whenever the ,secretary of ,defense terminates the employment of an employee under the authority of this section1 the ,secretary shall promptly notify the congressional defense committees of such termination4 7d7 ,preservation of right ,to seek other employment ,any termination of employment under this section shall not affect the right of the terminated employee to seek or accept employment with any other department or agency of the ,united ,states if that employee is declared eligible for such employment by the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management4 7e7 ,limitation on delegation ,the authority of the ,secretary of ,defense under this section may be delegated only to the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense or the ,secretary of the ,air ,force4 ,an action to terminate employment of an employee by the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense or the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may be appealed to the ,secretary of ,defense4 #iche4 ,reductions and other adjustments in force 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe regulations for the separation of employees in ,space ,force positions1 including members of the ,space ,force ,senior ,executive ,service and employees in ,space ,force ,senior ,level positions1 during a reduction in force or other adjustment in force4 ,such regulations shall apply to such a reduction in force or other adjustment in force notwithstanding sections #ceja7;b7 and #cejb of title #e4 7b7 ,determinations ,the determination of which employees shall be separated from employment in ,space ,force positions during a reduction in force or other adjustment in force shall be made primarily on the basis of performance4 7c7 ,regulations relating to ,space ,force ,,ses ,the regulations prescribed under this section relating to removal from the ,space ,force ,senior ,executive ,service in a reduction in force or other adjustment in force shall be consistent with section #ceie7;a7 of title #e4 #ichf4 ,postemployment assistance3 certain terminated ,space ,force employees 7a7 ,authority ,subject to subsections 7b7 and 7c71 the ,secretary of ,defense may1 in the case of any individual who is a qualified former ,space ,force employee1 use appropriated funds to-- 7#a7 assist that individual in finding and qualifying for employment other than in a ,space ,force position2 7#b7 assist that individual in meeting the expenses of treatment of medical or psychological disabilities of that individual2 and 7#c7 provide financial support to that individual during periods of unemployment4 7b7 ,conditions ,assistance may be provided to a qualified former ,space ,force employee under subsection 7a7 only if the ,secretary determines that such assistance is essential to-- 7#a7 maintain the judgment and emotional stability of the qualified former ,space ,force employee2 and 7#b7 avoid circumstances that might lead to the unlawful disclosure of classified information to which the qualified former ,space ,force employee had access4 7c7 ,duration of assistance ,assistance may not be provided under this section in the case of any individual after the end of the five-year period beginning on the date of the termination of the employment of the individual in a ,space ,force position4 7d7 ,qualified former space force employee defined ,in this section1 the term qualified former ,space ,force employee means an individual who was employed in a ,space ,force position-- 7#a7 who has been found to be ineligible for continued access to information designated as ,sensitive ,compartmented ,information and employment in the ,space ,force2 or 7#b7 whose employment in a ,space ,force position has been terminated4 #ichg4 ,appointment of ,space ,force employees to competitive service positions in the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,authority ,subject to subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of ,defense may appoint an employee serving in a ,space ,force position in the excepted service to a position in the ,department of ,defense in the competitive service without competition4 7b7 ,conditions ,the ,secretary may only exercise the authority under subsection 7a7 if-- 7#a7 the employee concerned has served continuously for at least two years in a ,space ,force position that is not time-limited under an excepted appointment or has been involuntarily separated from such position without personal cause within the preceding #ab months2 7#b7 the employee concerned meets the qualification standards and requirements for the competitive service position in accordance with ,office of ,personnel ,management standards2 and 7#c7 the employee concerned is considered for selection to competitive service positions in the same manner that other individuals are considered for appointments without competition4 #ichh4 ,merit system principles2 civil service protections2 right of appeal 7a7 ,merit system principles ,section #bcja of title #e shall apply to the exercise of authority under this subchapter 7other than sections #ichj and #ichf74 7b7 ,civil service protections 7#a7 ,if1 in the case of a position established under authority other than section #icgf7;a77#a7 of this title that is reestablished as an excepted service position under that section1 the provisions of law referred to in paragraph 7#b7 applied to the person serving in that position immediately before the position is so reestablished and such provisions of law would not otherwise apply to the person while serving in the position as so reestablished1 then such provisions of law shall1 subject to paragraph 7#c71 continue to apply to the person with respect to service in that position for as long as the person continues to serve in the position without a break in service4 7#b7 ,the provisions of law referred to in paragraph 7#a7 are the following provisions of title #e3 7,a7 ,section #bcjb1 relating to prohibited personnel practices4 7,b7 ,chapter #ge1 relating to adverse actions4 7#c7 7,a7 ,notwithstanding any provision of chapter #ge of title #e1 an appeal of an adverse action by an individual employee covered by paragraph 7#a7 shall be determined within the ,department of ,defense if the employee so elects4 7,b7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe the procedures for initiating and determining appeals of adverse actions pursuant to elections made under subparagraph 7,a74 7c7 ,right of appeal ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe regulations to provide a right of appeal regarding a personnel action under this subchapter4 ,the appeal shall be determined within the ,department of ,defense4 ,an appeal determined at the highest level provided in the regulations shall be final and not subject to review outside the ,department of ,defense4 ,a personnel action covered by the regulations is not subject to any other provision of law that provides appellate rights or procedures4 4 #agje4 ,decorations and awards 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #icg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #ibhg4 ,general authority to provide ,space ,force decorations and awards ,in addition to the decorations and awards available to all personnel of the ,department of the ,air ,force pursuant to the other sections of this chapter1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may provide such awards and decorations as the ,secretary considers appropriate to any person who1 while serving in any capacity with the ,space ,force1 distinguished himself or herself4 4 7b7 ,table of sections amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #ibhg4 ,general authority to provide ,space ,force decorations and awards4 4 #agjf4 ,repeal of provision related to ,air ,force ,space ,command 7a7 ,repeal 7#a7 ,in general ,section #bbgi;c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is repealed4 7#b7 ,table of sections amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ace of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #bbgi;c4 7b7 ,continuation of procurement authority 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #ifc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting before section #iecb the following new section3 #ieca4 ,procurement of commercial satellite communications services ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 in consultation with the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 shall be responsible for the procurement of commercial satellite communications services for the ,department of ,defense4 4 7#b7 ,applicability ,section #ieca of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection1 shall apply with respect to services procured after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#c7 ,table of sections amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ifc of such title is amended by inserting before the item relating to section #iecb the following new item3 #ieca4 ,procurement of commercial satellite communications services4 4 #agjg4 ,transfer of personnel1 property1 and resources and other transition matters 7a7 ,transition period 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 for purposes of this section1 the transition period is the period that ends on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,extension ,the ,secretary of ,defense may extend the transition period described in paragraph 7#a7 for not more than two years if the ,secretary-- 7,a7 determines an extension is necessary to accomplish the initial establishment of the ,united ,states ,space ,force2 and 7,b7 submits to the congressional defense committees notice of the ,secretary's intent to extend the transition period4 7b7 ,transfer of military members 7#a7 ,transfer authority ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in the sole and exclusive discretion of the ,secretary1 may1 during the transition period1 transfer officers and enlisted members of the ,armed ,forces within the ,department of ,defense to become officers and enlisted members of the ,united ,states ,space ,force4 7#b7 ,basis ,a transfer under paragraph 7#a7 may be made on a voluntary or involuntary basis4 7#c7 ,status of personnel 7,a7 ,retention of grade and status ,military personnel transferred to the ,space ,force from another ,armed ,force within the ,department of ,defense pursuant to this subsection shall retain the grade and date of obtaining such grade that the individual person had before the date of the transfer unless otherwise altered or terminated in accordance with law4 ,for all purposes under law1 the length1 character1 and type of service of such personnel transferred to the ,space ,force shall be calculated to include the same length1 character1 and type of service in the ,armed ,force from which such personnel are transferred as if there was no break in service4 7,b7 ,rights and benefits ,no transfer under this subsection shall alter or prejudice the status of any individual so transferred1 so as to deprive the individual of any right1 benefit1 or privilege to which the individual may be entitled under law due to the service of the individual in an ,armed ,force within the ,department of ,defense other than the ,space ,force4 7,c7 ,bonuses ,no funds previously paid to a military member as a valid pay or bonus provided pursuant to chapter #e of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 may be recouped if a member's disqualification for the pay or bonus is solely due to a transfer under this subsection4 7c7 ,transfer of civilian employees 7#a7 ,authority ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in the sole and exclusive discretion of the ,secretary1 may1 during the transition period-- 7,a7 establish regulations to effectuate any necessary transfers of civilian personnel among the military departments and other components of the ,department of ,defense1 and any necessary reductions or adjustments in force2 and 7,b7 effectuate such transfers 7on a voluntary or involuntary basis7 and reductions or adjustments in force pursuant to the regulations established in subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,no reduction in pay ,no employee transferred in accordance with this subsection shall suffer any loss of or decrease in pay as a result of that transfer4 7#c7 ,effect of transfer ,a personnel action taken pursuant to this subsection is final and is not subject to any other provision of law that provides appellate rights or procedures for civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense4 7d7 ,transfer of equipment1 supplies1 other property1 and records ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in the sole and exclusive discretion of the ,secretary1 may1 during the transition period1 direct the transfer of equipment1 supplies1 other property not deemed to be real property1 and records from a military department or other ,department of ,defense component to the ,department of the ,air ,force4 7e7 ,transfer of functions ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in the sole and exclusive discretion of the ,secretary1 may1 during the transition period1 transfer organizations or functions within the ,department of ,defense to the ,space ,force1 including civilian personnel1 assets1 equipment1 and obligations of those organizations or functions4 7f7 ,transfer of funds during transition period 7#a7 ,authority ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in the sole and exclusive discretion of the ,secretary1 may1 during the transition period-- 7,a7 transfer to the ,department of the ,air ,force balances from appropriations or funds currently available for obligation by the military departments and other components of the ,department of ,defense from which personnel1 equipment1 supplies1 property1 or records have been transferred pursuant to subsections 7b71 7c7 and 7d71 to be used for a purpose for which the appropriations or funds were originally available2 and 7,b7 credit amounts transferred to an applicable existing or new appropriation account or fund1 to be merged with and to be available for the same time period as the appropriation or fund1 to which transferred4 7#b7 ,relationship to other laws ,the authority under this subsection is in addition to any other transfer authority provided by law4 7g7 ,mission assurance during transition period ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of ,defense may1 during the transition period1 authorize space forces1 organizations1 functions1 personnel1 installations1 or facilities transferred to the ,department of the ,air ,force to be funded1 operated1 or controlled by another ,department of ,defense component1 including a military department1 without compensation or reimbursement1 if the ,secretary determines that action is essential to maintain space mission integrity and readiness4 7h7 ,exclusion of space organizations from fiscal year #bjbj and #bjba headquarters costs ceilings 7#a7 ,exclusion ,the amounts expended on space organizations shall be excluded from the calculation of the amounts that may be obligated and expended on major headquarters activities pursuant to section #ica of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb7 and major ,department of ,defense headquarters activities pursuant to section #cdf7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaa note74 7#b7 ,definitions ,in this subsection1 the term space organizations means the following3 7,a7 ,the office of the ,under ,secretary of the ,air ,force for ,space4 7,b7 ,the ,space ,staff4 7i7 ,suspension of manpower limitations during transition period ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 during the transition period1 members of the ,armed ,forces appointed1 assigned1 or transferred to the ,space ,force and civilian employees appointed1 assigned1 or transferred to or within the ,department of the ,air ,force to support the ,space ,force shall not count against any limitation on manpower that may apply to the ,department of the ,air ,force1 including-- 7#a7 sections #eag1 #ebc1 #ebe1 #ebf1 #ebf;a1 #ijad1 and #iaaj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 section #cacc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#c7 sections #eja and #aaji of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ebe note2 #e ,u4,s4,c4 #cacc note74 ,b ,conforming amendments #agaa4 ,department of the ,air ,force provisions in title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7a7 ,organization 7#a7 ,secretary of the ,air ,force ,section #ijac of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7f71 by inserting and ,space ,force after ,officers of the ,air ,force2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7g77#a71 by inserting and ,space ,force after members of the ,air ,force4 7#b7 ,office of the ,secretary of the ,air ,force ,section #ijad of such title is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and the ,air ,staff and inserting 1 the ,air ,staff1 and the ,space ,staff2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting or the ,space ,staff after the ,air ,staff2 7iii7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking to the ,chief of ,staff and to the ,air ,staff and all that follows through the period and inserting to the ,chief of ,staff of the ,air ,force and the ,air ,staff1 and to the ,chief of ,staff of the ,space ,force and the ,space ,staff1 and shall ensure that each such office or entity provides each ,chief of ,staff such staff support as the ,chief of ,staff concerned considers necessary to perform the ,chief's duties and responsibilities42 and 7iv7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,i7 by inserting and the ,space ,staff after the ,air ,staff2 and 7,,ii7 by striking ,chief and inserting ,chiefs2 7,b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and the ,air ,staff and inserting 1 the ,air ,staff1 and the ,space ,staff2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting and the ,space ,staff after the ,air ,staff2 and 7iii7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking to the ,chief of ,staff of the ,air ,force and to the ,air ,staff and all that follows through the period and inserting to the ,chief of ,staff of the ,air ,force and the ,air ,staff1 and to the ,chief of ,staff of the ,space ,force and the ,space ,staff1 and shall ensure that such office or entity provides each ,chief of ,staff such staff support as the ,chief of ,staff concerned considers necessary to perform the ,chief's duties and responsibilities42 and 7,c7 in subsection 7e7-- 7i7 by striking and the ,air ,staff and inserting 1 the ,air ,staff1 and the ,space ,staff2 and 7ii7 by striking to the other and inserting to any of the others4 7#c7 ,secretary of the air force3 successors to duties ,section #ijag7e7 of such title1 as redesignated by section #agjb of this ,act1 is amended by inserting before the period the following3 of the ,air ,force and the ,chief of ,staff of the ,space ,force1 in the order prescribed by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force and approved by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#d7 ,inspector general ,section #ijbj of such title is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by inserting ,department of the after ,inspector ,general of the2 and 7ii7 by inserting or the ,space ,force after general officers of the ,air ,force2 7,b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking or the ,chief of ,staff and inserting 1 the ,chief of ,staff of the ,air ,force1 or the ,chief of ,staff of the ,space ,force2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting ,department of the before ,air ,force2 and 7iii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the ,chief and inserting either ,chief2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7e71 by inserting or the ,space ,force before for a tour of duty4 7#e7 ,the air staff3 function2 composition ,section #ijca7;b7 of such title is amended-- 7,a7 in each of paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#d71 by inserting of the ,air ,force before the period2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#h71 by inserting or the ,space ,force after of the ,air ,force4 7#f7 ,chief of staff 7,a7 ,in general ,the heading of section #ijcc of such title is amended by inserting of the ,air ,force after ,staff4 7,b7 ,table of sections ,the item relating to section #ijcc in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ije of such title is amended to read as follows3 #ijcc4 ,chief of ,staff of the ,air ,force4 4 7#g7 ,vice ,chief of ,staff 7,a7 ,in general ,the heading of section #ijcd of such title is amended by inserting of the ,air ,force after ,staff4 7,b7 ,table of sections ,the item relating to section #ijcd in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ije of such title is amended to read as follows3 #ijcd4 ,vice ,chief of ,staff of the ,air ,force4 4 7#h7 ,deputy ,chiefs of ,staff and ,assistant ,chiefs of ,staff 7,a7 ,in general ,section #ijce of such title is amended-- 7i7 in the heading1 by inserting of the ,air ,force after ,staff both places it appears2 and 7ii7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting of the ,air ,force after ,staff both places it appears4 7,b7 ,table of sections ,the item relating to section #ijce in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ije of such title is amended to read as follows3 #ijcd4 ,deputy ,chiefs of ,staff of the ,air ,force and ,assistant ,chiefs of ,staff of the ,air ,force4 4 7#i7 ,surgeon ,general3 appointment2 duties ,section #ijcf of such title is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,secretary of the ,air ,force and the ,chief of ,staff of the ,air ,force on all health and medical matters of the ,air ,force and inserting ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 the ,chief of ,staff of the ,air ,force1 and the ,chief of ,staff of the ,space ,force on all health and medical matters of the ,air ,force and the ,space ,force2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting and the ,space ,force after of the ,air ,force both places it appears4 7#aj7 ,judge ,advocate ,general1 ,deputy ,judge ,advocate ,general3 appointment2 duties ,section #ijcg of such title is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7e77#b77;,b71 by inserting or the ,space ,force after of the ,air ,force2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7f77#a71 by striking the ,secretary of the ,air ,force or the ,chief of ,staff of the ,air ,force and inserting the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 the ,chief of ,staff of the ,air ,force1 or the ,chief of ,staff of the ,space ,force4 7#aa7 ,chief of ,chaplains3 appointment2 duties ,section #ijci7;a7 of such title is amended by striking in the ,air ,force and inserting for the ,air ,force and the ,space ,force4 7#ab7 ,provision of certain professional functions for the ,space ,force ,section #ijfg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsections 7a7 through 7i71 by striking in the ,air ,force each place it appears and inserting in the ,air ,force and the ,space ,force2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7i71 as amended by subparagraph 7,a7 of this paragraph1 by inserting or the ,space ,force after members of the ,air ,force4 7#ac7 ,commands3 territorial organization 7,a7 ,in general ,chapter #iji of such title1 as added by section #agja of this ,act1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #ijif4 ,commands3 territorial organization 7a7 ,except as otherwise prescribed by law or by the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,space ,force shall be divided into such organizations as the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may prescribe4 7b7 ,for ,space ,force purposes1 the ,united ,states1 its possessions1 and other places in which the ,space ,force is stationed or is operating1 may be divided into such areas as directed by the ,secretary4 ,officers of the ,space ,force may be assigned to command ,space ,force activities1 installations1 and personnel in those areas4 ,in the discharge of the ,space ,force's functions or other functions authorized by law1 officers so assigned have the duties and powers prescribed by the ,secretary4 4 7,b7 ,table of sections ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #ijif4 ,commands3 territorial organization4 4 7#ad7 ,officer career field for space ,section #ijhd of such title is repealed4 ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ijg of such title is amended by striking the item relating to such section4 7#ae7 ,regular ,space ,force 7,a7 ,in general ,chapter #iji of such title1 as added by section #agja of this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #ijig4 ,regular ,space ,force3 composition 7a7 ,the ,regular ,space ,force is the component of the ,space ,force that consists of persons whose continuous service on active duty in both peace and war is contemplated by law1 and of retired members of the ,regular ,space ,force4 7b7 ,the ,regular ,space ,force includes-- 7#a7 the officers and enlisted members of the ,regular ,space ,force2 and 7#b7 the retired officers and enlisted members of the ,regular ,space ,force4 4 7,b7 ,table of sections ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #ijig4 ,regular ,space ,force3 composition4 4 7#af7 ,table of chapters ,the table of chapters for part ,i of subtitle ,d of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #iji4,the ,space ,force#ijia 4 7b7 ,personnel 7#a7 ,gender-free basis for acceptance of original enlistments 7,a7 ,in general ,section #iacb of such title is amended-- 7i7 in the heading1 by inserting and ,regular ,space ,force before the colon2 and 7ii7 by inserting or the ,regular ,space ,force after ,regular ,air ,force4 7,b7 ,table of sections ,the item relating to section #iacb in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #iac of such title is amended to read as follows3 #iacb4 ,regular ,air ,force and ,regular ,space ,force3 gender-free basis for acceptance of original enlistments4 4 7#b7 ,reenlistment after service as an officer 7,a7 ,in general ,section #iach of such title is amended-- 7i7 in the heading1 by inserting and ,regular ,space ,force before the colon2 and 7ii7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,i7 by inserting or the ,regular ,space ,force after ,regular ,air ,force both places it appears2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting or the ,space ,force after officer of the ,air ,force both places it appears4 7,b7 ,table of sections ,the item relating to section #iach in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #iac of such title is amended to read as follows3 #iach4 ,regular ,air ,force and ,regular ,space ,force3 reenlistment after service as an officer4 4 7#c7 ,appointments in the ,regular ,air ,force and the ,regular ,space ,force 7,a7 ,the heading of chapter #iae of such title is amended by adding and ,regular ,space ,force after ,air ,force1 and the item relating to such chapter in the table of chapters at the beginning of part ,,ii of subtitle ,d of such title is amended by inserting and ,regular ,space ,force after ,air ,force4 7,b7 ,section #iaea of such title is amended by inserting and the ,regular ,space ,force after ,regular ,air ,force4 7,c7 ,section #iafj of such title is amended-- 7i7 by inserting or the ,regular ,space ,force after ,regular ,air ,force2 and 7ii7 by inserting or the ,space ,force before the period4 7#d7 ,retired commissioned officers3 status ,section #ibjc of such title is amended by inserting or the ,space ,force after the ,air ,force4 7#e7 ,duties3 chaplains2 assistance required of commanding officers ,section #ibag7;a7 of such title is amended by inserting or the ,space ,force after the ,air ,force4 7#f7 ,rank3 commissioned officers serving under temporary appointments ,section #ibbb of such title is amended by inserting or the ,space ,force after the ,air ,force both places it appears4 7#g7 ,requirement of exemplary conduct ,section #ibcc of such title is amended by inserting and the ,space ,force after the ,air ,force each place it appears4 7#h7 ,enlisted members3 officers not to use as servants ,section #ibci of such title is amended by inserting or the ,space ,force after ,air ,force both places it appears4 7#i7 ,presentation of ,united ,states flag upon retirement ,section #ibea7;a7 of such title is amended by inserting or the ,space ,force after member of the ,air ,force4 7#aj7 ,service credit3 regular enlisted members2 service as an officer to be counted as enlisted service ,section #ibeb of such title is amended-- 7,a7 by inserting or the ,regular ,space ,force after ,regular ,air ,force2 and 7,b7 by inserting in the ,space ,force1 after in the ,air ,force14 7#aa7 ,when ,secretary may require hospitalization ,section #ibfc of such title is amended by inserting or the ,space ,force after member of the ,air ,force4 7#ab7 ,decorations and awards 7,a7 ,chapter #icg of such title is amended by inserting or the ,space ,force after the ,air ,force each place it appears in the following provisions3 7i7 ,section #ibga4 7ii7 ,section #ibgc4 7iii7 ,section #ibha other than the first reference in subsection 7a74 7iv7 ,section #ibhf7;a7 other than the first reference4 7,b7 ,section #ibgb of such title is amended by inserting or the ,space ,force after with the ,air ,force4 7,c7 ,section #ibge of such title is amended by inserting or space after separate air4 7,d7 ,section #ibgf of such title is amended by inserting or the ,space ,force after with the ,air ,force4 7,e7 7i7 ,such chapter is further amended by inserting after section #ibhj the following new section3 #ibhj;a4 ,space ,force ,medal3 award2 limitations 7a7 ,the ,president may award a decoration called the ,space ,force ,medal1 of appropriate design with accompanying ribbon1 to any person who1 while serving in any capacity with the ,space ,force1 distinguishes himself or herself by heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy4 7b7 ,not more than one ,space ,force ,medal may be awarded to a person4 ,however1 for each succeeding act that would otherwise justify award of such a medal1 the ,president may award a suitable bar or other device to be worn as the ,president directs4 4 7ii7 ,the table of sections at the beginning of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ibhj the following new item3 #ibhj;a4 ,space ,force ,medal3 award2 limitations4 4 7#ac7 ,twenty years or more3 regular or reserve commissioned officers ,section #icaa7;a7 of such title is amended by inserting or the ,space ,force after officer of the ,air ,force4 7#ad7 ,twenty to thirty years3 enlisted members ,section #icad of such title is amended by inserting or the ,space ,force after member of the ,air ,force4 7#ae7 ,thirty years or more3 regular enlisted members ,section #icag of such title is amended by inserting or the ,space ,force after ,air ,force4 7#af7 ,thirty years or more3 regular commissioned officers ,section #icah of such title is amended by inserting or the ,space ,force after ,air ,force4 7#ag7 ,forty years or more3 ,air ,force officers 7,a7 ,in general ,section #icbd of such title is amended-- 7i7 in the heading1 by inserting and ,space ,force after ,air ,force2 and 7ii7 in subsections 7a7 and 7b71 by inserting or the ,space ,force after ,air ,force4 7,b7 ,table of sections ,the item relating to section #icbd in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ida of such title is amended to read as follows3 #iabd4 ,forty years or more3 ,air ,force and ,space ,force officers4 4 7#ah7 ,computation of years of service3 voluntary retirement2 enlisted members ,section #icbe7;a7 of such title is amended by inserting or the ,space ,force after ,air ,force4 7#ai7 ,computation of years of service3 voluntary retirement2 regular and reserve commissioned officers ,section #icbf7;a7 of such title is amended by inserting or the ,space ,force after ,air ,force both places it appears4 7#bj7 ,computation of retired pay3 law applicable ,section #icbi of such title is amended by inserting or the ,space ,force after ,air ,force4 7#ba7 ,retired grade 7,a7 ,section #icda of such title is amended-- 7i7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting or the ,space ,force after regular commissioned officer of the ,air ,force2 and 7ii7 in subsection 7b71 by inserting or a ,regular of the ,space ,force after ,air ,force4 7,b7 ,section #icdd of such title is amended-- 7i7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting or the ,space ,force after member of the ,air ,force2 7ii7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by inserting or the ,space ,force after ,air ,force2 and 7iii7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by inserting or the ,regular ,space ,force after ,regular ,air ,force4 7,c7 ,section #icde of such title is amended by inserting or the ,space ,force after member of the ,air ,force4 7,d7 ,section #icdf of such title is amended-- 7i7 in subsections 7a7 and 7d71 by inserting or the ,regular ,space ,force after ,regular ,air ,force2 7ii7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by inserting before the semicolon the following3 1 or for commissioned officers of the ,space ,force other than of the ,regular ,space ,force2 and 7iii7 in subsections 7b77#b7 and 7c71 by inserting or the ,space ,force after ,air ,force4 7#bb7 ,recomputation of retired pay to reflect advancement on retired list ,section #icfb7;a7 of such title is amended by inserting or the ,space ,force after ,air ,force4 7#bc7 ,fatality reviews ,section #icia7;a7 of such title1 as redesignated by section #agjd7;a77#b7 of this title1 is amended by inserting or the ,space ,force after ,air ,force in each of paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c74 7c7 ,training 7#a7 ,members of air force3 detail as students1 observers1 and investigators at educational institutions1 industrial plants1 and hospitals 7,a7 ,in general ,section #idja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7i7 in the heading1 by inserting and ,space ,force after ,air ,force2 7ii7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting and the ,space ,force after members of the ,air ,force2 7iii7 in subsection 7b71 by inserting or the ,regular ,space ,force after ,regular ,air ,force2 7iv7 in subsection 7e71 by inserting or the ,space ,force after ,air ,force2 and 7v7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,i7 by inserting or the ,regular ,space ,force after ,regular ,air ,force2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting or the ,space ,force after the ,air ,force4 7,b7 ,table of sections ,the item relating to section #idja in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #iea of such title is amended to read as follows3 #idja4 ,members of ,air ,force and ,space ,force3 detail as students1 observers1 and investigators at educational institutions1 industrial plants1 and hospitals4 4 7#b7 ,enlisted members of ,air ,force3 schools 7,a7 ,in general ,section #idjb of such title is amended-- 7i7 in the heading1 by inserting or ,space ,force after ,air ,force2 7ii7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,i7 in the first sentence1 by inserting and the ,space ,force after members of the ,air ,force2 and 7,,ii7 in the third sentence1 by inserting and ,space ,force officers after ,air ,force officers2 and 7iii7 in subsection 7b71 by inserting or the ,space ,force after ,air ,force each place it appears4 7,b7 ,table of sections ,the item relating to section #idjb in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #iea of such title is amended to read as follows3 #idjb4 ,enlisted members of ,air ,force or ,space ,force3 schools4 4 7#c7 ,aviation students3 detail of enlisted members of ,air ,force 7,a7 ,in general ,section #idjd of such title is amended-- 7i7 in the heading1 by inserting or ,space ,force after ,air ,force2 and 7ii7 by inserting or the ,space ,force after ,regulars of the ,air ,force4 7,b7 ,table of sections ,the item relating to section #idjd in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #iea of such title is amended to read as follows3 #idjb4 ,aviation students3 detail of enlisted members of ,air ,force or ,space ,force4 4 7#d7 ,service schools3 leaves of absence for instructors ,section #idjf of such title is amended by inserting or ,space ,force after ,air ,force4 7#e7 ,degree granting authority for ,united ,states ,air ,force ,institute of ,technology ,section #idad7;d77#a7 of such title is amended by inserting and the ,space ,force after needs of the ,air ,force4 7#f7 ,united ,states ,air ,force ,institute of ,technology3 administration ,section #idad;b7a77#b7 is amended by inserting or the ,space ,force after the ,air ,force each place it appears4 7#g7 ,community ,college of the ,air ,force3 associate degrees ,section #idae of such title is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking in the ,air ,force and inserting in the ,department of the ,air ,force2 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by inserting or the ,space ,force after ,air ,force2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by striking other than and all that follows through schools and inserting other than the ,air ,force or the ,space ,force who are serving as instructors at ,department of the ,air ,force training schools4 7#h7 ,air ,force ,academy establishment2 superintendent2 faculty ,section #idca7;a7 of such title is amended by striking ,air ,force cadets and inserting cadets4 7#i7 ,air ,force ,academy superintendent2 faculty3 appointment and detail ,section #idcc7;a7 of such title is amended by inserting or the ,space ,force after ,air ,force4 7#aj7 ,air ,force ,academy permanent professors2 director of admissions ,section #idcf of such title is amended by inserting or the ,regular ,space ,force after ,regular ,air ,force each place it appears4 7#aa7 ,cadets3 appointment2 numbers1 territorial distribution ,section #iddb of such title is amended-- 7,a7 by striking ,air ,force ,cadets each place it appears and inserting cadets2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting or the ,regular ,space ,force after ,regular ,air ,force2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting or the ,space ,force after ,air ,force4 7#ab7 ,cadets3 agreement to serve as officer ,section #iddh7;a77#b77;,a7 of such title is amended by inserting or the ,regular ,space ,force after ,regular ,air ,force4 7#ac7 ,cadets3 organization2 service2 instruction ,section #iddi of such title is amended by striking subsection 7d74 7#ad7 ,cadets3 hazing ,section #ideb7;c7 of such title is amended-- 7,a7 by striking ,air ,force cadet and inserting cadet2 and 7,b7 by striking or ,marine ,corps and inserting ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force4 7#ae7 ,cadets3 degree and commission on graduation ,section #idec7;b7 of such title is amended by inserting or the ,regular ,space ,force after ,regular ,air ,force4 7#af7 ,support of athletic programs ,section #idfb7;c77#b7 of such title is amended by striking personnel of the ,air ,force and inserting personnel of the ,department of the ,air ,force4 7#ag7 ,schools and camps3 establishment3 purpose ,section #idha of such title is amended by inserting 1 the ,space ,force1 after members of the ,air ,force14 7#ah7 ,schools and camps3 operation ,section #idhb of such title is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting or the ,regular ,space ,force after ,regular ,air ,force2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#g7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting or ,space ,force after ,air ,force4 7d7 ,service1 supply1 and procurement 7#a7 ,equipment3 bakeries1 schools1 kitchens1 and mess halls ,section #iecf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by inserting or the ,space ,force after the ,air ,force4 7#b7 ,ration ,section #iefa of such title is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in the first sentence1 by inserting and the ,space ,force ration after the ,air ,force ration2 and 7ii7 in the second sentence1 by inserting or the ,space ,force after the ,air ,force2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 by inserting or the ,space ,force after the ,air ,force4 7#c7 ,clothing ,section #iefb of such title is amended by inserting and the ,space ,force after the ,air ,force4 7#d7 ,clothing3 replacement when destroyed to prevent contagion ,section #iefc of such title is amended by inserting or the ,space ,force after member of the ,air ,force4 7#e7 ,colors1 standards1 and guidons of demobilized organizations3 disposition ,section #iefe of such title is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting or the ,space ,force after organizations of the ,air ,force2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 by inserting or the ,space ,force after the ,air ,force4 7#f7 ,utilities3 proceeds from overseas operations ,section #ieia of such title is amended by inserting or the ,space ,force after the ,air ,force4 7#g7 ,quarters3 heat and light ,section #ieic of such title is amended by inserting and the ,space ,force after the ,air ,force4 7#h7 ,air ,force ,military ,history ,institute3 fee for providing historical information to the public 7,a7 ,in general ,section #ieid of such title is amended-- 7i7 in the heading1 by inserting ,department of the before ,air ,force2 7ii7 in subsections 7a7 and 7d71 by inserting ,department of the before ,air ,force ,military ,history each place it appears2 and 7iii7 in subsection 7e77#a7-- 7,i7 by inserting ,department of the before ,air ,force ,military ,history2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting and the ,space ,force after materials of the ,air ,force4 7,b7 ,table of sections ,the item relating to section #ieid in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ifeg of such title is amended to read as follows3 #ieid4 ,department of the ,air ,force ,military ,history ,institute3 fee for providing historical information to the public4 4 7#i7 ,subsistence and other supplies3 members of ,armed ,forces2 veterans2 executive or military departments and employees2 prices ,section #ifba of such title is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting and the ,space ,force after the ,air ,force2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting and the ,space ,force after the ,air ,force2 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 by inserting or the ,space ,force after the ,air ,force2 7,c7 in subsection 7c71 by inserting or the ,space ,force after the ,air ,force2 7,d7 in subsection 7d71 by striking or ,marine ,corps and inserting ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force2 7,e7 in subsection 7e71 by inserting or the ,space ,force after the ,air ,force each place it appears2 7,f7 in subsection 7f71 by inserting or the ,space ,force after the ,air ,force2 and 7,g7 in subsection 7h71 by inserting or the ,space ,force after the ,air ,force each place it appears4 7#aj7 ,rations3 commissioned officers in field ,section #ifbb of such title is amended by inserting and the ,space ,force after officers of the ,air ,force4 7#aa7 ,medical supplies3 civilian employees of the ,air ,force ,section #ifbd7;a7 of such title is amended-- 7,a7 by striking air base and inserting ,air ,force or ,space ,force military installation2 and 7,b7 by striking ,air ,force when and inserting ,department of the ,air ,force when4 7#ab7 ,ordnance property3 officers of ,armed ,forces2 civilian employees of ,air ,force ,section #ifbe of such title is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting or the ,space ,force after officers of the ,air ,force2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking ,air ,force and inserting ,department of the ,air ,force4 7#ac7 ,supplies3 educational institutions ,section #ifbg of such title is amended-- 7,a7 by inserting or the ,space ,force after for the ,air ,force2 7,b7 by inserting or the ,space ,force after officer of the ,air ,force2 and 7,c7 by inserting and space after professor of air4 7#ad7 ,airplane parts and accessories3 civilian flying schools ,section #ifbh of such title is amended by inserting or the ,space ,force after airplanes of the ,air ,force4 7#ae7 ,supplies3 military instruction camps ,section #ifed of such title is amended by inserting or ,space ,force after an ,air ,force4 7#af7 ,disposition of effects of deceased persons by summary court-martial ,section #igab7;a7 of such title is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting or the ,space ,force after the ,air ,force2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting or ,space ,force after ,air ,force4 7#ag7 ,acceptance of donations3 land for mobilization1 training1 supply base1 or aviation field 7,a7 ,in general ,section #igga of such title is amended-- 7i7 in the heading1 by striking or aviation field and inserting aviation field1 or space-related facility2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting or space-related facility after aviation field4 7,b7 ,table of sections ,the item relating to section #igga in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #igi of such title is amended to read as follows3 #igga4 ,acceptance of donations3 land for mobilization1 training1 supply base1 aviation field1 or space-related facility4 4 7#ah7 ,acquisition and construction3 air bases and depots 7,a7 ,in general ,section #iggc of such title is amended-- 7i7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,i7 by striking permanent air bases and inserting permanent ,air ,force and ,space ,force military installations2 7,,ii7 by striking existing air bases and inserting existing installations2 and 7,,iii7 by inserting or the ,space ,force after training of the ,air ,force2 7ii7 in the heading and in subsections 7b7 and 7c71 by striking air bases each place it appears and inserting installations2 and 7iii7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting or ,space ,force after ,air ,force2 and 7,,ii7 in paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 by inserting or the ,space ,force after ,air ,force both places it appears4 7,b7 ,table of sections ,the item relating to section #iggc in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #igi of such title is amended to read as follows3 #iggc4 ,acquisition and construction3 installations and depots4 4 7#ai7 ,emergency construction3 fortifications ,section #iggf of such title is amended by striking air base and inserting installation4 7#bj7 ,use of public property ,section #iggi7;a7 of such title is amended by inserting or the ,space ,force after economy of the ,air ,force4 7#ba7 ,disposition of real property at missile sites ,section #igha7;a77#b7 of such title is amended-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,air ,force and inserting ,department of the ,air ,force2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,air ,force the first two places it appears and inserting ,department of the ,air ,force2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking ,air ,force and inserting ,department of the ,air ,force4 7#bb7 ,maintenance and repair of real property ,section #ighb of such title is amended in subsections 7c7 and 7d7 by inserting or the ,space ,force after the ,air ,force both places it appears4 7#bc7 ,settlement of accounts3 remission or cancellation of indebtedness of members ,section #ihcg7;a7 of such title is amended by inserting or the ,space ,force after member of the ,air ,force4 7#bd7 ,final settlement of officer's accounts ,section #ihdj of such title is amended by inserting or the ,space ,force after ,air ,force4 7#be7 ,payment of small amounts to public creditors ,section #ihda of such title is amended by inserting or ,space ,force after official of ,air ,force4 7#bf7 ,settlement of accounts of line officers ,section #ihdb of such title is amended-- 7,a7 by inserting or the ,space ,force after ,air ,force2 and 7,b7 by striking ,comptroller ,general both places it appears and inserting ,secretary of the ,air ,force4 #agab4 ,other provisions of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7a7 ,table of subtitles ,the table of subtitles at the beginning of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to subtitle ,d and inserting the following new item3 ,d4,air ,force and ,space ,force#ijaa 4 7b7 ,definitions ,section #aja of such title is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting ,space ,force1 after ,marine ,corps12 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#i77;,c71 by inserting and the ,space ,force after concerning the ,air ,force2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking or ,marine ,corps and inserting ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#ac71 by striking or ,marine ,corps and inserting ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force4 7c7 ,other provisions of subtitle ,a 7#a7 ,space ,force ,i ,subtitle ,a of such title is further amended by striking and ,marine ,corps each place it appears and inserting ,marine ,corps1 and ,space ,force in the following provisions3 7,a7 ,section #aaf7;a77#a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a74 7,b7 ,section #ecc7;a77#b74 7,c7 ,the item relating to section #fcb in the table of sections at the beginning of subchapter ,,iii of chapter #cf4 7,d7 ,the heading of section #fcb4 7,e7 ,section #fde7a77;,a74 7,f7 ,section #fdf4 7,g7 ,section #ffa7;a74 7,h7 ,section #gab7;a74 7,i7 ,section #gag7;c77#a74 7,j7 ,section #gda 7including the table in subsection 7a774 7,k7 ,section #aaaa7;b77#d74 7,l7 ,subsections 7a77#b77;,a7 and 7c77#b77;,a77ii7 of section #aadc4 7,m7 ,section #aagd7;j74 7,n7 ,subparagraphs 7,f7 and 7,g7 of section #acgj7;a77#b74 7,o7 ,section #adfc7;a74 7,p7 ,section #aeff4 7,q7 ,section #bbag7;c74 7,r7 ,section #bbei7;a74 7,s7 ,section #bfdj7;j74 7#b7 ,space ,force ,,ii ,such subtitle is further amended by striking ,marine ,corps1 each place it appears and inserting ,marine ,corps1 ,space ,force1 in the following provisions3 7,a7 ,section #abc7;a74 7,b7 ,section #agb7;a74 7,c7 ,section #eah4 7,d7 ,the item relating to section #gdg in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #dc4 7,e7 ,section #gdg 7including the heading74 7,f7 ,section #gdi4 7,g7 ,section #aeeb7;c74 7,h7 ,section #bfcb7;c74 7,i7 ,section #bfhf7;a74 7,j7 ,section #bgcc7;a74 7#c7 ,space ,force ,,iii ,such subtitle is further amended by striking or ,marine ,corps each place it appears and inserting ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force in the following provisions3 7,a7 ,section #abe7;b74 7,b7 ,section #bge4 7,c7 ,subsection 7b77#b7 and the first place it appears in subsection 7e7 of section #ecc4 7,d7 ,section #eda7;a74 7,e7 ,section #fja7;a74 7,f7 ,section #fjc7;a74 7,g7 ,section #fje4 7,h7 ,section #faa7;a74 7,i7 ,section #fai7;a74 7,j7 ,section #fai;a7a74 7,k7 ,section #fbc7;c74 7,l7 ,section #fbe7;b74 7,m7 ,section #fca4 7,n7 ,section #fcb7;a74 7,o7 ,section #fcg7;a77#b74 7,p7 ,section #fch7;a74 7,q7 ,section #gda4 7,r7 ,section #gga4 7,s7 ,section #ggb4 7,t7 ,section #ggc4 7,u7 ,section #aabc4 7,v7 ,section #aadc7;d74 7,w7 ,section #aagd7;a77#b74 7,x7 ,section #abea7;a74 7,y7 ,section #abeb7;a74 7,z7 ,section #abec7;a74 7,,aa7 ,paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b77;,a7 of section #acgj7;a74 7,,bb7 ,section #acge4 7,,cc7 ,section #adac;a7h74 7,,dd7 ,section #aeea4 7,,ee7 ,section #aefa7;a74 7,,ff7 ,section #agcc7;b77#a77;,a77ii74 7,,gg7 ,section #bajb7;a74 7,,hh7 ,section #bajc;a7a74 7,,ii7 ,section #bajd4 7,,jj7 ,section #bajg4 7,,kk7 ,section #bdba4 7,,ll7 ,section #bfca7;a74 7,,mm7 ,section #bghg7;a74 7#d7 ,regular ,space ,force ,i ,such subtitle is further amended by striking or ,regular ,marine ,corps each place it appears and inserting ,regular ,marine ,corps1 or ,regular ,space ,force in the following provisions3 7,a7 ,section #eca7;c74 7,b7 ,section #ecb7;a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a74 7,c7 ,subsections 7a77#a71 7b77#a71 and 7f7 of section #ecc4 7,d7 ,section #fcc7;a74 7,e7 ,section #fcd7;a74 7,f7 ,section #fce4 7,g7 ,section #fcf7;a74 7,h7 ,section #fdg7;c74 7,i7 ,section #fhh7;b77#a74 7,j7 ,section #aaha4 7#e7 ,regular ,space ,force ,,ii ,such subtitle is further amended by striking ,regular ,marine ,corps1 each place it appears and inserting ,regular ,marine ,corps1 ,regular ,space ,force1 in the following provisions3 7,a7 ,section #eje4 7,b7 ,section #ejf4 7,c7 ,section #ejh4 7#f7 ,armed ,forces ,policy ,council ,section #aga of such title is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#ab71 by striking and2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#ac71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#ad7 the ,chief of ,staff of the ,space ,force4 4 7#g7 ,joint ,requirements ,oversight ,council ,section #aha7;c77#a7 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,f7 ,a ,space ,force officer in the grade of general4 4 7#h7 ,unfunded priorities ,section #bbb;a7b7 of such title is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#e7 as paragraph 7#f72 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,the ,chief of ,staff of the ,space ,force4 4 7#i7 ,theater security cooperation expenses ,section #cab7;b77#c7 of such title is amended by inserting the ,chief of ,staff of the ,space ,force1 after the ,commandant of the ,marine ,corps14 7#aj7 ,western ,hemisphere ,institute ,section #cdc7;e77#a77;,e7 of such title is amended by inserting or ,space ,force after for the ,air ,force4 7#aa7 ,original appointments of commissioned officers ,section #eca7;a7 of such title is amended by striking and ,regular ,marine ,corps each place it appears and inserting ,regular ,marine ,corps1 and ,regular ,space ,force4 7#ab7 ,service credit ,section #ecc7;e7 of such title is further amended by striking ,air ,force or ,marine ,corps and inserting ,air ,force1 ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force4 7#ac7 ,senior members of ,military ,staff ,committee of ,united ,nations ,section #gaa of such title is amended by inserting or ,space ,force after ,air ,force4 7#ad7 ,rank3 ,chief of ,staff ,chapter #dc of such title is amended-- 7,a7 in the table of sections at the beginning by striking the item relating to section #gdc and inserting the following new item3 #gdc4 ,rank3 ,chief of ,staff of the ,army2 ,chief of ,naval ,operations2 ,chief of ,staff of the ,air ,force2 ,commandant of the ,marine ,corps2 ,chief of ,staff of the ,space ,force4 2 and 7,b7 in section #gdc-- 7i7 in the heading1 by inserting 2 ,chief of ,staff of the ,space ,force after ,commandant of the ,marine ,corps2 7ii7 by striking and the ,commandant of the ,marine ,corps and inserting the ,commandant of the ,marine ,corps1 and the ,chief of ,staff of the ,space ,force2 and 7iii7 by striking and ,marine ,corps and inserting ,marine ,corps1 and ,space ,force4 7#ae7 ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice ,chapter #dg of such title 7,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice7 is amended-- 7,a7 in section #hbb7;a7 7article #bb7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking or ,marine ,corps and inserting ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking or ,marine ,corps and inserting 1 ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force2 7,b7 in section #hbc7;a7 7article #bc7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 by striking ,air ,force base and inserting ,air ,force or ,space ,force military installation2 and 7,,ii7 by striking or the ,air ,force and inserting the ,air ,force1 or the ,space ,force2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting or a corresponding unit of the ,space ,force after ,air ,force2 and 7,c7 in section #hbd7;a77#c7 7article #bd71 by inserting or a corresponding unit of the ,space ,force after ,air ,force4 7#af7 ,service as cadet or midshipman not counted for length of service ,section #iga7;b77#b7 of such title is amended by striking or ,air ,force and inserting 1 ,air ,force1 or ,space ,force4 7#ag7 ,referral bonus ,section #ajcj7;h77#c7 of such title is amended by inserting and the ,space ,force after concerning the ,air ,force4 7#ah7 ,return to active duty from temporary disability ,section #abaa7;a7 of such title is amended-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking or the ,air ,force and inserting 1 the ,air ,force1 or the ,space ,force2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7i7 by striking or the ,air ,force1 who and inserting the ,air ,force1 or the ,space ,force who2 and 7ii7 by striking or the ,air ,force1 as and inserting the ,air ,force1 or the ,space ,force1 as4 7#ai7 ,years of service ,section #adje7;c7 of such title is amended by striking or ,air ,force and inserting 1 ,air ,force1 or ,space ,force4 7#bj7 ,retired pay base for persons who became members before ,september #h1 #aihj ,section #adjf of such title is amended-- 7,a7 in the heading of subsection 7e71 by inserting and ,space ,force after ,air ,force2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7i77#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by redesignating clause 7v7 as clause 7vi72 and 7,,ii7 by inserting after clause 7iv7 the following new clause3 7v7 ,chief of ,staff of the ,space ,force4 2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by redesignating clause 7v7 as clause 7vi72 and 7,,ii7 by inserting after clause 7iv7 the following new clause3 7v7 ,chief ,master ,sergeant of the ,space ,force4 4 7#ba7 ,special requirements for military personnel in acquisition field ,section #agbb;a7a7 of such title is amended by striking and the ,commandant of the ,marine ,corps 7with respect to the ,army1 ,navy1 ,air ,force1 and ,marine ,corps1 respectively7 and inserting 1 the ,commandant of the ,marine ,corps1 and the ,chief of ,staff of the ,space ,force 7with respect to the ,army1 ,navy1 ,air ,force1 ,marine ,corps1 and ,space ,force1 respectively74 7#bb7 ,senior military acquisition advisors ,section #agbe7;e77#a77;,c7 of such title is amended by inserting and ,space ,force before the period4 7#bc7 ,military ,family ,readiness ,council ,section #agha;a7b77#a7 of such title is amended by striking ,marine ,corps1 and ,air ,force each place it appears and inserting ,air ,force1 ,marine ,corps1 and ,space ,force4 7#bd7 ,acquisition-related functions of ,chiefs of the ,armed ,forces ,section #bedg7;a7 of such title is amended by striking and the ,commandant of the ,marine ,corps and inserting the ,commandant of the ,marine ,corps1 and the ,chief of ,staff of the ,space ,force4 7#be7 ,agreements related to military training1 testing1 and operations ,section #bfhd;a7i7 of such title is amended by inserting ,space ,force1 before or ,defense-wide activities each place it appears4 7d7 ,provisions of subtitle ,b 7#a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,b of such title is amended by striking or ,marine ,corps each place it appears and inserting ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force in the following provisions3 7,a7 ,section #gdeb7;c74 7,b7 ,section #gfba7;d74 7#b7 ,computation of years of service ,section #gcbf7;a77#a7 of such title is amended by striking or the ,air ,force and inserting 1 the ,air ,force1 or the ,space ,force4 7e7 ,provisions of subtitle ,c 7#a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,c of such title is amended by striking or ,marine ,corps each place it appears and inserting ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force in the following provisions3 7,a7 ,section #hdfd7;f74 7,b7 ,section #hhjf7;d74 7#b7 ,sales prices ,chapter #hgi of such title is amended-- 7,a7 in the table of sections at the beginning by striking the item relating to section #hhjb and inserting the following3 #hhjb4 ,sales3 members of ,army1 ,air ,force1 and ,space ,force2 prices4 2 and 7,b7 in section #hhjb-- 7i7 in the heading1 by striking and ,air ,force and inserting 1 ,air ,force1 and ,space ,force2 and 7ii7 by striking or the ,air ,force and inserting 1 the ,air ,force1 or the ,space ,force4 7#c7 ,sales to certain veterans ,section #hhjc of such title is amended by striking or the ,marine ,corps and inserting the ,marine ,corps1 or the ,space ,force4 7#d7 ,scope of chapter on prize ,section #hhea of such title is amended by striking or the ,air ,force and inserting 1 the ,air ,force1 or the ,space ,force4 #agac4 ,title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7a7 ,armed ,forces definition ,section #baja7b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after ,marine ,corps1 the following3 ,space ,force14 7b7 ,position at level ,,iii ,section #ecad of such title is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of the ,air ,force and inserting ,under ,secretaries of the ,air ,force44 #agad4 ,title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code 7a7 ,voluntary retirement ,section #bia of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking or ,marine ,corps and inserting ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force4 7b7 ,computation of length of service ,section #dfg of such title is amended by inserting after ,air ,force1 the following3 ,space ,force14 #agae4 ,title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code 7a7 ,posse comitatus ,section #ache of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking or the ,air ,force and inserting 1 the ,air ,force1 or the ,space ,force4 7b7 ,firearms as nonmailable ,section #agae of such title is amended by inserting ,space ,force1 after ,marine ,corps14 #agaf4 ,title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code 7a7 ,definitions relating to claims ,section #cgja7;a77#g7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting ,space ,force1 after ,marine ,corps14 7b7 ,collection and compromise ,section #cgaa7;f7 of such title is amended in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#c7 by inserting ,space ,force1 after ,marine ,corps1 each place it appears4 #agag4 ,title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code 7a7 ,definitions ,section #aja of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 by inserting ,space ,force1 after ,marine ,corps1 each place it appears2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e77;,c71 by inserting and the ,space ,force after ,air ,force4 7b7 ,basic pay rates 7#a7 ,commissioned officers ,footnote #b of the table titled ,,commissioned ,,officers in section #fja7;c7 of the ,john ,warner ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjg 7,public ,law #aji-cfd2 #cg ,u4,s4,c4 #ajji note7 is amended by inserting after ,commandant of the ,marine ,corps1 the following3 ,chief of ,staff of the ,space ,force14 7#b7 ,enlisted members ,footnote #b of the table titled ,,enlisted ,,members in section #fja7;c7 of the ,john ,warner ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjg 7,public ,law #aji-cfd2 #cg ,u4,s4,c4 #ajji note7 is amended by inserting after ,sergeant ,major of the ,marine ,corps1 the following3 ,chief ,master ,sergeant of the ,space ,force14 7c7 ,pay grades3 assignment to2 general rules ,the table in section #bja7;a7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking and ,marine ,corps and inserting ,marine ,corps1 and ,space ,force in the heading for the second column4 7d7 ,pay of senior enlisted members ,section #baj7;c7 of such title is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#e7 as paragraph 7#f72 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 the following new paragraph 7#e73 7#e7 ,the ,chief ,master ,sergeant of the ,space ,force4 4 7e7 ,allowances other than travel and transportation allowances 7#a7 ,personal money allowance ,section #dad of such title is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#e71 by inserting ,chief of ,staff of the ,space ,force1 after ,commandant of the ,marines ,corps12 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 by inserting the ,chief ,master ,sergeant of the ,space ,force1 after the ,sergeant ,major of the ,marine ,corps14 7#b7 ,clothing allowance3 enlisted members ,section #dah7;d7 of such title is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting ,space ,force1 after ,air ,force12 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting the ,space ,force1 after the ,air ,force14 7f7 ,travel and transportation allowances3 parking expenses ,section #dha;i7b7 of such title is amended by striking or ,marine ,corps and inserting ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force4 7g7 ,leave 7#a7 ,addition of space force ,chapter #i of such title is amended by inserting ,space ,force1 after ,marine ,corps1 each place it appears in the following provisions3 7,a7 ,subsections 7b77#a7 and 7e77#a7 of section #eja4 7,b7 ,section #ejb7;a74 7,c7 ,section #ejc7;a74 7#b7 ,addition of ,regular ,space ,force ,section #eja7;b77#e77;,c7 of such title is amended by striking or ,regular ,marine ,corps and inserting ,regular ,marine ,corps1 or ,regular ,space ,force4 7h7 ,contract surgeons ,subsections 7a71 7c71 and 7d7 of section #gja of such title are each amended by inserting ,space ,force1 after ,air ,force14 7i7 ,forfeiture of pay ,chapter #ae of such title is amended-- 7#a7 in section #hjb1 by striking or ,marine ,corps and inserting ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force2 and 7#b7 in section #hjc1 by striking or the ,air ,force and inserting the ,air ,force1 or the ,space ,force4 7j7 ,effect on pay of extension of enlistment ,section #ijf of such title is amended by inserting ,space ,force1 after ,marine ,corps14 7k7 ,administration of pay ,chapter #ai of such title is amended-- 7#a7 in section #ajje1 by striking and of the ,air ,force and inserting the ,air ,force1 and the ,space ,force2 and 7#b7 in section #ajjg-- 7,a7 in subsections 7b71 7d71 7f71 and 7g71 by striking or the ,air ,force and inserting 1 the ,air ,force1 or the ,space ,force2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7e71 by striking or ,marine ,corps and inserting ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force4 #agah4 ,title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code 7a7 ,references to military1 naval1 or air service amended ,to add space service ,title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking or air service and inserting air1 or space service each place it appears in the following provisions3 7#a7 ,paragraphs 7#b71 7#e71 7#ab71 7#af71 7#ag71 7#ah71 and 7#bd7 of section #aja4 7#b7 ,section #aje4 7#c7 ,section #ajf4 7#d7 ,section #aaja4 7#e7 ,section #aajc4 7#f7 ,section #aaaj4 7#g7 ,section #aaab4 7#h7 ,section #aaac4 7#i7 ,section #aaca4 7#aj7 ,section #aacb4 7#aa7 ,section #aacc4 7#ab7 ,section #aacg4 7#ac7 ,section #aada4 7#ad7 ,section #aaec4 7#ae7 ,section #aaed4 7#af7 ,section #acja4 7#ag7 ,section #acjb4 7#ah7 ,section #acaj4 7#ai7 ,section #aeba7;j74 7#bj7 ,section #aeda7;h74 7#ba7 ,section #agjc4 7#bb7 ,section #agaj7;a77#b77;,b74 7#bc7 ,section #agab4 7#bd7 ,section #agab;,a4 7#be7 ,section #agag4 7#bf7 ,section #agbj;,a4 7#bg7 ,section #agbj;,d4 7#bh7 ,section #agbj;,e7a74 7#bi7 ,section #agbj;,g4 7#cj7 ,section #agbj;,i4 7#ca7 ,section #agha4 7#cb7 ,section #aghc4 7#cc7 ,section #aibb4 7#cd7 ,section #bjjb4 7#ce7 ,section #baja;,a4 7#cf7 ,section #bcja4 7#cg7 ,section #bcjb4 7#ch7 ,section #bcjc4 7#ci7 ,section #bcjf4 7#dj7 ,section #bdjb7;a77#a74 7#da7 ,section #cjah;,b4 7#db7 ,section #cajb4 7#dc7 ,section #cajc4 7#dd7 ,section #caac4 7#de7 ,section #ceja4 7#df7 ,section #ceab4 7#dg7 ,section #cfgi4 7#dh7 ,section #cgja4 7#di7 ,section #cgab4 7#ej7 ,section #cgbi4 7#ea7 ,section #cija4 7#eb7 ,section #eajc;,a4 7#ec7 ,section #eaaj4 7#ed7 ,section #eaaa4 7#ee7 ,section #eaac4 7#ef7 ,section #ecjc4 7#eg7 ,section #fajd4 7#eh7 ,section #faje4 7#ei7 ,section #fcja4 7#fj7 ,section #fcjc4 7#fa7 ,section #fcjd4 7#fb7 ,section #hcja4 7b7 ,definitions 7#a7 ,armed ,forces ,paragraph 7#aj7 of section #aja of such title is amended by inserting ,space ,force1 after ,air ,force14 7#b7 ,secretary concerned ,paragraph 7#be77;,c7 of such section is amended by inserting or the ,space ,force before the semicolon4 7#c7 ,former prisoner of war ,paragraph 7#cb7 of such section is amended by striking naval or air service and inserting naval1 air1 or space service4 7c7 ,placement of employees in military installations ,section #gja of such title is amended-- 7#a7 by striking and ,air ,force and inserting ,air ,force1 and ,space ,force2 and 7#b7 by striking or air service and inserting air1 or space service4 7d7 ,special provisions relating to pension 7#a7 ,in general ,section #aefb7;a7 of such title is amended by inserting ,space ,force1 after ,air ,force1 both places it appears4 7#b7 ,subchapter heading ,the heading of subchapter ,,iv of chapter #ae of such title is amended by inserting ,,space ,,force1 after ,,air ,,force11 and the item relating to such subchapter in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ae of such title is amended by inserting ,,space ,,force1 after ,,air ,,force14 7e7 ,premium payments ,section #aijh of such title is amended by inserting ,space ,force after ,marine ,corps14 7f7 ,secretary concerned ,section #cjbj7l77#c7 of such title is amended by inserting or the ,space ,force before the semicolon4 7g7 ,definitions ,section #ccja7b77;,c7 of such title is amended by inserting or the ,space ,force after ,air ,force4 7h7 ,provision of credit protection and other services ,section #egbd7;c77#b7 of such title is amended by striking or ,marine ,corps and inserting ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force4 #agai4 ,title #da1 ,united ,states ,code ,section #fcji of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting ,space ,force1 after ,marine ,corps14 #agbj4 ,title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code ,section #bjaac7l7 of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking and ,marine ,corps and inserting 1 ,marine ,corps1 and ,space ,force4 #agba4 ,other provisions of law 7a7 ,secretary of ,defense authority ,the authority of the ,secretary of ,defense with respect to the ,air ,force or members of the ,air ,force under any covered provision of law may be exercised by the ,secretary with respect to the ,space ,force or members of the ,space ,force4 7b7 ,secretary of ,air ,force authority ,the authority of the ,secretary of the ,air ,force with respect to the ,air ,force or members of the ,air ,force under any covered provision of law may be exercised with respect to the ,space ,force or members of the ,space ,force4 7c7 ,benefits for members ,a member of the ,space ,force shall be eligible for any benefit under a covered provision of law that is available to a member of the ,air ,force under the same terms and conditions as the provision of law applies to members of the ,air ,force4 7d7 ,covered provision of law defined ,in this section1 the term covered provision of law means a provision of law other than a provision of title #e1 #aj1 #ad1 #ah1 #ca1 #cg1 #ch1 #da1 or #ea1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,b ,military construction authorizations #bjja4 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj4 #bjjb4 ,expiration of authorizations and amounts required to be specified by law 7a7 ,expiration of authorizations after five years ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 all authorizations contained in titles ,,xxi through ,,xxvii for military construction projects1 land acquisition1 family housing projects and facilities1 and contributions to the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,security ,investment ,program 7and authorizations of appropriations therefor7 shall expire on the later of-- 7#a7 ,october #a1 #bjbd2 or 7#b7 the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbe4 7b7 ,exception ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply to authorizations for military construction projects1 land acquisition1 family housing projects and facilities1 and contributions to the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,security ,investment ,program 7and authorizations of appropriations therefor71 for which appropriated funds have been obligated before the later of-- 7#a7 ,october #a1 #bjbd2 or 7#b7 the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for fiscal year #bjbe for military construction projects1 land acquisition1 family housing projects and facilities1 or contributions to the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,security ,investment ,program4 #bjjc4 ,effective date ,titles ,,xxi through ,,xxvii and title ,,xxix shall take effect on the later of-- 7#a7 ,october #a1 #bjai2 or 7#b7 the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,,xxi ,army military construction #baja4 ,authorized ,army construction and land acquisition projects 7a7 ,inside the ,united ,states ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bajc7;a7 and available for military construction projects inside the ,united ,states as specified in the funding table in section #cjjb1 the ,secretary of the ,army may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations or locations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,army3 ,inside the ,united ,states ,state,installation,amount ,alabama,redstone ,arsenal#ch1jjj1jjj ,colorado,fort ,carson1 ,colorado#ga1jjj1jjj ,georgia,fort ,gordon#ajg1jjj1jjj ,hunter ,army ,airfield#fb1jjj1jjj ,kentucky,fort ,campbell#fa1cjj1jjj ,massachusetts,soldier ,systems ,center ,natick#ej1jjj1jjj ,michigan,detroit ,arsenal#bd1jjj1jjj ,new ,york,fort ,drum#bc1jjj1jjj ,north ,carolina,fort ,bragg#ab1ejj1jjj ,oklahoma,fort ,sill#gc1jjj1jjj ,pennsylvania,carlisle ,barracks#ih1jjj1jjj ,south ,carolina,fort ,jackson#ed1jjj1jjj ,texas,corpus ,christi ,army ,depot#hf1jjj1jjj ,fort ,hood#cb1jjj1jjj ,virginia,fort ,belvoir#fj1jjj1jjj ,joint ,base ,langley-,eustis#ee1jjj1jjj ,washington,joint ,base ,lewis-,mc,chord#df1jjj1jjj 7b7 ,outside the ,united ,states ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bajc7;a7 and available for military construction projects outside the ,united ,states as specified in the funding table in section #cjjb1 the ,secretary of the ,army may acquire real property and carry out the military construction project for the installations or locations outside the ,united ,states1 and in the amount1 set forth in the following table3 ,army3 ,outside the ,united ,states ,country,installation,amount ,honduras,soto ,cano ,air ,base#cd1jjj1jjj #bajb4 ,family housing 7a7 ,construction and acquisition ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bajc7;a7 and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section #cjjb1 the ,secretary of the ,army may construct or acquire family housing units 7including land acquisition and supporting facilities7 at the installations or locations1 in the number of units1 and in the amounts set forth in the following table3 ,army3 ,family ,housing ,state_/,country,installation,units,amou nt ,pennsylvania,tobyhanna ,army ,depot,family ,housing ,replacement ,construction#ai1jjj1jjj 7b7 ,planning and design ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bajc7;a7 and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section #cjjb1 the ,secretary of the ,army may carry out architectural and engineering services and construction design activities with respect to the construction or improvement of family housing units in an amount not to exceed #i1bbb1jjj4 #bajc4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,army 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjah1 for military construction1 land acquisition1 and military family housing functions of the ,department of the ,army as specified in the funding table in section #cjjb4 7b7 ,limitation on total cost of construction projects ,notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section #bhec of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and any other cost variation authorized by law1 the total cost of all projects carried out under section #baja of this ,act may not exceed the total amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection 7a71 as specified in the funding table in section #cjjb4 #bajd4 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjai project ,in the case of the authorization contained in the table in section #baja7;a7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 xxxx7 for ,anniston ,army ,depot1 ,alabama1 for construction of a weapon maintenance shop1 the ,secretary of the ,army may construct a #ba1jjj square foot weapon maintenance shop4 ,,xxii ,navy military construction #bbja4 ,authorized ,navy construction and land acquisition projects 7a7 ,inside the ,united ,states ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bbjd7;a7 and available for military construction projects inside the ,united ,states as specified in the funding table in section #cjjb1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations or locations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,navy3 ,inside the ,united ,states ,state,installation or ,location,amount ,arizona,yuma#ij1afj1jjj ,california,camp ,pendleton#ahe1efi1jjj ,china ,lake#fd1ejj1jjj ,coronado#hf1hcj1jjj ,seal ,beach#ie1caj1jjj ,travis ,air ,force ,base#fd1jjj1jjj ,connecticut,new ,london#gb1bfj1jjj ,florida,jacksonville#cb1dbj1jjj ,hawaii,kaneohe ,bay#acd1jej1jjj ,west ,loch#ec1gij1jjj ,north ,carolina,camp ,lejeune#bbi1jaj1jjj ,cherry ,point ,marine ,corps ,air ,station#aad1egj1jjj ,new ,river#aa1cbj1jjj ,virginia,norfolk#gi1ajj1jjj ,portsmouth#dh1icj1jjj ,quantico#adc1cej1jjj ,washington,bremerton#ea1jaj1jjj ,keyport#be1jej1jjj 7b7 ,outside the ,united ,states ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bbjd7;a7 and available for military construction projects outside the ,united ,states as specified in the funding table in section #cjjb1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installation or location outside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,navy3 ,outside the ,united ,states ,country,installation or ,location,amount ,bahrain ,island,s,w ,asia#ec1cfj1jjj ,guam,joint ,region ,marianas#bbf1jjj1jjj ,italy,sigonella#gg1djj1jjj ,japan,iwakuni#ae1hgj1jjj ,yokosuka#agd1fib1jjj #bbjb4 ,family housing ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bbjd7;a7 and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section #cjjb1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may carry out architectural and engineering services and construction design activities with respect to the construction or improvement of family housing units in an amount not to exceed #e1hfc1jjj4 #bbjc4 ,improvements to military family housing units ,subject to section #bhbe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bbjd7;a7 and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section #cjjb1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may improve existing military family housing units in an amount not to exceed #da1gih1jjj4 #bbjd4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,navy 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjai1 for military construction1 land acquisition1 and military family housing functions of the ,department of the ,navy1 as specified in the funding table in section #cjjb4 7b7 ,limitation on total cost of construction projects ,notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section #bhec of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and any other cost variation authorized by law1 the total cost of all projects carried out under section #bbja of this ,act may not exceed the total amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection 7a71 as specified in the funding table in section #cjjb4 ,,xxiii ,air ,force military construction #bcja4 ,authorized ,air ,force construction and land acquisition projects 7a7 ,inside the ,united ,states ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bcjd7;a7 and available for military construction projects inside the ,united ,states as specified in the funding table in section #cjjb1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations or locations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,air ,force3 ,inside the ,united ,states ,state,installation or ,location,amount ,alaska,eielson ,air ,force ,base#h1fjj1jjj ,arkansas,little ,rock ,air ,force ,base#dg1jjj1jjj ,california,travis ,air ,force ,base#bf1ajj1jjj ,colorado,schriever ,air ,force ,base#adh1jjj1jjj ,illinois,scott ,air ,force ,base#ajj1jjj1jjj ,montana,malmstrom ,air ,force ,base#bce1jjj1jjj ,nevada,nellis ,air ,force ,base#fe1bjj1jjj ,new ,mexico,kirtland ,air ,force ,base#cg1ijj1jjj ,north ,dakota,minot ,air ,force ,base#e1ejj1jjj ,texas,joint ,base ,san ,antonio#bjg1cjj1jjj ,utah,hill ,air ,force ,base#aad1ejj1jjj ,washington,fairchild ,air ,force ,base#ca1jjj1jjj ,wyoming,f4 ,e4 ,warren ,air ,force ,base#ah1ajj1jjj 7b7 ,outside the ,united ,states ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bcjd7;a7 and available for military construction projects outside the ,united ,states as specified in the funding table in section #cjjb1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installation or location outside the ,united ,states1 and in the amount1 set forth in the following table3 ,air ,force3 ,outside the ,united ,states ,country,installation or ,location,amount ,australia,tindal#gj1fjj1jjj ,cyprus,royal ,air ,force ,akrotiri#bg1jjj1jjj ,guam,joint ,region ,marianas#fe1jjj1jjj ,japan,yokota ,air ,base#ab1djj1jjj ,jordan,azraq#ff1jjj1jjj ,mariana ,islands,tinian#caf1jjj1jjj ,united ,kingdom,royal ,air ,force ,lakenheath#ad1cjj1jjj #bcjb4 ,family housing ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bcjd7;a7 and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section #cjjb1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may carry out architectural and engineering services and construction design activities with respect to the construction or improvement of family housing units in an amount not to exceed #c1dji1jjj4 #bcjc4 ,improvements to military family housing units ,subject to section #bhbe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bcjd7;a7 and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section #cjjb1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may improve existing military family housing units in an amount not to exceed #ec1ehd1jjj4 #bcjd4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,air ,force 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjai1 for military construction1 land acquisition1 and military family housing functions of the ,department of the ,air ,force1 as specified in the funding table in section #cjjb4 7b7 ,limitation on total cost of construction projects ,notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section #bhec of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and any other cost variation authorized by law1 the total cost of all projects carried out under section #bcja of this ,act may not exceed the total amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection 7a71 as specified in the funding table in section #cjjb4 #bcje4 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjae project ,in the case of the authorization contained in the table in section #bcja7;b7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aac-bia2 #abh ,stat4 #cfgi7 for ,royal ,air ,force ,croughton1 for ,,jiac ,consolidation ,phase #a1 the location shall be ,royal ,air ,force ,molesworth4 #bcjf4 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjaf project ,in the case of the authorization contained in the table in section #bcja7;b7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aad-ib2 #abi ,stat4 #aaec71 as modified by section #bcje of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 xxxx7 for an unspecified location in the ,united ,kingdom1 for ,,jiac ,consolidation ,phase #b1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may construct a #e1aeb square meter ,intelligence ,analytic ,center1 a #e1bcd square meter ,intelligence ,fusion ,center1 and a #hjg square meter ,battlefield ,information ,collection and ,exploitation ,system ,center at ,royal ,air ,force ,molesworth1 ,united ,kingdom4 #bcjg4 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjag project ,in the case of the authorization contained in the table in section #bcja7;b7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bfig71 as modified by section #bcje of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 xxxx7 for an unspecified location in the ,united ,kingdom1 for ,,jiac ,consolidation ,phase #c1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may construct a #a1efb square meter ,regional ,joint ,intelligence ,training ,facility and a #d1die square meter ,combatant ,command ,intelligence ,facility at ,royal ,air ,force ,molesworth1 ,united ,kingdom4 #bcjh4 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjah projects 7a7 ,joint ,base ,san ,antonio ,in the case of the authorization contained in the table in section #bcja7;a7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #ahbf7 for ,joint ,base ,san ,antonio1 ,texas1 for construction of a ,dining and ,classroom ,facility1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may construct a #gej square meter equipment building4 7b7 ,joint ,base ,san ,antonio-,lackland ,in the case of the authorization contained in table in section #bcja7;a7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #ahbe7 for ,joint ,base ,san ,antonio-,lackland1 ,texas1 for construction of an ,air ,traffic ,control ,tower1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may construct a #fcf square meter air traffic control tower4 7c7 ,incirlik ,air ,base ,in the case of the authorization contained in the table in section #bijc of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #ahgf7 for ,incirlik ,air ,base1 ,turkey1 for ,relocating ,main ,base ,main ,access ,control ,point1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may construct a #agf square meter pedestrian search building4 7d7 ,rygge ,air ,station ,in the case of the authorization contained in the table in section #bijc of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #ahgf7 for ,rygge ,air ,station1 ,norway1 for ,repair and ,expand ,quick ,reaction ,alert ,pad1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may construct #a1cbg square meters of ,aircraft ,shelter and a #djd square meter fire protection support building4 #bcji4 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjai projects 7a7 ,hanscom ,air ,force ,base ,in the case of the authorization contained in the table in section #bcja7;a7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 xxxx7 for ,hanscom ,air ,force ,base1 ,massachusetts1 for the construction of a semi-conductor_/microelectronics lab facility1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may construct a #a1jjj kilowatt stand-by generator4 7b7 ,royal ,air ,force ,lakenheath ,in the case of the authorization contained in the table in section #bcja7;b7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 xxxx7 for ,royal ,air ,force ,lakenheath1 ,united ,kingdom1 for the construction of an ,f-#ce ,dormitory1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may construct a #e1ijj square meter dormitory4 ,,xxiv ,,defense ,,agencies ,,military ,,construction #bdja4 ,authorized ,defense ,agencies construction and land acquisition projects 7a7 ,inside the ,united ,states ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bdjc7;a7 and available for military construction projects inside the ,united ,states as specified in the funding table in section #cjjb1 the ,secretary of ,defense may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations or locations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,defense ,agencies3 ,inside the ,united ,states ,state,installation or ,location,amount ,california,beale ,air ,force ,base#cc1gjj1jjj ,camp ,pendleton#ag1gjj1jjj ,,conus ,classified,classified ,location#hb1bjj1jjj ,florida,eglin ,air ,force ,base#af1ejj1jjj ,hurlburt ,field#ajh1chf1jjj ,key ,west#af1jjj1jjj ,hawaii,joint ,base ,pearl ,harbor-,hickam#fg1gjj1jjj ,maryland,fort ,detrick#bg1hdf1jjj ,mississippi,columbus ,air ,force ,base#af1hjj1jjj ,north ,carolina,camp ,lejeune#ac1djj1jjj ,fort ,bragg#hd1ajc1jjj ,oklahoma,tulsa ,international ,airport#ah1ijj1jjj ,rhode ,island,quonset ,state ,airport#aa1fjj1jjj ,south ,carolina,joint ,base ,charleston#cc1cjj1jjj ,south ,dakota,ellsworth ,air ,force ,base#bd1hjj1jjj ,virginia,dam ,neck#ab1ggj1jjj ,def ,distribution ,depot ,richmond#ih1hjj1jjj ,joint ,expeditionary ,base ,little ,creek - ,story#de1fjd1jjj ,pentagon#bh1hjb1jjj ,washington,joint ,base ,lewis-,mc,chord#dg1gjj1jjj ,wisconsin,general ,mitchell ,international ,airport#be1ijj1jjj 7b7 ,outside the ,united ,states ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bdjc7;a7 and available for military construction projects outside the ,united ,states as specified in the funding table in section #cjjb1 the ,secretary of ,defense may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations or locations outside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,defense ,agencies3 ,outside the ,united ,states ,country,installation or ,location,amount ,germany,geilenkirchen ,air ,base#cj1dgi1jjj ,guam,joint ,region ,marianas#ai1bjj1jjj ,japan,yokota ,air ,base#acf1daa1jjj ,worldwide ,classified,classified ,location#eb1jjj1jjj #bdjb4 ,authorized energy conservation projects ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bdjc7;a7 and available for energy conservation projects as specified in the funding table in section #cjjb1 the ,secretary of ,defense may carry out energy conservation projects under chapter #agc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 in the amount set forth in the table4 #bdjc4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,defense ,agencies 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjai1 for military construction1 land acquisition1 and military family housing functions of the ,department of ,defense 7other than the military departments71 as specified in the funding table in section #cjjb4 7b7 ,limitation on total cost of construction projects ,notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section #bhec of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and any other cost variation authorized by law1 the total cost of all projects carried out under section #bdja of this ,act may not exceed the total amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection 7a71 as specified in the funding table in section #cjjb4 ,,xxv ,international programs ,a ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,security ,investment ,program #beja4 ,authorized ,,nato construction and land acquisition projects ,the ,secretary of ,defense may make contributions for the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,security ,investment ,program as provided in section #bhjf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 in an amount not to exceed the sum of the amount authorized to be appropriated for this purpose in section #bejb and the amount collected from the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization as a result of construction previously financed by the ,united ,states4 #bejb4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,,nato 7a7 ,authorization ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjai1 for contributions by the ,secretary of ,defense under section #bhjf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for the share of the ,united ,states of the cost of projects for the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,security ,investment ,program authorized by section #beja as specified in the funding table in section #cjjb4 7b7 ,authority ,to recognize ,,nato authorization amounts as budgetary resources for project execution ,when the ,united ,states is designated as the ,host ,nation for the purposes of executing a project under the ,,nato ,security ,investment ,program 7,,nsip71 the ,department of ,defense construction agent may recognize the ,,nato project authorization amounts as budgetary resources to incur obligations for the purposes of executing the ,,nsip project4 ,b ,host country in-,kind contributions #beaa4 ,republic of ,korea funded construction projects ,pursuant to agreement with the ,republic of ,korea for required in-kind contributions1 the ,secretary of ,defense may accept military construction projects for the installations or locations1 set forth in the following table3 ,republic of ,korea ,funded ,construction ,projects ,country,component,installation or ,location,project,amount ,korea,army,camp ,carroll,army ,prepositioned ,stock-#d ,wheeled ,vehicle ,maintenance ,facility#ea1jjj1jjj ,army,camp ,humphreys,unaccompanied ,enlisted ,personnel ,housing1 ,p#aaed1jjj1jjj ,army,camp ,humphreys,unaccompanied ,enlisted ,personnel ,housing1 ,p#bbaa1jjj1jjj ,army,camp ,humphreys,satellite ,communications ,facility#cb1jjj1jjj ,air ,force,gwangju ,air ,base,hydrant ,fuel ,system#ce1jjj1jjj ,air ,force,kunsan ,air ,base,upgrade ,electrical ,distribution ,system#ad1bjj1jjj ,air ,force,kunsan ,air ,base,dining ,facility#ba1jjj1jjj ,air ,force,suwon ,air ,base,hydrant ,fuel ,system#bd1jjj1jjj ,,xxvi ,guard and ,reserve ,forces facilities #bfja4 ,authorized ,army ,national ,guard construction and land acquisition projects ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bfjf and available for the ,national ,guard and ,reserve as specified in the funding table in section #cjjb1 the ,secretary of the ,army may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the ,army ,national ,guard locations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,army ,national ,guard ,state,location,amount ,alabama,foley#ab1jjj1jjj ,california,camp ,roberts#ab1jjj1jjj ,idaho,orchard ,training ,area#bi1jjj1jjj ,maryland,havre ,de ,grace#ab1jjj1jjj ,massachusetts,camp ,edwards#i1gjj1jjj ,minnesota,new ,ulm#aa1bjj1jjj ,mississippi,camp ,shelby#h1ajj1jjj ,missouri,springfield#ab1jjj1jjj ,nebraska,bellevue#bi1jjj1jjj ,new ,hampshire,concord#e1iej1jjj ,pennsylvania,moon ,township#bc1jjj1jjj ,washington,richland#aa1djj1jjj #bfjb4 ,authorized ,army ,reserve construction and land acquisition projects ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bfjf and available for the ,national ,guard and ,reserve as specified in the funding table in section #cjjb1 the ,secretary of the ,army may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the ,army ,reserve locations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,army ,reserve ,state,location,amount ,delaware,dover ,air ,force ,base#ba1jjj1jjj ,wisconsin,fort ,mc,coy#be1jjj1jjj #bfjc4 ,authorized ,navy ,reserve and ,marine ,corps ,reserve construction and land acquisition projects ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bfjf and available for the ,national ,guard and ,reserve as specified in the funding table in section #cjjb1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the ,navy ,reserve and ,marine ,corps ,reserve locations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,navy ,reserve and ,marine ,corps ,reserve ,state,location,amount ,louisiana,new ,orleans#be1bfj1jjj #bfjd4 ,authorized ,air ,national ,guard construction and land acquisition projects ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bfjf and available for the ,national ,guard and ,reserve as specified in the funding table in section #cjjb1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the ,air ,national ,guard locations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,air ,national ,guard ,state,location,amount ,georgia,savannah_/,hilton ,head ,international ,airport#bd1jjj1jjj ,missouri,rosecrans ,memorial ,airport#i1ejj1jjj ,wisconsin,truax ,field#cd1jjj1jjj #bfje4 ,authorized ,air ,force ,reserve construction and land acquisition projects ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bfjf and available for the ,national ,guard and ,reserve as specified in the funding table in section #cjjb1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the ,air ,force ,reserve locations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,air ,force ,reserve ,state,location,amount ,georgia,robins ,air ,force ,base#dc1jjj1jjj #bfjf4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,national ,guard and ,reserve ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjai1 for the costs of acquisition1 architectural and engineering services1 and construction of facilities for the ,guard and ,reserve ,forces1 and for contributions therefor1 under chapter #ahjc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7including the cost of acquisition of land for those facilities71 as specified in the funding table in section #cjjb4 ,,xxvii ,base realignment and closure activities #bgja4 ,authorization of appropriations for base realignment and closure activities funded through ,department of ,defense ,base ,closure ,account ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjai1 for base realignment and closure activities1 including real property acquisition and military construction projects1 as authorized by the ,defense ,base ,closure and ,realignment ,act of #aiij 7part ,a of title ,,xxix of ,public ,law #aja-eaj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bfhg note7 and funded through the ,department of ,defense ,base ,closure ,account established by section #bijf of such ,act 7as amended by section #bgaa of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjac 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aab-bci2 #abf ,stat4 #badj771 as specified in the funding table in section #cjjb4 ,,xxviii ,military construction general provisions #bhja4 ,revision to architectural and engineering services and construction design authority ,section #bhjg7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #a1jjj1jjj and inserting #e1jjj1jjj4 #bhjb4 ,expansion of temporary authority for acceptance and use of contributions for certain construction1 maintenance1 and repair projects mutually beneficial to the ,department of ,defense and the military forces of ,kuwait and the ,republic of ,korea ,section #bhjd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcej;j note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by striking ,kuwait military forces and inserting the military forces of ,kuwait and the ,republic of ,korea2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking government of ,kuwait and inserting government of ,kuwait and the ,republic of ,korea2 and 7,b7 by striking ,kuwait military forces and inserting military forces of the contributing country2 7#c7 in subsection 7b71 by inserting for contributions from the contributing country after ,secretary of ,defense2 7#d7 in subsection 7c71 by striking government of ,kuwait and inserting government of the contributing country2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking government of ,kuwait and inserting government of the contributing country2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,kuwait military forces and inserting military forces of the contributing country2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking ,kuwait military forces and inserting military forces of the contributing country4 #bhjc4 ,authorized cost variations for unspecified minor military construction ,section #bhec of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 by striking the cost authorized for a military construction project and all that follows2 7#b7 by adding a new subsection 7a77#a7 as follows3 7#a7 the cost authorized for a military construction project or for the construction1 improvement1 and acquisition of a military family housing project may be increased or decreased by not more than #be percent of the amount appropriated for such project or #bjj percent of the minor construction project ceiling specified in section #bhje7;a7 of this title1 whichever is less1 if the ,secretary concerned determines that such revised cost is required for the sole purpose of meeting unusual variations in cost and that such variations in cost could not have reasonably been anticipated at the time the project was authorized by ,congress2 and 2 and 7#c7 by adding a new subsection 7a77#b7 as follows3 7#b7 the cost of an unspecified minor military construction project undertaken pursuant to section #bhje7;b77#a7 or section #bhje7;d7 of this title may be increased above the applicable ceiling in section #bhje7;a77#b7 or section #bhje7;d77#a7 of this title by not more than #be percent of such ceiling1 if the ,secretary concerned determines that such revised cost is required for the sole purpose of meeting unusual and unanticipated variations in cost occurring after award of the project4 2 7b7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7c77#a72 7c7 in the newly redesignated subsection 7c77#a7-- 7#a7 by striking ,the limitation on and inserting ,the limitations on the amount of2 7#b7 by striking or and inserting and2 7#c7 by striking does and inserting do2 7#d7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 respectively2 and 7#e7 in the redesignated subparagraph 7,a71 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 respectively2 and 7d7 by adding a new subsection 7c77#b7 as follows3 7#b7 ,an unspecified minor military construction project undertaken pursuant to section #bhje7;b77#a7 or section #bhje7;d7 may be decreased in cost or reduced in scope at the discretion of the ,secretary concerned4 4 #bhjd4 ,modification of alternative authority for acquisition and improvement of military housing ,section #bhgb;a7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#ac7 ,street sweeping4 7#ad7 ,tree trimming and removal4 4 ,,xxix ,overseas contingency operations military construction #bija4 ,authorized ,army construction and land acquisition projects ,the ,secretary of the ,army may acquire real property and carry out the military construction projects for the installations outside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,army3 ,outside the ,united ,states ,country,installation,amount ,cuba,guantanamo ,bay#abb1cjj1jjj ,worldwide ,unspecified,unspecified ,worldwide ,locations#db1bjj1jjj #bijb4 ,authorized ,navy construction and land acquisition projects ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may acquire real property and carry out the military construction projects for the installations outside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,navy3 ,outside the ,united ,states ,country,installation,amount ,spain,rota#fi1egj1jjj #bijc4 ,authorized ,air ,force construction and land acquisition projects ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may acquire real property and carry out the military construction projects for the installations outside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,air ,force3 ,outside the ,united ,states ,country,installation,amount ,iceland,keflavik#eg1jjj1jjj ,spain,moron#h1ejj1jjj ,worldwide ,unspecified,unspecified ,worldwide ,locations#age1jjj1jjj #bijd4 ,authorized ,defense ,agencies construction and land acquisition projects ,the ,secretary of ,defense may acquire real property and carry out the military construction projects for the installations outside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,defense ,agencies3 ,outside the ,united ,states ,country,installation,amount ,germany,gemersheim#df1jjj1jjj #bije4 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjai1 for the military construction projects outside the ,united ,states authorized by this title as specified in the funding table in section #cjjc4 ,,xxx ,military construction funding #cjja4 ,authorization of amounts in funding tables 7a7 ,in general ,whenever a funding table in this title specifies a dollar amount authorized for a project1 program1 or activity1 the obligation and expenditure of the specified dollar amount for the project1 program1 or activity is hereby authorized1 subject to the availability of appropriations4 7b7 ,merit-,based decisions ,a decision to commit1 obligate1 or expend funds with or to a specific entity on the basis of a dollar amount authorized pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 be based on merit-based selection procedures in accordance with the requirements of sections #bcjd7k7 and #bcgd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or on competitive procedures2 and 7#b7 comply with other applicable provisions of law4 7c7 ,relationship to transfer and programming authority ,an amount specified in the funding tables in this title may be transferred or reprogrammed under a transfer or reprogramming authority provided by another provision of this ,act or by other law4 ,the transfer or reprogramming of an amount specified in such funding tables shall not count against a ceiling on such transfers or reprogrammings under any other provision of this ,act or any other provision of law1 unless such transfer or reprogramming would move funds between appropriation accounts4 7d7 ,applicability to classified annex ,this section applies to any classified annex that accompanies this ,act4 7e7 ,oral and written communications ,no oral or written communication concerning any amount specified in the funding tables in this division shall supersede the requirements of this section4 #cjjb4 ,military construction table ,,sec4 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