S. 4479 — Introduced in Senate

II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4479 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 5, 2024Mr. Cruz (for himself and Mr. Kaine) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To require training on the Constitution of the United States for commissioned officers of the Armed Forces. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Constitutional Orientation Military Mandate Amplifying National Duty Act of 2024 or the COMMAND Act of 2024. 2. Required training on Constitution of the United States for commissioned officers of the Armed Forces Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that all newly commissioned officers of the Armed Forces receive training on the Constitution of the United States prior to reporting to their first operational assignment. The training shall include— (1) education on the centrality of the Constitution to the commitment officers make to serve in the Armed Forces; (2) emphasis on the loyalty of officers to the Constitution; and (3) instruction on certain aspects of the Constitution relevant to military service, including— (A) civil-military relations; (B) separation of powers; and (C) restrictions on the domestic use of military force.