National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016

To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2016 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 2. Organization of Act into divisions; table of contents (a) Divisions This Act is organized into four divisions as follows: (1) Division A—Department of Defense Authorizations. (2) Division B—Military Construction Authorizations. (3) Division C—Department of Energy National Security Authorizations and Other Authorizations. (4) Division D—Funding Tables. (b) Table of contents The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title. Sec. 2. Organization of Act into divisions; table of contents. Sec. 3. Congressional defense committees. Division A—DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS Title I—Procurement Subtitle A—Authorization of Appropriations Sec. 101. Authorization of appropriations. Subtitle B—Army Programs Sec. 111. Limitation on availability of funds for AN/TPQ–53 radar systems. Sec. 112. Prioritization of upgraded UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters within Army National Guard. Sec. 113. Report on options to accelerate replacement of UH–60A Blackhawk helicopters of Army National Guard. Subtitle C—Navy Programs Sec. 121. Modification to multiyear procurement authority for Arleigh Burke class destroyers and associated systems. Sec. 122. Procurement authority for aircraft carrier programs. Subtitle D—Air Force Programs Sec. 131. Limitation on availability of funds for executive communications upgrades for C–20 and C–37 aircraft. Sec. 132. Backup inventory status of A–10 aircraft. Sec. 133. Prohibition on availability of funds for retirement of A–10 aircraft. Sec. 134. Prohibition on retirement of EC–130H aircraft. Sec. 135. Limitation on availability of funds for divestment or transfer of KC–10 aircraft. Subtitle E—Defense-wide, Joint, and Multiservice Matters Sec. 141. Limitation on availability of funds for Joint Battle Command–Platform. Sec. 142. Strategy for replacement of A/MH–6 Mission Enhanced Little Bird aircraft to meet special operations requirements. Sec. 143. Independent assessment of United States Combat Logistic Force requirements. Sec. 144. Report on use of different types of enhanced 5.56 mm ammunition by the Army and the Marine Corps. Title II—RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION Subtitle A—Authorization of Appropriations Sec. 201. Authorization of appropriations. Subtitle B—Program Requirements, Restrictions, and Limitations Sec. 211. Extension of defense research and development rapid innovation program. Sec. 212. Limitation on availability of funds for medical countermeasures program. Sec. 213. Limitation on availability of funds for F–15 infrared search and track capability development. Sec. 214. Independent assessment of F135 engine program. Subtitle C—Other Matters Sec. 221. Expansion of education partnerships to support technology transfer and transition. Sec. 222. Strategies for engagement with historically black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions of higher education. Sec. 223. Plan for advanced weapons technology war games. Sec. 224. Comptroller General Review of autonomic logistics information system for F–35 Lightening II aircraft. Sec. 225. Briefing on shallow water combat submersible program. Title III—Operation and Maintenance Subtitle A—Authorization of Appropriations Sec. 301. Authorization of appropriations. Subtitle B—Energy and Environment Sec. 311. Limitation on procurement of drop-in fuels. Sec. 312. Southern Sea Otter Military Readiness Areas. Sec. 313. Revision to scope of statutorily required review of projects relating to potential obstructions to aviation so as to apply only to energy projects. Sec. 314. Exclusions from definition of chemical substance Sec. 315. Exemption of Department of Defense from alternative fuel procurement requirement. Sec. 316. Limitation on plan, design, refurbishing, or construction of biofuels refineries. Subtitle C—Logistics and Sustainment Sec. 321. Assignment of certain new requirements based on determinations of cost-efficiency. Sec. 322. Inclusion in annual technology and industrial capability assessments of a determination about defense acquisition program requirements. Sec. 323. Amendment to limitation on authority to enter into a contract for the sustainment, maintenance, repair, or other overhaul of the F117 engine. Sec. 324. Pilot programs for availability of working-capital funds for product improvements. Sec. 325. Report on equipment purchased from foreign entities that could be manufactured in United States arsenals or depots. Subtitle D—Other Matters Sec. 333. Improvements to Department of Defense excess property disposal. Title IV—Military Personnel Authorizations Subtitle A—Active Forces Sec. 401. End strengths for active forces. Sec. 402. Revisions in permanent active duty end strength minimum levels. Subtitle B—Reserve Forces Sec. 411. End strengths for Selected Reserve. Sec. 412. End strengths for reserves on active duty in support of the reserves. Sec. 413. End strengths for military technicians (dual status). Sec. 414. Fiscal year 2016 limitation on number of non-dual status technicians. Sec. 415. Maximum number of reserve personnel authorized to be on active duty for operational support. Subtitle C—Authorization of Appropriations Sec. 421. Military personnel. Title V—Military Personnel Policy Subtitle A—Officer Personnel Policy Sec. 501. Equitable treatment of junior officers excluded from an all-fully-qualified-officers list because of administrative error. Sec. 502. Authority to defer until age 68 mandatory retirement for age of a general or flag officer serving as Chief or Deputy Chief of Chaplains of the Army, Navy, or Air Force. Sec. 503. Implementation of Comptroller General recommendation on the definition and availability of costs associated with general and flag officers and their aides. Subtitle B—Reserve Component Management Sec. 511. Clarification of purpose of reserve component special selection boards as limited to correction of error at a mandatory promotion board. Sec. 512. Ready Reserve continuous screening regarding key positions disqualifying Federal officials from continued service in the Ready Reserve. Sec. 513. Exemption of military technicians (dual status) from civilian employee furloughs. Sec. 514. Annual report on personnel, training, and equipment requirements for the non-Federalized National Guard to support civilian authorities in prevention and response to non-catastrophic domestic disasters. Sec. 515. National Guard civil and defense support activities and related matters. Subtitle C—Consolidation of Authorities to Order Members of Reserve Components to Perform Duty Sec. 521. Administration of reserve duty. Sec. 522. Reserve duty authorities. Sec. 523. Purpose of reserve duty. Sec. 524. Training and other duty performed by members of the National Guard. Sec. 525. Conforming and clerical amendments. Sec. 526. Effective date and implementation. Subtitle D—General Service Authorities Sec. 531. Temporary authority to develop and provide additional recruitment incentives. Sec. 532. Expansion of authority to conduct pilot programs on career flexibility to enhance retention of members of the Armed Forces. Sec. 533. Modification of notice and wait requirements for change in ground combat exclusion policy for female members of the Armed Forces. Sec. 534. Role of Secretary of Defense in development of gender-neutral occupational standards. Sec. 535. Burdens of proof applicable to investigations and reviews related to protected communications of members of the Armed Forces and prohibited retaliatory actions. Sec. 536. Revision of name on military service record to reflect change in gender identity after separation from the Armed Forces. Sec. 537. Establishment of breastfeeding policy for the Department of the Army. Sec. 538. Sense of the House of Representatives regarding Secretary of Defense review of section 504 of title 10, United States Code, regarding enlisting certain aliens in the Armed Forces. Subtitle E—Military Justice, Including Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Prevention and Response Sec. 541. Improvements to Special Victims’ Counsel program. Sec. 542. Department of Defense civilian employee access to Special Victims’ Counsel. Sec. 543. Access to Special Victims’ Counsel for former dependents of members and former members of the Armed Forces. Sec. 544. Representation and assistance from Special Victims’ Counsel in retaliatory proceedings. Sec. 545. Timely notification to victims of sex-related offenses of the availability of assistance from Special Victims’ Counsel. Sec. 546. Participation by victim in punitive proceedings and access to records. Sec. 547. Victim access to report of results of preliminary hearing under Article 32 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Sec. 548. Minimum confinement period required for conviction of certain sex-related offenses committed by members of the Armed Forces. Sec. 549. Strategy to prevent retaliation against members of the Armed Forces who report or intervene on behalf of the victim in instances of sexual assault. Sec. 550. Improved Department of Defense prevention and response to sexual assaults in which the victim is a male member of the Armed Forces. Sec. 551. Sexual assault prevention and response training for administrators and instructors of the Junior and Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. Sec. 552. Modification of Manual for Courts-Martial to require consistent preparation of the full record of trial. Sec. 553. Inclusion of additional information in annual reports regarding Department of Defense sexual assault prevention and response. Sec. 554. Retention of case notes in investigations of sex-related offenses involving members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps. Sec. 555. Additional guidance regarding release of mental health records of Department of Defense medical treatment facilities in cases involving any sex-related offense. Sec. 556. Public availability of records of certain proceedings under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Sec. 557. Revision of Department of Defense Directive-type Memorandum 15-003, relating to Registered Sex Offender Identification, Notification, and Monitoring in the Department of Defense. Sec. 558. Improved implementation of changes to Uniform Code of Military Justice. Subtitle F—Member Education, Training, and Transition Sec. 561. Availability of preseparation counseling for members of the Armed Forces discharged or released after limited active duty. Sec. 562. Availability of additional training opportunities under Transition Assistance Program. Sec. 563. Enhancements to Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program. Sec. 564. Appointments to military service academies from nominations made by Delegates in Congress from the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Sec. 565. Recognition of additional involuntary mobilization duty authorities exempt from five-year limit on reemployment rights of persons who serve in the uniformed services. Sec. 566. Job Training and Post-Service Placement Executive Committee. Sec. 567. Direct employment pilot program for members of the National Guard and Reserve. Sec. 568. Program regarding civilian credentialing for skills required for certain military occupational specialties. Subtitle G—Defense Dependents' Education and Military Family Readiness Matters Sec. 571. Continuation of authority to assist local educational agencies that benefit dependents of members of the Armed Forces and Department of Defense civilian employees. Sec. 572. Extension of authority to conduct family support programs for immediate family members of members of the Armed Forces assigned to special operations forces. Sec. 573. Support for efforts to improve academic achievement and transition of military dependent students. Sec. 574. Study regarding feasibility of using DEERS to track dependents of members of the Armed Forces and Department of Defense civilian employees who are elementary or secondary education students. Sec. 575. Sense of Congress regarding support for dependents of members of the Armed Forces attending specialized camps. Subtitle H—Decorations and Awards Sec. 581. Authorization for award of the Distinguished-Service Cross for acts of extraordinary heroism during the Korean War. Sec. 582. Limitation on authority of Secretaries of the military departments regarding revocation of combat valor awards. Sec. 583. Award of Purple Heart to members of the Armed Forces who were victims of the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, bombing. Subtitle I—Reports and Other Matters Sec. 591. Authority for United States Air Force Institute of Technology to charge and retain tuition for instruction of persons other than Air Force personnel detailed for instruction at the Institute. Sec. 592. Honoring certain members of the reserve components as veterans. Sec. 593. Support for designation of 2015 as the Year of the Military Diver. Sec. 594. Transfer and adoption of military animals. Sec. 595. Coordination with non-government suicide prevention organizations and agencies to assist in reducing suicides. Title VI—Compensation and Other Personnel Benefits Subtitle A—Pay and Allowances Sec. 601. Extension of authority to provide temporary increase in rates of basic allowance for housing under certain circumstances. Sec. 602. Prohibition on per diem allowance reductions based on the duration of temporary duty assignment or civilian travel. Subtitle B—Bonuses and Special and Incentive Pays Sec. 611. One-year extension of certain bonus and special pay authorities for reserve forces. Sec. 612. One-year extension of certain bonus and special pay authorities for health care professionals. Sec. 613. One-year extension of special pay and bonus authorities for nuclear officers. Sec. 614. One-year extension of authorities relating to title 37 consolidated special pay, incentive pay, and bonus authorities. Sec. 615. One-year extension of authorities relating to payment of other title 37 bonuses and special pays. Sec. 616. Increase in maximum annual amount of nuclear officer bonus pay. Sec. 617. Modification to special aviation incentive pay and bonus authorities for officers. Sec. 618. Repeal of obsolete special travel and transportation allowance for survivors of deceased members of the Armed Forces from the Vietnam conflict. Subtitle C—Modernization of Military Retirement System Sec. 631. Full participation for members of the uniformed services in Thrift Savings Plan. Sec. 632. Modernized retirement system for members of the uniformed services. Sec. 633. Continuation pay for full TSP members with 12 years of service. Sec. 634. Effective date and implementation. Subtitle D—Commissary and Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentality Benefits and Operations Sec. 641. Preserving Assured Commissary Supply to Asia and the Pacific. Sec. 642. Prohibition on replacement or consolidation of defense commissary and exchange systems pending submission of required report on defense commissary system. Subtitle E—Other Matters Sec. 651. Improvement of financial literacy and preparedness of members of the Armed Forces. Title VII—Health Care Provisions Subtitle A—TRICARE and Other Health Care Benefits Sec. 701. Joint uniform formulary for transition of care. Sec. 702. Access to broad range of methods of contraception approved by the Food and Drug Administration for members of the Armed Forces and military dependents at military treatment facilities. Sec. 703. Access to contraceptive method for duration of deployment. Sec. 704. Access to infertility treatment for members of the Armed Forces and dependents. Subtitle B—Health Care Administration Sec. 711. Unified medical command. Sec. 712. Licensure of mental health professionals in TRICARE program. Sec. 713. Reports on proposed realignments of military medical treatment facilities. Sec. 714. Pilot program for operation of network of retail pharmacies under TRICARE pharmacy benefits program. Subtitle C—Reports and Other Matters Sec. 721. Extension of authority for DOD-VA Health Care Sharing Incentive Fund. Sec. 722. Extension of authority for Joint Department of Defense-Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Demonstration Fund. Title VIII—Acquisition Policy, Acquisition Management, and Related Matters Sec. 800. Sense of Congress on the desired tenets of the defense acquisition system. Subtitle A—Acquisition Policy and Management Sec. 801. Report on linking and streamlining requirements, acquisition, and budget processes within Armed Forces. Sec. 802. Required review of acquisition-related functions of the Chiefs of Staff of the Armed Forces. Sec. 803. Independent study of matters related to bid protests. Sec. 804. Procurement of commercial items. Sec. 805. Modification to information required to be submitted by offeror in procurement of major weapon systems as commercial items. Sec. 806. Amendment relating to multiyear contract authority for acquisition of property. Sec. 807. Compliance with inventory of contracts for services. Subtitle B—Workforce Development and Related Matters Sec. 811. Amendments to Department of Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Fund. Sec. 812. Dual-track military professionals in operational and acquisition specialities. Sec. 813. Provision of joint duty assignment credit for acquisition duty. Sec. 814. Requirement for acquisition skills assessment biennial strategic workforce plan. Sec. 815. Mandatory requirement for training related to the conduct of market research. Sec. 816. Independent study of implementation of defense acquisition workforce improvement efforts. Sec. 817. Extension of demonstration project relating to certain acquisition personnel management policies and procedures. Subtitle C—Weapon Systems Acquisition and Related Matters Sec. 821. Sense of Congress on the desired characteristics for the weapon systems acquisition system. Sec. 822. Acquisition strategy required for each major defense acquisition program and major system. Sec. 823. Revision to requirements relating to risk management in development of major defense acquisition programs and major systems. Sec. 824. Modification to requirements relating to determination of contract type for major defense acquisition programs and major systems. Sec. 825. Required determination before Milestone A approval or initiation of major defense acquisition programs. Sec. 826. Required certification and determination before Milestone B approval of major defense acquisition programs. Subtitle D—Industrial Base Matters Sec. 831. Codification and amendment of Mentor-Protege Program. Sec. 832. Amendments to data quality improvement plan. Sec. 833. Notice of contract consolidation for acquisition strategies. Sec. 834. Clarification of requirements related to small business contracts for services. Sec. 835. Review of Government access to intellectual property rights of private sector firms. Sec. 836. Requirement that certain ship components be manufactured in the national technology and industrial base. Sec. 837. Policy regarding solid rocket motors used in tactical missiles. Sec. 838. FAR Council membership for Administrator of Small Business Administration. Sec. 839. Surety bond requirements and amount of guarantee. Sec. 840. Certification requirements for procurement center representatives, Business Opportunity Specialists, and commercial market representatives. Sec. 841. Including subcontracting goals in agency responsibilities. Sec. 842. Modifications to requirements for qualified HUBZone small business concerns located in a base closure area. Sec. 843. Joint venturing and teaming. Subtitle E—Other Matters Sec. 851. Additional responsibility for Director of Operational Test and Evaluation. Sec. 852. Use of recent prices paid by the Government in the determination of price reasonableness. Sec. 853. Codification of other transaction authority for certain prototype projects. Sec. 854. Amendments to certain acquisition thresholds. Sec. 855. Revision of method of rounding when making inflation adjustment of acquisition-related dollar thresholds. Sec. 856. Repeal of requirement for stand-alone manpower estimates for major defense acquisition programs. Sec. 857. Examination and guidance relating to oversight and approval of services contracts. Sec. 858. Streamlining of requirements relating to defense business systems. Sec. 859. Consideration of strategic materials in preliminary design review. Sec. 860. Procurement of personal protective equipment. Sec. 861. Amendments concerning detection and avoidance of counterfeit electronic parts. Sec. 862. Revision to duties of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Developmental Test and Evaluation and the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Systems Engineering. Sec. 863. Extension of limitation on aggregate annual amount available for contract services. Sec. 864. Use of lowest price, technically acceptable evaluation method for procurement of audit or audit readiness services. Title IX—Department of Defense Organization and Management Sec. 901. Redesignation of the Department of the Navy as the Department of the Navy and Marine Corps. Sec. 902. Change of period for Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff review of the unified command plan. Sec. 903. Update of statutory specification of functions of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff relating to joint force development activities. Sec. 904. Sense of Congress on the United States Marine Corps. Sec. 905. Additional requirements for streamlining of Department of Defense management headquarters. Sec. 906. Sense of Congress on performance management and workforce incentive system. Sec. 907. Guidelines for conversion of functions performed by civilian or contractor personnel to performance by military personnel. Title X—General Provisions Subtitle A—Financial Matters Sec. 1001. General transfer authority. Sec. 1002. Authority to transfer funds to the National Nuclear Security Administration to sustain nuclear weapons modernization and naval reactors. Sec. 1003. Accounting standards to value certain property, plant, and equipment items. Subtitle B—Counter-Drug Activities Sec. 1011. Extension of authority to provide additional support for counter-drug activities of certain foreign governments. Sec. 1012. Statement of policy on Plan Central America. Subtitle C—Naval Vessels and Shipyards Sec. 1021. Restrictions on the overhaul and repair of vessels in foreign shipyards. Sec. 1022. Extension of authority for reimbursement of expenses for certain Navy mess operations afloat. Sec. 1023. Availability of funds for retirement or inactivation of Ticonderoga class cruisers or dock landing ships. Sec. 1024. Limitation on the use of funds for removal of ballistic missile defense capabilities from Ticonderoga class cruisers. Subtitle D—Counterterrorism Sec. 1031. Permanent authority to provide rewards through Government personnel of allied forces and certain other modifications to Department of Defense program to provide rewards. Sec. 1032. Congressional notification of sensitive military operations. Sec. 1033. Repeal of semiannual reports on obligation and expenditure of funds for combating terrorism program. Sec. 1034. Reports to Congress on contact between terrorists and individuals formerly detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Sec. 1035. Inclusion in reports to Congress information about recidivism of individuals formerly detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Sec. 1036. Prohibition on the use of funds for the transfer or release of individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Sec. 1037. Prohibition on use of funds to construct or modify facilities in the United States to house detainees transferred from United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Sec. 1038. Prohibition on use of funds to transfer or release individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to combat zones. Sec. 1039. Requirements for certifications relating to the transfer of detainees at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to foreign countries and other foreign entities. Sec. 1040. Submission to Congress of certain documents relating to transfer of individuals detained at Guantanamo to Qatar. Sec. 1041. Submission of unredacted copies of documents relating to the transfer of certain individuals detained at Guantanamo to Qatar. Subtitle E—Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations Sec. 1051. Enhancement of authority of Secretary of Navy to use National Sea-Based Deterrence Fund. Sec. 1052. Department of Defense excess property program. Sec. 1053. Limitation on transfer of certain AH–64 Apache helicopters from Army National Guard to regular Army and related personnel levels. Sec. 1054. Space available travel for environmental morale leave by certain spouses and children of deployed members of the Armed Forces. Sec. 1055. Information-related and strategic communications capabilities engagement pilot program. Sec. 1056. Prohibition on use of funds for retirement of helicopter sea combat squadron 84 and 85 aircraft. Sec. 1057. Limitation on availability of funds for destruction of certain landmines. Sec. 1058. Limitation on availability of funds for modifying command and control of United States Pacific Fleet. Sec. 1059. Prohibition on the closure of United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Subtitle F—Studies and Reports Sec. 1061. Provision of defense planning guidance and contingency planning guidance information to Congress. Sec. 1062. Modification of certain reports submitted by Comptroller General of the United States. Sec. 1063. Report on implementation of the geographically distributed force laydown in the area of responsibility of United States Pacific Command. Sec. 1064. Independent study of national security strategy formulation process. Sec. 1065. Study and report on role of Department of Defense in formulation of long-term strategy. Sec. 1066. Report on potential threats to members of the Armed Forces of United States Naval Forces Central Command and United States Fifth Fleet in Bahrain. Subtitle G—Repeal or Revision of National Defense Reporting Requirements Sec. 1071. Repeal or revision of reporting requirements related to military personnel issues. Sec. 1072. Repeal or revision of reporting requirements relating to readiness. Sec. 1073. Repeal or revision of reporting requirements related to naval vessels and Merchant Marine. Sec. 1074. Repeal or revision of reporting requirements related to nuclear, proliferation, and related matters. Sec. 1075. Repeal or revision of reporting requirements related to missile defense. Sec. 1076. Repeal or revision of reporting requirements related to acquisition. Sec. 1077. Repeal or revision of reporting requirements related to civilian personnel. Sec. 1078. Repeal or revision of miscellaneous reporting requirements. Subtitle H—Other Matters Sec. 1081. Technical and clerical amendments. Sec. 1082. Executive agent for the oversight and management of alternative compensatory control measures. Sec. 1083. Navy support of Ocean Research Advisory Panel. Sec. 1084. Level of readiness of Civil Reserve Air Fleet carriers. Sec. 1085. Authorization of transfer of surplus firearms to Corporation for the Promotion of Rifle Practice and Firearms Safety . Sec. 1086. Modification of requirements for transferring aircraft within the Air Force inventory. Sec. 1087. Reestablishment of Commission to Assess the Threat to the United States from Electromagnetic Pulse Attack. Sec. 1088. Department of Defense strategy for countering unconventional warfare. Sec. 1089. Mine countermeasures master plan. Sec. 1090. Congressional notification and briefing requirement on ordered evacuations of United States embassies and consulates involving the use of United States Armed Forces. Sec. 1091. Determination and disclosure of transportation costs incurred by Secretary of Defense for congressional trips outside the United States. Title XI—Civilian Personnel Matters Sec. 1101. One-year extension of temporary authority to grant allowances, benefits, and gratuities to civilian personnel on official duty in a combat zone. Sec. 1102. Authority to provide additional allowances and benefits for defense clandestine service employees. Sec. 1103. Extension of rate of overtime pay for Department of the Navy employees performing work aboard or dockside in support of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier forward deployed in Japan. Sec. 1104. Modification to temporary authorities for certain positions at Department of Defense research and engineering facilities. Sec. 1105. Preference eligibility for members of reserve components of the armed forces appointed to competitive service; clarification of appeal rights. Title XII—Matters relating to foreign nations Subtitle A—Assistance and training Sec. 1201. One-year extension of logistical support for coalition forces supporting certain United States military operations. Sec. 1202. Strategic framework for Department of Defense security cooperation. Sec. 1203. Modification and two-year extension of National Guard State Partnership Program. Sec. 1204. Extension of authority for non-reciprocal exchanges of defense personnel between the United States and foreign countries. Subtitle B—Matters relating to Afghanistan and Pakistan Sec. 1211. Commanders’ Emergency Response Program in Afghanistan. Sec. 1212. Extension and modification of authority for reimbursement of certain coalition nations for support provided to United States military operations. Sec. 1213. Sense of Congress on United States policy and strategy in Afghanistan. Sec. 1214. Extension of authority to acquire products and services produced in countries along a major route of supply to Afghanistan. Sec. 1215. Extension of authority to transfer defense articles and provide defense services to the military and security forces of Afghanistan. Sec. 1216. Sense of Congress regarding assistance for Afghan translators, interpreters, and administrative aids. Subtitle C—Matters relating to Syria and Iraq Sec. 1221. Extension of authority to support operations and activities of the Office of Security Cooperation in Iraq. Sec. 1222. Comprehensive strategy for the Middle East and to counter Islamic extremism. Sec. 1223. Modification of authority to provide assistance to counter the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. Sec. 1224. Report on United States Armed Forces deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. Sec. 1225. Modification of authority to provide assistance to the vetted Syrian opposition. Sec. 1226. Assistance to the Government of Jordan for border security operations. Sec. 1227. Report on efforts of Turkey to fight terrorism. Subtitle D—Matters relating to Iran Sec. 1231. Extension of annual report on military power of Iran. Sec. 1232. Sense of Congress on the Government of Iran’s nuclear program and its malign military activities. Sec. 1233. Report on military posture required in the Middle East to deter Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. Subtitle E—Matters relating to the Russian Federation Sec. 1241. Notifications and updates relating to testing, production, deployment, and sale or transfer to other states or non-state actors of the Club-K cruise missile system by the Russian Federation. Sec. 1242. Notifications of deployment of nuclear weapons by Russian Federation to territory of Ukrainian Republic. Sec. 1243. Non-compliance by the Russian Federation with its obligations under the INF Treaty. Sec. 1244. Modification of notification and assessment of proposal to modify or introduce new aircraft or sensors for flight by the Russian Federation under Open Skies Treaty. Sec. 1245. Sense of Congress on support for Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Sec. 1246. Sense of Congress on support for Georgia. Subtitle F—Matters relating to the Asia-Pacific region Sec. 1251. Sense of Congress recognizing the 70th anniversary of the end of Allied military engagement in the Pacific theater. Sec. 1252. Sense of Congress regarding consolidation of United States military facilities in Okinawa, Japan. Sec. 1253. Strategy to promote United States interests in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Sec. 1254. Sense of Congress on the United States alliance with Japan. Subtitle G—Other matters Sec. 1261. Non-conventional assisted recovery capabilities. Sec. 1262. Amendment to the annual report under Arms Control and Disarmament Act. Sec. 1263. Permanent authority for NATO special operations headquarters. Sec. 1264. Extension of authorization to conduct activities to enhance the capability of foreign countries to respond to incidents involving weapons of mass destruction. Sec. 1265. Limitation on availability of funds for research, development, test, and evaluation, Air Force, for arms control implementation. Sec. 1266. Modification of authority for support of special operations to combat terrorism. Sec. 1267. United States-Israel anti-tunnel defense cooperation. Sec. 1268. Efforts of the Department of Defense to prevent and respond to gender-based violence globally. Title XIII—Cooperative Threat Reduction Sec. 1301. Specification of Cooperative Threat Reduction funds. Sec. 1302. Funding allocations. Title XIV—Other Authorizations Subtitle A—Military Programs Sec. 1401. Working capital funds. Sec. 1402. National Defense Sealift Fund. Sec. 1403. Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction, Defense. Sec. 1404. Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, Defense-wide. Sec. 1405. Defense Inspector General. Sec. 1406. Defense Health Program. Sec. 1407. National Sea-Based Deterrence Fund. Subtitle B—National Defense Stockpile Sec. 1411. Extension of date for completion of destruction of existing stockpile of lethal chemical agents and munitions. Subtitle C—Working-Capital Funds Sec. 1421. Limitation on furlough of Department of Defense employees paid through working-capital funds. Sec. 1422. Working-capital fund reserve account for petroleum market price fluctuations. Subtitle D—Other Matters Sec. 1431. Authority for transfer of funds to Joint Department of Defense-Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Demonstration Fund for Captain James A. Lovell Health Care Center, Illinois. Sec. 1432. Authorization of appropriations for Armed Forces Retirement Home. Title XV—Authorization of Additional Appropriations for Overseas Contingency Operations Subtitle A—Authorization of Appropriations Sec. 1501. Purpose. Sec. 1502. Procurement. Sec. 1503. Research, development, test, and evaluation. Sec. 1504. Operation and maintenance. Sec. 1505. Military personnel. Sec. 1506. Working capital funds. Sec. 1507. Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, Defense-wide. Sec. 1508. Defense Inspector General. Sec. 1509. Defense Health program. Subtitle B—Financial Matters Sec. 1521. Treatment as additional authorizations. Sec. 1522. Special transfer authority. Subtitle C—European Reassurance Initiative and Related Matters Sec. 1531. Statement of policy regarding European Reassurance Initiative. Sec. 1532. Assistance and sustainment to the military and national security forces of Ukraine. Subtitle D—Limitations, Reports, and Other Matters Sec. 1541. Continuation of existing limitation on use of Afghanistan Security Forces Fund. Sec. 1542. Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Fund. Title XVI—Strategic Programs, Cyber, and Intelligence Matters Subtitle A—Space Activities Sec. 1601. Major force program and budget for national security space programs. Sec. 1602. Modification to development of space science and technology strategy. Sec. 1603. Rocket propulsion system development program. Sec. 1604. Modification to prohibition on contracting with Russian suppliers of rocket engines for the evolved expendable launch vehicle program. Sec. 1605. Delegation of authority regarding purchase of Global Positioning System user equipment. Sec. 1606. Acquisition strategy for evolved expendable launch vehicle program. Sec. 1607. Procurement of wideband satellite communications. Sec. 1608. Limitation on availability of funds for weather satellite follow-on system. Sec. 1609. Modification of pilot program for acquisition of commercial satellite communication services. Sec. 1610. Prohibition on reliance on China and Russia for space-based weather data. Sec. 1611. Evaluation of exploitation of space-based infrared system against additional threats. Sec. 1612. Plan on full integration and exploitation of overhead persistent infrared capability. Sec. 1613. Options for rapid space reconstitution. Sec. 1614. Sense of Congress on space defense. Sec. 1615. Sense of Congress on missile defense sensors in space. Subtitle B—Defense Intelligence and Intelligence-Related Activities Sec. 1621. Executive agent for open-source intelligence tools. Sec. 1622. Waiver and congressional notification requirements related to facilities for intelligence collection or for special operations abroad. Sec. 1623. Prohibition on National Intelligence Program consolidation. Sec. 1624. Limitation on availability of funds for Distributed Common Ground System of the Army. Sec. 1625. Limitation on availability of funds for Distributed Common Ground System of the United States Special Operations Command. Sec. 1626. Limitation on availability of funds for Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence. Sec. 1627. Clarification of annual briefing on the intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance requirements of the combatant commands. Sec. 1628. Department of Defense intelligence needs. Sec. 1629. Report on management of certain programs of Defense intelligence elements. Sec. 1630. Government Accountability Office review of intelligence input to the defense acquisition process. Subtitle C—Cyberspace-Related Matters Sec. 1641. Codification and addition of liability protections relating to reporting on cyber incidents or penetrations of networks and information systems of certain contractors. Subtitle D—Nuclear Forces Sec. 1651. Organization of nuclear deterrence functions of the Air Force. Sec. 1652. Assessment of threats to National Leadership Command, Control, and Communications System. Sec. 1653. Procurement authority for certain parts of intercontinental ballistic missile fuzes. Sec. 1654. Annual briefing on the costs of forward-deploying nuclear weapons in Europe. Sec. 1655. Sense of Congress on importance of cooperation and collaboration between United States and United Kingdom on nuclear issues. Sec. 1656. Sense of Congress on organization of Navy for nuclear deterrence mission. Subtitle E—Missile Defense Programs Sec. 1661. Prohibitions on providing certain missile defense information to Russian Federation. Sec. 1662. Prohibition on integration of missile defense systems of China into missile defense systems of United States. Sec. 1663. Prohibition on integration of missile defense systems of Russian Federation into missile defense systems of United States and NATO. Sec. 1664. Limitation on availability of funds for long-range discriminating radar. Sec. 1665. Limitations on availability of funds for Patriot lower tier air and missile defense capability of the Army. Sec. 1666. Integration and interoperability of air and missile defense capabilities of the United States. Sec. 1667. Integration of allied missile defense capabilities. Sec. 1668. Missile defense capability in Europe. Sec. 1669. Availability of funds for Iron Dome short-range rocket defense system. Sec. 1670. Israeli Cooperative Missile Defense Program co-development and potential co-production. Sec. 1671. Development and deployment of multiple-object kill vehicle for missile defense of the United States homeland. Sec. 1672. Boost phase defense system. Sec. 1673. East Coast homeport of sea-based X-band radar. Sec. 1674. Plan for medium range ballistic missile defense sensor alternatives for enhanced defense of Hawaii. Sec. 1675. Research and development of non-terrestrial missile defense layer. Sec. 1676. Aegis Ashore capability development. Sec. 1677. Briefings on procurement and planning of left-of-launch capability. Division B—Military Construction Authorizations Sec. 2001. Short title. Sec. 2002. Expiration of authorizations and amounts required to be specified by law. Sec. 2003. Effective date. Title XXI—Army Military Construction Sec. 2101. Authorized Army construction and land acquisition projects. Sec. 2102. Family housing. Sec. 2103. Improvements to military family housing units. Sec. 2104. Authorization of appropriations, Army. Sec. 2105. Modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2013 project. Sec. 2106. Extension of authorizations of certain fiscal year 2012 projects. Sec. 2107. Extension of authorizations of certain fiscal year 2013 projects. Sec. 2108. Additional authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2016 projects. Title XXII—Navy Military Construction Sec. 2201. Authorized Navy construction and land acquisition projects. Sec. 2202. Family housing. Sec. 2203. Improvements to military family housing units. Sec. 2204. Authorization of appropriations, Navy. Sec. 2205. Extension of authorizations of certain fiscal year 2012 projects. Sec. 2206. Extension of authorizations of certain fiscal year 2013 projects. Sec. 2207. Townsend Bombing Range expansion, phase 2. Title XXIII—Air Force Military Construction Sec. 2301. Authorized Air Force construction and land acquisition projects. Sec. 2302. Family housing. Sec. 2303. Improvements to military family housing units. Sec. 2304. Authorization of appropriations, Air Force. Sec. 2305. Modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2010 project. Sec. 2306. Modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2014 project. Sec. 2307. Modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2015 project. Sec. 2308. Extension of authorization of certain fiscal year 2012 project. Sec. 2309. Extension of authorization of certain fiscal year 2013 project. Sec. 2310. Limitation on project authorization to carry out certain fiscal year 2016 project. Title XXIV—Defense Agencies Military Construction Sec. 2401. Authorized Defense Agencies construction and land acquisition projects. Sec. 2402. Authorized energy conservation projects. Sec. 2403. Authorization of appropriations, Defense Agencies. Sec. 2404. Modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2012 project. Sec. 2405. Extension of authorizations of certain fiscal year 2012 projects. Sec. 2406. Extension of authorizations of certain fiscal year 2013 projects. Sec. 2407. Modification and extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2014 project. Title XXV—North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program Sec. 2501. Authorized NATO construction and land acquisition projects. Sec. 2502. Authorization of appropriations, NATO. Title XXVI—Guard and Reserve Forces Facilities Subtitle A—Project Authorizations and Authorization of Appropriations Sec. 2601. Authorized Army National Guard construction and land acquisition projects. Sec. 2602. Authorized Army Reserve construction and land acquisition projects. Sec. 2603. Authorized Navy Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve construction and land acquisition projects. Sec. 2604. Authorized Air National Guard construction and land acquisition projects. Sec. 2605. Authorized Air Force Reserve construction and land acquisition projects. Sec. 2606. Authorization of appropriations, National Guard and Reserve. Subtitle B—Other Matters Sec. 2611. Modification and extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2013 project. Sec. 2612. Extension of authorizations of certain fiscal year 2012 projects. Sec. 2613. Extension of authorizations of certain fiscal year 2013 projects. Title XXVII—Base Realignment and Closure Activities Sec. 2701. Authorization of appropriations for base realignment and closure activities funded through Department of Defense base closure account. Sec. 2702. Prohibition on conducting additional Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) round. Title XXVIII—Military Construction General Provisions Subtitle A—Military Construction Program and Military Family Housing Changes Sec. 2801. Revision of congressional notification thresholds for reserve facility expenditures and contributions to reflect congressional notification thresholds for minor construction and repair projects. Sec. 2802. Authority for acceptance and use of contributions from Kuwait for construction, maintenance, and repair projects mutually beneficial to the Department of Defense and Kuwait military forces. Sec. 2803. Defense laboratory modernization pilot program. Subtitle B—Real Property and Facilities Administration Sec. 2811. Enhancement of authority to accept conditional gifts of real property on behalf of military service academies. Sec. 2812. Consultation requirement in connection with Department of Defense major land acquisitions. Sec. 2813. Additional master plan reporting requirements related to main operating bases, forward operating sites, and cooperative security locations of Central Command and Africa Command Areas of Responsibility. Sec. 2814. Force-structure plan and infrastructure inventory and assessment of infrastructure necessary to support the force structure. Subtitle C—Provisions Related to Asia-Pacific Military Realignment Sec. 2821. Restriction on development of public infrastructure in connection with realignment of Marine Corps forces in Asia-Pacific region. Sec. 2822. Annual report on Government of Japan contributions toward realignment of Marine Corps forces in Asia-Pacific region. Subtitle D—Land Conveyances Sec. 2831. Land exchange authority, Mare Island Army Reserve Center, Vallejo, California. Sec. 2832. Land exchange, Navy outlying landing field, Naval Air Station, Whiting Field, Florida. Sec. 2833. Release of property interests retained in connection with land conveyance, Fort Bliss Military Reservation, Texas. Subtitle E—Military Land Withdrawals Sec. 2841. Withdrawal and reservation of public land, Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, California. Sec. 2842. Bureau of Land Management withdrawn military lands efficiency and savings. Subtitle F—Military Memorials, Monuments, and Museums Sec. 2851. Renaming site of the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, Ohio. Sec. 2852. Extension of authority for establishment of commemorative work in honor of Brigadier General Francis Marion. Sec. 2853. Amendments to the National Historic Preservation Act. Subtitle G—Other Matters Sec. 2861. Modification of Department of Defense guidance on use of airfield pavement markings. Sec. 2862. Protection and recovery of Greater Sage Grouse. Title XXIX—Overseas Contingency Operations Military Construction Sec. 2901. Authorized Army construction and land acquisition project. Sec. 2902. Authorized Navy construction and land acquisition projects. Sec. 2903. Authorized Air Force construction and land acquisition projects. Sec. 2904. Authorized Defense Agencies construction and land acquisition projects. Sec. 2905. Authorization of appropriations. Division C—DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY AUTHORIZATIONS AND OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS Title XXXI—DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS Subtitle A—National Security Programs Authorizations Sec. 3101. National Nuclear Security Administration. Sec. 3102. Defense environmental cleanup. Sec. 3103. Other defense activities. Subtitle B—Program Authorizations, Restrictions, and Limitations Sec. 3111. Authorized personnel levels of National Nuclear Security Administration. Sec. 3112. Full-time equivalent contractor personnel levels. Sec. 3113. Improvement to accountability of Department of Energy employees and projects. Sec. 3114. Cost-benefit analyses for competition of management and operating contracts. Sec. 3115. Nuclear weapon design responsiveness program. Sec. 3116. Disposition of weapons-usable plutonium. Sec. 3117. Prohibition on availability of funds for fixed site radiological portal monitors in foreign countries. Sec. 3118. Prohibition on availability of funds for provision of defense nuclear nonproliferation assistance to Russian Federation. Sec. 3119. Limitation on authorization of production of special nuclear material outside the United States by foreign country with nuclear naval propulsion program. Sec. 3120. Limitation on availability of funds for development of certain nuclear nonproliferation technologies. Sec. 3121. Limitation on availability of funds for unilateral disarmament. Sec. 3122. Use of best practices for capital asset projects and nuclear weapon life extension programs. Subtitle C—Plans and Reports Sec. 3131. Root cause analyses for certain cost overruns. Sec. 3132. Extension and modification of certain annual reports on nuclear nonproliferation. Sec. 3133. Governance and management of nuclear security enterprise. Sec. 3134. Assessments on nuclear proliferation risks and nuclear nonproliferation opportunities. Sec. 3135. Independent review of laboratory-directed research and development programs. Subtitle D—Other matters Sec. 3141. Transfer, decontamination, and decommissioning of nonoperational facilities. Sec. 3142. Research and development of advanced naval nuclear fuel system based on low-enriched uranium. Sec. 3143. Plutonium pit production capacity. Sec. 3144. Analysis of alternatives for Mobile Guardian Transporter program. Sec. 3145. Development of strategy on risks to nonproliferation caused by additive manufacturing. Title XXXII—DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD Sec. 3201. Authorization. Sec. 3202. Administration of Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board. Title XXXIV—NAVAL PETROLEUM RESERVES Sec. 3401. Authorization of appropriations. Title XXXV—Maritime Administration Sec. 3501. Authorization of appropriations for national security aspects of the Merchant Marine for fiscal year 2016. Sec. 3502. Sense of Congress regarding Maritime Security Fleet program. Sec. 3503. Update of references to the Secretary of Transportation regarding unemployment insurance and vessel operators. Sec. 3504. Reliance on classification society certification for purposes of eligibility for certificate of inspection. Division D—Funding Tables Sec. 4001. Authorization of amounts in funding tables. Title XLI—PROCUREMENT Sec. 4101. Procurement. Sec. 4102. Procurement for overseas contingency operations. Title XLII—RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION Sec. 4201. Research, development, test, and evaluation. Sec. 4202. Research, development, test, and evaluation for overseas contingency operations. Title XLIII—OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Sec. 4301. Operation and maintenance. Sec. 4302. Operation and maintenance for overseas contingency operations. Sec. 4303. Operation and maintenance for overseas contingency operations for base requirements. Title XLIV—MILITARY PERSONNEL Sec. 4401. Military personnel. Sec. 4402. Military personnel for overseas contingency operations. Title XLV—OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS Sec. 4501. Other authorizations. Sec. 4502. Other authorizations for overseas contingency operations. Title XLVI—MILITARY CONSTRUCTION Sec. 4601. Military construction. Sec. 4602. Military construction for overseas contingency operations. Title XLVII—DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS Sec. 4701. Department of Energy national security programs. 3. Congressional defense committees In this Act, the term congressional defense committees A DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS I Procurement A Authorization of Appropriations 101. Authorization of appropriations Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2016 for procurement for the Army, the Navy and the Marine Corps, the Air Force, and Defense-wide activities, as specified in the funding table in section 4101. B Army Programs 111. Limitation on availability of funds for AN/TPQ–53 radar systems (a) Limitation Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2016 for AN/TPQ–53 radar systems, not more than 75 percent may be obligated or expended until a period of 30 days has elapsed following the date on which the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics submits to the congressional defense committees the review under subsection (b). (b) Review The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics shall— (1) review the appropriateness of the current delegation of milestone decision authority for the AN/TPQ–53 radar program to the Program Executive Officer for Missiles and Space; and (2) submit to the congressional defense committees such review. 112. Prioritization of upgraded UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters within Army National Guard (a) Prioritization of upgrades Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief of the National Guard Bureau shall issue guidance regarding the fielding of upgraded UH–60 Blackhawk helicopters to units of the Army National Guard. Such guidance shall prioritize for such fielding the units of the Army National Guard with assigned UH–60 helicopters that have the most flight hours and the highest annual usage rates within the UH–60 fleet of the Army National Guard, consistent with the force generation unit readiness requirements of the Army. (b) Report Not later than 30 days after which the Chief of the National Guard Bureau issues the guidance under subsection (a), the Chief shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that details such guidance. 113. Report on options to accelerate replacement of UH–60A Blackhawk helicopters of Army National Guard Not later than March 1, 2016, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing detailed options for the potential acceleration of the replacement of all UH–60A helicopters of the Army National Guard by not later than September 30, 2020. The report shall include the following: (1) The additional funding and quantities required, listed by each of fiscal years 2017 through 2020, for H–60M production, UH–60A-to-L RECAP, and UH-60L-to-V RECAP that is necessary to achieve such replacement of all UH-60A helicopters by September 30, 2020. (2) Any industrial base limitations that may affect such acceleration, including with respect to the production schedules for the other variants of the UH–60 helicopter. (3) The potential effects of such acceleration on the planned replacement of all UH–60A helicopters of the regular components of the Armed Forces by September 30, 2025. (4) Identification of any additional funding or resources required to train members of the National Guard to operate and maintain UH–60M aircraft in order to achieve such replacement of all UH-60A helicopters by September 30, 2020. (5) Any other matters the Secretary determines appropriate. C Navy Programs 121. Modification to multiyear procurement authority for Arleigh Burke class destroyers and associated systems Section 123(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 ( Public Law 112–239 or Flight III Flight IIA 122. Procurement authority for aircraft carrier programs (a) Procurement authority in support of construction of Ford class aircraft carriers (1) Authority for economic order quantity The Secretary of the Navy may procure materiel and equipment in support of the construction of the Ford class aircraft carriers designated CVN–80 and CVN–81 in economic order quantities when cost savings are achievable. (2) Liability Any contract entered into under paragraph (1) shall provide that any obligation of the United States to make a payment under the contract is subject to the availability of appropriations for that purpose, and that total liability to the Government for termination of any contract entered into shall be limited to the total amount of funding obligated at time of termination. (b) Refueling and complex overhaul of Nimitz class aircraft carriers (1) In general The Secretary of the Navy may carry out the nuclear refueling and complex overhaul of each of the following Nimitz class aircraft carriers: (A) U.S.S. George Washington (CVN–73). (B) U.S.S. John C. Stennis (CVN–74). (C) U.S.S. Harry S. Truman (CVN–75). (D) U.S.S. Ronald Reagan (CVN–76). (E) U.S.S. George H.W. Bush (CVN–77). (2) Use of incremental funding With respect to any contract entered into under paragraph (1) for the nuclear refueling and complex overhaul of a Nimitz class aircraft carrier, 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 obligated. (3) Condition for out-year contract payments Any contract entered into under paragraph (1) shall provide that any obligation of the United States to make a payment under the contract for a fiscal year after fiscal year 2016 is subject to the availability of appropriations for that purpose for that later fiscal year. D Air Force Programs 131. Limitation on availability of funds for executive communications upgrades for C–20 and C–37 aircraft (a) Limitation Except as provided by subsection (b), none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2016 for the Air Force may be obligated or expended to upgrade the executive communications of C–20 and C–37 aircraft until the date on which the Secretary of the Air Force certifies in writing to the congressional defense committees that such upgrades do not— (1) cause such aircraft to exceed any weight limitation; or (2) reduce the operational capability of such aircraft. (b) Waiver The Secretary may waive the limitation in subsection (a) if the Secretary— (1) determines that such waiver is necessary for the national security interests of the United States; and (2) notifies the congressional defense committees of such waiver. 132. Backup inventory status of A–10 aircraft (a) Maximum number In carrying out section 133(b)(2)(A) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 ( Public Law 113–291 (b) Conforming amendment Such section 133(b)(2)(A) is amended by striking 36 18 133. Prohibition on availability of funds for retirement of A–10 aircraft (a) Prohibition on availability of funds for retirement Except as provided by section 132, none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2016 for the Air Force may be obligated or expended to retire, prepare to retire, or place in storage or on backup aircraft inventory status any A–10 aircraft. (b) Additional limitations on retirement (1) In general Except as provided by section 132, and in addition to the limitation in subsection (a), during the period before December 31, 2016, the Secretary of the Air Force may not retire, prepare to retire, or place in storage or on backup flying status any A–10 aircraft. (2) Minimum inventory requirement The Secretary of the Air Force shall ensure the Air Force maintains a minimum of 171 A–10 aircraft designated as primary mission aircraft inventory. (c) Prohibition on availability of funds for significant reductions in manning levels None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2016 for the Air Force may be obligated or expended to make significant reductions to manning levels with respect to any A–10 aircraft squadrons or divisions. (d) Additional limitation on significant reductions in manning levels -In addition to the limitation in subsection (c), during the period before December 31, 2016, the Secretary of the Air Force may not make significant reductions to manning levels with respect to any A–10 aircraft squadrons or divisions. (e) Study on replacement capability requirements or mission platform for the A–10 aircraft (1) Independent assessment required (A) In general The Secretary of the Air Force shall commission an appropriate entity outside the Department of Defense to conduct an assessment of the required capabilities or mission platform to replace the A–10 aircraft. This assessment would represent preparatory work to inform an analysis of alternatives. (B) Elements The assessment required under subparagraph (A) shall include each of the following: (i) Future needs analysis for the current A–10 aircraft mission set to include troops-in-contact/close air support, air interdiction, strike control and reconnaissance, and combat search and rescue support in both contested and uncontested battle environments. At a minimum, the needs analysis should specifically address the following areas: (I) The ability to safely and effectively conduct troops-in-contact/danger close missions or missions in close proximity to civilians in the presence of the air defenses found with enemy ground maneuver units. (II) The ability to effectively target and destroy moving, camouflaged, or dug-in troops, and artillery. (III) The ability to engage, target, and destroy tanks and armored personnel carriers, including with respect to the carrying capacity of armor-piercing weaponry, including mounted cannons and missiles. (IV) The ability to remain within visual range of friendly forces and targets to facilitate responsiveness to ground forces and minimize re-attack times. (V) The ability to safely conduct close air support beneath low cloud ceilings and in reduced visibilities at low airspeeds in the presence of the air defenses found with enemy ground maneuver units. (VI) The ability of the pilot and aircraft to survive direct hits from small arms, machine guns, MANPADs, and lower caliber anti-aircraft artillery organic or attached to enemy ground forces and maneuver units. (VII) The ability to communicate effectively with ground forces and downed pilots, including in communications jamming or satellite-denied environments. (VIII) The ability to execute the missions described in subclauses (I), (II), (III), and (IV) in a GPS- or satellite-denied environment with or without sensors. (IX) The ability to deliver multiple lethal firing passes and sustain long loiter endurance to support friendly forces throughout extended ground engagements. (X) The ability to operate from unprepared dirt, grass, and narrow road runways and to generate high sortie rates under these austere conditions. (ii) Identification and assessment of gaps in the ability of existing and programmed mission platforms in providing required capabilities to conduct missions specified in clause (i) in both contested and uncontested battle environments. (iii) Assessment of operational effectiveness of existing and programmed mission platforms to conduct missions specified in clause (i) in both contested and uncontested battle environments. (iv) Assessment of probability of likelihood of conducting missions requiring troops-in-contact/close air support operations specified in clause (i) in contested environments as compared to uncontested environments. (v) Any other matters the independent entity or the Secretary of the Air Force determines to be appropriate. (2) Report (A) In general Not later than September 30, 2016, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the assessment required under paragraph (1). (B) Form The report required under subparagraph (A) may be submitted in classified form, but shall also contain an unclassified executive summary and may contain an unclassified annex. (3) Nonduplication of effort If any information required under paragraph (1) has been included in another report or notification previously submitted to Congress by law, the Secretary of the Air Force may provide a list of such reports and notifications at the time of submitting the report required under paragraph (2) in lieu of including such information in the report required under paragraph (2). 134. Prohibition on retirement of EC–130H aircraft (a) Prohibition on availability of funds for retirement None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2016 for the Air Force may be obligated or expended to retire, prepare to retire, or place in storage or on backup aircraft inventory status any EC–130H aircraft. (b) Additional limitation on retirement In addition to the limitation in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Air Force may not retire, prepare to retire, or place in storage or on backup flying status any EC–130H aircraft until a period of 60 days has elapsed following the date on which the Secretary submits the report under subsection (c)(3)(A). (c) Study on replacement capability requirements or mission platform for the EC–130H aircraft (1) In general The Secretary of the Air Force shall commission an assessment of the required capabilities or mission platform to replace the EC–130H aircraft. This assessment would represent preparatory work to inform an analysis of alternatives. (2) Elements The assessment required under paragraph (1) shall include each of the following: (A) Future needs analysis for the current EC–130H aircraft electronic warfare mission set to include suppression of sophisticated enemy air defense systems, advanced radar jamming, avoiding radar detection, communications, sensing, satellite navigation, command and control, and battlefield awareness. (B) A review of operating concepts for airborne electronic attack. (C) An assessment of upgrades to the electronic warfare systems of EC–130H aircraft, the costs of such upgrades, and expected upgrades through 2025, and the expected service life of EC–130H aircraft. (D) A review of the global proliferation of more sophisticated air defenses and advanced commercial digital electronic devices which counter the airborne electronic attack capabilities of the United States by state and non-state actors. (E) An assessment of the ability of the current EC–130H fleet to meet to meet tasking requirements of the combatant commanders. (F) Any other matters the Secretary determines appropriate. (3) Report (A) In general Not later than September 30, 2016, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the assessments required under subparagraph (1). (B) Form The report under subparagraph (A) may be submitted in classified form, but shall also contain an unclassified executive summary and may contain an unclassified annex. (4) Nonduplication of effort If any information required under paragraph (1) has been included in another report or notification previously submitted to the congressional defense committees by law, the Secretary of the Air Force may provide a list of such reports and notifications at the time of submitting the report required under paragraph (1) instead of including such information in such report. 135. Limitation on availability of funds for divestment or transfer of KC–10 aircraft None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2016 for the Air Force may be obligated or expended during such fiscal year to divest or transfer, or prepare to divest or transfer, KC–10 aircraft. E Defense-wide, Joint, and Multiservice Matters 141. Limitation on availability of funds for Joint Battle Command–Platform (a) Limitation Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2016 for joint battle command–platform equipment, not more than 75 percent may be obligated or expended until a period of 30 days has elapsed following the date on which the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics submits to the congressional defense committees the report under subsection (b). (b) Report Not later than March 1, 2016, the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that provides a detailed test and evaluation plan to address the effectiveness, suitability, and survivability shortfalls of the joint battle command–platform identified by the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation in the fiscal year 2014 report of the Director submitted to Congress. 142. Strategy for replacement of A/MH–6 Mission Enhanced Little Bird aircraft to meet special operations requirements (a) Strategy Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a strategy for replacing A/MH–6 Mission Enhanced Little Bird aircraft to meet the rotary-wing, light attack, reconnaissance requirements particular to special operations. (b) Elements The strategy under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) An updated schedule and display of programmed A/MH–6 Block 3.0 modernization and upgrades, showing usable life of the fleet, and the anticipated service life extensions of all A/MH–6 platforms. (2) A description of current and future rotary-wing, light attack, reconnaissance requirements and platforms particular to special operations, including key performance parameters of future platforms. (3) The feasibility of military department-common platforms satisfying future rotary-wing, light attack, reconnaissance requirements particular to special operations. (4) The feasibility of commercially available platforms satisfying future rotary-wing, light attack, reconnaissance requirements particular to special operations. (5) The anticipated funding requirements for the special operation forces major force program for the development and procurement of an A/MH–6 replacement platform if military department-common platforms described in paragraph (3) are not available or if commercially available platforms described in paragraph (4) are leveraged. (6) Any other matters the Secretary considers appropriate. 143. Independent assessment of United States Combat Logistic Force requirements (a) Assessment required (1) In general The Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center with appropriate expertise and analytical capability to conduct an assessment of the anticipated future demands of the combat logistics force ships of the Navy and the challenges such ships may face when conducting and supporting future naval operations in contested maritime environments. (2) Elements The assessment under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) An assessment of the programmed ability of the United States Combat Logistic Force to support the Navy and the naval forces of allies of the United States that are operating in a dispersed manner and not concentrated in carrier or expeditionary strike groups, in accordance with the concept of distributed lethality of the Navy. (B) An assessment of the programmed ability of the United States Combat Logistic Force to support the Navy and the naval forces of allies of the United States that are engaged in major combat operations against an adversary possessing maritime anti-access and area-denial capabilities, including anti-ship ballistic and cruise missiles, land-based maritime strike aircraft, submarines, and sea mines. (C) An assessment of the programmed ability of the United States Combat Logistic Force to support distributed and expeditionary air operations from an expanded set of alternative and austere air bases in accordance with concepts under development by the Air Force and the Marine Corps. (D) An assessment of gaps and deficiencies in the capability and capacity of the United States Combat Logistic Force to conduct and support operations of the United States and allies under the conditions described in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C). (E) Recommendations for adjustments to the programmed ability of the United States Combat Logistic Force to address capability and capacity gaps and deficiencies described in subparagraph (D). (F) Any other matters the federally funded research and development center considers appropriate. (b) Report required (1) In general Not later than April 1, 2016, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the assessment under subsection (a) and any other matters the Secretary considers appropriate. (2) Form The report required under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. (c) Support The Secretary of Defense shall provide the federally funded research and development center that conducts the assessment under subsection (a) with timely access to appropriate information, data, resources, and analyses necessary for the center to conduct such assessment thoroughly and independently. 144. Report on use of different types of enhanced 5.56 mm ammunition by the Army and the Marine Corps (a) Report Not later than March 1, 2016, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the use in combat of two different types of enhanced 5.56 mm ammunition by the Army and the Marine Corps. (b) Elements The report under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) An explanation of the reasons for the Army and the Marine Corps to use in combat two different types of enhanced 5.56 mm ammunition. (2) An explanation of the appropriateness, effectiveness, and suitability issues that may arise from the use of such different types of ammunition. (3) An explanation of any additional costs that have resulted from the use of such different types of ammunition. (4) An explanation of any future plans of the Army or the Marine Corps to eventually transition to using in combat one standard type of enhanced 5.56 mm ammunition. (5) If there are no plans described in paragraph (4), an analysis of the potential benefits of a transition described in such paragraph, including the timeline for such a transition to occur. (6) Any other matters the Secretary determines appropriate. II RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION A Authorization of Appropriations 201. Authorization of appropriations Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2016 for the use of the Department of Defense for research, development, test, and evaluation as specified in the funding table in section 4201. B Program Requirements, Restrictions, and Limitations 211. Extension of defense research and development rapid innovation program Subsection (d) of section 1073 of the Ike Skeleton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 ( 10 U.S.C. 2359 through 2015 through 2020 212. Limitation on availability of funds for medical countermeasures program (a) Limitation Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2016 for research, development, test, and evaluation, Defense-wide, for advanced development and manufacturing activities under the medical countermeasure program, not more than 50 percent may be obligated or expended until 45 days after the date on which the Secretary of Defense submits to the congressional defense committees the report under subsection (b). (b) Report The Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the advanced development and manufacturing activities under the medical countermeasure program that includes the following: (1) An overall description of the program, including validated Department of Defense requirements. (2) Program goals, proposed metrics of performance, and anticipated procurement and operations and maintenance costs during the period covered by the current future years defense program under section 221 of title 10, United States Code. (3) The results of any analysis of alternatives and efficiency reviews conducted by the Secretary that justifies the manufacturing and privately financed construction of an advanced manufacturing and development facility rather than using other programs and facilities of the Federal Government or industry facilities for advanced development and manufacturing of medical countermeasures. (4) An independent cost-benefit analysis that justifies the manufacturing and privately financed construction of an advanced manufacturing and development facility described in paragraph (3). (5) If no independent cost-benefit analysis makes the justification described in paragraph (4), an explanation for why such manufacturing and privately financed construction cannot be so justified. (6) Any other matters the Secretary of Defense determines appropriate. (c) Comptroller General review Not later than 60 days after the date on which the Secretary submits the report under subsection (b), the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the congressional defense committees a review of such report. 213. Limitation on availability of funds for F–15 infrared search and track capability development (a) Limitation Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2016 for research, development, test, and evaluation, Air Force, for F–15 infrared search and track capability, not more than 50 percent may be obligated or expended until a period of 30 days has elapsed following the date on which the Secretary of Defense submits to the congressional defense committees the report under subsection (b). (b) Report Not later than March 1, 2016, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the requirements and cost estimates for the development and procurement of infrared search and track capability for F/A–18 and F–15 aircraft of the Navy and the Air Force. The report shall include the following: (1) A comparison of the requirements between the F/A–18 and F–15 aircraft infrared search and track development efforts of the Navy and the Air Force. (2) An explanation of any differences between the F/A–18 and F–15 aircraft infrared search and track capability development efforts of the Navy and the Air Force. (3) A summary of the schedules and required funding to develop and field such capability. (4) An explanation of any need for the Navy and the Air Force to field different F/A–18 and F–15 aircraft infrared search and track systems. (5) Any other matters the Secretary determines appropriate. 214. Independent assessment of F135 engine program (a) Assessment The Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter into a contract with a federally funded research and development center to conduct an assessment of the F135 engine program. (b) Elements The assessment under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) An assessment of the reliability, growth, and cost reduction efforts with respect to the F135 engine program, including— (A) a detailed description of the reliability and cost history of the engine; (B) the identification of key reliability and cost challenges to the program as of the date of the assessment; and (C) the identification of any potential options for addressing such challenges. (2) In accordance with subsection (c), a thorough assessment of the incident on June 23, 2014, consisting of an F135 engine failure and subsequent fire, including— (A) the identification and definition of the root cause of the incident; (B) the identification of potential actions or design changes needed to address such root cause; and (C) the associated cost, schedule, and performance implications of such incident to both the F135 engine program and the F–35 Joint Strike Fighter program. (c) Conduct of assessment The federally funded research and development center selected to conduct the assessment under subsection (a) shall carry out subsection (b)(2) by analyzing data collected by the F–35 Joint Program Office, other elements of the Federal Government, or contractors. Nothing in this section may be construed as affecting the plans of the Secretary to dispose of the aircraft involved in the incident described in such subsection (b)(2). (d) Report Not later than March 15, 2016, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the assessment conducted under subsection (a). C Other Matters 221. Expansion of education partnerships to support technology transfer and transition Section 2194(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after mathematics, technology transfer or transition, 222. Strategies for engagement with historically black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions of higher education (a) Military departments (1) Strategy The Secretaries of the military departments shall each develop a strategy for how to engage with and support the development of scientific, technical, engineering, and mathematics capabilities of covered educational institutions in carrying out section 2362 of title 10, United States Code. (2) Elements Each strategy under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) Goals and vision for maintaining a credible and sustainable program relating to the engagement and support under the strategy. (B) Metrics to enhance scientific, technical, engineering, and mathematics capabilities at covered educational institutions, including with respect to measuring progress towards increasing the success of such institutions to compete for broader research funding sources other than set-aside funds. (C) Promotion of mentoring opportunities between covered educational institutions and other research institutions. (D) Regular assessment of activities that are used to develop, maintain, and grow scientific, technical, engineering, and mathematics capabilities. (E) Inclusion of faculty of covered educational institutions into program reviews, peer reviews, and other similar activities. (F) Targeting of undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students at covered educational institutions for inclusion into research or internship opportunities within the military department. (b) Office of the Secretary The Secretary of Defense shall develop and implement a strategy for how to engage with and support the development of scientific, technical, engineering, and mathematics capabilities of covered educational institutions pursuant to the strategies developed under subsection (a). (c) Submission (1) Military departments Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretaries of the military departments shall each submit to the congressional defense committees the strategy developed by the Secretary under subsection (a)(1). (2) Office of the Secretary Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees the strategy developed under subsection (b). (d) Covered institution defined In this section, the term covered educational institution 223. Plan for advanced weapons technology war games (a) Plan required The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, shall develop a plan for integrating advanced weapons technologies into exercises carried out individually and jointly by the military departments to improve the development and experimentation of various concepts for employment by the Armed Forces. (b) Elements The plan under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) Identification of specific exercises to be carried out individually or jointly by the military departments under the plan. (2) Identification of emerging advanced weapons technologies based on joint and individual recommendations of the military departments, including with respect to directed-energy weapons, hypersonic strike systems, autonomous systems, or other technologies as determined by the Secretary. (3) A schedule for integrating either prototype capabilities or table-top exercises into relevant exercises. (4) A method for capturing lessons learned and providing feedback both to the developers of the advanced weapons technology and the military departments. (c) Submission Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees the plan under subsection (a). 224. Comptroller General Review of autonomic logistics information system for F–35 Lightening II aircraft (a) Report Not later than April 1, 2016, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the autonomic logistics information system for the F–35 Lightening II aircraft program. (b) Elements The report under subsection (a) shall include, at a minimum, the following: (1) The fielding status, in terms of units equipped with various software and hardware configurations, for the autonomic logistics information system element of the F–35 Lightening II aircraft program, as of the date of the report. (2) The development schedule for upgrades to the autonomic logistics information system, and an assessment of the ability of the F–35 Lightening II aircraft program to maintain such schedule. (3) The views of maintenance personnel and other personnel involved in operating and maintaining F–35 Lightening II aircraft in testing and operational units. (4) The effect of the autonomic logistics information system program on the operational availability of the F–35 Lightening II aircraft program. (5) Improvements, if any, regarding the time required for maintenance personnel to input data and use the autonomic logistics information system. (6) The ability of the autonomic logistics information system to be deployed on both ships and to forward land-based locations, including any limitations of such a deployable version. (7) The cost estimates for development and fielding of the autonomic logistics information system program and an assessment of the capability of the program to address performance problems within the planned resources. (8) Other matters regarding the autonomic logistics information system that the Comptroller General determines of critical importance to the long-term viability of the system. 225. Briefing on shallow water combat submersible program (a) In general Not later than the first article delivery date of the shallow water combat submersible program of the United States Special Operations Command, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on such program. (b) Elements The briefing required under subsection (a) shall include the following elements: (1) An updated acquisition strategy, schedule, and costs for the shallow water combat submersible program. (2) Major milestones for the program during the period beginning with the delivery of additional articles and ending on the full operational capability date. (3) Performance of contractors and subcontractors under the program. (4) Integration with dry deck shelter and other diving technologies. (5) Any other element the Secretary or the Commander of the United States Special Operations Command determine appropriate. III Operation and Maintenance A Authorization of Appropriations 301. Authorization of appropriations Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2016 for the use of the Armed Forces and other activities and agencies of the Department of Defense for expenses, not otherwise provided for, for operation and maintenance, as specified in the funding table in section 4301. B Energy and Environment 311. Limitation on procurement of drop-in fuels (a) In general Subchapter II of chapter 173 2922h. Limitation on procurement of drop-in fuels (a) Limitation Except as provided in subsection (b), the Secretary of Defense may not make a bulk purchase of a drop-in fuel for operational purposes unless the fully burdened cost of that drop-in fuel is cost-competitive with the fully burdened cost of a traditional fuel available for the same purpose. (b) Waiver (1) Subject to the requirements of paragraph (2), the Secretary of Defense may waive the limitation under subsection (a) with respect to a purchase. (2) Not later than 30 days after issuing a waiver under this subsection, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees notice of the waiver. Any such notice shall include each of the following: (A) The rationale of the Secretary for issuing the waiver. (B) A certification that the waiver is in the national security interest of the United States. (C) The expected fully burdened cost of the purchase for which the waiver is issued. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) The term drop-in fuel (2) The term traditional fuel (3) The term operational purposes (A) means for the purposes of conducting military operations, including training, exercises, large scale demonstrations, and moving and sustaining military forces and military platforms; and (B) does not include research, development, testing, evaluation, fuel certification, or other demonstrations. (4) The term fully burdened cost . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such subchapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2922g the following new item: 2922h. Limitation on procurement of drop-in fuels. . 312. Southern Sea Otter Military Readiness Areas (a) Establishment of the Southern Sea Otter Military Readiness Areas Chapter 631 7235. Establishment of the Southern Sea Otter Military Readiness Areas (a) Establishment The Secretary of the Navy shall establish areas, to be known as Southern Sea Otter Military Readiness Areas (1) The area that includes Naval Base Ventura County, San Nicolas Island, and Begg Rock and the adjacent and surrounding waters within the following coordinates: N. Latitude/W. Longitude 33°27.8′/119°34.3′ 33°20.5′/119°15.5′ 33°13.5′/119°11.8′ 33°06.5′/119°15.3′ 33°02.8′/119°26.8′ 33°08.8′/119°46.3′ 33°17.2′/119°56.9′ 33°30.9′/119°54.2′. (2) The area that includes Naval Base Coronado, San Clemente Island and the adjacent and surrounding waters running parallel to shore to 3 nautical miles from the high tide line designated by part 165 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations, on May 20, 2010, as the San Clemente Island 3NM Safety Zone. (b) Activities within the Southern Sea Otter Military Readiness Areas (1) Incidental takings under Endangered Species Act of 1973 Sections 4 and 9 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1533 (2) Incidental takings under Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 Sections 101 and 102 of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 ( 16 U.S.C. 1371 (3) Treatment as species proposed to be listed For purposes of conducting a military readiness activity, any southern sea otter while within the Southern Sea Otter Military Readiness Areas shall be treated for the purposes of section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1536 16 U.S.C. 1533 (c) Removal Nothing in this section or any other Federal law shall be construed to require that any southern sea otter located within the Southern Sea Otter Military Readiness Areas be removed from the Areas. (d) Revision or termination of exceptions The Secretary of the Interior may revise or terminate the application of subsection (b) if the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the Secretary of the Navy, determines that military activities occurring in the Southern Sea Otter Military Readiness Areas are impeding the southern sea otter conservation or the return of southern sea otters to optimum sustainable population levels. (e) Monitoring (1) In general The Secretary of the Navy shall conduct monitoring and research within the Southern Sea Otter Military Readiness Areas to determine the effects of military readiness activities on the growth or decline of the southern sea otter population and on the near-shore ecosystem. Monitoring and research parameters and methods shall be determined in consultation with the Service. (2) Reports Not later than 24 months after the date of the enactment of this section and every three years thereafter, the Secretary of the Navy shall report to Congress and the public on monitoring undertaken pursuant to paragraph (1). (f) Definitions In this section: (1) Southern sea otter The term southern sea otter (2) Take The term take (A) when used in reference to activities subject to regulation by the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. (B) when used in reference to activities subject to regulation by the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 ( 16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq. (3) Incidental taking The term incidental taking (4) Military readiness activity The term military readiness activity 16 U.S.C. 703 (5) Optimum sustainable population The term optimum sustainable population . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 7235. Establishment of the Southern Sea Otter Military Readiness Areas. . (c) Conforming amendment Section 1 of Public Law 99–625 16 U.S.C. 1536 313. Revision to scope of statutorily required review of projects relating to potential obstructions to aviation so as to apply only to energy projects (a) Scope of section Section 358 of the Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 ( Public Law 111–383 49 U.S.C. 44718 (1) in subsection (c)(3), by striking from State and local officials or the developer of a renewable energy development or other energy project from a State government, an Indian tribal government, a local government, a landowner, or the developer of an energy project (2) in subsection (c)(4), by striking readiness, and readiness and to clearly communicate actions being taken by the Department of Defense to the party requesting an early project review under this section. (3) in subsection (d)(2)(B), by striking as high, medium, or low (4) by redesignating subsection (j) as subsection (k); and (5) by inserting after subsection (i) the following new subsection (j): (j) Applicability of section This section does not apply to a non-energy project. . (b) Definitions Subsection (k) of such section, as redesignated by paragraph (4) of subsection (a), is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: (4) The term energy project (5) The term non-energy project (6) The term landowner . 314. Exclusions from definition of chemical substance Section 3(2)(B)(v) of the Toxic Substances Control Act ( 15 U.S.C. 2602(2)(B)(v) , and and any component of such an article (including, without limitation, shot, bullets and other projectiles, propellants when manufactured for or used in such an article, and primers), and 315. Exemption of Department of Defense from alternative fuel procurement requirement Section 526 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( Public Law 110–140 42 U.S.C. 17142 This section shall not apply to the Department of Defense. 316. Limitation on plan, design, refurbishing, or construction of biofuels refineries The Secretary of Defense may not enter into a contract for the planning, design, refurbishing, or construction of a biofuels refinery any other facility or infrastructure used to refine biofuels unless such planning, design, refurbishing, or construction is specifically authorized by law. C Logistics and Sustainment 321. Assignment of certain new requirements based on determinations of cost-efficiency (a) Amendment Chapter 146 section 2463 2463a. Assignment of certain new requirements based on determinations of cost-efficiency (a) Assignments based on determinations of cost-efficiency (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) and subject to subsection (b), the assignment of performance of a new requirement by the Department of Defense to members of the Armed Forces, civilian employees, or contractors shall be based on a determination of which sector of the Department’s workforce can perform the new requirement in the most cost-efficient manner, based on an analysis of the costs to the Federal Government in accordance with Department of Defense Instruction 7041.04 ( Estimating and Comparing the Full Costs of Civilian and Active Duty Military Manpower and Contract Support (2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply in the case of a new requirement that is inherently governmental, closely associated with inherently governmental functions, critical, or required by law to be performed by members of the Armed Forces or Department of Defense civilian employees. (3) Nothing in this section may be construed as affecting the requirements of the Department of Defense under policies and procedures established by the Secretary of Defense under section 129a of this title for determining the most appropriate and cost-efficient mix of military, civilian, and contractor personnel to perform the mission of the Department of Defense. (b) Waiver During an Emergency or Exigent Circumstances The head of an agency may waive subsection (a) for a specific new requirement in the event of an emergency or exigent circumstances, as long as the head of an agency, within 60 days of exercising the waiver, submits to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives notice of the specific new requirement involved, where such new requirement is being performed, and the date on which it would be practical to subject such new requirement to the requirements of subsection (a). (c) Provisions relating to assignment of civilian personnel If a new requirement is assigned to a Department of Defense civilian employee consistent with the requirements of this section— (1) the Secretary of Defense may not— (A) impose any constraint or limitation on the size of the civilian workforce in terms of man years, end strength, full-time equivalent positions, or maximum number of employees; or (B) require offsetting funding for civilian pay or benefits or require a reduction in civilian full-time equivalents or civilian end-strengths; and (2) the Secretary may assign performance of such requirement without regard to whether the employee is a temporary, term, or permanent employee. (d) New requirement described For purposes of this section, a new requirement is an activity or function that is not being performed, as of the date of consideration for assignment of performance under this section, by military personnel, civilian personnel, or contractor personnel at a Department of Defense component, organization, installation, or other entity. For purposes of the preceding sentence, an activity or function that is performed at such an entity and that is re-engineered, reorganized, modernized, upgraded, expanded, or changed to become more efficient but is still essentially providing the same service shall not be considered a new requirement. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2463 the following new item: 2463a. Assignment of certain new requirements based on determinations of cost-efficiency. . 322. Inclusion in annual technology and industrial capability assessments of a determination about defense acquisition program requirements Section 2505(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (4) and (5), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph (3): (3) determine the extent to which the requirements associated with defense acquisition programs can be satisfied by the present and projected performance capacities of industries supporting the sectors or capabilities in the assessment and evaluate the reasons for any variance from applicable preceding determinations; . 323. Amendment to limitation on authority to enter into a contract for the sustainment, maintenance, repair, or other overhaul of the F117 engine Section 341 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. Buck Public Law 113–291 (1) by striking Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics is paying Senior Acquisition Executive of the Air Force has determined that the Air Force has obtained sufficient data to establish that the Air Force is paying (2) by striking the sentence beginning with The Secretary may waive 324. Pilot programs for availability of working-capital funds for product improvements (a) Pilot programs required During fiscal year 2016, each of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology, the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition, and the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition shall initiate a pilot program pursuant to section 330 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 ( Public Law 110–181 Public Law 112–239 (b) Limitation on availability of funds A minimum of $5,000,000 of working-capital funds shall be used for each of the pilot programs initiated under subsection (a) for fiscal year 2016. 325. Report on equipment purchased from foreign entities that could be manufactured in United States arsenals or depots (a) Report Not later than 30 days after the date on which the budget of the President for fiscal year 2017 is submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, Unites States Code, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the equipment, weapons, weapons systems, components, subcomponents, and end-items purchased from foreign entities that identifies those items which could be manufactured in the military arsenals of the United States or the military depots of the United States to meet the goals of subsection (a) or section 2464 of title 10, United States Code, as well as a plan for moving that workload into such arsenals or depots. (b) Elements of report The report required by subsection (a) shall include each of the following: (1) An identification of items purchased by foreign manufacturers— (A) described in section 8302(a)(1) of title 41, United States Code, and purchased from a foreign manufacturer by reason of an exception under section 8302(a)(2)(A) or section 8302(a)(2)(B) of such title; (B) described in section 2533b(a)(1) of title 10, United States Code, and purchased from a foreign manufacturer by reason of an exception under section 2533b(b); and (C) described in section 2534(a) of such title and purchased from a foreign manufacturer by reason of a waiver exercised under paragraph (1), (2), (4), or (5) of section 2534(d) of such title. (2) An assessment of the skills required to manufacture the items identified in paragraph (1) and a comparison of those skills with skills required to meet the critical capabilities identified by the Army Report to Congress on Critical Manufacturing Capabilities and Capacities dated August 2013 and the core logistics capabilities identified by each military service pursuant to section 2464 of title 10, United States Code, as of the date of the enactment of this Act. (3) An identification of the tooling, equipment, and facilities upgrades necessary for a military arsenal or depot to perform the manufacturing workload identified under paragraph (1). (4) An identification of workload identified in paragraph (1) most appropriate for transfer to military arsenals or depots to meet the goals of subsection (a) or the requirements of section 2464 of title 10, United States Code. (5) Such other information the Secretary considers necessary for adherence to paragraphs (4) and (5). (6) An explanation of the rationale for continuing to sole-source manufacturing workload identified in paragraph (1) from a foreign source rather than a military arsenal, depot, or other organic facility. D Other Matters 333. Improvements to Department of Defense excess property disposal (a) Plan required Not later than June 30, 2016, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for the improved management and oversight of the systems, processes, and controls involved in the disposition of excess non-mission essential equipment and materiel by the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services. (b) Contents of plan At a minimum, the plan shall address each of the following: (1) Backlogs of unprocessed property at disposition sites that do not meet Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services goals. (2) Customer wait times. (3) Procedures governing the disposal of serviceable items in order to prevent the destruction of excess property eligible for utilization, transfer, or donation before potential recipients are able to view and obtain the property. (4) Validation of materiel release orders. (5) Assuring adequate physical security for the storage of equipment. (6) The number of personnel required to effectively manage retrograde sort yards. (7) Managing any potential increase in the amount of excess property to be processed. (8) Improving the reliability of Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services data. (9) Procedures for ensuring no property is offered for public sale until all requirements for utilization, transfer, and donation are met. (10) Validation of physical inventory against database entries. (c) Congressional briefing By not later than September 30, 2016, the Secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the actions taken to implement the plan required under subsection (a). IV Military Personnel Authorizations A Active Forces 401. End strengths for active forces The Armed Forces are authorized strengths for active duty personnel as of September 30, 2016, as follows: (1) The Army, 475,000. (2) The Navy, 329,200. (3) The Marine Corps, 184,000. (4) The Air Force, 320,715. 402. Revisions in permanent active duty end strength minimum levels Section 691(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking paragraphs (1) through (4) and inserting the following new paragraphs: (1) For the Army, 475,000. (2) For the Navy, 329,200. (3) For the Marine Corps, 184,000. (4) For the Air Force, 317,000. . B Reserve Forces 411. End strengths for Selected Reserve (a) In general The Armed Forces are authorized strengths for Selected Reserve personnel of the reserve components as of September 30, 2016, as follows: (1) The Army National Guard of the United States, 342,000. (2) The Army Reserve, 198,000. (3) The Navy Reserve, 57,400. (4) The Marine Corps Reserve, 38,900. (5) The Air National Guard of the United States, 105,500. (6) The Air Force Reserve, 69,200. (7) The Coast Guard Reserve, 7,000. (b) End strength reductions The end strengths prescribed by subsection (a) for the Selected Reserve of any reserve component shall be proportionately reduced by— (1) the total authorized strength of units organized to serve as units of the Selected Reserve of such component which are on active duty (other than for training) at the end of the fiscal year; and (2) 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 (other than for training or for unsatisfactory participation in training) without their consent at the end of the fiscal year. (c) End strength increases Whenever units or individual members of the Selected Reserve of any reserve component are released from active duty during any fiscal year, 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 members. 412. End strengths for reserves on active duty in support of the reserves Within the end strengths prescribed in section 411(a), the reserve components of the Armed Forces are authorized, as of September 30, 2016, the following number of Reserves to be serving on full-time active duty or full-time duty, in the case of members of the National Guard, for the purpose of organizing, administering, recruiting, instructing, or training the reserve components: (1) The Army National Guard of the United States, 30,770. (2) The Army Reserve, 16,261. (3) The Navy Reserve, 9,934. (4) The Marine Corps Reserve, 2,260. (5) The Air National Guard of the United States, 14,748. (6) The Air Force Reserve, 3,032. 413. End strengths for military technicians (dual status) The minimum number of military technicians (dual status) as of the last day of fiscal year 2016 for the reserve components of the Army and the Air Force (notwithstanding section 129 of title 10, United States Code) shall be the following: (1) For the Army National Guard of the United States, 26,099. (2) For the Army Reserve, 7,395. (3) For the Air National Guard of the United States, 22,104. (4) For the Air Force Reserve, 9,814. 414. Fiscal year 2016 limitation on number of non-dual status technicians (a) Limitations (1) National guard Within the limitation provided in section 10217(c)(2) of title 10, United States Code, the number of non-dual status technicians employed by the National Guard as of September 30, 2016, may not exceed the following: (A) For the Army National Guard of the United States, 1,600. (B) For the Air National Guard of the United States, 350. (2) Army reserve The number of non-dual status technicians employed by the Army Reserve as of September 30, 2016, may not exceed 595. (3) Air force reserve The number of non-dual status technicians employed by the Air Force Reserve as of September 30, 2016, may not exceed 90. (b) Non-Dual status technicians defined In this section, the term non-dual status technician 415. Maximum number of reserve personnel authorized to be on active duty for operational support During fiscal year 2016, 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 115(b) of title 10, United States Code, is the following: (1) The Army National Guard of the United States, 17,000. (2) The Army Reserve, 13,000. (3) The Navy Reserve, 6,200. (4) The Marine Corps Reserve, 3,000. (5) The Air National Guard of the United States, 16,000. (6) The Air Force Reserve, 14,000. C Authorization of Appropriations 421. Military personnel (a) Authorization of appropriations Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2016 for the use of the Armed Forces and other activities and agencies of the Department of Defense for expenses, not otherwise provided for, for military personnel, as specified in the funding table in section 4401. (b) Construction of authorization The authorization of appropriations in subsection (a) supersedes any other authorization of appropriations (definite or indefinite) for such purpose for fiscal year 2016. V Military Personnel Policy A Officer Personnel Policy 501. Equitable treatment of junior officers excluded from an all-fully-qualified-officers list because of administrative error (a) Officers on active-duty list Section 624(a)(3) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (E) If the Secretary of the military department concerned determines that one or more officers or former officers were not placed on an all-fully-qualified-list under this paragraph because of administrative error, the Secretary may prepare a supplemental all-fully-qualified-officers list containing the names of any such officers for approval in accordance with this paragraph. . (b) Officers on reserve active-Status list Section 14308(b)(4) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (E) If the Secretary of the military department concerned determines that one or more officers or former officers were not placed on an all-fully-qualified-list under this paragraph because of administrative error, the Secretary may prepare a supplemental all-fully-qualified-officers list containing the names of any such officers for approval in accordance with this paragraph. . (c) Conforming amendments to special selection board authority (1) Regular components Section 628(a)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking or the name of a person that should have been placed on an all-fully-qualified-officers list under section 624(a)(3) of this title was not so placed, (2) Reserve components Section 14502(a)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking or whose name was not placed on an all-fully-qualified-officers list under section 14308(b)(4) of this title because of administrative error, 502. Authority to defer until age 68 mandatory retirement for age of a general or flag officer serving as Chief or Deputy Chief of Chaplains of the Army, Navy, or Air Force (a) Deferral authority Section 1253 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (c) Deferred retirement of chaplains (1) The Secretary of the military department concerned may defer the retirement under subsection (a) of an officer serving in a general or flag officer grade who is the Chief of Chaplains or Deputy Chief of Chaplains of that officer’s armed force. (2) A deferment of the retirement of an officer referred to in paragraph (1) may not extend beyond the first day of the month following the month in which the officer becomes 68 years of age. (3) The authority to defer the retirement of an officer referred to in paragraph (1) expires December 31, 2020. Subject to paragraph (2), a deferment granted before that date may continue on and after that date. . (b) Clerical amendments (1) Section heading The heading of section 1253 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: 1253. Age 64: regular commissioned officers in general and flag officer grades; exceptions . (2) Table of sections The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 63 1253. Age 64: regular commissioned officers in general and flag officer grades; exceptions. . 503. Implementation of Comptroller General recommendation on the definition and availability of costs associated with general and flag officers and their aides (a) Definition of costs The Secretary of Defense shall direct the Director, Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation, in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness and the Secretaries of the military departments, to define the costs that could be associated with general and flag officers, such as security details, Government air travel, enlisted and officer aide housing costs, additional support staff, official residences, and any other associated costs incurred due to the nature of their position, for the purpose of providing a consistent approach to estimating and managing the full costs associated with these officers and aides. (b) Report On Costs Associated With General And Flag Officers and Aides Not later than June 30, 2016, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report describing the costs associated with general and flag officers and their enlisted and officer aides. B Reserve Component Management 511. Clarification of purpose of reserve component special selection boards as limited to correction of error at a mandatory promotion board Section 14502(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking a selection board a mandatory promotion board convened under section 14101(a) of this title (B) in subparagraphs (A) and (B), by striking selection board mandatory promotion board (2) in the first sentence of paragraph (3)— (A) by striking Such board The special selection board (B) by striking selection board mandatory promotion board 512. Ready Reserve continuous screening regarding key positions disqualifying Federal officials from continued service in the Ready Reserve Section 10149 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (6) That members who also occupy a Federal key position whose mobilization in an emergency would seriously impair the capability of the parent Federal agency or office to function effectively are not retained in the Ready Reserve. ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (c) In this section, the term Federal key position (1) The Vice President of the United States or any official specified in the order of presidential succession in section 19 of title 3. (2) The heads of the Federal agencies appointed by the President with the consent of the Senate, except that this paragraph does not include any position on a multi-member board or commission. Such a position may be designated as a Federal key position only in accordance with paragraph (4). (3) Article III Judges. However, each Article III Judge, who is a member of the Ready Reserve and desires to remain in the Ready Reserve, must have his or her position reviewed by the Chief Judge of the affected Judge's Circuit. If the Chief Judge determines that mobilization of the Article III Judge concerned will not seriously impair the capability of the Judge's court to function effectively, the Chief Judge will provide a certification to that effect to the Secretary concerned. Concurrently, the affected Judge will provide a statement to the Secretary concerned requesting continued service in the Ready Reserve and acknowledging that he or she may be involuntarily called to active duty under the laws of the United States and the directives and regulations of the Department of Defense and pledging not to seek to be excused from such orders based upon his or her judicial duties. (4) Other Federal positions determined by the head of a Federal Agency. . 513. Exemption of military technicians (dual status) from civilian employee furloughs Section 10216(b)(3) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after reductions (including temporary reductions by furlough or otherwise) 514. Annual report on personnel, training, and equipment requirements for the non-Federalized National Guard to support civilian authorities in prevention and response to non-catastrophic domestic disasters (a) Annual report required Section 10504 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by striking Report Report on State of the National Guard (2) by striking (b) Submission of report to congress (2) (3) by striking annual report of the Chief of the National Guard Bureau annual report required by paragraph (1) (4) by adding at the end the following new subsection (b): (b) Annual report on Non-Federalized service National Guard personnel, training, and equipment requirements (1) Not later than January 31 of each of calendar years 2016 through 2022, the Chief of the National Guard Bureau shall submit to the congressional defense committees and the officials specified in paragraph (5) a report setting forth the personnel, training, and equipment required by the National Guard during the next fiscal year to carry out its mission, while not Federalized, to provide prevention, protection mitigation, response, and recovery activities in support of civilian authorities in connection with non-catastrophic natural and man-made disasters. (2) To determine the annual personnel, training, and equipment requirements of the National Guard referred to in paragraph (1), the Chief of the National Guard Bureau shall take into account, at a minimum, the following: (A) Core civilian capabilities gaps for the prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery activities in connection with natural and man-made disasters, as collected by the Department of Homeland Security from the States. (B) Threat and hazard identifications and risk assessments of the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and the States. (3) Personnel, training, and equipment requirements shall be collected from the States, validated by the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, and be categorized in the report required by paragraph (1) by each of the following: (A) Emergency support functions of the National Response Framework. (B) Federal Emergency Management Agency regions. (4) The annual report required by paragraph (1) shall be prepared in consultation with the chief executive of each State, other appropriate civilian authorities, and the Council of Governors. (5) In addition to the congressional defense committees, the annual report required by paragraph (1) shall be submitted to the following officials: (A) The Secretary of Defense. (B) The Secretary of Homeland Security. (C) The Council of Governors. (D) The Secretary of the Army. (E) The Secretary of the Air Force. (F) The Commander of the United States Northern Command. (G) The Commander of the United States Cyber Command. . (b) Clerical amendments (1) Section heading The heading of such section is amended to read as follows: 10504. Chief of the National Guard Bureau: annual reports . (2) Table of contents The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 1011 10504. Chief of the National Guard Bureau: annual reports. . 515. National Guard civil and defense support activities and related matters (a) Operational use of the national guard (1) In general Chapter 1 116. Operational use of the National Guard (a) In general This section authorizes the operational use of the National Guard and recognizes that the basic premise of both the National Incident Management System and the National Response Framework is that— (1) incidents are typically managed at the local level first; and (2) local jurisdictions retain command, control, and authority over response activities for their jurisdictional areas. (b) Assistance to Civilian Firefighting Organizations (1) Assistance authorized Members and units of the National Guard shall be authorized to support firefighting operations, missions, or activities, including aerial firefighting employment of the Modular Airborne Firefighting System (MAFFS), undertaken in support of a civilian authority or a State or Federal agency. (2) Role of governor and state adjutant general For the purposes of paragraph (1)— (A) the Governor of a State shall be the principal civilian authority; and (B) the adjutant general of the State shall be the principal military authority, when acting in his or her State capacity, and has the primary authority to mobilize members and units of the National Guard of the State in any duty status under this title the adjutant general deems appropriate to employ necessary forces when funds to perform such operations, missions, or activities are reimbursed. . (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 116. Operational use of the National Guard. . (b) Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) support Section 328(b) of title 32, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting duty as specified in section 116(b) of this title or may perform subsection (a) may perform (2) by inserting (A) and (B) specified in section 502(f)(2) (c) Federal technicians support Section 709(a)(3) of title 32, United States Code, is amended by inserting duty as specified in section 116(b) of this title or (3) the performance of C Consolidation of Authorities to Order Members of Reserve Components to Perform Duty 521. Administration of reserve duty Chapter 1209 (1) by inserting before section 12301 the following subchapter heading: I Administration of Reserve Duty . (2) by striking sections 12301, 12302, 12303, 12304, 12310, 12319 and 12322; (3) in subsections (a) and (b) of section 12305, by striking section 12301, 12302, or 12304 of this title section 12341 of this title for a purpose specified under subsections (a) through (e) of section 12351(a) of this title (4) in section 12306— (A) in subsection (a), by striking section 12301 section 12351 (B) in subsection (b)— (i) in paragraph (1), by striking section 12301(a) of this title section 12341 of this title for the purpose specified in section 12351(a) of this title (ii) in paragraph (2), by striking section 12301(a) section 12351(a) (5) in section 12307, by striking 12301(a) 12351(a) (6) in section 12318— (A) in subsection (a), by striking section 12302 or 12304 of this title section 12341 of this title for a purpose specified under subsection (b) or (c) of section 12351 (B) in subsection (b)— (i) by striking section 12310 section 12353(c) (ii) by striking section 12302 or 12304 subsection (b) or (c) of section 12351 (7) by inserting after section 12321 the following new section: 12323. Policies and procedures (a) In general The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall prescribe such policies and procedures for the armed forces under their respective jurisdictions as the Secretary considers necessary to carry out this chapter. (b) Report to congress When members of the Ready Reserve are ordered to active duty pursuant to section 12351(b) of this title, the Secretary of Defense shall submit a report, at least once a year, to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives describing the policies and procedures prescribed under subsection (a). . 522. Reserve duty authorities (a) In general Chapter 1209 II Reserve Duty Authorities 12341. Active duty (a) Authority to order a member to perform active duty At any time, the Secretary concerned may order a member of a reserve component under the Secretary’s jurisdiction to active duty, or retain the member on active duty, subject to the purpose and limitations described in subsections (b) and (c). (b) Purpose and limitations The purposes and limitations referred to in subsection (a) are as follows: (1) Purpose of order To account for manpower utilization and expenditure of appropriations, each order shall cite the purpose of the order to active duty as provided under subchapter III of this chapter. (2) Limitations A member of a reserve component shall not be ordered to active duty or retained on active duty beyond the limitations and restrictions specified in the purpose of the order to active duty. (c) Continuous period of duty (1) In general When the purpose for the member to serve on active duty changes, the order to active duty shall be amended to cite the new purpose and applicable funding code, but the member shall remain on the same order to active duty. (2) Continuous Federal service If a member is released from active duty and subsequently ordered to active duty or full-time National Guard duty with a break in service of 24 hours or fewer, the period of service shall be treated as continuous Federal service for the purposes of pay and benefits, unless otherwise specified in law. 12342. Call to Federal service (a) Authority to call a member into Federal service (1) In general The President may call into Federal service the militia of any State, and use such of the armed forces, as the President considers necessary for the purposes specified in chapter 15 of this title. (2) State request required A call into Federal service for the purposes specified in section 331 of this title shall only be made upon the request of the legislature of a State or of the Governor of a State if the legislature cannot be convened. (b) National guard in Federal service The President may call into Federal service members and units of the National Guard of any State in such numbers as the President considers necessary for the purposes specified in section 12406 of this title. 12343. Inactive duty (a) Authority to order a member to perform inactive duty Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating, the Secretary concerned may, at any time, order a member of a reserve component under the Secretary’s jurisdiction to perform inactive duty, subject to the purpose and limitations described in subsection (b). (b) Purpose and limitations The purpose and limitations referred to in subsection (a) are as follows: (1) Purpose To account for manpower utilization and expenditure of appropriations, the Secretary concerned shall document the purpose for inactive duty. (2) Hostile fire or imminent danger area Inactive duty shall not be performed in designated hostile fire or imminent danger area. (3) Duration Each period of inactive duty shall be for duration of at least two hours. (4) Compensation Compensation under section 206 of title 37 and service credit under section 12732(a)(2)(E) of this title shall not exceed two periods of inactive duty in a calendar day. . (b) Redesignation of inactive duty to encompass operational and other duties performed while in an active duty status (1) References Any reference that is made in any law, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to inactive-duty training, as such term applies to members of the reserve components of the uniformed services, shall be deemed to be a reference to inactive duty. (2) Definition of uniformed services In this subsection the term uniformed services 523. Purpose of reserve duty Chapter 1209 III Purpose of Reserve Duty 12351. Reserve component: required duty (a) Mobilization of the reserve components (1) In general In time of war or of national emergency declared by Congress, or when otherwise authorized by law, an authority designated by the Secretary concerned may, without the consent of the persons affected, order any unit, and any member not assigned to a unit organized to serve as a unit, of a reserve component under the jurisdiction of that Secretary to active duty under section 12341 of this title for the duration of the war or emergency and for six months thereafter. However a member on an inactive status list or in a retired status may not be ordered to active duty under this subsection unless the Secretary concerned, with the approval of the Secretary of Defense in the case of the Secretary of a military department, determines that there are not enough qualified Reserves in an active status or in the inactive National Guard in the required category who are readily available. (2) Expansions So far as practicable, during any expansion of the active armed forces that requires that units and members of the reserve components be ordered to active duty as provided in paragraph (1), members of units organized and trained to serve as units who are ordered to that duty without their consent shall be so ordered with their units. However, members of those units may be reassigned after being so ordered to active duty. (3) Period of time The period of time allowed between the date when a Reserve ordered to active duty pursuant to paragraph (1) is alerted for that duty and the date when the Reserve is required to enter upon that duty shall be determined by the Secretary concerned based upon military requirements at that time. (b) Ready reserve mobilization In time of national emergency declared by the President after January 1, 1953, or when otherwise authorized by law, an authority designated by the Secretary concerned may, without the consent of the persons concerned, order any unit, and any member not assigned to a unit organized to serve as a unit, in the Ready Reserve under the jurisdiction of that Secretary to active duty under section 12341 of this title for not more than 24 consecutive months. Not more than 1,000,000 members of the Ready Reserve may be on active duty, without their consent, under this section at any one time. (c) Call-up of the selected reserve and certain individual ready reserve members; other than during war or national emergency (1) In general Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b) or any other provision of law, when the President determines that it is necessary to augment the active forces for any operational mission or that it is necessary to provide assistance referred to in paragraph (2), the President may authorize the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating, without the consent of the members concerned, to order any unit, and any member not assigned to a unit organized to serve as a unit, of the Selected Reserve, or any member in the Individual Ready Reserve mobilization category and designated as essential under regulations prescribed by the Secretary concerned, under their respective jurisdictions, to active duty under section 12341 of this title for not more than 365 days. (2) Emergencies The augmentation under paragraph (1) includes providing assistance in responding to an emergency involving— (A) a use or threatened use of a weapon of mass destruction; or (B) a terrorist attack or threatened terrorist attack in the United States that results, or could result, in significant loss of life or property. (3) Function limitation No unit or member of a reserve component may be ordered to active duty pursuant to this subsection to perform any of the functions authorized by chapter 15 of this title or section 12406 of this title or, except as provided in paragraph (2), to provide assistance to the Federal Government or a State in time of a serious natural or manmade disaster, accident, or catastrophe. (4) Numerical limitation Not more than 200,000 members of the Selected Reserve and the Individual Ready Reserve may be on active duty pursuant to this subsection at any one time, of whom not more than 30,000 may be members of the Individual Ready Reserve. (5) Response capabilities No unit or member of a reserve component may be ordered to active duty pursuant to this subsection to provide assistance referred to in paragraph (2) unless the President determines that the requirements for responding to an emergency referred to in that subsection have exceeded, or will exceed, the response capabilities of local, State, and Federal civilian agencies. (6) Termination Whenever any unit of the Selected Reserve or any member of the Selected Reserve not assigned to a unit organized to serve as a unit, or any member of the Individual Ready Reserve, is ordered to active duty pursuant to paragraph (1), the service of all units or members so ordered to active duty may be terminated by— (A) order of the President; or (B) law. (7) Report Whenever the President authorizes the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating to order any unit or member of the Selected Reserve or Individual Ready Reserve to active duty, pursuant to paragraph (1), the President shall, within 24 hours after exercising such authority, submit to Congress a report setting forth the circumstances necessitating the action taken under this section and describing the anticipated use of these units or members. (8) Rule of construction Nothing contained in this subsection shall be construed as amending or limiting the application of the provisions of the War Powers Resolution ( 50 U.S.C. 1541 et seq. (d) Annual active duty At any time, an authority designated by the Secretary concerned may, without the consent of the persons affected, order any unit, and any member not assigned to a unit organized to serve as a unit, in an active status in a reserve component under the jurisdiction of that Secretary to active duty under section 12341 of this title for not more than 15 days a year. However, units and members of the Army National Guard of the United States or the Air National Guard of the United States may not be ordered to active duty under this subsection without the consent of the governor of the State (or, in the case of the District of Columbia National Guard, the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard). The consent of a Governor may not be withheld (in whole or in part) with regard to active duty outside the United States, its territories, and its possessions, because of any objection to the location, purpose, type, or schedule of such active duty. (e) Ready reserve: unsatisfactory participation (1) Authority to order to active duty (A) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President may order to active duty under section 12341 of this title any member of the Ready Reserve of an armed force who— (i) is not assigned to, or participating satisfactorily in, a unit of the Ready Reserve; (ii) has not fulfilled the member’s statutory reserve obligation; and (iii) has not served on active duty for a total of 24 months. (B) Duration and extension A member who is ordered to active duty pursuant to paragraph (1) may be required to serve on active duty until the member’s total service on active duty equals 24 months. If the member’s enlistment or other period of military service would expire before the member has served the required period under this paragraph, the enlistment or other period of military service may be extended until the member has served the required period. (2) Failure to perform satisfactorily (A) In general A member of the Ready Reserve covered by section 12352 of this title who fails in any year to perform satisfactorily the training duty prescribed in that section, as determined by the Secretary concerned under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, may be ordered without the member’s consent to perform additional active duty for training under section 12341 of this title for not more than 45 days. If the failure occurs during the last year of the member’s required membership in the Ready Reserve, the member’s membership is extended until the member performs that additional active duty for training, but not for more than six months. (B) Army national guard or air national guard A member of the Army National Guard of the United States or the Air National Guard of the United States who fails in any year to perform satisfactorily the training duty prescribed by or under law for members of the Army National Guard or the Air National Guard, as the case may be, as determined by the Secretary concerned, may, upon the request of the Governor of the State (or, in the case of the District of Columbia, the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard) be ordered, without the member’s consent, to perform additional active duty for training under section 12341 of this title for not more than 45 days. A member ordered to active duty under this subsection shall be ordered to duty as a Reserve of the Army or as a Reserve of the Air Force, as the case may be. However, the consent of a Governor may not be withheld (in whole or in part) with regard to active duty outside the United States, its territories, and its possessions, because of any objection to the location, purpose, type, or schedule of such active duty. (f) Captive status A member of a reserve component may be ordered to active duty under section 12341 of this title without the member’s consent if the Secretary concerned determines that the member is in a captive status. A member ordered to active duty under this section may not be retained on active duty, without the member’s consent, for more than 30 days after the member’s captive status is terminated. (g) Muster duty A member of the Ready Reserve may be ordered without the member’s consent to muster duty under section 12343 of this title one time each year. A member ordered to muster duty under this section shall be required to perform a minimum of two hours of muster duty on the day of muster. The muster duty shall be subject to the following requirements: (1) Period of time The period which a member may be required to devote to muster duty under this section, including round-trip travel to and from the location of that duty, may not total more than one day each calendar year. (2) Treatment as inactive duty and travel Except as specified in paragraph (3), muster duty (and travel directly to and from that duty) under this section shall be treated as inactive duty (and travel directly to and from that duty) for the purposes of this title and the provisions of title 37 (other than section 206(a) of title 37) and title 38, including provisions relating to the determination of eligibility for and the receipt of benefits and entitlements provided under those titles for Reserves performing inactive duty and for their dependents and survivors. (3) Not credited for retired pay purposes Muster duty under this subsection shall not be credited in determining entitlement to, or in computing, retired pay under chapter 1223 of this title. (h) Consideration for mobilization To achieve fair treatment between members in the Ready Reserve who are being considered for recall to duty without their consent pursuant to subsection (b), (c) or (e)(1), consideration shall be given to— (1) the length and nature of previous service, to assure such sharing of exposure to hazards as the national security and military requirements will reasonably allow; (2) the frequency of assignments during service career; (3) family responsibilities; and (4) employment necessary to maintain the national health, safety, or interest. (j) Definitions In this section: (1) Captive status The term captive status (2) Individual ready reserve mobilization category The term Individual Ready Reserve mobilization category (3) Weapons of mass destruction The term weapon of mass destruction 50 U.S.C. 2302 12352. Reserve component: required training (a) Purpose Except as specifically provided in regulations to be prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, or by the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating, each person who is enlisted, inducted, or appointed in an armed force, and who becomes a member of the Ready Reserve under any provision of law except section 513 or 10145(b) of this title, shall be required, while in the Ready Reserve, to maintain readiness as determined by the Secretary concerned by— (1) participating in at least 48 scheduled drills or training periods during each year pursuant to section 12343 of this title and serve on active duty for training under section 12341 of this title for not less than 14 days (exclusive of travel time) during each year; or (2) serving on active duty for training under section 12341 of this title for not more than 30 days during each year. (b) Exception for certain members A member who has served on active duty for one year or longer may not be required to perform a period of active duty for training if the first day of that period falls during the last 120 days of the member’s required membership in the Ready Reserve. 12353. Reserve component: optional duty (a) Active duty (1) In general At any time, an authority designated by the Secretary concerned may order a member of a reserve component under his jurisdiction to active duty under section 12341 of this title, or retain the member on active duty, with the consent of that member for training, to provide operational support or perform other duty as determined by the Secretary concerned. (2) Purposes Such duty includes service on active duty for the purpose specified in section or section 802(d), 1491, 3038, 5143, 5144, 8038, 10211, 10301 through 10305, 10502, 10505, 10506, 10507, 12402, or 12405 of this title. (3) Army national guard or air national guard However, a member of the Army National Guard of the United States or the Air National Guard of the United States may not be ordered to active duty under this subsection without the consent of the Governor or other appropriate authority of the State concerned. The consent of a Governor may not be withheld (in whole or in part) with regard to active duty outside the United States, its territories, and its possessions, because of any objection to the location, purpose, type, or schedule of such active duty. (b) Active duty for health care (1) In general When authorized by the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of a military department may, with the consent of the member, order a member of a reserve component to active duty under section 12341 of this title— (A) to receive authorized medical care; (B) to be medically evaluated for disability or other purposes; or (C) to complete a required Department of Defense health care study, which may include an associated medical evaluation of the member. (2) Treatment for or recovery from an injury, illness or disease A member of a uniformed service described in paragraph (1)(B) or (2)(B) of section 1074a(a) of this title may be ordered to active duty under section 12341 of this title, and a member of a uniformed service described in paragraph (1)(A) or (2)(A) of section 1074a may be continued on active duty under section 12341 of this title, for a period of more than 30 days while the member is being treated for (or recovering from) an injury, illness, or disease incurred or aggravated in the line of duty as described in any of such paragraphs. (3) Retention on active duty A member ordered to active duty under this subsection may, with the member’s consent, be retained on active duty, if the Secretary concerned considers it appropriate, for medical treatment for a condition associated with the study or evaluation, if that treatment of the member is otherwise authorized by law. (4) Army national guard or air national guard However, a member of the Army National Guard of the United States or the Air National Guard of the United States may not be ordered to active duty under this subsection without the consent of the Governor or other appropriate authority of the State concerned. (c) Organizing, administering, etc., reserve components (1) In general The Secretary concerned may order a member of a reserve component under the Secretary’s jurisdiction to active duty pursuant to section 12341 of this title to perform Active Guard and Reserve duty to organize, administer, recruit, instruct, or train the reserve components. (2) Reserve grade; eligibility for promotion A Reserve ordered to active duty under paragraph (1) shall be ordered in the Reserve’s reserve grade. While so serving, the Reserve continues to be eligible for promotion as a Reserve, if otherwise qualified. (3) Additional duties A Reserve on active duty under this subsection may perform the following additional duties to the extent that the performance of those duties does not interfere with the performance of the Reserve’s primary Active Guard and Reserve duties described in paragraph (1): (A) Supporting reserve components Supporting operations or missions assigned in whole or in part to the reserve components. (B) Supporting units Supporting operations or missions performed or to be performed by— (i) a unit composed of elements from more than one component of the same armed force; or (ii) a joint forces unit that includes— (I) one or more reserve component units; or (II) a member of a reserve component whose reserve component assignment is in a position in an element of the joint forces unit. (C) Advising Advising the Secretary of Defense, the Secretaries of the military departments, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the commanders of the combatant commands regarding reserve component matters. (D) Instruction or training Instructing or training in the United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or possessions of the United States of— (i) active-duty members of the armed forces; (ii) members of foreign military forces (under the same authorities and restrictions applicable to active-duty members providing such instruction or training); (iii) Department of Defense contractor personnel; or (iv) Department of Defense civilian employees. (4) Operations relating to defense against weapons of mass destruction and terrorist attacks (A) In general Notwithstanding paragraph (3), a Reserve on active duty as described in paragraph (1), or a Reserve who is a member of the National Guard serving on full-time National Guard duty under section 502(f) of title 32 in connection with functions referred to in paragraph (1), may, subject to subparagraph (C), perform duties in support of emergency preparedness programs to prepare for or to respond to any emergency involving any of the following: (i) Weapons of mass destruction The use or threatened use of a weapon of mass destruction (as defined in section 1403 of the Defense Against Weapons of Mass Destruction Act of 1996 ( 50 U.S.C. 2302 (ii) Terrorist attack or threatened terrorist attack A terrorist attack or threatened terrorist attack in the United States that results, or could result, in catastrophic loss of life or property. (iii) Release of certain materials The intentional or unintentional release of nuclear, biological, radiological, or toxic or poisonous chemical, materials in the United States that results, or could result, in catastrophic loss of life or property. (iv) Natural or man-made disaster A natural or manmade disaster in the United States that results in, or could result in, catastrophic loss of life or property. (B) Costs The costs of the pay, allowances, clothing, subsistence, gratuities, travel, and related expenses for a Reserve performing duties under the authority of paragraph (1) shall be paid from the appropriation that is available to pay such costs for other members of the reserve component of that Reserve who are performing duties as described in paragraph (1). (C) Civil support team A Reserve may perform duty described in subparagraph (A) only while assigned to a reserve component weapons of mass destruction civil support team. (D) Annual end strength authorization and justification material Reserves on active duty who are performing duties described in subparagraph (A) shall be counted against the annual end strength authorizations required by sections 115(a)(1)(B) and 115(a)(2) of this title. The justification material for the defense budget request for a fiscal year shall identify the number and component of the Reserves programmed to be performing duties described in subparagraph (A) during that fiscal year. (E) Certification required A reserve component weapons of mass destruction civil support team, and any Reserve assigned to such a team, may not be used to respond to an emergency described in subparagraph (A) unless the Secretary of Defense has certified to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives of that team, or that Reserve, possesses the requisite skills, training, and equipment to be proficient in all mission requirements. (F) Request for legislation If the Secretary of Defense submits to Congress any request for the enactment of legislation to modify the requirements of subparagraphs (A) and (C), the Secretary shall provide with the request— (i) justification for each such requested modification; and (ii) the Secretary’s plan for sustaining the qualifications of the personnel and teams described in subparagraph (C). (G) Definition of united states In this subsection, the term United States (5) Training A Reserve on active duty as described in this subsection may be provided training consistent with training provided to other members on active duty, as the Secretary concerned sees fit. (d) Inactive duty (1) In general At any time, an authority designated by the Secretary concerned may require a member of a reserve component under the Secretary’s jurisdiction, with the consent of the member, to perform inactive duty under section 12343 of this title to provide readiness training, perform administrative function to prepare for unit training, perform funeral honors functions at the funeral of a veteran as defined in section 1491 of this title (other than for members of the Army National Guard of the United States or the Air National Guard of the United States who perform funeral honors duty under section 502(g) of title 32), or perform other inactive duty as determined by the Secretary concerned. (2) Pay As directed by the Secretary concerned, a member performing funeral honors functions may be paid— (A) the allowance under section 495 of title 37; or (B) compensation under section 206 of title 37. (3) Travel and transportation expenses A member who performs funeral honors functions may be reimbursed for travel and transportation expenses incurred in conjunction with such duty as authorized under section 495 of title 37 if such duty is performed at a location 50 miles or more from the member’s residence. . 524. Training and other duty performed by members of the National Guard (a) Chapter heading The chapter heading for chapter 5 And Other Duty Training (b) Other amendments Section 502 of title 32, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking the section heading and inserting the following: 502. Required training, field exercises, and other duty ; (2) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) by striking drill training (ii) by inserting under subsection (g) at least (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting under subsection (f)(1) at least (3) in subsection (b), by striking drill training (4) in subsection (d)— (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking drill training (B) in paragraph (2), by striking one and one-half hours two hours (5) in subsection (e), by striking drill training (6) in subsection (f)— (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting , which regulations shall conform to regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense for Reserve component members, as the case may be, (ii) in the matter following subparagraph (B), by inserting to full-time National Guard duty be ordered (B) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) Support for funerals of veterans of the armed forces pursuant to section 1491 of title 10. ; (C) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (8); and (D) by inserting after paragraph (2), as amended by subparagraph (B), the following new paragraphs: (3) Full-time national guard duty Full-time National Guard duty shall not be performed on land outside the United States, its territories or possessions. (4) Purpose of call order To account for manpower utilization and expenditure of appropriations, each order to full-time National Guard duty shall cite the purpose of the call or order as provided in this section or section 112, 114, 316, 503, 504, 505, 509, or 904 of this title. (5) Limitations and restrictions A member of the National Guard shall not be ordered to full-time National Guard duty or retained on full-time National Guard duty beyond the limitations and restrictions specified in the purpose of the order to full-time National Guard duty. (6) Amended orders When the purpose for the member to serve on full-time National Guard duty changes, the order to full-time National Guard duty shall be amended to cite the new purpose and applicable funding code, but the member shall remain on the same order to full-time National Guard duty. (7) Continuous Federal service If a member is released from full-time National Guard duty and subsequently ordered to active duty with a break in service of 24 hours or fewer, the period of service shall be treated as continuous Federal service for the purposes of pay and benefits unless otherwise specified in law. ; and (7) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (g) Inactive duty (1) In general Under regulations to be prescribed by the Secretary of the Army or the Secretary of the Air Force, as the case may be, which shall conform to regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense for reserve component members, a member of the National Guard may be required to perform inactive duty, in addition to that prescribed under subsection (a), to provide additional readiness training, perform administrative function to prepare for unit training, perform funeral honors functions for veterans of the armed forces pursuant to section 1491 of title 10, or perform other inactive duty as authorized by the Secretary concerned. (2) Documentation To account for manpower utilization and expenditure of appropriations, the purpose for inactive duty and the associated funding code shall be documented. (3) Designated hostile fire or imminent danger area Inactive duty shall not be performed in designated hostile fire or imminent danger area. (4) Land outside the united states, its territories or possessions Inactive duty shall not be performed on land outside the United States, its territories or possessions. (5) Duration of inactive duty Each period of inactive duty shall be for duration of at least two hours. (6) Duration of compensation and service credit Compensation under section 206 of title 37 and service credit under section 12732(a)(2)(E) of title 10 shall not exceed two periods of inactive duty in a calendar day. (7) Pay for performing funeral honors As directed by the Secretary concerned, a member performing funeral honors functions may be paid— (A) the allowance under section 495 of title 37; or (B) compensation under section 206 of title 37. . 525. Conforming and clerical amendments (a) Conforming amendments to title 5, united states code (1) Paragraph (2) of section 5517(d) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking under section 10147 as provided under section 12352 (2) Section 6323 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (A) in paragraph (1) of subsection (a)— (i) by striking inactive-duty training inactive duty (ii) by striking funeral honors duty (as described in section 12503 of title 10 and section 115 of title 32) funeral honors functions (as described in section 12353 of title 10 and section 114 of title 32) (B) in paragraph (1) subsection (d), by striking section 12301(b) or 12301(d) section 12341 of title 10 for the purposes specified in section 12351(d) or 12353(a) (b) Conforming amendments to title 7, united states code Paragraph (1) of section 332(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1982(a) 12301(a), 12301(g), 12302, 12304, 12306, or 12406, 12341 for the purpose specified in section 12306, 12342, 12351(a)(1), 12351(b), 12351(c), or 12351(f), 12342 for the purpose specified in section 12406, (c) Conforming amendments to title 10, united states code (1) Section 101 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (A) in subparagraph (B) of subsection (a)(13), by striking section 688, 12301(a), 12302, 12304, 12304a, 12305, or12406 of this title, chapter 15 of this title section 688 or 12341 of this title for the purpose specified in section 12304a, 12305, 12351(a)(1), 12351(b), 12351(c) of this title, section 12342 of this title for the purpose specified in section 12406, chapter 15 of this title (B) in paragraph (16) of subsection (b), by striking section 12301(d) of this title section 12341 of this title for the purpose specified in section 12353(c) of this title (C) in paragraph (5) of subsection (d)— (i) by inserting 502(f) of title 32 for the purpose specified in section under section (ii) by striking 505 of title 32 505 of such title (D) in paragraph (7) of subsection (d)— (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking inactive-duty training inactive duty (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking section 206 of title 37 section 12352(a)(1) of this title, section 502(a)(1) of title 32, (iii) in subparagraph (B)— (I) by inserting under section 12353(d) of this title or section 502(g) of title 32 special additional duties authorized (II) by inserting , or other activities that a member may perform when authorized by the designated authority (2) Section 115 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (A) in subsection (b)(1)— (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking section 12301(d) section 12341 (ii) in subparagraph (C), by striking section 12301(d) section 12341 (iii) in subparagraph (D)— (I) by striking section 12301(g) section 12341 (II) by inserting as provided under section 12351(f) of such title (iv) in subparagraph (E)— (I) by striking 12301(h) or 12322 section 12341 (II) by inserting as provided under section 12353(b) of this title (B) in subsection (i)— (i) in paragraph (1), by striking section 12301(a) of this title section 12341 of this title for the purpose specified in section 12351(a) of this title (ii) in paragraph (2), by striking section 12301(b) of this title section 12341 of this title for the purpose specified in section 12351(d) of this title (iii) in paragraph (3), by striking section 12302 of this title section 12341 of this title for the purpose specified in section 12351(b) of this title (iv) in paragraph (4), by striking section 12304 of this title section 12341 of this title for the purpose specified in section 12351(c) of this title (v) in paragraph (5), by inserting section 12342 of this title for the purpose specified in Federal service under (vi) in paragraph (6), by inserting section 12342 of this title for the purpose specified in Federal service under (vii) in paragraph (11), by inserting 12341 for the purpose specified in section active duty under section (3) Section 331 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting under section 12342 of this title call into Federal service (4) Section 332 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting under section 12342 of this title call into Federal service (5) Paragraph (3) of section 511(d) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking section 10147(a)(1) section 12352(a)(1) (6) Subparagraph (B) of section 523(b)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting 12341 of this title for the purpose specified in section on active duty under section (7) Subparagraph (B) of section 641(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting section 12341 for the purpose described in on active duty under (8) Section 802 of title 10, United States Code, is amended in each of subsections (a)(3), (d)(2)(B), and (d)(5)(B), by striking inactive-duty training inactive duty (9) Subsection (d) of section 803 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking inactive-duty training inactive duty (10) The matter preceding paragraph (1) of subsection (a) and the matter preceding paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of section 936 of title 10, United States Code, are each amended by striking inactive-duty training inactive duty (11) Paragraph (1) of section 976(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking inactive-duty training inactive duty (12) Paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 1061(b) of title 10, United States Code, are each amended by striking inactive-duty training inactive duty (13) Subsection (a) of section 1074a of title 10, United States Code, is amended in each of paragraphs (1)(B), (2)(B), and (3) by striking inactive-duty training inactive duty (14) Subsection (a) of section 1074a of title 10, United States Code, is amended further— (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting or (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ; or (iii) by striking subparagraph (C); (B) in paragraph (2)— (i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting or (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ; or (iii) by striking subparagraph (C); and (C) by striking paragraph (4). (15) Subsection (a) of section 1076 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (A) in each paragraphs (2)(B)(i), (2)(B)(ii), and (2)(C), by striking inactive-duty training inactive duty (B) in paragraph (2), by striking subparagraph (E). (16) Clauses (i) and (ii) of section 1086(c)(2)(B) of title 10, United States Code, are each amended by striking inactive duty training inactive duty (17) Paragraph (2) of section 1175(e) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking inactive duty training inactive duty (18) Section 1175a(j) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (A) in paragraph (2)— (i) by inserting under section 12341 of this title for the purpose specified in section 12351(a)(1), 12351(b), 12351(c), 12351(d), 12351(e)(1), or 12351(f) of this title involuntarily recalled to active duty (ii) by striking in accordance with section 12301(a), 12301(b), 12301(g), 12302, 12303, or 12304 of this title or under (B) in paragraph (3)— (i) by striking 12301(d) 12353(a) (ii) by striking 12319, or 12503 12351(g) (iii) by striking , 115, (19) Paragraph (2) of section 1201(c) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking under section 10148(a) pursuant to section 12351(e)(2) (20) Section 1204 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (A) in the section heading, by striking inactive-duty training inactive duty (B) in paragraph (2)— (i) in each of subparagraphs (A)(i), (A)(iii), (B)(i), and (B)(iii), by striking inactive-duty training inactive duty (ii) in clause (iii) of subparagraph (A), by inserting or (iii) in clause (iii) of subparagraph (B), by striking ; or (iv) by striking subparagraph (C). (21) Section 1206 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (A) in the section heading, by striking inactive-duty training inactive duty (B) by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows: (2) the disability is a result of an injury, illness, or disease incurred or aggravated in line of duty while— (A) performing active duty or inactive duty; (B) traveling directly to or from the place at which such duty is performed; or (C) remaining overnight immediately before the commencement of inactive duty, or while remaining overnight between successive periods of inactive duty, at or in the vicinity of the site of the inactive duty, if the site is outside reasonable commuting distance of the member’s residence; ; and (C) in paragraph (5), by striking inactive-duty training inactive duty (22) Subparagraph (B) of section 1448(f)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking inactive-duty training inactive duty (23) Clauses (ii) and (iii) of section 1471(b)(3)(A) of title 10, United States Code, are each amended by striking inactive duty for training inactive duty (24) Section 1475 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (A) in the section heading, by striking inactive-duty training inactive duty (B) in each of paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a), by striking inactive duty training inactive duty (25) Paragraphs (1)(B) and (2)(A) of section 1476(a) of title 10, United States Code, are each amended by striking inactive-duty training inactive duty (26) Paragraphs (3), (4), (8), and (9) of section 1478(a) of title 10, United States Code, are each amended by striking inactive duty training inactive duty (27) Section 1481(a)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (A) in each of subparagraphs (B), (C), (D), and (F), by striking inactive-duty training inactive duty (B) in subparagraph (E), by striking inactive duty training inactive duty (28) Paragraph (2) of section 1481(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended further— (A) in subparagraph (E) (as amended by paragraph (27)(B)), by inserting or (B) in subparagraph (F) (as amended by paragraph (27)(A)), by striking ; or (C) by striking subparagraph (G). (29) Subsections (d)(2) and (e)(5) of section 2031 of title 10, United States Code, are each amended by striking inactive duty training inactive duty (30) Subparagraph (D) of section 2107(c)(5) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking inactive duty for training inactive duty (31) Subparagraph (D) of section 2107a(c)(4) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking inactive duty for training inactive duty (32) The matter preceding paragraph (1) of section 2601a(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking inactive-duty training inactive duty (33) Paragraph (3) of section 9446(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking inactive-duty training inactive duty (34) Subsection (a) of section 10142 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking as provided in sections 12301 and 12302 of this title under section 12341 of this title for the purposes specified in sections 12351(a) and 12351(b) of this title (35) Subsection (a) of section 10143 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking 10147(a)(1) 12352 (36) The matter preceding subparagraph (A) of section 10144(b)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking in accordance with section 12304 under section 12341 of this title for the purpose specified in section 12351(c) (37) Chapter 1005 (A) by repealing section 10147; and (B) by repealing section 10148. (38) Section 10151 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking sections 12301 and 12306 section 12351(a) (39) Subsection (b) of section 10204 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking inactive duty training inactive duty (40) Subsection (a) of section 10215 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (A) in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1), by striking section 12301(d) section 12341 of this title as provided in section 12353(a) (B) in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (2), by striking section 12301(d) section 12341 of this title as provided in section 12353(a) (41) Paragraph (9) of section 10541(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking 12304(b) 12351(c)(2) (42) Paragraph (1) of section 12011(e) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking 12310 12353(c) (43) Subsection (a) of section 12012 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking section 10211 or 12310 section 12341 of this title for the purpose specified in section 10211 or 12353(c) of this title (44) Section 12305 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (A) in subsection (a), by striking section 12301, 12302, or 12304 section 12341 of this title for the purpose specified in section 12351(a), 12351(b), or 12351(c) (B) in subsection (b), by striking section 12301, 12302, or 12304 section 12341 of this title for the purpose specified in section 12351(a), 12351(b), or 12351(c) (45) Section 12306 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (A) in subsection (a), by striking section 12301 section 12341 of this title for the purpose specified in section 12351(a), 12351(d), 12351(f), 12353(a), or 12353(b) (B) in paragraph (1) of subsection (b)— (i) by striking section 12301(a) section 12341 of this title for the purpose specified in section 12351(a)(1) of this title (ii) in paragraph (2) of subsection (b), by striking 12301(a) 12351(a) (46) Section 12307 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking 12301(a) 12351(a) (47) Section 12317 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking inactive duty training inactive duty (48) Section 12318 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (A) in subsection (a), by striking section 12302 or 12304 section 12341 of this title for the purpose specified in section 12351(b) or 12351(c) (B) in subsection (b)— (i) by striking referred to section 12310 performing duty referred to in section 12353(c) (ii) by striking section 12302 or 12304 section 12351(b) or 12351(c) (49) Section 12321 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking of organizing, administering, recruiting, instructing, or training the reserve components specified in section 12353(c) of this title (50) Section 12408 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking section 12301(a), 12302, or 12304 of this title 12341 of this title for the purpose specified in section 12351(a)(1), 12351(b) or 12351(c) of this title (51) Section 12503 of title 10, United States Code, is repealed. (52) Section 12552 of title 10, United States Code, is repealed. (53) Subsections (a)(3) and (b)(3) of section 12602 of title 10, United States Code, are each amended by striking inactive-duty training inactive duty (54) Section 12603 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (A) in the section heading, by striking inactive-duty training inactive duty (B) in subsection (a), by striking inactive duty training inactive duty (55) Section 12604 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (A) in the section heading, by striking inactive-duty training inactive duty (B) in subsection (a), by striking inactive-duty training inactive duty (56) Subsection (b) of section 12686 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking section 12301 section 12341 of this title for the purpose specified in section 12351(a), 12351(d), 12351(f), 12353(a) or 12353(b) (57) Subparagraph (B) of section 12731(f)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (A) in clause (i)— (i) by striking under section 12301(d) for the purpose specified in section 12353(a) (ii) by striking under section 12310 for the purpose specified in 12353(c) (B) in clause (iii), by striking section 12301(h)(1) section 12341 of this title for the purpose specified in section 12353(b)(1) (58) Section 12732(a)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (A) in the matter following subparagraph (E), by striking clauses (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) subparagraphs (A), (B), (C) and (D) (B) by striking subparagraph (E). (59) Clause (i) of section 16131(c)(3)(B) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking section 12301(a), 12301(d), 12301(g), 12302, or 12304 section 12341 of this title for the purpose specified in section 12351(a)(1), 12351(b), 12351(c), 12351(f), or 12353(a) (60) The matter preceding subparagraph (A) of section 16133(b)(4) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking section 12301(a), 12301(d), 12301(g), 12302, or 12304 section 12341 of this title for the purpose specified in section 12351(a)(1), 12351(b), 12351(c), 12351(f), or 12353(a) (61) Clause (i) of section 16162(d)(2)(B) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking section 12301(a), 12301(d), 12301(g), 12302, or 12304 of this title section 12341 of this title for the purpose specified in section 12351(a)(1), 12351(b), 12351(c), 12351(f), or 12353(a) of this title (62) Section 18505 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (A) in the section heading, by striking inactive-duty training inactive duty (B) in subsection (a), by striking inactive-duty training inactive duty (d) Conforming amendments to title 14, united states code (1) Section 704 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking inactive-duty training inactive duty (2) Subsection (a) of section 705 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking inactive-duty training inactive duty (3) Paragraph (1) of section 712(c) of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking 10147 12352 (e) Conforming amendments to title 20, united states code (1) Subsection (c) of section 1404 of the Defense Dependents’ Education Act of 1978 ( 20 U.S.C. 923 (A) in clause (i) of paragraph (2)(B), by striking section 12301 or 12302 section 12341 of title 10, United States Code, for a purpose specified in section 12351(a), 12351(b), 12351(d), 12351(f), 12353(a) or 12353(b) (B) in clause (i) of paragraph (2)(C), by striking section 12301 or 12302 section 12341 of title 10, United States Code, for a purpose specified in section 12351(a), 12351(b), 12351(d), 12351(f), 12353(a) or 12353(b) (2) Subparagraph (A) of section 481(d)(4) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1088(d)(4) section 12301(a), 12301(g), 12302, 12304, or 12306 section 12341 of title 10, United States Code, for a purpose specified in section 12306, 12351(a), 12351(b), 12351(c), or 12351(f) (3) Subparagraph (C) of section 484C(c)(3) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1091c(c) (A) in clause (i), by striking , 12301(a), 12301(g), 12302, 12304, or 12305 of title 10, United States Code, of title 10, United States Code, under section 12341 of such title for the purpose specified in section 12305, 12351(a), 12351(b), 12351(c), or 12351(f) of such title, (B) in clause (iii), by striking section 12304 of title 10, United States Code section 12341 of title 10, United States Code, for the purpose specified in section 12351(c) of such title (4) Subparagraph (A) of section 5 of Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act of 2003 ( 20 U.S.C. 1098ee(5) section 12301(a), 12301(g), 12302, 12304, or 12306 of title 10, United States Code, section 12341 of title 10, United States Code, for the purpose specified in section 12306, 12351(a), 12351(b), 12351(c), or 12351(f) of such title, (f) Conforming amendments to Internal Revenue Code Subsection (m) of section 206 26 U.S.C. 3121 (1) in each of paragraphs (1)(B) and (3), by striking inactive duty training inactive duty (2) in the heading for paragraph (3), by striking Inactive Duty Training Inactive Duty (g) Conforming amendments to title 32, united states code (1) Paragraph (19) of section 101 of title 32, United States Code, is amended by striking section 316, 502, 503, 504, or 505 section 502(f) of this title for the purpose specified under section in section 112, 114, 316, 502, 503, 504, 505, 509, or 904 (2) Section 114 of title 32, United States Code, is amended by striking may not be considered to be a period of drill or training, but may be performed as funeral honors duty under section 115 of this title. may be performed under section 502 of this title. (3) Section 115 of title 32, United States Code, is repealed. (h) Conforming amendments to title 37, united states code (1) The matter preceding subparagraph (A) of section 101(22) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking inactive-duty training inactive duty (2) Section 204 of title 37, United States Code, is amended— (A) in paragraph (1) of subsections (g)— (i) in each of subparagraphs (B) and (D), by striking inactive-duty training inactive duty (ii) by striking subparagraph (E); (iii) in subparagraph (C), by inserting or (iv) in subparagraph (D), by striking ; or (B) in paragraph (1) of subsections (h)— (i) in each of subparagraphs (B) and (D), by striking inactive-duty training inactive duty (ii) by striking subparagraph (E); (iii) in subparagraph (C), by inserting or (iv) in subparagraph (D), by striking ; or (3) Subparagraph (A) of section 205(e)(2) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking inactive-duty training inactive duty (4) Section 206 of title 37, United States Code, is amended— (A) in the section heading, by striking inactive-duty training inactive duty (B) in each of paragraphs (3)(A)(ii) and (3)(C) of subsection (a), by striking inactive-duty training inactive duty (5) Section 305b of title 37, United States Code, is amended— (A) in the heading for subsection (c), by striking Inactive Duty Training Inactive Duty (B) in subsection (e), by striking 12310(c) 12353(c)(4) (6) Subsection (a) of section 308d of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking inactive duty for training inactive duty (7) The heading for subsection (e) of section 320 of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking Inactive Duty Training Inactive Duty (8) Section 334 of title 37, United States Code, is amended— (A) in the heading for subsection (e), by striking Inactive Duty Training Inactive Duty (B) in subsection (e), by striking for inactive-duty training for inactive duty (9) Section 352 of title 37, United States Code, is amended— (A) in the heading for subsection (d), by striking Inactive Duty Training Inactive Duty (B) in subsection (d), by striking for inactive-duty training for inactive duty (10) Subparagraph (B) of section 353(c)(1) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking inactive-duty training inactive duty (11) Section 415 of title 37, United States Code, is amended— (A) in paragraph (3) of subsection (a), by striking inactive-duty training inactive duty (B) in paragraph (1) of subsection (c), by striking inactive duty training inactive duty (12) Section 433 of title 37, United States Code, is amended— (A) in subsection (a), by striking 12319 12351(g) (B) in subsection (d), by striking inactive-duty training inactive duty (13) Subsection (a) of section 433a of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking 12319 12351(g) (14) Paragraph (1) of section 474(i) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking inactive-duty training inactive duty (15) Section 478a of title 37, United States Code, is amended— (A) in the section heading, by striking inactive duty training inactive duty (B) in subsection (a), by striking inactive duty training inactive duty (16) Paragraph (1) of section 495(a) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking funeral honors duty pursuant to section 12503 of title 10 or section 115 of title 32 funeral honors functions pursuant to section 12353(d)(2) of title 10 or section 502(g)(7) of title 32 (17) The matter preceding paragraph (1) of subsection (a), the matter following paragraph (2) of subsection (a), and subsection (d), of section 552 of title 37, United States Code, are each amended by striking inactive-duty training inactive duty (18) Subparagraph (B) of section 910(b)(2) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking subparagraph (A) or (B) of section 12301(h)(1) of title 10 section 12341 of title 10 pursuant to subparagraph (A) or (B) of section 12353(b)(1) of such title (i) Conforming amendments to title 38, united states code (1) Section 101 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (A) in subparagraph (C) of paragraph (22), by striking section 316, 502, 503, 504, or 505 of title 32 section 502(f) of title 32 (B) in paragraph (23)— (i) by striking inactive duty training inactive duty (ii) in the matter following paragraph (C), by striking sections 316, 502, 503, 504, or 505 of title 32 section 502(g) of title 32 (C) in the matter preceding clause (i) of paragraph (24)(C), by striking inactive duty training inactive duty (2) Subparagraph (B) and the matter following subparagraph (B) of section 106(d)(1) of title 38, United States Code, are each amended by striking inactive duty training inactive duty (3) Clause (ii) of section 1112(c)(3)(A) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking inactive duty training inactive duty (4) Paragraph (2) of section 1302(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking inactive duty training inactive duty (5) Subparagraph (A) of section 1312(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking inactive duty training inactive duty (6) Section 1965 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (A) in subparagraph (D) of paragraph (2), by striking sections 316, 502, 503, 504, or 505 of title 32 section 502(f) of title 32 (B) in paragraph (3)— (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking inactive duty training inactive duty (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking sections 316, 502, 503, 504, or 505 of title 32 section 502(g) of title 32 (C) in paragraph (4), by striking inactive duty training inactive duty (D) in each of subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (5), by striking inactive duty training inactive duty (E) in subparagraph (C) of paragraph (5), by striking a mobilization category in the Individual Ready Reserve, as defined in section 12304(i)(1) a mobilization category in the Individual Ready Reserve, as defined in section 12351(i)(2) (7) Section 1967 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (A) in subsection (a)— (i) in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1), by striking inactive duty training inactive duty (ii) in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (5), by striking inactive duty training inactive duty (B) in subsection (b)— (i) in each of paragraphs (1) and (2), by striking inactive duty training inactive duty (ii) in the matter following paragraph (2), by striking inactive duty training inactive duty (8) Section 1968 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (A) in subsection (a)— (i) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking inactive duty training inactive duty (ii) in paragraph (3)— (I) by striking inactive duty training inactive duty (II) by striking scheduled training period scheduled period of duty (III) by striking such training such duty (B) in paragraph (2) of subsection (b), by striking inactive duty training inactive duty (9) Paragraph (3) of section 1969(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking inactive duty training inactive duty (10) Subsection (e) of section 1977 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking inactive duty training inactive duty (11) Paragraph (2) of section 2402(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking inactive duty training inactive duty (12) Paragraph (3) of section 3011(d) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking which an individual in the Selected Reserve was ordered to perform under section 12301, 12302, 12304, 12306, or 12307 of title 10 under section 12341 of title 10, which an individual in the Selected Reserve was ordered to perform duty for a purpose specified in section 12351(a), 12351(b), 12351(c), 12351(f), 12353(a), or 12353(b) of title 10 (13) Subparagraph (A) of section 3013(f)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking , 12301(a), 12301(d), 12301(g), 12302, or 12304 of title 10 or 12341 of title 10 for a purpose specified in section 12351(a), 12351(b), 12351(c), 12351(f) or 12353(a) of such title (14) Subsection (f) of section 3103 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking , 12301(a), 12301(d), 12301(g), 12302, or 12304 of title 10 or 12341 of title 10 for a purpose specified in section 12351(a), 12351(b), 12351(c), 12351(f) or 12353(a) of such title (15) Paragraph (2) of section 3105(e) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking , 12301(a), 12301(d), 12301(g), 12302, or 12304 of title 10 or 12341 of title 10 for a purpose specified in section 12351(a), 12351(b), 12351(c), 12351(f) or 12353(a) of such title (16) Clause (i) of section 3231(a)(5)(B) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking , 12301(a), 12301(d), 12301(g), 12302, or 12304 of title 10 or 12341 of title 10 for a purpose specified in section 12351(a), 12351(b), 12351(c), 12351(f) or 12353(a) of such title (17) Subparagraph (B) of section 3301(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking , 12301(a), 12301(d), 12301(g), 12302, or 12304 of title 10 or or 12341 of title 10 for a purpose specified in section 12351(a), 12351(b), 12351(c), 12351(f) or 12353(a) of such title, or under (18) Clause (i) of section 3312(c)(2)(A) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking , 12301(a), 12301(d), 12301(g), 12302, or 12304 of title 10 or 12341 of title 10 for a purpose specified in section 12351(a), 12351(b), 12351(c), 12351(f) or 12353(a) of such title (19) Clause (i) of section 3511(a)(2)(B) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking , 12301(a), 12301(d), 12301(g), 12302, or 12304 of title 10 or 12341 of title 10 for a purpose specified in section 12351(a), 12351(b), 12351(c), 12351(f) or 12353(a) of such title (20) Subsection (h) of section 3512 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking , 12301(a), 12301(d), 12301(g), 12302, or 12304 of title 10 or 12341 of title 10 for a purpose specified in section 12351(a), 12351(b), 12351(c), 12351(f) or 12353(a) of such title (21) Subparagraph (C) of section 4211(4) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking section 12301(a), (d), or (g), 12302, or 12304 of title 10 section 12341 of title 10 for a purpose specified in section 12351(a), 12351(b), 12351(c), 12351(f) or 12353(a) of such title (22) Section 4303 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (A) in paragraph (13)— (i) by striking inactive duty training inactive duty (ii) by striking funeral honors duty as authorized by section 12503 of title 10 or section 115 of title 32 funeral honors functions as provided under section 12353 of title 10 or section 114 of title 32 (B) in paragraphs (16), by striking inactive duty training inactive duty (23) Subsection (c) of section 4312 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (A) in paragraph (3), by striking 10147 12352 (B) in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (4), by striking , 12301(a), 12301(g), 12302, 12304, or 12305 of title 10 or 12341 of title 10 for a purpose specified in section 12351(a), 12351(b), 12351(c), 12351(f) or 12353(a) of such title (C) in paragraph (4)— (i) in subparagraph (C), by striking 12304 of title 10 12341 of title 10 for the purpose specified in section 12351(c) of such title (ii) in subparagraph (E)— (I) by inserting under section 12342 of title 10 Federal service (II) by inserting for a purpose specified National Guard (iii) by striking under in (24) Paragraph (1) of section 4316(e) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking funeral honors duty as authorized by section 12503 of title 10 or section 115 of title 32 funeral honors functions as provided under section 12353 of title 10 or section 114 of title 32 (j) Conforming amendments to title 42, united states code (1) Subparagraph (D) of section 202(t)(4) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 402(t)(4) (A) by striking or inactive duty training or inactive duty (B) by striking on inactive duty training performing inactive duty (2) Subsection (l) of section 210 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 410 (A) in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1), by striking on inactive duty training performing inactive duty (B) in paragraph (3), by striking inactive duty training inactive duty (k) Conforming amendments to title 50, appendix, united states code (1) Section 6 of the Military Selective Service Act ( 50 U.S.C. App. 456 (A) in the matter following subsection (c)(2)(A)(iii), by striking 10147 12352 (B) in paragraph (1) of subsection (d), by striking under section 10147 pursuant to section 12352 (2) Paragraph (1) of section 703(a) of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act ( 50 U.S.C. App. 593(a) (A) by striking sections 688, 12301(a), 12301(g), 12302, 12304, 12306, or 12307 of title 10, United States Code, section 688 or 12341 of title 10, United States Code, for a purpose specified in section 12306, 12307, 12351(a), 12351(b), 12351(c), or 12351(f) of such title, (B) by striking 12301(d) 12341 for the purpose specified in section 12353(a) (l) Clerical amendments (1) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 61 (A) by striking the item related to section 1204 and inserting the following: 1204. Members on active duty for 30 days or less or on inactive duty: retirement.” ; and (B) by striking the item relating to section 1206 and inserting the following: 1206. Members on active duty for 30 days or less or on inactive duty: separation. . (2) The table of sections at the beginning of subchapter II of chapter 75 1475. Death gratuity: death of members on active duty or inactive duty and of certain other persons. . (3) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 1005 (4) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 1209 Subchapter I—Administration of Reserve Duty Sec. 12304a. Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Air Force Reserve: order to active duty to provide assistance in response to a major disaster or emergency. 12304b. Selected Reserve: order to active duty for preplanned missions in support of the combatant commands. 12305. Authority of President to suspend certain laws relation to promotion, retirement, and separation. 12306. Standby Reserve. 12307. Retired Reserve. 12308. Retention after becoming qualified for retired pay. 12309. Reserve officers: use of in expansion of armed forces. 12311. Active duty agreements. 12312. Active duty agreements: release from duty. 12313. Reserves: release from active duty. 12314. Reserves: kinds of duty. 12315. Reserves: duty with or without pay. 12316. Payment of certain Reserves while on duty. 12317. Reserves: theological students; limitations. 12318. Reserves on active duty: duties; funding. 12320. Reserve officers: grade in which ordered to active duty. 12321. Reserve Officer Training Corps units: limitation on number of Reserves assigned. 12323. Policies and procedures. Subchapter II—Reserve Duty Authorities Sec. 12341. Active duty. 12342. Call to Federal service. 12343. Inactive duty. Subchapter III—Purpose of Reserve Duty Sec. 12351. Reserve component: required duty. 12352. Reserve component: required training. 12353. Reserve component: optional duty. . (5) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 1213 (6) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 1215 (7) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 1217 12603. Attendance at inactive duty assemblies: commercial travel at Federal supply schedule rates. 12604. Billeting in Department of Defense facilities: Reserves attending inactive duty. . (8) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 1805 18505. Reserves traveling for inactive duty: space-required travel on military aircraft. . (9) The table of chapters at the beginning of title 32, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to chapter 5 and inserting the following new item: 5. Training and Other Duty 501 . (10) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 1 (11) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 5 502. Required training, field exercises, and other duty. . 526. Effective date and implementation (a) Effective date The amendments made by this subtitle shall take effect on October 1, 2017. (b) Implementation plan Not later than March 1, 2016, the Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary of Homeland Security with respect to the Coast Guard, shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report containing a plan to implement the amendments made by this subtitle when they take effect on the date specified in subsection (a). (c) Additional technical and conforming amendments The report required by subsection (b) shall contain a draft of such legislation as may be necessary to make any additional technical and conforming changes to titles 10, 14, 32, and 37, United States Code, and other provisions of law that are required or should be made by reason of the amendments made by this subtitle. D General Service Authorities 531. Temporary authority to develop and provide additional recruitment incentives (a) Additional recruitment incentives authorized The Secretary of a military department may develop and provide incentives, not otherwise authorized by law, to encourage individuals to accept an appointment as a commissioned officer, to accept an appointment as a warrant officer, or to enlist in an Armed Force under the jurisdiction of the Secretary. (b) Relation to other personnel authorities A recruitment incentive developed under subsection (a) may be provided— (1) without regard to the lack of specific authority for the recruitment incentive under title 10 or 37, United States Code; and (2) notwithstanding any provision of such titles, or any rule or regulation prescribed under such provision, relating to methods of providing incentives to individuals to accept appointments or enlistments in the Armed Forces, including the provision of group or individual bonuses, pay, or other incentives. (c) Notice and wait requirement The Secretary of a military department may not provide a recruitment incentive developed under subsection (a) until— (1) the Secretary submits to the congressional defense committees a plan regarding provision of the recruitment incentive, which includes— (A) a description of the incentive, including the purpose of the incentive and the potential recruits to be addressed by the incentive; (B) a description of the provisions of titles 10 and 37, United States Code, from which the incentive would require a waiver and the rationale to support the waiver; (C) a statement of the anticipated outcomes as a result of providing the incentive; and (D) a description of the method to be used to evaluate the effectiveness of the incentive; and (2) the expiration of the 30-day period beginning on the date on which the plan was received by Congress. (d) Limitation on number of incentives The Secretary of a military department may not provide more than three recruitment incentives under the authority of this section. (e) Limitation on number of individuals receiving incentives The number of individuals who receive one or more of the recruitment incentives provided under subsection (a) by the Secretary of a military department during a fiscal year for an Armed Force under the jurisdiction of the Secretary may not exceed 20 percent of the accession objective of that Armed Force for that fiscal year. (f) Duration of developed incentive A recruitment incentive developed under subsection (a) may be provided for not longer than a three-year period beginning on the date on which the incentive is first provided, except that the Secretary of the military department concerned may extend the period if the Secretary determines that additional time is needed to fully evaluate the effectiveness of the incentive. (g) Reporting requirements If the Secretary of a military department provides an recruitment incentive under subsection (a) for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report, not later than 60 days after the end of the fiscal year, containing— (1) a description of each incentive provided under subsection (a) during that fiscal year; and (2) an assessment of the impact of the incentives on the recruitment of individuals for an Armed Force under the jurisdiction of the Secretary. (h) Termination of authority to provide incentives Notwithstanding subsection (f); the authority to provide recruitment incentives under this section expires on December 31, 2020. 532. Expansion of authority to conduct pilot programs on career flexibility to enhance retention of members of the Armed Forces (a) Repeal of limitation on eligible participants Subsection (b) of section 533 of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 ( Public Law 110–417 (b) Repeal of limitation on number of participants Subsection (c) of section 533 of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 ( Public Law 110–417 (c) Conforming amendments Section 533 of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 ( Public Law 110–417 (1) by redesignating subsections (d) through (m) as subsections (b) through (k), respectively; and (2) in subsections (b)(1), (d), and (f)(3)(D) (as so redesignated), by striking subsection (e) subsection (c) 533. Modification of notice and wait requirements for change in ground combat exclusion policy for female members of the Armed Forces (a) Rule for Ground Combat Personnel Policy Section 652(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in the first sentence, by striking before any such change is implemented not less than 30 calendar days before such change is implemented (B) by striking the second sentence; and (2) by striking paragraph (5). (b) Conforming amendment Section 652(b)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting calendar days 534. Role of Secretary of Defense in development of gender-neutral occupational standards Section 524(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 ( Public Law 113–291 10 U.S.C. 113 (1) by striking and (2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (2) and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) measure the combat readiness of combat units, including special operations forces. . 535. Burdens of proof applicable to investigations and reviews related to protected communications of members of the Armed Forces and prohibited retaliatory actions (a) Burdens of Proof Section 1034 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating subsections (i) and (j) as subsections (j) and (k), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (h) the following new subsection (i): (i) Burdens of Proof The burdens of proof specified in section 1221(e) of title 5 shall apply in any investigation conducted by an Inspector General under subsection (c) or (d), any review performed by a board for the correction of military records under subsection (g), and any review conducted by the Secretary of Defense under subsection (h). . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and shall apply with respect to allegations pending or submitted under section 1034 of title 10, United States Code, on or after that date. 536. Revision of name on military service record to reflect change in gender identity after separation from the Armed Forces (a) Revision required Section 1551 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting (a) Service under assumed name The Secretary (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (b) Change in gender identity The Secretary concerned shall reissue a certificate of discharge or an order of acceptance of resignation in the new name of any person who, after separation from the armed forces, undergoes a change in gender identity and assumes a different name. . (b) Clerical amendments (1) Section heading The heading of section 1551 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: 1551. Correction of name after separation from service . (2) Table of sections The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 79 1551. Correction of name after separation from service. . 537. Establishment of breastfeeding policy for the Department of the Army The Secretary of the Army shall develop a comprehensive policy regarding breastfeeding by female members of the Army who are breastfeeding. At a minimum, the policy shall address the following: (1) The provision of a designated room or area that will provide the member with adequate privacy and cleanliness and that includes an electrical outlet to facilitate the use of a breast pump. Restrooms should not be considered an appropriate location. (2) An allowance for appropriate breaks, when practicable, to permit the member to breastfeed or utilize a breast pump. 538. Sense of the House of Representatives regarding Secretary of Defense review of section 504 of title 10, United States Code, regarding enlisting certain aliens in the Armed Forces It is the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense should review section 504 of title 10, United States Code, for the purpose of making a determination and authorization pursuant to subsection (b)(2) of such section regarding the enlistment in the Armed Forces of an alien who possesses an employment authorization document issued under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program of the Department of Homeland Security established pursuant to the memorandum of the Secretary of Homeland Security dated June 15, 2012. E Military Justice, Including Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Prevention and Response 541. Improvements to Special Victims’ Counsel program (a) Qualifications and designation Section 1044e(d) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting (1) An individual (2) by designating existing paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: (2) The Secretary of Defense shall direct the Secretary of each military department to implement additional selection criteria requiring that judge advocates have adequate criminal justice experience before they are assigned as Special Victims’ Counsel. (3) The Secretary of Defense shall develop a policy to standardize both the time frame within which Special Victims’ Counsel receive training and the training that each Special Victims’ Counsel receives. . (b) Administrative Responsibility Section 1044e(e) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs (3) The Secretary of Defense shall establish appropriate program performance measures and standards, including evaluating, monitoring, and reporting on the Special Victims’ Counsel programs, establishing guiding principles for the military departments, and ensuring centralized, standardized assessment of program effectiveness and client satisfaction. (4) The Secretary of Defense shall direct the Secretary of each military department to perform regular evaluations to ensure that Special Victims’ Counsel are assigned to locations that maximize the opportunity for face-to-face interactions between counsel and clients and to develop effective means by which a Special Victims’ Counsel may communicate with a client when face-to-face communication is not feasible. . 542. Department of Defense civilian employee access to Special Victims’ Counsel Section 1044e(a)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding the following new subparagraph: (C) A civilian employee of the Department of Defense who is not eligible for military legal assistance under section 1044(a)(7) of this title, but who is the victim of an alleged sex-related offense, and the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of the military department concerned waives the condition in such section for the purposes of offering Special Victims’ Counsel services to the employee. . 543. Access to Special Victims’ Counsel for former dependents of members and former members of the Armed Forces Section 1044e(a)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after subparagraph (C), as added by section 542, the following new subparagraph: (D) An individual who is a former dependent of a member or former member of the armed forces described in subparagraph (A) or (B), if the alleged sex-related offense— (i) was perpetrated by a person who is, or is reasonably believed to be, a person subject to chapter 47 of this title (the Uniform Code of Military Justice) pursuant to section 802 of this title (article 2(a) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice); and (ii) occurred while the individual was a dependent of the member or former member. . 544. Representation and assistance from Special Victims’ Counsel in retaliatory proceedings Section 1044e(b) of title 10, United States Code is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraph (9) as paragraph (10); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following new paragraph: (9) Legal representation and assistance in any action or proceeding that, in the judgment of the Special Victims’ Counsel, may have been undertaken in retaliation for the victim’s report of an alleged sex-related offense or for the victim’s involvement in related military justice proceedings. . 545. Timely notification to victims of sex-related offenses of the availability of assistance from Special Victims’ Counsel Section 1044e(f)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: Notice of the availability of a Special Victims’ Counsel shall be provided to the victim before any of the personnel identified or designated by the Secretary concerned under this paragraph interviews, or requests any statement from, the victim regarding the alleged sex-related offense. 546. Participation by victim in punitive proceedings and access to records (a) Victim submission of matters for consideration by commanding officer in nonjudicial punishment proceedings Section 815 of title 10, United States Code (article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (h) Victim Participation in Nonjudicial Punishment Proceedings (1) For any offense that involves a victim, in any case in which a commanding officer or other person authorized to act under this section (article) is considering imposing a punishment authorized in subsection (b) on a member of the command, mitigation of a punishment under subsection (d), or an appeal of a punishment under subsection (e), the victim shall be provided an opportunity to submit written matters for consideration by the person authorized to act under this section (article). (2) The victim shall be notified of a commander’s decision to consider a punishment, consider mitigating a punishment, or consider an appeal under this section (article). The victim shall also be notified of the opportunity to submit matters for consideration under this subsection. (3) The submission of matters under paragraph (1) shall be made within the three-day period the accused is given to seek legal counsel. (4) A victim may waive the right under this subsection to make a submission to the commanding officer or other person taking action under this section (article). Such a waiver shall be made in writing and may not be revoked. (5) In the case of proceedings under this section (article) for an offense that involved a victim, a copy of all prepared records of the proceedings, including a written copy of any admonition or reprimand, shall be given to the victim without charge and as soon as a decision is finalized. The victim shall be notified of the opportunity to receive the records of the proceedings under this subsection. (6) In this section, the term victim (7) This subsection applies only with respect to the Department of Defense. . (b) Victim submission of matters for consideration in administrative separation proceedings Chapter 59 1159. Victim participation in administrative separation proceedings (a) (1) Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the military department concerned shall ensure that, when administrative separation is considered for a member of the of the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps in connection to an offense that involved a victim, the person or board authorized to provide recommendations and act on recommendations for retention or separation under this chapter must consider the impact of the offense on the victim and the views of the victim on retention. (2) Such regulations shall ensure that victims are provided an opportunity to submit written matters for consideration, including, but not limited to, written testimony, to the person or board authorized to provide recommendations and act on recommendations for administrative separation proceedings under this chapter. A victim may waive the right under this section to make a submission. (b) Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the military department concerned shall ensure that a copy of all prepared records of the proceedings, including, but not limited to, the decision on retention or separation and any written explanation thereof, shall be given to the victim without charge and as soon as a decision is finalized. The victim shall be notified of the opportunity to receive the records of the proceedings under this subsection. (c) In this section, the term victim . (c) Victim submission of matters for consideration in administrative separation proceedings of officers Section 1185 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsections: (c) Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, when a board of inquiry is held under this section for an officer of the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps in connection with an offense that involved a victim, the board of inquiry— (1) shall consider the impact of the offense on the victim and the views of the victim on retention; (2) shall provide victims an opportunity to submit matters for consideration, including in-person testimony, although a victim may waive the right under this subsection to make a submission; and (3) shall provide victims with all prepared records of the proceedings, including the decision on retention or separation and any written explanation thereof. (d) When a record is withheld under subsection (a)(4), the victim shall, to the extent that the interest of national security permits, be furnished a summary of the record so withheld. (e) In this section, the term victim . 547. Victim access to report of results of preliminary hearing under Article 32 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice Section 832(c) of title 10, United States Code (article 32(c) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), is amended— (1) by inserting (1) Report of Results (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) The report prepared under paragraph (1) shall be provided to the victim, without charge, at the same time as the report is delivered to the accused. . 548. Minimum confinement period required for conviction of certain sex-related offenses committed by members of the Armed Forces (a) Mandatory Punishments Section 856(b)(1) of title 10, United States Code (article 56(b)(1) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice) is amended by striking at a minimum at a minimum except as provided for in section 860 of this title (article 60)— (A) dismissal or dishonorable discharge; and (B) confinement for two years. . (b) Effective date Subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) of section 856(b) of title 10, United States Code (article 56(b) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), as added by subsection (a), shall apply to offenses specified in paragraph (2) of such section committed on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. 549. Strategy to prevent retaliation against members of the Armed Forces who report or intervene on behalf of the victim in instances of sexual assault (a) Strategy required The Secretary of Defense shall establish a comprehensive strategy to prevent retaliation carried out by members of the Armed Forces against other members who report or otherwise intervene on behalf of the victim in instances of sexual assault. (b) Elements The comprehensive strategy required by subsection (a) shall include, at a minimum, the following: (1) Bystander intervention programs emphasizing the importance of guarding against such retaliation. (2) Department of Defense and military department policies and requirements to ensure protection from retaliation against victims of sexual assault and members who intervene on behalf of a victim. (3) Additional training for commanders on methods and procedures to combat attitudes and beliefs that lead to retaliation acts by members. (c) Retaliation described For purposes of this section, the term retaliation Public Law 113–66 10 U.S.C. 113 (d) Briefing Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall brief the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives on the comprehensive strategy required by subsection (a). 550. Improved Department of Defense prevention and response to sexual assaults in which the victim is a male member of the Armed Forces (a) Plan to improve prevention and response The Secretary of Defense, in collaboration with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall develop a plan to improve Department of Defense prevention and response to sexual assaults in which the victim is a male member of the Armed Forces. (b) Elements The plan required by subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) Sexual assault prevention and response training to more comprehensively and directly address the incidence of male members of the Armed Forces who are sexually assaulted and how certain behavior and activities, such as hazing, can constitute a sexual assault. (2) Methods to evaluate the extent to which differences exist in the medical and mental health-care needs of male and female sexual assault victims, and the care regimen, if any, that will best meet those needs. (3) Data-driven decision making to improve male-victim sexual assault prevention and response program efforts. (4) Goals with associated metrics to drive the changes needed to address sexual assaults of male members of the Armed Forces. (5) Information about the sexual victimization of males in communications to members that are used to raise awareness of sexual assault and efforts to prevent and respond to it. (6) Guidance for the department’s medical and mental health providers, and other personnel as appropriate, based on the results of the evaluation described in paragraph (2), that delineates these gender-specific distinctions and the care regimen that is recommended to most effectively meet those needs. 551. Sexual assault prevention and response training for administrators and instructors of the Junior and Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (a) Training and education required The Secretary of a military department shall ensure that the commander of each unit of the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps or Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps and all Professors of Military Science, senior military instructors, and civilian employees detailed, assigned, or employed as administrators and instructors of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps receive regular sexual assault prevention and response training and education. (b) Additional information The Secretary of a military department shall ensure that information regarding the availability of legal assistance and the sexual assault prevention and response program is made available to the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps personnel referred to in subsection (a). 552. Modification of Manual for Courts-Martial to require consistent preparation of the full record of trial Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, Rule 1103 of the Manual for Courts-Martial (relating to preparation of the record of trial) shall be amended to ensure that, for any general or special court-martial proceeding under chapter 47 553. Inclusion of additional information in annual reports regarding Department of Defense sexual assault prevention and response (a) Role of Department of Defense Family Advocacy Program Section 1631(b) of the Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 ( Public Law 111–383 10 U.S.C. 1561 (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting after by the report, including all cases under the purview of the Department of Defense Family Advocacy Program pursuant to section 1058 of title 10, United States Code, (2) in paragraph (2), by inserting after by the report, including all cases under the purview of the Department of Defense Family Advocacy Program pursuant to such section 1058, (3) in paragraph (3), by inserting after substantiated case, including each case under the purview of the Department of Defense Family Advocacy Program pursuant to such section 1058, (b) Inclusion of information regarding sexual harassment involving members of the Armed Forces (1) In general Section 1631(b) of the Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 ( Public Law 111–383 10 U.S.C. 1561 (12) Information and data collected on sexual harassment involving members of the Armed Forces during the year covered by the report. The information shall include the number of substantiated and unsubstantiated cases, a synopsis of each such substantiated case, and the action taken in each substantiated case, including the type of disciplinary or administrative sanction imposed, if any, such as conviction and sentence by court-martial, imposition of non-judicial punishment under section 815 of title 10, United States Code (article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), or administrative separation or other type administrative action imposed. . (2) Secretary of Defense assessment of information in reports to Congress Section 1631(d)(2) of the Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 ( Public Law 111–383 10 U.S.C. 1561 subsection (b)(11) paragraphs (11) and (12) of subsection (b) (c) Retaliation against alleged victims of sexual assault Section 1631(b) of the Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 ( Public Law 111–383 10 U.S.C. 1561 (13) (A) Information and data collected on reports of retaliation against alleged victims of sexual assault, including the number of substantiated and unsubstantiated cases. (B) In this paragraph, the term retaliation Public Law 113–66 10 U.S.C. 113 . (d) Application of amendments The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and apply beginning with the reports required to be submitted by March 1, 2016, under section 1631 of the Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 ( Public Law 111–383 10 U.S.C. 1561 554. Retention of case notes in investigations of sex-related offenses involving members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps (a) Retention of all investigative records required Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall update Department of Defense records retention policies to ensure that, for all investigations relating to an alleged sex-related offense (as defined in section 1044e(g) of title 10, United States Code) involving a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps, all elements of the case file shall be retained as part of the investigative records retained in accordance with section 3500 of title 18, United States Code, and section 586 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 ( Public Law 112–81 10 U.S.C. 1561 (b) Elements In updating records retention policies as required by subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall address, at a minimum, the following matters: (1) The elements of the case file to be retained must include, at a minimum, the case activity record, case review record, investigative plans, and all case notes made by an investigating agent or agents. (2) All investigative records must be retained for no less than 50 years. (3) No element of the case file may be destroyed until the expiration of the time that investigative records must be kept. (4) Records may be stored digitally or in hard copy, in accordance with existing law or regulations or additionally prescribed policy considered necessary by the Secretary of the military department concerned. (c) Consistent education and policy The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that existing policy, education, and training are updated to reflect policy changes in accordance with subsection (a). (d) Uniform application to military departments The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that, to the maximum extent practicable, the policy developed under subsections (a) is implemented uniformly by the military departments. 555. Additional guidance regarding release of mental health records of Department of Defense medical treatment facilities in cases involving any sex-related offense The Secretary of Defense shall establish and issue uniform guidance to ensure that, with respect to any case involving any sex-related offense, mental health records of the alleged victim of the sex-related offense and communications related to such mental health records that are maintained by a Department of Defense medical treatment facility are neither sought by investigators or military justice practitioners nor acknowledged or released by the medical treatment facility unless and until the production of such mental health records or communications has been ordered by a military judge or a hearing officer described in section 832(b) of title 10, United States Code (article 32 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice). 556. Public availability of records of certain proceedings under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (a) Public availability required The Secretary of Defense shall make available, electronically through a website of the Department of Defense, to the public all information specified in subsection (c) (subject to such exceptions as may apply under subsection (d)) for all of the proceedings under the Uniform Code of Military Justice specified in subsection (b). (b) Covered proceedings The system established under subsection (a) shall contain information for the following proceedings under chapter 47 (1) Special and general courts-martial under subchapter IV of such chapter. (2) Actions by the convening authority under section 860 of such title (article 60). (3) Reviews conducted by the Courts of Criminal Appeals under section 866 of such title (article 66). (4) Reviews conducted by the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces under section 867 of such title (article 67). (c) Covered information Except as provided in subsection (d), the following information, either directly or through links to another website, shall be made available through the system established under subsection (a) as soon as the information is reasonably available: (1) The location of the proceeding and contact information for each base and court jurisdiction, including, when applicable, the name and telephone number of the legal office with jurisdiction over the proceeding. (2) The calendar of proceedings. (3) The docket information for the proceeding. (4) Any motions and documents filed in connection with the proceeding. (5) The substance of all written rulings and opinions issued in the proceeding, in a text-searchable format. (6) The authenticated record of the proceeding. (7) Any other information related to the proceeding that the Secretary of Defense determines to be useful to the public. (d) Protection of privacy and security (1) Revision of manual for courts-martial The Manual for Courts-Martial shall be updated to address privacy and security concerns related to the electronic filing of documents and the public availability of documents made available through the system established under subsection (a). Such guidance must consider, at minimum, the protection of privacy of individuals named in records and status of records under section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act), section 552a of such title (commonly referred to as the Privacy Act), restricted reporting cases, and laws and guidance related to privilege. Such guidance shall provide to the extent practicable for uniform treatment of privacy and security issues throughout each proceeding specified in subsection (b) and across all branches of the Armed Forces. To the extent that such guidance provide for the redaction of certain categories of information to address privacy and security concerns, such guidance shall provide that a party that wishes to file an otherwise proper document containing such information may file an unredacted document under seal, which shall be retained as part of the proceeding as part of the record, and which, at the discretion of the court and subject to any applicable guidance issued in the Manual for Courts Martial, shall be either in lieu of, or in addition, to, a redacted copy in the public file. (2) Interim guidance The Secretary of Defense may issue interim guidance, and interpretive statements relating to the application of such guidance, which conform to the requirements of paragraph (1) and which shall cease to have effect upon the effective date of the guidance required under paragraph (1). Pending issuance of the guidance required under paragraph (1), any guidance or order of any court, or of the Secretary of Defense, providing for the redaction of certain categories of information in order to address privacy and security concerns arising from electronic filing shall comply with, and be construed in conformity with, the last sentence of paragraph (1). (e) Electronic filings (1) In general Except as provided in subsection (d) or under paragraph (2), each court-martial and the courts specified in paragraphs (4) and (5) of subsection (b) shall make each document that is filed electronically with the court available to the public through a website of the Department of Defense. To the extent practicable, the court shall convert any document that is filed in paper form to electronic form. To the extent such conversions are made, all such electronic versions of the document shall be made available to the public. (2) Exception Paragraph (1) does not apply to any filed document that is not otherwise available to the public, such as a document filed under seal. (f) Maintenance of data The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the information in the system established under subsection (a) is updated regularly and kept reasonably current. Electronic files and docket information for a proceeding closed for more than five years are not required to be made available through the system, except all written opinions with a date of issuance after the date specified in subsection (h) shall remain available to the public through the system. (g) Authorization to charge fees The Secretary of Defense may prescribe reasonable fees for access to information made available through the system established under subsection (a). These fees may distinguish between classes of persons, and shall provide for exempting persons or classes of persons from the fees, in order to avoid unreasonable burdens and to promote public access to such information. The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe a schedule of reasonable fees for electronic access to information which the Secretary is required to maintain and make available to the public. The Secretary of Defense shall transmit each schedule of fees prescribed under this subsection to the Congress at least 30 days before the schedule of fees becomes effective. (h) Effective date and applicability The information system required by this section shall be available to the public no later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act and apply to all proceedings under the Uniform Code of Military Justice specified in subsection (b) that have begun or been completed since the date of enactment of this Act. 557. Revision of Department of Defense Directive-type Memorandum 15-003, relating to Registered Sex Offender Identification, Notification, and Monitoring in the Department of Defense (a) Revision required; database Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall revise Department of Defense Directive-type Memorandum 15-003, relating to Registered Sex Offender Identification, Notification, and Monitoring in the Department of Defense, and all subsequent directive and guidance to ensure the following: (1) All provisions of the Department of Defense Directive-type Memorandum 15-003 shall go into effect not later than 180 days after its revision under this section. (2) The Department of Defense shall create a database (in this section referred to as the database (A) Sex offenders who are active-duty or reserve component members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps or civilian employees of the Department of Defense. (B) Former active-duty or reserve component members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps who have been convicted of a sex offense under chapter 47 (3) For each individual identified in the database pursuant to paragraph (2)(A), the database shall contain the following information: (A) The name of the sex offender (including any alias used by the individual). (B) The Social Security number of the sex offender. (C) A physical description of the sex offender. (D) A current photograph of the sex offender. (E) The address of each residence at which the sex offender resides. (F) The name and address of any place where the sex offender is an employee, including the sex offender’s current assignment, duty station, physical place of work, and deployment status, if applicable. (G) The name and address of any place where the sex offender is a student. (H) The text of the provision of law defining the criminal offense for which the sex offender is registered in accordance with the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 ( Public Law 109–248 (I) The criminal history of the sex offender, including the date of all arrests and convictions; the status of parole, probation, or supervised release; registration status in accordance with the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 ( Public Law 109–248 (J) Any other information required by Secretary of Defense. (4) For each individual identified in the database pursuant to paragraph (2)(B), the database shall contain the following information: (A) The name of the sex offender (including any alias used by the individual). (B) The Social Security number of the sex offender. (C) A physical description of the sex offender. (D) A current photograph of the sex offender. (E) The last known address of each residence of the sex offender and, if released or about to be released from a military correctional facility, the intended address of residence of the sex offender. (F) The text of the provision of law defining the criminal offense for which the sex offender is registered in accordance with the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 ( Public Law 109–248 (G) The criminal history of the sex offender, including the date of all arrests and convictions; the status of parole, probation, or supervised release; registration status in accordance with the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 ( Public Law 109–248 (H) Any other information required by Secretary of Defense. (5) The database shall be available to local, State, and Federal law enforcement agencies. In the case of each individual identified in the database pursuant to paragraph (2)(B) who fails to register with a sex offender registry in accordance with the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 ( Public Law 109–248 (A) The name of the sex offender (including any alias used by the individual). (B) A physical description of the sex offender. (C) A most recent photograph of the sex offender. (D) The last known address of each residence of the sex offender and, if applicable, the intended address of residence of the sex offender. (E) The criminal offense for which the sex offender is registered in accordance with the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 ( Public Law 109–248 (F) Notification that the sex offender has failed to register on a sex offender registry in accordance with Federal, State, or local laws. (G) Any other information required by Secretary of Defense, in accordance with existing laws and regulations. (b) Reporting requirements Section 1631(b) of the Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 ( Public Law 111–383 10 U.S.C. 1561 (12) The number of individuals released from active-duty as a members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps as a result of a conviction of a sex-related offense, including the number who have registered with a local sex offender registry in accordance with local, State, and Federal law and the number who have failed to register with a local sex offender registry in accordance with local, State, and Federal law. . (c) Definitions In this section: (1) In this section, the term sex offender Public Law 109–248 (2) In this section, the term sex offense Public Law 105–119 10 U.S.C. 951 558. Improved implementation of changes to Uniform Code of Military Justice The Secretary of Defense shall examine the Department of Defense and interagency review process for implementing statutory changes to the Uniform Code of Military Justice for the purpose of developing options for streamlining such process. The Secretary shall adopt procedures to ensure that legal guidance is published at the same time as statutory changes to the Uniform Code of Military Justice are implemented. F Member Education, Training, and Transition 561. Availability of preseparation counseling for members of the Armed Forces discharged or released after limited active duty Section 1142(a)(4) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking that member's first 180 days of active duty the first 180 continuous days of active duty of the member (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) For purposes of calculating the days of active duty of a member under subparagraph (A), the Secretary concerned shall exclude any day on which— (i) the member performed full-time training duty or annual training duty; and (ii) the member attended, while in the active military service, a school designated as a service school by law or by the Secretary concerned. . 562. Availability of additional training opportunities under Transition Assistance Program Section 1144 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (f) Additional training opportunities (1) As part of the program carried out under this section, the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating, when the Coast Guard is not operating within the Department of the Navy, shall permit a member of the armed forces eligible for assistance under the program to elect to receive additional training in any of the following subjects: (A) Preparation for higher education or training. (B) Preparation for career or technical training. (C) Preparation for entrepreneurship. (D) Other training options determined by the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating, when the Coast Guard is not operating within the Department of the Navy. (2) The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating, when the Coast Guard is not operating within the Department of the Navy, shall ensure that a member of the armed forces who elects to receive additional training in subjects available under paragraph (1) is able to receive the training. . 563. Enhancements to Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (a) Scope and purpose Section 582(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 ( Public Law 110–181 10 U.S.C. 10101 combat veteran (b) Eligibility (1) Definition Section 582 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 ( Public Law 110–181 10 U.S.C. 10101 (l) Eligible individuals defined For the purposes of this section, the term eligible individual . (2) Conforming amendments Section 582 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 ( Public Law 110–181 10 U.S.C. 10101 (A) in subsection (a), by striking National Guard and Reserve members and their families eligible individuals (B) in subsection (b), by striking members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces, their families, eligible individuals (C) in subsection (d)(2)(C), by striking members of the Armed Forces and their families eligible individuals (D) in subsection (h), in the matter preceding paragraph (1)— (i) by striking members of the Armed Forces and their family members eligible individuals (ii) by striking such members and their family members such eligible individuals (E) in subsection (j), by striking members of the Armed Forces and their families eligible individuals (F) in subsection (k), by striking individual members of the Armed Forces and their families eligible individuals (c) Office for reintegration programs Section 582(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 ( Public Law 110–181 10 U.S.C. 10101 (1) in subparagraph (1)(B), by striking substance abuse and mental health treatment services substance abuse, mental health treatment, and other quality of life services (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) Grants The Office for Reintegration Programs may make grants to conduct data collection, trend analysis, and curriculum development and to prepare reports in support of activities under this section. . (d) Operation of program (1) Enhanced flexibility Subsection (g) of section 582 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 ( Public Law 110–181 10 U.S.C. 10101 (g) Operation of program (1) In general The Office for Reintegration Programs shall assist State National Guard and Reserve organizations with the development and provision of information, events, and activities to support the health and well-being of eligible individuals before, during, and after periods of activation, mobilization, or deployment. (2) Focus of information, events, and activities (A) Before activation, mobilization, or deployment Before a period of activation, mobilization, or deployment, the information, events, and activities described in paragraph (1) should focus on preparing eligible individuals and affected communities for the rigors of activation, mobilization, and deployment. (B) During activation, mobilization, or deployment During such a period, the information, events, and activities described in paragraph (1) should focus on— (i) helping eligible individuals cope with the challenges and stress associated with such period; (ii) decreasing the isolation of eligible individuals during such period; and (iii) preparing eligible individuals for the challenges associated with reintegration. (C) After activation, mobilization, or deployment After such a period, but no earlier than 30 days after demobilization, the information, events, and activities described in paragraph (1) should focus on— (i) reconnecting the member with their families, friends, and communities; (ii) providing information on employment opportunities; (iii) helping eligible individuals deal with the challenges of reintegration; (iv) ensuring that eligible individuals understand what benefits they are entitled to and what resources are available to help them overcome the challenges of reintegration; and (v) providing a forum for addressing negative behaviors related to operational stress and reintegration. (3) Member pay Members shall receive appropriate pay for days spent attending such events and activities. (4) Minimum number of events and activities The State National Guard and Reserve Organizations shall provide to eligible individuals— (A) one event or activity before a period of activation, mobilization, or deployment; (B) one event or activity during a period of activation, mobilization, or deployment; and (C) two events or activities after a period of activation, mobilization, or deployment. . (2) Conforming amendments Section 582 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 ( Public Law 110–181 10 U.S.C. 10101 (A) in subsection (a), by striking throughout the entire deployment cycle (B) in subsection (b)— (i) by striking well-being through the 4 phases well-being. (ii) in the heading, by striking ; Deployment Cycle (C) in subsection (d)(2)(C), by striking throughout the deployment cycle described in subsection (g) (D) in the heading of subsection (f), by striking State Deployment Cycle (e) Additional permitted outreach service Section 582(h) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 ( Public Law 110–181 10 U.S.C. 10101 (16) Stress management and positive coping skills. . (f) Support of department-wide suicide prevention efforts Section 582 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 ( Public Law 110–181 10 U.S.C. 10101 (i) Support of suicide prevention efforts The Office for Reintegration Programs shall assist the Defense Suicide Prevention Office and the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury to collect and analyze information, suggestions, and best practices from State National Guard and Reserve organizations with suicide prevention and community response programs. . (g) Name change Section 582(d)(1)(B) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 ( Public Law 110–181 10 U.S.C. 10101 Substance Abuse and the Mental Health Services Administration Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration 564. Appointments to military service academies from nominations made by Delegates in Congress from the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (a) United States Military Academy Section 4342(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (6), by striking Three Four (2) in paragraph (8), by striking Three Four (3) in paragraph (9), by striking Two Three (4) in paragraph (10), by striking Two Three (b) United States Naval Academy Section 6954(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (6), by striking Three Four (2) in paragraph (8), by striking Three Four (3) in paragraph (9), by striking Two Three (4) in paragraph (10), by striking Two Three (c) United States Air Force Academy Section 9342(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (6), by striking Three Four (2) in paragraph (8), by striking Three Four (3) in paragraph (9), by striking Two Three (4) in paragraph (10), by striking Two Three (d) Effective Date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to the nomination of candidates for appointment to the United States Military Academy, the United States Naval Academy, and the United States Air Force Academy for classes entering these military service academies after the date of the enactment of this Act. 565. Recognition of additional involuntary mobilization duty authorities exempt from five-year limit on reemployment rights of persons who serve in the uniformed services Section 4312(c)(4)(A) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting after 12304, 12304a, 12304b, 566. Job Training and Post-Service Placement Executive Committee Section 320 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (b)(2), by inserting a subordinate Job Training and Post-Service Placement Executive Committee, and such other committees (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (e) Job Training and Post-Service Placement Executive Committee The Job Training and Post-Service Placement Executive Committee described in subsection (b)(2) shall— (1) review existing policies, procedures, and practices of the Departments (including the military departments) with respect to job training and post-service placement programs; and (2) identify changes to such policies, procedures, and practices to improve job training and post-service placement. ; and (3) in subsection (d)(2), by inserting , including with respect to job training and post-service placement 567. Direct employment pilot program for members of the National Guard and Reserve (a) Program authority The Secretary of Defense may carry out a pilot program to enhance the efforts of the Department of Defense to provide job placement assistance and related employment services directly to members in the National Guard and Reserves. (b) Administration The pilot program shall be offered to, and administered by, the adjutants general appointed under section 314 of title 32, United States Code. (c) Cost-sharing requirement As a condition on the provision of funds under this section to a State to support the operation of the pilot program in the State, the State must agree to contribute an amount, derived from non-Federal sources, equal to at least 30 percent of the funds provided by the Secretary of Defense under this section. (d) Direct Employment Program Model The pilot program should follow a job placement program model that focuses on working one-on-one with a member of a reserve component to cost-effectively provide job placement services, including services such as identifying unemployed and under employed members, job matching services, resume editing, interview preparation, and post-employment follow up. Development of the pilot program should be informed by State direct employment programs for members of the reserve components, such as the programs conducted in California and South Carolina. (e) Evaluation The Secretary of Defense shall develop outcome measurements to evaluate the success of the pilot program. (f) Reporting requirements (1) Report Required Not later than March 1, 2019, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report describing the results of the pilot program. The Secretary shall prepare the report in coordination with the Chief of the National Guard Bureau. (2) Elements of Report A report under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) A description and assessment of the effectiveness and achievements of the pilot program, including the number of members of the reserve components hired and the cost-per-placement of participating members. (B) An assessment of the impact of the pilot program and increased reserve component employment levels on the readiness of members of the reserve components. (C) Any other matters considered appropriate by the Secretary. (g) Limitation on total fiscal-year obligations The total amount obligated by the Secretary of Defense to carry out the pilot program for any fiscal year may not exceed $20,000,000. (h) Duration of Authority (1) In general The authority to carry out the pilot program expires September 30, 2018. (2) Extension Upon the expiration of the authority under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense may extend the pilot program for not more than two additional fiscal years. 568. Program regarding civilian credentialing for skills required for certain military occupational specialties Section 558 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 ( Public Law 112–81 10 U.S.C. 2015 (e) Inclusion of specified military occupational specialties The pilot program required by this section shall include at a minimum the following military occupational specialties: (1) Army 31B Military Police. (2) Navy MA Master-At-Arms. (3) Air Force 3P0X1 Security Forces. (4) Marine Corps 5811 Military Police. (5) Army 11B Infantryman. (6) Marine Corps 0311 Rifleman. . G Defense Dependents' Education and Military Family Readiness Matters 571. Continuation of authority to assist local educational agencies that benefit dependents of members of the Armed Forces and Department of Defense civilian employees (a) Assistance to schools with significant numbers of military dependent students Of the amount authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2016 by section 301 and available for operation and maintenance for Defense-wide activities as specified in the funding table in section 4301, $30,000,000 shall be available only for the purpose of providing assistance to local educational agencies under subsection (a) of section 572 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 ( Public Law 109–163 20 U.S.C. 7703b (b) Local educational agency defined In this section, the term local educational agency 20 U.S.C. 7713(9) 572. Extension of authority to conduct family support programs for immediate family members of members of the Armed Forces assigned to special operations forces Section 554(f) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 ( Public Law 113–66 10 U.S.C. 1785 2016 2018 573. Support for efforts to improve academic achievement and transition of military dependent students The Secretary of Defense may make grants to nonprofit organizations that provide services to improve the academic achievement of military dependent students, including those nonprofit organizations whose programs focus on improving the civic responsibility of military dependent students and their understanding of the Federal Government through direct exposure to the operations of the Federal Government. 574. Study regarding feasibility of using DEERS to track dependents of members of the Armed Forces and Department of Defense civilian employees who are elementary or secondary education students Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report containing the results of a study regarding the feasibility of using the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) to maintain records of where students who are dependents of members of the Armed Forces or Department of Defense civilian employees are enrolled in elementary or secondary education, be it private, public, or home-schooled. 575. Sense of Congress regarding support for dependents of members of the Armed Forces attending specialized camps (a) Findings Congress makes the following findings: (1) It has been shown that some members of the Armed Forces have a difficult time transitioning back into civilian life due to post-traumatic stress and other behavioral health disorders from traumatic events they experienced during combat. (2) The children of returning members of the Armed Forces who suffer from post-traumatic stress and other behavioral health disorders often also suffer from severe distress due to the lack of a stable home environment and loss of a strong parental figure for guidance. (3) The children of members of the Armed Forces who are in severe distress can be helped by being given the opportunity to participate in intensive specialized programs outside of their regular environment with other children who are going through similar situations. (b) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that the Department of Defense should continue to support dependents of members of the Armed Forces in attending camps offered by nonprofit organizations that are using evidence-based practices to provide support to children grieving the loss of a parent, guardian, or sibling, or who have a parent, guardian, or sibling who suffers from post-traumatic stress or a behavioral health disorder. H Decorations and Awards 581. Authorization for award of the Distinguished-Service Cross for acts of extraordinary heroism during the Korean War Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in section 3744 of title 10, United States Code, or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the Armed Forces, the Secretary of the Army may award the Distinguished-Service Cross under section 3742 of such title to Edward Halcomb who, while serving in Korea as a member of the United States Army in the grade of Private First Class in Company B, 1st Battalion, 29th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, distinguished himself by acts of extraordinary heroism from August 20, 1950, to October 19, 1950, during the Korean War. 582. Limitation on authority of Secretaries of the military departments regarding revocation of combat valor awards (a) Prohibition Chapter 57 section 1133 1133a. Limitation on revocation of combat valor awards The Secretary of a military department may not revoke a combat valor award awarded to a member of the armed forces under the jurisdiction of that Secretary unless the conduct of the member during the period of service during which the distinguished act occurred was not honorable. The Secretary may not consider the characterization of the member’s service outside of the actual time period covered by the award. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 57 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1133 the following new item: 1133a. Limitation on revocation of combat valor awards. . 583. Award of Purple Heart to members of the Armed Forces who were victims of the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, bombing Notwithstanding section 571(a)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 ( Public Law 113–291 (1) Sergeant First Class Lola Renee Bolden, United States Army. (2) Sergeant Benjamin Laranzo Davis, United States Marine Corps. (3) Captain Randolph Albert Guzman, United States Marine Corps. (4) Airman First Class Lakesha Racquel Levy, United States Air Force. (5) Airman First Class Cartney Jean Mcraven, United States Air Force. (6) Master Sergeant Victoria Lee Sohn, United States Army. I Reports and Other Matters 591. Authority for United States Air Force Institute of Technology to charge and retain tuition for instruction of persons other than Air Force personnel detailed for instruction at the Institute (a) Institute instruction of persons other than air force personnel Section 9314a of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating subsections (a), (c), (d), (e), and (f) as subsections (d), (e), (f), (g), and (h), respectively; (2) by redesignating subsection (b) as paragraph (4) of subsection (d), as so redesignated; and (3) by inserting before subsection (d), as so redesignated, the following new subsections: (a) Members of the Armed Forces Other Than the Air Force Who Are Detailed to the Institute (1) The Department of the Army, the Department of the Navy, and the Department of Homeland Security shall bear the cost of the instruction at the Air Force Institute of Technology that is received by members of the armed forces detailed for that instruction by the Secretaries of the Army, Navy, and Homeland Security, respectively. (2) Members of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard may only be detailed for instruction at the Institute on a space-available basis. (3) In the case of an enlisted member of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard detailed to receive instruction at the Institute, the Secretary of the Air Force shall charge the Secretary concerned only for such costs and fees as the Secretary considers appropriate (taking into consideration the admission of enlisted members on a space-available basis). (b) Federal civilian employees other than air force employees who are detailed to the institute (1) The Institute shall charge tuition for the cost of providing instruction at the Institute for any civilian employee of a military department (other than a civilian employee of the Department of the Air Force), of another component of the Department of Defense, or of another Federal agency who is detailed to receive instruction at the Institute. (2) The cost of any tuition charged an individual under this subsection shall be borne by the department, agency, or component that details the individual for instruction at the Institute. (c) Non-detailed persons (1) The Secretary of the Air Force may permit persons described in paragraph (2) to receive instruction at the United States Air Force Institute of Technology on a space-available basis. (2) Paragraph (1) applies to any of the following persons: (A) A member of the armed forces not detailed for that instruction by the Secretary concerned. (B) A civilian employee of a military department, of another component of the Department of Defense, of another Federal agency, or of a State’s National Guard not detailed for that instruction by the Secretary concerned or head of the other Department of Defense component, other Federal agency, or the National Guard. (C) A United States citizen who is the recipient of a competitively selected Federal or Department of Defense sponsored scholarship or fellowship with a defense focus in areas of study related to the academic disciplines offered by the Air Force Institute of Technology and which requires a service commitment to the Federal government in exchange for educational financial assistance. (3) If a scholarship or fellowship described in paragraph (2)(C) includes a stipend, the Institute may accept the stipend payment from the scholarship or fellowship sponsor and make a direct payment to the individual. . (b) Conforming amendments related to redesignation and other conforming amendments Section 9314a of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (d), as redesignated by subsection (a)(1)— (A) by striking Admission Authorized Defense Industry Employees (B) in paragraph (1), by striking subsection (b) paragraph (4) (C) in paragraph (4), as redesignated by subsection (a)(2), by striking “ Eligible Defense Industry Employees (2) in subsection (f)(1), as redesignated by subsection (a)(1), by striking subsection (a)(1) subsection (d)(1) (3) in subsection (g)(1), as redesignated by subsection (a)(1)— (A) by striking under this section under subsections (c) and (d) (B) by inserting before the period at the end the following: who are detailed to receive instruction at the Institute under subsection (b) (4) in subsection (h), as redesignated by subsection (a)(1), by striking defense industry employees enrolled under this section persons enrolled under this section who are not members of the armed forces or Government civilian employees (c) Conditions on admission of defense industry civilians Subsection (e)(1) of section 9314a of title 10, United States Code, as redesignated by subsection (a)(1), is amended by striking will be done on a space-available basis and not require an increase in the size of the faculty will not require an increase in the permanently authorized size of the faculty (d) Statutory reorganization Chapter 901 (1) by transferring subsections (d) and (f) of section 9314 to the end of section 9314b and redesignating those subsections as subsections (c) and (d), respectively; and (2) by striking subsection (e) of section 9314. (e) Clerical amendments (1) Section headings (A) The heading of section 9314 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: 9314. United States Air Force Institute of Technology: degree granting authority . (B) The heading of section 9314a of such title is amended to read as follows: 9314a. United States Air Force Institute of Technology: reimbursement and tuition; instruction of persons other than Air Force personnel . (2) Table of sections The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 901 of such title is amended by striking the items relating to sections 9314 and 9314a and inserting the following new items: 9314. United States Air Force Institute of Technology: degree granting authority. 9314a. United States Air Force Institute of Technology: reimbursement and tuition; instruction of persons other than Air Force personnel. . 592. Honoring certain members of the reserve components as veterans (a) Veteran status (1) In general Chapter 1 section 107 107A. Honoring as veterans certain persons who performed service in the reserve components Any person who is entitled under chapter 1223 . (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 107 the following new item: 107A. Honoring as veterans certain persons who performed service in the reserve components . (b) Clarification regarding benefits No person may receive any benefit under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs solely by reason of section 107A of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a). 593. Support for designation of 2015 as the Year of the Military Diver (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Military divers are serving and have served in the noble and self-sacrificing profession of military diving in the Armed Forces. (2) Military divers were created at the turn of the twentieth century, the trademark of diving is the Mark Five Dive Helmet created in 1915. (3) Military divers perform a dangerous and selfless task often without recognition, risking their lives on behalf of the United States. (4) The United States will forever be in debt to personnel in the profession of military diving for their bravery and sacrifice in times of peace and war. (4) People in the United States should express their recognition and gratitude for military divers and the diving profession. (5) In 1939, when the submarine U.S.S. Squalus sank, Navy divers used an experimental rig to rescue all 33 sailors aboard the vessel who survived the initial sinking, and the divers were awarded the Medal of Honor for their role in the rescue. (6) In 1941, after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Navy divers raised every battleship that was sunk at Pearl Harbor, to the surface (with the exception of the U.S.S. Arizona, U.S.S. Utah, and the U.S.S. Oklahoma). (7) The raised ships were repaired and sent back out to fight the Imperial Japanese Navy. (8) In 1986, when Space Shuttle Challenger exploded, Navy divers recovered the remains and debris. (9) When TWA Flight 800, Swissair Flight 111, and EgyptAir Flight 990 crashed, among others, Navy divers recovered the remains and debris. (10) In 1999, when John F. Kennedy Jr., Carolyn Bessette, and Lauren Bessette died in a plane crash, Navy divers recovered their remains and debris. (11) In 2003, during the Quecreek Mine Rescue in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, Navy divers treated the recovered miners in Fly Away Recompression Chambers. (12) 2015 would be an appropriate year to highlight the achievements of the military diver. (b) Sense of Congress In light of the findings under subsection (a), Congress— (1) reaffirms its support for the sacrifices made by military divers during the past 100 years; (2) recognizes the sacrifices of those who have volunteered as military divers for their bravery; and (3) encourages and supports the Department of Defense to designate 2015 as the Year of the Military Diver to honor those who are serving and have served in the noble and self-sacrificing profession of military diving in the Armed Forces. 594. Transfer and adoption of military animals (a) Availability for Adoption Section 2583(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking may shall (b) Authorized Recipients Subsection (c) of section 2583 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (c) Authorized Recipients (1) A military animal shall be made available for adoption under this section, in order of recommended priority— (A) by former handlers of the animal; (B) by law enforcement agencies; and (C) by other persons capable of humanely caring for the animal. (2) If the Secretary of the military department concerned determines that an adoption is justified under subsection (a)(2) under circumstances under which the handler of a military working dog is wounded in action, the dog shall be made available for adoption only by the handler. If the Secretary of the military department concerned determines that such an adoption is justified under circumstances under which the handler of a military working dog is killed in action or dies of wounds received in action, the military working dog shall be made available for adoption only by a parent, child, spouse, or sibling of the deceased handler. . 595. Coordination with non-government suicide prevention organizations and agencies to assist in reducing suicides (a) Policy required (1) In general The Secretary of Defense shall develop a policy to coordinate the efforts of the Department of Defense and non-government suicide prevention organizations regarding— (A) the use of such non-government organizations to reduce the number of suicides among members of the Armed Forces by comprehensively addressing the needs of members of the Armed Forces who have been identified as being at risk of suicide; (B) the delineation of the responsibilities within the Department of Defense regarding interaction with such organizations; and (C) the collection of data regarding the efficacy and cost of coordinating with such organizations; and (D) the preparation and preservation of any reporting material the Secretary determines necessary to carry out this section. (2) Selection of organizations The policy required by paragraph (1) shall include a policy on the identification of appropriate non-government organizations by the Secretary of Defense using factors developed by the Secretary. Such factors shall include— (A) the record of an organization in reducing suicide rates among participants in the programs carried out by the organization; (B) the familiarity of an organization with the structure, ethos, and environment of the Armed Forces; (C) the demonstrated experience of an organization in understanding and working with injured and disabled members of the Armed Forces, including those who were injured in combat; (D) the expertise of an organization in improving the emotional well being, mental clarity, and ability to perform missions of program participants; and (E) the expertise of an organization in improving the health and fitness of program participants. (3) Authority of Secretary of Defense The Secretary of Defense shall be authorized to take any necessary measures to prevent suicides by members of the Armed Forces, including by facilitating the access of members of the Armed Forces to successful non-governmental treatment regimen. (4) Consultation In developing the policy under this subsection, the Secretary of Defense shall consult with the Secretaries of each of the military departments and the Chief of the National Guard Bureau. (b) Submission and implementation (1) Submission Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a copy of the policy developed under this section. (2) Deadline for implementation The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the policy developed under this section is implemented by not later than the date that is 180 days after the submission of the policy under paragraph (1). VI Compensation and Other Personnel Benefits A Pay and Allowances 601. Extension of authority to provide temporary increase in rates of basic allowance for housing under certain circumstances Section 403(b)(7)(E) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking December 31, 2015 December 31, 2016 602. Prohibition on per diem allowance reductions based on the duration of temporary duty assignment or civilian travel (a) Members of the uniformed services Section 474(d)(3) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: The Secretaries concerned shall not alter the amount of the per diem allowance, or the maximum amount of reimbursement, for a locality based on the duration of the temporary duty assignment of a member of the uniformed services in the locality. (b) Civilian employees Section 5702(a)(2) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: The Secretary of the Department of Defense shall not alter the amount of the per diem allowance, or the maximum amount of reimbursement, for a locality based on the duration of the travel of an employee of the Department in the locality. (c) Repeal of policy and regulations The policy, and any regulations issued pursuant to such policy, implemented by the Secretary of the Department of Defense on November 1, 2014, with respect to reductions in per diem allowances based on duration of temporary duty assignment or civilian travel shall have no force or effect. B Bonuses and Special and Incentive Pays 611. One-year extension of certain bonus and special pay authorities for reserve forces The following sections of title 37, United States Code, are amended by striking December 31, 2015 December 31, 2016 (1) Section 308b(g), relating to Selected Reserve reenlistment bonus. (2) Section 308c(i), relating to Selected Reserve affiliation or enlistment bonus. (3) Section 308d(c), relating to special pay for enlisted members assigned to certain high-priority units. (4) Section 308g(f)(2), relating to Ready Reserve enlistment bonus for persons without prior service. (5) Section 308h(e), relating to Ready Reserve enlistment and reenlistment bonus for persons with prior service. (6) Section 308i(f), relating to Selected Reserve enlistment and reenlistment bonus for persons with prior service. (7) Section 478a(e), relating to reimbursement of travel expenses for inactive-duty training outside of normal commuting distance. (8) Section 910(g), relating to income replacement payments for reserve component members experiencing extended and frequent mobilization for active duty service. 612. One-year extension of certain bonus and special pay authorities for health care professionals (a) Title 10 authorities The following sections of title 10, United States Code, are amended by striking December 31, 2015 December 31, 2016 (1) Section 2130a(a)(1), relating to nurse officer candidate accession program. (2) Section 16302(d), relating to repayment of education loans for certain health professionals who serve in the Selected Reserve. (b) Title 37 authorities The following sections of title 37, United States Code, are amended by striking December 31, 2015 December 31, 2016 (1) Section 302c–1(f), relating to accession and retention bonuses for psychologists. (2) Section 302d(a)(1), relating to accession bonus for registered nurses. (3) Section 302e(a)(1), relating to incentive special pay for nurse anesthetists. (4) Section 302g(e), relating to special pay for Selected Reserve health professionals in critically short wartime specialties. (5) Section 302h(a)(1), relating to accession bonus for dental officers. (6) Section 302j(a), relating to accession bonus for pharmacy officers. (7) Section 302k(f), relating to accession bonus for medical officers in critically short wartime specialties. (8) Section 302l(g), relating to accession bonus for dental specialist officers in critically short wartime specialties. 613. One-year extension of special pay and bonus authorities for nuclear officers The following sections of title 37, United States Code, are amended by striking December 31, 2015 December 31, 2016 (1) Section 312(f), relating to special pay for nuclear-qualified officers extending period of active service. (2) Section 312b(c), relating to nuclear career accession bonus. (3) Section 312c(d), relating to nuclear career annual incentive bonus. 614. One-year extension of authorities relating to title 37 consolidated special pay, incentive pay, and bonus authorities The following sections of title 37, United States Code, are amended by striking December 31, 2015 December 31, 2016 (1) Section 331(h), relating to general bonus authority for enlisted members. (2) Section 332(g), relating to general bonus authority for officers. (3) Section 333(i), relating to special bonus and incentive pay authorities for nuclear officers. (4) Section 334(i), relating to special aviation incentive pay and bonus authorities for officers. (5) Section 335(k), relating to special bonus and incentive pay authorities for officers in health professions. (6) Section 336(g), relating to contracting bonus for cadets and midshipmen enrolled in the Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. (7) Section 351(h), relating to hazardous duty pay. (8) Section 352(g), relating to assignment pay or special duty pay. (9) Section 353(i), relating to skill incentive pay or proficiency bonus. (10) Section 355(h), relating to retention incentives for members qualified in critical military skills or assigned to high priority units. 615. One-year extension of authorities relating to payment of other title 37 bonuses and special pays The following sections of title 37, United States Code, are amended by striking December 31, 2015 December 31, 2016 (1) Section 301b(a), relating to aviation officer retention bonus. (2) Section 307a(g), relating to assignment incentive pay. (3) Section 308(g), relating to reenlistment bonus for active members. (4) Section 309(e), relating to enlistment bonus. (5) Section 316a(g), relating to incentive pay for members of precommissioning programs pursuing foreign language proficiency. (6) Section 324(g), relating to accession bonus for new officers in critical skills. (7) Section 326(g), relating to incentive bonus for conversion to military occupational specialty to ease personnel shortage. (8) Section 327(h), relating to incentive bonus for transfer between branches of the Armed Forces. (9) Section 330(f), relating to accession bonus for officer candidates. 616. Increase in maximum annual amount of nuclear officer bonus pay Section 333(d)(1)(A) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking $35,000 $50,000 617. Modification to special aviation incentive pay and bonus authorities for officers (a) Clarification of secretarial authority to set requirements for aviation incentive pay eligibility Section 334(a) of title 37, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking The Secretary (1) Incentive pay authorized; eligibility The Secretary ; (2) by designating existing paragraphs (1), (2), (3), (4), and (5) as subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), (D), and (E), respectively, and moving the margin of such subparagraphs, as so designated, 2 ems to the right; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) Officers not currently engaged in flying duty The Secretary concerned may pay aviation incentive pay under this section to an officer who is otherwise qualified for such pay but who is not currently engaged in the performance of operational flying duty or proficiency flying duty if the Secretary determines, under regulations prescribed under section 374 of this title, that payment of aviation incentive pay to that officer is in the best interests of the service. . (b) Restoration of authority to pay aviation incentive pay to medical officers performing flight surgeon duties Section 334(h)(1) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking (except a flight surgeon or other medical officer) (c) Increase in maximum amount of aviation special pays Section 334(c)(1) of title 37, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking $850 $1,000 (2) in subparagraph (B), is amended by striking $25,000 $35,000 (d) Authority to pay aviation bonus and skill incentive pay simultaneously to officers Section 334(f) of title 37, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking 353 353(a) (2) in paragraph (2)— (A) by striking a payment a bonus payment (B) by striking 353 353(b) 618. Repeal of obsolete special travel and transportation allowance for survivors of deceased members of the Armed Forces from the Vietnam conflict (a) Repeal and redesignation Section 481f of title 37, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking subsection (d); and (2) by redesignating subsections (e), (f), (g), and (h) as subsections (d), (e), (f), and (g). (b) Conforming amendment to cross reference Section 2493(a)(4)(B)(ii) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking section 481f(e) section 481f(d) C Modernization of Military Retirement System 631. Full participation for members of the uniformed services in Thrift Savings Plan (a) Modernized retirement system (1) Definitions Section 8440e(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking paragraphs (1) and (2) and inserting the following new paragraphs: (1) the term basic pay (2) the term full TSP member (3) the term member (4) the term Secretary concerned . (2) TSP matching contributions Subsection (e) of section 8440e of title 5, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (e) Modernized retirement system (1) TSP matching contributions Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary concerned shall make contributions to the Thrift Savings Fund, in accordance with section 8432 of this title (except to the extent the requirements under such section are modified by this subsection), for the benefit of a member— (A) who first enters a uniformed service on or after October 1, 2017; or (B) who entered a uniformed service before that date, but who makes the election described in section 1409(b)(4) of title 10 to receive Thrift Savings Plan matching contributions under this subsection in exchange for the reduced multipliers described in section 1409(b)(4)(B) of title 10 for purposes of calculating the retired pay of the member. (2) Matching amount The amount contributed under this subsection by the Secretary concerned with respect to any contribution made by a full TSP member for any pay period shall be equal to such portion of the total amount of the member’s contribution as does not exceed 5 percent of the member’s basic pay for the pay period. Such amount contributed under this subsection is instead of, and not in addition to, amounts contributed under section 8432(c)(2) of this title. (3) Timing and duration of matching contributions The Secretary concerned shall make a contribution under this subsection on behalf of a full TSP member for any pay period for the member that— (A) begins on or after December 1, 2017; and (B) covers any period of service by the member after the member completes two years of service. (4) Protections for spouses and former spouses Section 8435 of this title shall apply to a full TSP member in the same manner as such section is applied to an employee or Member under such section. . (b) Automatic enrollment in Thrift Savings Plan Section 8432(b)(2) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (D)(ii), by striking Members (ii) Except in the case of a full TSP member (as defined in section 8440e(a) of this title), members (2) in subparagraph (E), by striking 8440e(a)(1) 8440e(b)(1) (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (F) Notwithstanding any other provision of this paragraph, if a full TSP member (as defined in section 8440e(a) of this title) has declined automatic enrollment into the Thrift Savings Plan for a year, the full TSP member shall be automatically reenrolled on January 1 of the succeeding year, with contributions under subsection (a) at the default percentage of basic pay. . (c) Vesting (1) Two-years of service Section 8432(g)(2) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (A) in subparagraph (A)(iii), by striking or (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or (C) by adding at the end the following: (C) 2 years of service in the case of a member of the uniformed services. . (2) Separation Section 8432(g) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (6) For purposes of this subsection, a member of the uniformed services shall be considered to have separated from Government employment if the member is discharged or released from service in the uniformed services. . (d) Thrift Savings Plan default investment fund Section 8438(c)(2) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking (A) Consistent with the requirements of subparagraph (B), if an If an (2) by striking subparagraph (B). (e) Repeal of separate contribution agreement authority (1) Repeal Section 211 of title 37, United States Code, is amended— (A) by striking subsection (d); and (B) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (d). (2) Conforming amendment Section 8432b(c)(2)(B) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking (including pursuant to an agreement under section 211(d) of title 37) 632. Modernized retirement system for members of the uniformed services (a) Regular service Section 1409(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) Modernized retirement system (A) Reduced multiplier for full tsp members Notwithstanding paragraphs (1), (2), and (3), in the case of a member who first becomes a member of the uniformed services on or after October 1, 2017, or a member who makes the election described in subparagraph (B) (referred to as a full TSP member (i) paragraph (1)(A) shall be applied by substituting 2 2½ (ii) clause (i) of paragraph (3)(B) shall be applied by substituting 60 percent 75 percent (iii) clause (ii)(I) of such paragraph shall be applied by substituting 2 2½ (B) Election to participate in modernized retirement system Pursuant to subparagraph (C), a member of a uniformed service serving on September 30, 2017, may elect, in exchange for the reduced multipliers described in subparagraph (A) for purposes of calculating the retired pay of the member, to receive Thrift Savings Plan matching contributions pursuant to section 8440e(e) of title 5. (C) Election period (i) In general Except as provided in clauses (ii) and (iii), a member of a uniformed service may make the election authorized by subparagraph (B) only during the period that begins on January 1, 2018, and ends on December 31, 2018. (ii) Hardship extension The Secretary concerned may extend the election period described in clause (i) for a member who experiences a hardship as determined by the Secretary concerned. (iii) Effect of break in service A member of a uniformed service who returns to service after a break in service that occurs during the election period specified in clause (i) shall make the election described in subparagraph (B) within 30 days after the date of the reentry into service of the member. (D) Regulations The Secretary concerned shall prescribe regulations to implement this paragraph. . (b) Non-regular service Section 12739 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (f) Modernized retirement system (1) Reduced multiplier for full tsp members In the case of a person who first performs reserve component service on or after October 1, 2017, after not having performed regular or reserve component service on or before that date— (A) subsection (a)(2) shall be applied by substituting 2 percent 2½ percent (B) subparagraph (A) of subsection (c)(2) shall be applied by substituting 60 percent 75 percent (C) subparagraph (B)(ii) of such subsection shall be applied by substituting 2 percent 2½ percent (2) Regulations The Secretary concerned shall prescribe regulations to implement this subsection. . (c) Coordinating amendments to other retirement authorities (1) Disability, warrant officers, and DOPMA retired pay (A) Computation of retired pay The table in section 1401(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (i) in paragraph (1) in column 2 of formula number 1, by striking 2½% of years of service credited to him under section 1208 the retired pay multiplier determined for the member under section 1409 of this title (ii) in paragraph (1) in column 2 of formula number 2, by striking 2½% of years of service credited to him under section 1208 the retired pay multiplier determined for the member under section 1409 of this title (iii) in column 2 of each of formula number 4 and formula number 5, by striking section 1409(a) section 1409 (B) Clarification regarding modernized retirement system Section 1401a(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (i) by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (6); and (ii) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following new paragraph (5): (5) Adjustments for participants in modernized retirement system Notwithstanding paragraph (3), if a member or former member makes the election described in section 1409(b)(4) of this title, the Secretary shall increase the retired pay of such member in accordance with paragraph (2). . (2) 15-year career status bonus Section 354 of title 37, United States Code, is amended— (A) in subsection (f)— (i) by striking If a (1) If a (ii) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) If a person who is paid a bonus under this section subsequently makes an election described in section 1409(b)(4) of title 10, the person shall repay any bonus payments received under this section in the same manner as repayments are made under section 373 of this title. ; and (B) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (g) Sunset and continuation of payments (1) A Secretary concerned may not pay a new bonus under this section after September 30, 2017. (2) Subject to subsection (f)(2), the Secretary concerned may continue to make payments for bonuses that were awarded under this section on or before the date specified in paragraph (1). . (3) Application to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Corps Paragraph (2) of section 245(a) of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Act of 2002 ( 33 U.S.C. 3045(a) (2) the retired pay multiplier determined under section 1409 of such title for the number of years of service that may be credited to the officer under section 1405 of such title as if the officer's service were service as a member of the Armed Forces. . (4) Application to Public Health Service Section 211(a)(4) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 212(a)(4) (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking at the rate of 2 ½ per centum of the basic pay of the highest grade held by him as such officer calculated by multiplying the retired pay base determined under section 1406 of title 10, United States Code, by the retired pay multiplier determined under section 1409 of such title for the numbers of years of service credited to the officer under this paragraph (B) in the matter following subparagraph (B)(iii)— (i) in subparagraph (C), by striking such pay, and such pay, (ii) in subparagraph (D), by striking such basic pay. such basic pay, and (E) in the case of any officer who makes the election described in section 1409(b)(4) of title 10, United States Code, subparagraph (C) shall be applied by substituting 40 per centum 50 per centum (d) Conforming delay in cost-of-living amendments (1) Delay The amendments made by section 403(a) of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 ( Public Law 113–67 Public Law 113–76 Public Law 113–82 (2) Covered members Subparagraph (G) of section 1401a(b)(4) of title 10, United States Code, which shall take effect October 1, 2017, pursuant paragraph (1) and section 403(a) of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 ( Public Law 113–67 Public Law 113–76 Public Law 113–82 January 1, 2014 October 1, 2017 (3) Conforming repeal Effective on the date of the enactment of this Act, section 623 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 ( Public Law 113–291 633. Continuation pay for full TSP members with 12 years of service (a) Continuation pay Subchapter II of chapter 5 356. Continuation pay: full TSP members with 12 years of service (a) Continuation pay The Secretary concerned shall make a payment of continuation pay to each full TSP member (as defined in section 8440e(a) of title 5) of the uniformed services under the jurisdiction of the Secretary who— (1) completes 12 years of service; and (2) enters into an agreement with the Secretary to serve for an additional 4 years of obligated service. (b) Amount The amount of continuation pay payable to a full TSP member under subsection (a) shall be the amount that is equal to— (1) in the case of a member of a regular component— (A) the monthly basic pay of the member at 12 years of service multiplied by 2.5; plus (B) at the discretion of the Secretary concerned, the monthly basic pay of the member at 12 years of service multiplied by such number of months (not to exceed 13 months) as the Secretary concerned shall specify in the agreement of the member under subsection (a); and (2) in the case of a member of a reserve component— (A) the amount of monthly basic pay to which the member would be entitled at 12 years of service if the member were a member of a regular component multiplied by 0.5; plus (B) at the discretion of the Secretary concerned, the amount of monthly basic pay described in subparagraph (A) multiplied by such number of months (not to exceed 6 months) as the Secretary concerned shall specify in the agreement of the member under subsection (a). (c) Additional discretionary authority In addition to the continuation pay required under subsection (a), the Secretary concerned may provide pay continuation pay under this subsection to a full TSP member described in subsection (a), and subject to the service agreement referred to in paragraph (2) of such subsection, in an amount determined by the Secretary concerned. (d) Timing of payment The Secretary concerned shall pay continuation pay under subsection (a) to a full TSP member when the member completes 12 years of service. If the Secretary concerned also provides continuation pay under subsection (c) to the member, that continuation pay shall be provided when the member completes 12 years of service. (e) Lump sum or installments A full TSP member may elect to receive continuation pay provided under subsection (a) or (c) in a lump sum or in a series of not more than four payments. (f) Relationship to other pay and allowances Continuation pay under this section is in addition to any other pay or allowance to which the full TSP member is entitled. (g) Repayment A full TSP member who receives continuation pay under this section (a) and fails to complete the obligated service required under such subsection shall be subject to the repayment provisions of section 373 of this title. (h) Regulations Each Secretary concerned shall prescribe regulations to carry out this section. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 5 356. Continuation pay: full TSP members with 12 years of service. . 634. Effective date and implementation (a) Effective date Except as provided in section 632(d)(3), the amendments made by this subtitle shall take effect on October 1, 2017. (b) Implementation plan Not later than March 1, 2016, the Secretaries concerned shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report containing a plan to ensure the full and effective commencement of the implementation of the amendments made by this section on the date specified in subsection (a). The Secretaries concerned, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, and the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board shall take appropriate actions to ensure the full and effective implementation of the amendments. (c) Additional technical and conforming amendments The report required by subsection (b) shall contain a draft of such legislation as may be necessary to make any additional technical and conforming changes to titles 10 and 37, United States Code, and other provisions of law that are required or should be made by reason of the amendments made by this subtitle. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) The term appropriate committees of Congress (A) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Energy and Commerce, the Committee on Natural Resources, and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate. (2) The term Secretary concerned D Commissary and Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentality Benefits and Operations 641. Preserving Assured Commissary Supply to Asia and the Pacific (a) In general The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that there are no changes to the second destination transportation policy that currently applies to fresh fruit and vegetable supplies for commissaries in Asia and the Pacific until the Defense Commissary Agency conducts and submits to Congress a comprehensive study on fresh fruit and vegetable supply for the region. (b) Elements of study The study required by subsection (a) shall include, at a minimum, for Japan, South Korea, Okinawa, and Guam— (1) an item-by-item review of the price, quality, and availability of fresh fruits and vegetables under both local sourcing models and second destination models, including an updated market survey of fresh fruits and vegetables in each location; (2) an item-by-item review of fresh fruits and vegetables to determine the most cost-effective way to supply each item in each location year-round without increasing prices to commissary consumers; and (3) a comprehensive review of supply models that would lower costs to the Defense Working Capital Fund, DECA, without increasing prices for commissary patrons. 642. Prohibition on replacement or consolidation of defense commissary and exchange systems pending submission of required report on defense commissary system The Secretary of Defense shall take no action to replace or consolidate the defense commissary and exchange systems, including through the establishment of a new defense resale system, before submission of the report on the defense commissary system required by section 634 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 ( Public Law 113–291 E Other Matters 651. Improvement of financial literacy and preparedness of members of the Armed Forces (a) Sense of Congress on financial literacy and preparedness of members It is the sense of Congress that— (1) the Secretary of Defense should strengthen arrangements with other departments and agencies of the Federal Government and nonprofit organizations in order to improve the financial literacy and preparedness of members of the Armed Forces; and (2) the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Chief of Staff of the Army, the Chief of Naval Operations, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and the Commandant of the Marine Corps should provide support for the financial literacy and preparedness training carried out under section 992 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by subsections (b), (c), and (d). (b) Provision of Financial literacy and preparedness training Subsection (a) of section 992 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the subsection heading, by striking consumer education financial literacy training (2) in paragraph (1), by striking education financial literacy training (3) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following new paragraph: (2) Training under this subsection shall be provided to a member of the armed forces— (A) as a component of the initial entry training of the member; (B) upon arrival at the first duty station of the member; (C) upon arrival at each subsequent duty station, in the case of a member in pay grade E–4 or below or in pay grade O–3 or below; (D) on the date of promotion of the member, in the case of a member in pay grade E–5 or below or in pay grade O–4 or below; (E) when the member vests in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) under section 8432(g)(2)(C) of title 5; (F) when the member becomes entitled to receive continuation pay under section 356 of title 37, at which time the training shall include, at a minimum, information on options available to the member regarding the use of continuation pay; (G) at each major life event during the service of the member, such as— (i) marriage; (ii) divorce; (iii) birth of first child; or (iv) disabling sickness or condition; (H) during leadership training; (I) during pre-deployment training and during post-deployment training; (J) at transition points in the service of the member, such as— (i) transition from a regular component to a reserve component; (ii) separation from service; or (iii) retirement; and (K) as a component of periodically recurring required training that is provided to the member at a military installation. ; (4) in paragraph (3), by striking paragraph (2)(B) paragraph (2)(J) (5) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) The Secretary concerned shall prescribe regulations setting forth any other events and circumstances (in addition to the events and circumstances described in paragraph (2)) upon which the training required by this subsection will be provided. . (c) Survey of Members’ financial literacy and preparedness Section 992 of title 10, United States Code, is further amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); and (2) by inserting after subsection (c) the following new subsection (d): (d) Financial literacy and preparedness survey (1) The Director of the Defense Manpower Data Center shall annually include in the status of forces survey a survey of the status of the financial literacy and preparedness of members of the armed forces. (2) The results of the annual financial literacy and preparedness survey— (A) shall be used by each of the Secretaries concerned as a benchmark to evaluate and update training provided under this section; and (B) shall be submitted to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives. . (d) Financial services defined Subsection (e) of section 992 of title 10, United States Code, as redesignated by subsection (c)(1) of this section, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) Health insurance, budget management, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), retirement lump sum payments (including rollover options and tax consequences), and Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) . . (e) Clerical amendments (1) Section heading The heading of section 992 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: 992. Financial literacy training: financial services . (2) Table of sections The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 50 of such title is amended by striking the item related to section 992 and inserting the following new item: 992. Financial literacy training: financial services. . (f) Implementation Not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the military department concerned and the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall commence providing financial literacy training under section 992 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by subsections (b), (c), and (d) of this section, to members of the Armed Forces. VII Health Care Provisions A TRICARE and Other Health Care Benefits 701. Joint uniform formulary for transition of care (a) Joint formulary Not later than June 1, 2016, the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall jointly establish a joint uniform formulary for the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense with respect to pharmaceutical agents that are critical for the transition of an individual from receiving treatment furnished by the Secretary of Defense to treatment furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. (b) Selection The Secretaries shall select for inclusion on the joint uniform formulary established under subsection (a) pharmaceutical agents relating to— (1) the control of pain, sleep disorders, and psychiatric conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder; and (2) any other conditions determined appropriate by the Secretaries. (c) Report Not later than July 1, 2016, the Secretaries shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the joint uniform formulary established under subsection (a), including a list of the pharmaceutical agents selected for inclusion on the formulary. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) The term appropriate congressional committees (A) the congressional defense committees; and (B) the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate. (2) The term pharmaceutical agent (e) Conforming amendment Section 1074g(a)(2)(A) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: With respect to members of the uniformed services, such uniform formulary shall include pharmaceutical agents on the joint uniform formulary established under section 701 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016. 702. Access to broad range of methods of contraception approved by the Food and Drug Administration for members of the Armed Forces and military dependents at military treatment facilities (a) In general Commencing not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that every military medical treatment facility has a sufficient stock of a broad range of methods of contraception approved by the Food and Drug Administration to be able to dispense any such method of contraception to any women members of the Armed Forces and female covered beneficiaries who receive care through such facility. (b) Covered beneficiary defined In this section, the term covered beneficiary 703. Access to contraceptive method for duration of deployment The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that, whenever possible, a female member of the Armed Forces who uses prescription contraception on a long-term basis should be given prior to deployment a sufficient supply of the prescription contraceptive for the duration of the deployment. 704. Access to infertility treatment for members of the Armed Forces and dependents (a) Access Pursuant to the findings contained in the report required by section 729 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 ( Public Law 113–291 (b) Continuity of services In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall ensure that members and dependents are provided continuity of services as appropriate if treatments for infertility are disrupted, including pursuant to a change of duty station. B Health Care Administration 711. Unified medical command (a) Unified combatant command (1) In general Chapter 6 section 167a 167b. Unified combatant command for medical operations (a) Establishment With the advice and assistance of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the President, through the Secretary of Defense, shall establish under section 161 of this title a unified command for medical operations (in this section referred to as the unified medical command (b) Assignment of forces In establishing the unified medical command under subsection (a), all active military medical treatment facilities, training organizations, and research entities of the armed forces shall be assigned to such unified command, unless otherwise directed by the Secretary of Defense. (c) Grade of commander The commander of the unified medical command shall hold the grade of general or, in the case of an officer of the Navy, admiral while serving in that position, without vacating his permanent grade. The commander of such command shall be appointed to that grade by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, for service in that position. The commander of such command shall be a member of a health profession described in paragraph (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), or (6) of section 335(j) of title 37. During the five-year period beginning on the date on which the Secretary establishes the command under subsection (a), the commander of such command shall be exempt from the requirements of section 164(a)(1) of this title. (d) Subordinate commands (1) The unified medical command shall have the following subordinate commands: (A) A command that includes all fixed military medical treatment facilities, including elements of the Department of Defense that are combined, operated jointly, or otherwise operated in such a manner that a medical facility of the Department of Defense is operating in or with a medical facility of another department or agency of the United States. (B) A command that includes all medical training, education, and research and development activities that have previously been unified or combined, including organizations that have been designated as a Department of Defense executive agent. (C) The Defense Health Agency. (2) The commander of a subordinate command of the unified medical command shall hold the grade of lieutenant general or, in the case of an officer of the Navy, vice admiral while serving in that position, without vacating his permanent grade. The commander of such a subordinate command shall be appointed to that grade by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, for service in that position. The commander of such a subordinate command shall also be required to be a surgeon general of one of the military departments. (e) Authority of combatant commander (1) In addition to the authority prescribed in section 164(c) of this title, the commander of the unified medical command shall be responsible for, and shall have the authority to conduct, all affairs of such command relating to medical operations activities. (2) The commander of such command shall be responsible for, and shall have the authority to conduct, the following functions relating to medical operations activities (whether or not relating to the unified medical command): (A) Developing programs and doctrine. (B) Preparing and submitting to the Secretary of Defense program recommendations and budget proposals for the forces described in subsection (b) and for other forces assigned to the unified medical command. (C) Exercising authority, direction, and control over the expenditure of funds— (i) for forces assigned to the unified medical command; (ii) for the forces described in subsection (b) assigned to unified combatant commands other than the unified medical command to the extent directed by the Secretary of Defense; and (iii) for military construction funds of the Defense Health Program. (D) Training assigned forces. (E) Conducting specialized courses of instruction for commissioned and noncommissioned officers. (F) Validating requirements. (G) Establishing priorities for requirements. (H) Ensuring the interoperability of equipment and forces. (I) Monitoring the promotions, assignments, retention, training, and professional military education of medical officers described in paragraph (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), or (6) of section 335(j) of title 37. (3) The commander of such command shall be responsible for the Defense Health Program, including the Defense Health Program Account established under section 1100 of this title. (g) Regulations In establishing the unified medical command under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations for the activities of the unified medical command. . (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 167a the following new item: 167b. Unified combatant command for medical operations. . (b) Plan, notification, and report (1) Plan Not later than July 1, 2016, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a comprehensive plan to establish the unified medical command authorized under section 167b of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), including any legislative actions the Secretary considers necessary to implement the plan. (2) Notification The Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees written notification of the time line of the Secretary to establish the unified medical command under such section 167b by not later than the date that is 30 days before establishing such command. (3) Report Not later than 180 days after submitting the notification under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the establishment of the unified medical command. 712. Licensure of mental health professionals in TRICARE program (a) In general The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that a qualified mental health professional described in subsection (b) is eligible for reimbursement under the TRICARE program as a TRICARE certified mental health counselor. (b) Qualified mental health care professional described A qualified mental health care professional described in this subsection is an individual who— (1) holds a masters degree or doctoral degree in counseling from a mental health counseling program or clinical mental health counseling program that is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs; (2) is licensed by a State in mental health counseling at the clinical level or, with respect to a State that has a tiered licensing scheme, at the highest level available; and (3) has passed the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination. (c) Special rule for certain practicing professionals During the period preceding January 1, 2027, for purposes of subsection (a), an individual who meets the following criteria is deemed to be a qualified mental health care professional described in subsection (b): (1) The individual holds a masters degree or doctoral degree in counseling from a program that is accredited by a covered institution. (2) The individual has been licensed by a State as a mental health counselor for a period of not less than five years. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) The term covered institution (A) The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACCJC-WASC). (B) The Higher Learning Commission (HLC). (C) The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). (D) The New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NEASC-CIHE). (E) The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Commission on Colleges. (F) The WASC Senior College and University Commission (WASC-SCUC). (G) The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). (H) The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). (I) The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). (J) The Distance Education Accreditation Commission (DEAC). (2) The term State (3) The term TRICARE program 713. Reports on proposed realignments of military medical treatment facilities (a) Limitation on realignment Chapter 55 section 1073b 1073c. Reports on proposed realignments of military medical treatment facilities (a) Limitation The Secretary of Defense may not restructure or realign a military medical treatment facility until— (1) the Secretary submits to the congressional defense committees a report on such proposed restructuring or realignment; and (2) a period of 90 days has elapsed following the date of such submission. (b) Elements Each report under subsection (a)(1) shall include, with respect to the military medical treatment facility covered by the report, the following: (1) The average daily inpatient census. (2) The average inpatient capacity. (3) The top five inpatient admission diagnoses. (4) Each medical specialty available. (5) The average daily percent of staffing available for each medical specialty. (6) The beneficiary population within the catchment area. (7) The budgeted funding level. (8) Whether the facility has a helipad capable of receiving medical evacuation airlift patients arriving on the primary evacuation aircraft platform for the military installation served. (9) A determination of whether the civilian hospital system in which the facility resides, if any, is a Federally-designated underserved medical community and the effect on such community from any reduction in staff or functions or downgrade of the facility. (10) If the facility serves a training center— (A) a determination of the risk with respect to high-tempo, live-fire military operations, treating battlefield-like injuries, and the potential for a mass casualty event if the facility is downgraded to a clinic or reduced in personnel or capabilities; and (B) a description of the extent to which the Secretary, in making such determination, consulted with the appropriate training directorate, training and doctrine command, and forces command of each military department. (11) A site assessment by the TRICARE program to assess the network capabilities of TRICARE providers in the local area. (12) The inpatient mental health availability. (13) The average annual inpatient care directed to civilian medical facilities. (14) The civilian capacity by medical specialty in each catchment area. (15) The distance in miles to the nearest civilian emergency care department. (16) The distance in miles to the closest civilian inpatient hospital, listed by level of care and whether the facility is designated a sole community hospital. (17) The availability of ambulance service on the military installation and the distance in miles to the nearest civilian ambulance service, including the average response time to the military installation. (18) An estimate of the cost to restructure or realign the military medical treatment facility, including with respect to bed closures and civilian personnel reductions. (19) If the military medical treatment facility is restructured or realigned, an estimate of— (A) the number of civilian personnel reductions, listed by series; (B) the number of local support contracts terminated; and (C) the increased cost of purchased care. (20) An assessment of the effect of the elimination of health care services at the military medical treatment facility on civilians employed at such facility. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1073b the following new item: 1073c. Reports on proposed realignments of military medical treatment facilities. . 714. Pilot program for operation of network of retail pharmacies under TRICARE pharmacy benefits program (a) Authority to establish pilot program The Secretary of Defense may conduct a pilot program to evaluate whether, in carrying out the TRICARE pharmacy benefits program under section 1074g of title 10, United States Code, operating a network of preferred retail pharmacies will generate cost savings for the Department of Defense. (b) Elements of pilot program In conducting the pilot program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) incorporate best practices (2) allow beneficiaries to obtain prescription medication that is available through the TRICARE pharmacy benefits program, including maintenance medication, through the network of preferred retail pharmacies and the national mail-order pharmacy program under section 1074g(a)(2)(E)(iii) of title 10 United States Code; (3) allow retail pharmacies participating in the network of preferred retail pharmacies to purchase prescription medication for beneficiaries at rates available to the Federal government pursuant to section 1074g(f) of title 10, United States Code; (4) ensure that retail pharmacies participating in the network of preferred retail pharmacies shall be comprised of small business pharmacies at a rate no lower than the current TRICARE pharmacy program participation rate; (5) study the potential, viability, cost efficiency, and health care effectiveness of the TRICARE pharmacy benefits program administering prescription medication through a network of preferred retail pharmacies in addition to the methods available pursuant to section 1074g(a)(2)(E) of title 10, United States Code; and (6) determine the opportunities for and barriers to coordinating and leveraging the use of a network of preferred retail pharmacies in addition to such methods available pursuant to such section 1074g(a)(2)(E). (c) Selection of retail pharmacies The Secretary shall select the retail pharmacies to participate in the preferred network of preferred retail pharmacies pursuant to subsection (a). In making such selection the Secretary may— (1) require that retail pharmacies opt-in to the network and agree to the reimbursement rates paid by the Secretary; (2) determine specific criteria for each retail pharmacy to meet or that a certain number of retail pharmacies must meet; (3) use a competitive process; and (4) require the preferred pharmacy network to comply with the existing TRICARE retail pharmacy access standards. (d) Selection of military communities In carrying out the pilot program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall select at least one region in which to carry out the pilot program. The Secretary shall ensure that any region selected meets the following criteria: (1) The region has a certain number or percentage, as determined by the Secretary, of— (A) members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty; (B) members of the Armed Forces serving in a reserve component; and (C) retired members of the Armed Forces. (2) The number of beneficiaries under paragraph (1) is sufficient to produce statistically significant results. (3) The region has at least one retail pharmacy that operates at least 10 pharmacy locations in the region. (4) The region has at least one military installation that has a military medical treatment facility with a pharmacy. (e) Consultation The Secretary shall develop the pilot program under subsection (a) in consultation with— (1) the Secretaries of the military departments; (2) representatives from the military installations within the region selected under subsection (d); and (3) the TRICARE-managed pharmacy contractor with responsibility for the national pharmacy mail-order program. (f) Duration of pilot program If the Secretary of Defense carries out the pilot program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall commence such pilot program by not later than May 1, 2016, and shall terminate such program on September 30, 2018. (g) Reports If the Secretary of Defense carries out the pilot program under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees reports on the pilot program as follows: (1) Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, a report containing an implementation plan for the pilot program. (2) Not later than 90 days after the date on which the pilot program commences, and semiannually thereafter during the period in which the pilot program is carried out, an interim report on the pilot program. (3) Not later than 90 days after the date on which the pilot program terminates, a final report describing the results of the pilot program, including any recommendations of the Secretary to expand such program. C Reports and Other Matters 721. Extension of authority for DOD-VA Health Care Sharing Incentive Fund Section 8111(d)(3) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking September 30, 2015 September 30, 2020 722. Extension of authority for Joint Department of Defense-Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Demonstration Fund Section 1704(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 ( Public Law 111–84 Public Law 113–291 September 30, 2016 September 30, 2017 VIII Acquisition Policy, Acquisition Management, and Related Matters 800. Sense of Congress on the desired tenets of the defense acquisition system (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives held a series of hearings in 2013, 2014, and 2015 gathering testimony from key acquisition leaders and experts. It is clear that the acquisition reform efforts of the last 50 years continue to founder because they fail to address the motivational and environmental factors in which they must be implemented. The acquisition system, though frustrating to all, is in one sense in equilibrium. The acquisition system provides enough benefits to proponents and opponents to continue, with only minor changes, despite its shortcomings. (2) The Armed Forces continue to pursue too many defense acquisitions, chasing too few dollars. Consequently, there remains a vast difference between the budgeting plans of the Department and the reality of the cost of its systems or the services it acquires. (3) To keep programs alive, the Department develops and Congress accepts fragile acquisition strategies that downplay technical issues and assume only successful outcomes from high-risk efforts. As a result, the Department often ends up with too few weapons, with performance that falls short, that are difficult and costly to maintain, delivered late at too high a cost. Congressional and Department of Defense leadership have limited insight into the services acquired or what services need to be acquired in the future. Furthermore, the conventional acquisition process is not agile enough for today’s demands. Finally, the Department of Defense continues to struggle with financial management and auditability, affecting its ability to control costs, ensure basic accountability, anticipate future costs and claims on the budget, and measure performance. (4) Too often today, all stakeholders in the Department of Defense, Congress, and industry, accept that— (A) for the acquisition process, success is defined as maximizing technical performance or protecting organizational interests, without regard to funding disruptions and delivery delays of needed capability or services to the warfighter; and (B) the acquisition process is— (i) reactive, meaning issues are addressed late and at great cost only after problems are realized; (ii) plodding, meaning the bureaucratic processes are sclerotic and cumbersome; (iii) opaque, meaning that limiting information is necessary to protect programs; and (iv) traditional, meaning that customary approaches and suppliers are preferred over perceived risk of new or unique concepts and vendors. (5) Today, the United States is at a cross-roads, and if changes to the acquisition system are not made soon, the trend of fewer and more costly systems and services that fall short of the needs of the Armed Forces will continue. Congress, the Department of Defense, and industry all have a stake in making positive changes. Each plays a role in contributing to the current system. Each gains benefits from that system, but each is frustrated by it as well. (6) The acquisition improvement effort of the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives proposes a different approach from previous efforts by seeking to improve the environment (i.e., statutes, regulations, processes, and culture) driving acquisition decisions in the Department of Defense, industry, and Congress. The Committee has solicited input from industry and the Department of Defense, as well as others in Congress, and will continue to do so. The Committee recognizes that there are no silver bullets (b) Sense of congress on the tenets of an improved acquisition system It is the sense of Congress that all stakeholders in the acquisition system—the Department of Defense, Congress, and industry—should be governed by the following tenets: (1) Success Success in the acquisition system means the timely delivery of affordable and effective military equipment and services. (2) Proactive The acquisition system should be proactive, meaning— (A) the system should recognize that development and acquisition problems can occur; and (B) officials at all levels should be empowered to solve problems and reduce risks by surfacing issues early and honestly and taking action to resolve them. (3) Agile The acquisition system should be agile, meaning that needed program adjustments to both respond to emerging threats and the rapid pace of technological change and to address development or production issues should be proposed and adjudicated quickly. (4) Transparent The acquisition system should be transparent, meaning that— (A) all decision makers should be given useful, relevant, credible, and reliable information when making commitments; (B) Government and industry communication should be clear and open; and (C) the Department of Defense should produce auditable financial management statements. (5) Innovative The acquisition system should be innovative, meaning that barriers should be removed that preclude companies from undertaking defense business or officials from proposing new approaches. A Acquisition Policy and Management 801. Report on linking and streamlining requirements, acquisition, and budget processes within Armed Forces (a) Reports Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief of Staff of the Army, the Chief of Naval Operations, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and the Commandant of the Marine Corps shall each submit to the congressional defense committees a report on efforts to link and streamline the requirements, acquisition, and budget processes within the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps, respectively. (b) Matters included Each report under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) A specific description of— (A) the management actions the Chief concerned or the Commandant has taken or plans to take to link and streamline the requirements, acquisition, and budget processes of the Armed Force concerned; (B) any reorganization or process changes that will link and streamline the requirements, acquisition, and budget processes of the Armed Force concerned; and (C) any cross-training or professional development initiatives of the Chief concerned or the Commandant. (2) For each description under paragraph (1)— (A) the specific timeline associated with implementation; (B) the anticipated outcomes once implemented; and (C) how to measure whether or not those outcomes are realized. (3) Any other matters the Chief concerned or the Commandant considers appropriate. 802. Required review of acquisition-related functions of the Chiefs of Staff of the Armed Forces (a) Review required The Chief of Staff of the Army, the Chief of Naval Operations, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and the Commandant of the Marine Corps shall conduct a review of their current individual authorities provided in sections 3033, 5033, 8033, and 5043 of title 10, United States Code, and other relevant statutes and regulations related to defense acquisitions for the purpose of developing such recommendations as the Chief concerned or the Commandant considers necessary to further or advance the role of the Chief concerned or the Commandant in the development of requirements, acquisition processes, and the associated budget practices of the Department of Defense. (b) Reports Not later than March 1, 2016, the Chief of Staff of the Army, the Chief of Naval Operations, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and the Commandant of the Marine Corps shall each submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing, at a minimum, the following: (1) The recommendations developed by the Chief concerned or the Commandant under subsection (a) and other results of the review conducted under such subsection. (2) The actions the Chief concerned or the Commandant is taking, if any, within the Chief’s or Commandant’s existing authority to implement such recommendations. 803. Independent study of matters related to bid protests (a) Requirement for study Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall enter into a contract with an independent research entity that is a not-for-profit entity or a federally funded research and development center with appropriate expertise and analytical capability to carry out a comprehensive study of factors leading to the filing of bid protests. The study shall examine issues such as the following: (1) The variable influences on the net benefit (monetary and non-monetary) to contractors either filing a protest or indicating intent to file a protest. (2) The extent to which protests are filed by incumbent contractors for purposes of extending a contract’s period of performance. (3) The extent to which companies file protests even when those companies do not believe there was an error in the procurement process. (4) The time it takes agencies to implement corrective actions after a ruling or decision. (b) Report Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the independent entity shall provide to the Secretary and the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the study, along with any recommendations it may have. 804. Procurement of commercial items (a) Commercial Item Determinations by Department of Defense (1) In general Chapter 140 2380. Commercial item determinations by Department of Defense The Secretary of Defense shall— (1) establish and maintain a centralized capability with necessary expertise and resources to oversee the making of commercial item determinations for the purposes of procurements by the Department of Defense; and (2) provide public access to Department of Defense commercial item determinations for the purposes of procurements by the Department of Defense. . (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 2380. Commercial item determinations by Department of Defense. . (b) Commercial item exception to submission of cost and pricing data Section 2306a(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) Commercial item determination (A) For purposes of applying the commercial item exception under paragraph (1)(B) to the required submission of certified cost or pricing data, the contracting officer may presume that a prior commercial item determination made by a military department, a Defense Agency, or another component of the Department of Defense shall serve as a determination for subsequent procurements of such item. (B) If the contracting officer does not make the presumption described in subparagraph (A) and instead chooses to proceed with a procurement of an item previously determined to be a commercial item using procedures other than the procedures authorized for the procurement of a commercial item, the contracting officer shall request a review of the commercial item determination by the head of the contracting activity. (C) Not later than 30 days after receiving a request for review of a commercial item determination under subparagraph (B), the head of a contracting activity shall— (i) confirm that the prior determination was appropriate and still applicable; or (ii) issue a revised determination with a written explanation of the basis for the revision. . (c) Definition of commercial item Nothing in this section or the amendments made by this section shall affect the meaning of the term commercial item 805. Modification to information required to be submitted by offeror in procurement of major weapon systems as commercial items (a) Requirement for determination Subsection (a) of section 2379 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (1)(B), by inserting ; and (2) by striking paragraph (2); and (3) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2). (b) Treatment of subsystems as commercial items Subsection (b) of such section is amended— (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking only if if either (2) in paragraph (2)— (A) by striking that— the subsystem is a that the subsystem is a (B) by striking ; and (C) by striking subparagraph (B). (c) Treatment of components as commercial items Subsection (c)(1) of such section is amended— (1) by striking title only if title if either (2) in subparagraph (B)— (A) by striking that— the component or that the component or (B) by striking ; and (C) by striking clause (ii). (d) Information submitted Subsection (d) of such section is amended— (1) by striking submit— prices paid submit prices paid (2) by striking ; and (3) by striking paragraph (2). 806. Amendment relating to multiyear contract authority for acquisition of property Paragraph (1) of section 2306b(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (1) That there is a reasonable expectation that the use of such a contract will result in lower total anticipated costs of carrying out the program than if the program were carried out through annual contracts. . 807. Compliance with inventory of contracts for services Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2016 for the operation of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, not more than 75 percent may be obligated or expended in fiscal year 2016 until— (1) the Department of Defense Compliance Plan for Section 8108(c) of Public Law 112–10 (2) the implementing direction contained in the Enterprise-wide Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (3) the funds made available in March 2014 to establish the Total Force Management Support Office to define business processes for compiling, reviewing, and using the inventory required under section 2330a(c) of title 10, United States Code, have been obligated. B Workforce Development and Related Matters 811. Amendments to Department of Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Fund (a) Permanent extension of fund Section 1705(d)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (C), by striking of an amount as follows: of an amount of not less than $500,000,000. (2) in subparagraph (D), by striking an amount that is less than an amount that is less than $400,000,000. (b) Permanent extension of expedited hiring authority Section 1705(g) of such title is amended— (1) by striking paragraph (2); (2) by striking Authority.— For purposes of Authority.— (3) by striking (A) (1) (4) by striking (B) (2) (5) by aligning paragraphs (1) and (2), as designated by paragraphs (3) and (4), so as to be two ems from the left margin. (c) Clarification of acquisition workforce covered Section 1705(g) of such title, as amended by subsection (c), is further amended by striking acquisition workforce positions of positions in the acquisition workforce, as defined in subsection (h), 812. Dual-track military professionals in operational and acquisition specialities (a) Requirement for service chief involvement Section 1722a(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after military department) , in collaboration with the Chief of Staff of the Army, the Chief of Naval Operations, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and the Commandant of the Marine Corps (with respect to the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps, respectively), (b) Dual-track career path Section 1722a(b) of such title is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively; (2) in paragraph (1), by inserting single-track career path (3) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph (2): (2) A dual-track career path that attracts the highest quality officers and enlisted personnel and allows them to gain experience in and receive credit for a primary career in combat arms and a functional secondary career in the acquisition field in order to more closely align the military operational, requirements, and acquisition workforces of each armed force. . 813. Provision of joint duty assignment credit for acquisition duty Section 668(a)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking or (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (E) and inserting ; or (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (F) acquisition matters addressed by military personnel and covered under chapter 87 of this title. . 814. Requirement for acquisition skills assessment biennial strategic workforce plan (a) Requirement Section 115b(b)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (E); (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following: (D) new or expanded critical skills and competencies needed by the existing civilian employee workforce of the Department to address new acquisition process requirements established by law or policy during the four years preceding the year of submission of the plan; and . (b) Conforming amendments Section 115b of such title is further amended— (1) in subparagraph (E) of subsection (b)(1), as redesignated by subsection (a)(1), by striking (C) (D) (2) in paragraph (2) of subsection (b), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking (1)(D) (1)(E) (3) in paragraph (2)(A) of each of subsections (c), (d), and (e), by striking through (D) through (E) 815. Mandatory requirement for training related to the conduct of market research (a) Mandatory market research training Section 2377 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d) Market research training required The Secretary of Defense shall provide mandatory training for members of the armed forces and employees of the Department of Defense responsible for the conduct of market research required under subsection (c). Such mandatory training shall, at a minimum— (1) provide comprehensive information on the subject of market research and the function of market research in the acquisition of commercial items; (2) teach best practices for conducting and documenting market research; and (3) provide methodologies for establishing standard processes and reports for collecting and sharing market research across the Department. . (b) Incorporation into management certification training mandate The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall ensure that the requirements of section 2377(d) of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), are incorporated into the requirements management certification training mandate of the Joint Capabilities Integration Development System. 816. Independent study of implementation of defense acquisition workforce improvement efforts (a) Requirement for study Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall enter into a contract with an independent research entity described in subsection (b) to carry out a comprehensive study of the strategic planning of the Department of Defense related to the defense acquisition workforce. The study shall provide a comprehensive examination of the Department’s efforts to recruit, develop, and retain the acquisition workforce with a specific review of the following: (1) The implementation of the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (including chapter 87 (2) The application of the Department of Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Fund (as established under section 1705 of title 10, United States Code). (3) The effectiveness of professional military education programs, including fellowships and exchanges with industry. (b) Independent research entity The entity described in this subsection is an independent research entity that is a not-for-profit entity or a federally funded research and development center with appropriate expertise and analytical capability. (c) Reports (1) To Secretary Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the independent research entity shall provide to the Secretary a report containing— (A) the results of the study required by subsection (a); and (B) such recommendations to improve the acquisition workforce as the independent research entity considers to be appropriate. (2) To Congress Not later than 30 days after receipt of the report under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense shall submit such report, together with any additional views or recommendations of the Secretary, to the congressional defense committees. 817. Extension of demonstration project relating to certain acquisition personnel management policies and procedures Section 1762(g) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking 2017 2020 C Weapon Systems Acquisition and Related Matters 821. Sense of Congress on the desired characteristics for the weapon systems acquisition system (a) Findings Congress makes the following findings: (1) Current situation Despite significant and repeated attempts at acquisition reform, the Department of Defense still experiences case after case of expensive weapon system acquisition failures. The Department of Defense has a track record of too many cancellations, schedule slippages, cost over-runs, and failures to deliver timely solutions to the requirements of the Armed Forces. This situation is unacceptable. For example, according to the Final Report of the 2010 Army Acquisition Review, between 1996 and 2010, the Army expended approximately $1 billion to $3 billion annually on two dozen programs that were eventually cancelled. No military service and no type of weapon acquisition has been immune. (2) Problems in all phases of acquisitions (A) Despite detailed weapon acquisition processes and procedures, there is only limited discipline in starting programs. Many programs begin without a solid foundation. They have too many requirements deemed critical spackle (B) As these weapon systems proceed into engineering and manufacturing development, they often encounter development problems leading to cost growth, schedule delay, and performance reductions. Industry and Government officials frequently respond by taking additional development risks to resolve basic performance issues by reducing the time to analyze and assess development results, overlapping key development efforts, and reducing testing. The Department of Defense and Congress disrupt the planned funding of stable programs to find resources for troubled programs or to fund across-the-board spending cuts. Funding instability is the inevitable price that programs pay for survival because funding disruptions actually keep more programs alive. (C) Finally, these weapons are often rushed into production only to encounter production problems, and are fielded with many unknowns or deficiencies leading to significantly reduced quantities and force structure reductions. The warfighter faces the challenge of operating weapons with poor reliability, high maintenance demands, reduced performance, and many capability shortfalls. (b) Sense of Congress (1) In general It is the sense of Congress that, in accordance with the tenets described in section 800, to improve weapon system acquisitions, the Department of Defense, Congress, and industry should develop an acquisition system characterized by highly disciplined program initiation coupled with agile program execution and balanced oversight, as described in paragraphs (2), (3), and (4). (2) Highly disciplined program initiation An acquisition system characterized by highly disciplined program initiation means that programs do not begin engineering development until firm requirements are matched to a flexible acquisition strategy structured to develop militarily useful capability that can be delivered in a relevant period of time with available technologies, funding, and management capacity. Such a highly disciplined program initiation includes— (A) a workforce with smart requirements setters and expert buyers, with the knowledge, skills, and experience to successfully plan for and execute highly complex acquisitions; (B) requirements that are well-defined, technically feasible, and affordable; (C) acquisition strategies that are designed to minimize time to market of militarily useful capability, with the program concerned being structured so that— (i) lower-risk, technically mature capabilities are matched to delivering capability to the warfighter in the near term, while remaining requirements are aligned and resources are programmed to support integration into later increments to meet the requirements of the Armed Forces; (ii) capabilities are approved for an increment only when their developmental risks have been appropriately reduced; and (iii) increments are planned to complete engineering and manufacturing development in a reasonable period of time; (D) a science and technology development enterprise that is responsive to the acquisition process before engineering and manufacturing development begins, and sufficiently resourced to reduce risks and enable programs to make smart decisions without losing critical funds; and (E) redtape reduction in order to free up program and Department officials to focus on their mission of defining an executable program and understanding and addressing risks. (3) Agile program execution An acquisition system characterized by agile program execution means a system in which acquisition speed and flexibility to make trade-offs are balanced with the need to achieve desired technical performance. Such agile program execution includes— (A) program managers and program officials who are expert buyers and negotiators who anticipate problems, negotiate solutions, and are empowered to manage; (B) a preference for fixed price contracting where appropriate for the size and complexity of the work and for the nature and scope of the capabilities being developed; (C) program managers who avoid increasing program risk by resisting the addition of new requirements or the reduction of developmental activities; (D) empowering program managers and senior decisionmakers to make decisions easily in order to move forward with capabilities that mature quickly, cancel those that encounter greater difficulties than expected, and trade-off or reduce requirements to maintain cost and schedule; (E) enabling program managers to focus on overcoming execution challenges and delivering success rather than concentrating on compliance with reporting, certifications, and other redtape; and (F) senior decisionmakers who have knowledge of demonstrated performance as programs proceed through development, with robust developmental testing occurring before committing to production for operational use as a basis for decision making. (4) Balanced Oversight An acquisition system characterized by balanced oversight means that the focus is on ensuring discipline initiating programs and that appropriate adjustments are made during development, so that programs have the best chance to succeed. Such balanced oversight includes— (A) involvement by decisionmakers early to ensure that an understanding of trade-offs, risks, and needs are considered, resourced, and validated, and that agreement is reached between the executive and legislative branches; (B) acceptance by decisionmakers that complex weapon system developments are inherently risky and require expertise and flexibility to manage effectively; (C) conscious decisions by decisionmakers regarding where to accept risk, while ensuring that risk mitigation plans are resourced (with time, funding, alternatives, and competent government and contractor officials); (D) measuring and monitoring by decisionmakers of the right factors, such as technology maturation progress and systems engineering during risk reduction, development cost growth during engineering and manufacturing development, and reliability growth during system demonstration; (E) work by Congress and the Department of Defense, once a program has begun, to resolve issues by considering trade-offs among cost, schedule, and performance necessary to best support the warfighter; and (F) congressional understanding of risks and efforts to mitigate such risks even if they are through non-traditional means or other technological advances. 822. Acquisition strategy required for each major defense acquisition program and major system (a) Consolidation of requirements relating to acquisition strategy (1) New title 10 section Chapter 144 section 2431 2431a. Acquisition strategy (a) Acquisition strategy required There shall be an acquisition strategy for each major defense acquisition program and each major system approved by a Milestone Decision Authority. (b) Responsible official For each acquisition strategy required by subsection (a), the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics is responsible for issuing and maintaining the requirements for— (1) the content of the strategy; and (2) the review and approval process for the strategy. (c) Considerations (1) In issuing requirements for the content of an acquisition strategy for a major defense acquisition program or major system, the Under Secretary shall ensure that— (A) the strategy clearly describes the proposed business and technical management approach for the program or system, in sufficient detail to allow the Milestone Decision Authority to assess the viability of the proposed approach; (B) the strategy contains a clear explanation of how the strategy is designed to be implemented with available resources, such as time, funding, and management capacity; and (C) the strategy considers the items listed in paragraph (2). (2) Each strategy shall, at a minimum, consider the following: (A) An approach that delivers required capability in increments, each depending on available mature technology, and that recognizes up front the need for future capability improvements. (B) Acquisition approach, including industrial base considerations in accordance with section 2440 of this title. (C) Risk management, including such methods as competitive prototyping at the system, subsystem, or component level, in accordance with section 2431b of this title. (D) Business strategy, including measures to ensure competition at the system and subsystem level throughout the life-cycle of the program or system in accordance with section 2337 of this title. (E) Contracting strategy, including— (i) contract type and how the type selected relates to level of program risk in each acquisition phase; (ii) how the plans for the program or system to reduce risk enable the use of fixed-price elements in subsequent contracts and the timing of the use of those fixed price elements; (iii) market research; and (iv) consideration of small business participation. (F) Intellectual property strategy in accordance with section 2320 of this title. (G) International involvement, including foreign military sales and cooperative opportunities, in accordance with section 2350a of this title. (H) Multi-year procurement in accordance with section 2306b of this title. (I) Integration of current intelligence assessments into the acquisition process. (J) Requirements related to logistics, maintenance, and sustainment in accordance with sections 2464 and 2466 of this title. (d) Review (1) Subject to the authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, the Milestone Decision Authority shall review and approve, as appropriate, the acquisition strategy for a major defense acquisition program or major system at each of the following times: (A) Milestone A approval. (B) The decision to release the request for proposals for development of the program or system. (C) Milestone B approval. (D) Each subsequent milestone. (E) Review of any decision to enter into full-rate production. (F) When there has been— (i) a significant change to the cost of the program or system; (ii) a critical change to the cost of the program or system; (iii) a significant change to the schedule of the program or system; or (iv) a significant change to the performance of the program or system. (G) Any other time considered relevant by the Milestone Decision Authority. (2) If the Milestone Decision Authority revises an acquisition strategy for a program or system, the Milestone Decision Authority shall provide notice of the revision to the congressional defense committees. (e) Definitions In this section: (1) The term major defense acquisition program (2) The term major system (3) The term Milestone A approval (4) The term Milestone B approval (5) The term Milestone Decision Authority (6) The term management capacity (7) The term significant change to the cost (8) The term critical change to the cost (9) The term significant change to the schedule (f) Submission to congressional committees Upon request by the chairman or ranking member of the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate or the House of Representatives, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the committee the most recently approved acquisition strategy for a major defense acquisition program or major system. The strategy shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex. . (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2431 the following new item: 2431a. Acquisition strategy. . (b) Additional amendments (1) Section 2350a(e) of such title is amended— (A) in the subsection heading, by striking Document (B) in paragraph (1), by striking the Under Secretary of Defense for of the Board opportunities for such cooperative research and development shall be addressed in the acquisition strategy for the project (C) in paragraph (2)— (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)— (I) by striking document discussion (II) by striking include consider (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking A statement indicating whether Whether (iii) in subparagraph (B)— (I) by striking by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (II) by striking of the United States under consideration by the Department of Defense (iv) in subparagraph (D), by striking The recommendation of the Under Secretary A recommendation to the Milestone Decision Authority (2) Section 803 of the Bob Stump National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 ( Public Law 107–314 10 U.S.C. 2430 823. Revision to requirements relating to risk management in development of major defense acquisition programs and major systems (a) Risk management and mitigation requirements (1) In general Chapter 144 section 2431a 2431b. Risk management and mitigation in major defense acquisition programs and major systems (a) Requirement (1) There shall be a risk management and mitigation strategy for each major defense acquisition program or major system. (2) The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the initial acquisition strategy (required under section 2431a of this title) approved by the Milestone Decision Authority and any subsequent revisions include the following: (A) A comprehensive strategy for managing and mitigating risk (including technical, cost, and schedule risk) during each of the following periods: (i) The period preceding engineering manufacturing development, or its equivalent. (ii) The period preceding initial production. (iii) The period preceding full-rate production. (B) An identification of the major sources of risk in each of the periods listed in subparagraph (A). (3) In the case of a program or system with separate increments of capabilities that require Milestone Decision Authority approval to begin or proceed, paragraphs (1) and (2) shall apply to each increment. (b) Strategy to manage and mitigate risks (1) The comprehensive strategy to manage and mitigate risk included in the acquisition strategy for purposes of subsection (a)(2)(A) shall identify each individual risk and the risk management and mitigation activities to address each risk. For the mitigation activities identified, the strategy shall note whether they require cost and schedule margins and need to be included in funding requests. (2) The strategy shall be comprehensive and, at a minimum, include consideration of risk mitigation techniques such as the following: (A) Prototyping (including prototyping at the system, subsystem, or component level and competitive prototyping, where appropriate) and, if prototyping at either the system, subsystem, or component level is not used, an explanation of why it is not appropriate. (B) Modeling and simulation, the areas that modeling and simulation will assess, and identification of the need for development of any new modeling and simulation tools in order to support the comprehensive strategy. (C) Technology demonstrations and decision points for disciplined transition of planned technologies into programs or the selection of alternative technologies. (D) Multiple design approaches. (E) Alternative designs, including any designs that meet requirements but do so with reduced performance. (F) Phasing of program activities or related technology development efforts in order to address high risk areas as early as feasible. (c) Definitions In this section, the terms major defense acquisition program major system . (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2431a, as so added, the following new item: 2431b. Risk reduction in major defense acquisition programs and major systems. . (b) Repeal of superseded provision Section 203 of the Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009 ( 10 U.S.C. 2430 824. Modification to requirements relating to determination of contract type for major defense acquisition programs and major systems (a) Determination of contract type Section 2306 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (i) Required elements of guidance relating to contract type (1) The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the guidance of the Department of Defense relating to major defense acquisition programs, major systems, and major automated information systems includes a requirement that the acquisition strategy required under section 2431a of this title for such a program or system includes— (A) a separate identification of the contract type for each acquisition phase of the program or system; and (B) a justification of the contract type identified. (2) The contract type identified in accordance with paragraph (1)(A) may be— (A) a fixed-price type contract (including a fixed-price incentive contract); or (B) a cost-type contract (including a cost-plus-incentive-fee contract). (3) The guidance referred to in paragraph (1) shall require that the justification for the contract type selected explain— (A) how the level of program risk in each acquisition phase relates to the contract type selected; (B) how the use of incentives (especially cost incentives) in the contract, if any, supports the program or system objectives during each acquisition phase; and (C) how the plans for the program or system to reduce risk enable the use of fixed-price elements in subsequent contracts. (4) The guidance shall also specify that the use of contracts with target costs, target profits or fees, and profit or fee adjustment formulas can be an appropriate contract type. . (b) Repeal Section 818 of the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 ( Public Law 109–364 10 U.S.C. 2306 825. Required determination before Milestone A approval or initiation of major defense acquisition programs (a) Determination rather than certification required Subsection (a) of section 2366a of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the subsection heading, by striking Certification Written determination required (2) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking certifies determines, in writing, (b) Submission of written determination to congress Subsection (b) of such section is amended to read as follows: (b) Submission to congress At the request of any of the congressional defense committees, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the committee an explanation of the basis for a determination made under subsection (a) with respect to a major defense acquisition program, together with a copy of the written determination. The explanation shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. . (c) Repeal of unused definitions Subsection (c) of such section is amended— (1) by striking paragraphs (2) and (4); and (2) by redesignating paragraphs (3), (5), (6), and (7) as paragraphs (2), (3), (4), and (5), respectively. (d) Clerical amendments (1) Section heading The heading of section 2366a of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: 2366a. Major defense acquisition programs: determination required before Milestone A approval . (2) Table of sections The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 139 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 2366a and inserting the following new item: 2366a. Major defense acquisition programs: determination required before Milestone A approval. . 826. Required certification and determination before Milestone B approval of major defense acquisition programs (a) Determination required in addition to certification Subsection (a) of section 2366b of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the subsection heading, by striking Certification Certification and determination required (2) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and (3) by striking (3) further certifies that— (3) further certifies that the technology in the program has been demonstrated in a relevant environment, as determined by the Milestone Decision Authority on the basis of an independent review and assessment by the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, in consultation with the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Developmental Test and Evaluation; (4) determines, in writing, that— . (b) Submission of written determination to congress Subsection (c) of such section is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) At the request of any of the congressional defense committees, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the committee an explanation of the basis for a determination made under subsection (a)(4) with respect to a major defense acquisition program, together with a copy of the written determination. The explanation shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. . (c) National security waiver Subsection (d) of such section is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking certification requirement certification and determination requirements (2) in paragraph (2)— (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) and in subparagraph (A), by inserting waiver determination (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking certification components certification and determination components (d) Conforming amendments Section 2366b of title 10, United States Code, is further amended— (1) in subsection (b)(1), by striking paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a) paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of subsection (a) (2) in subsection (d)(1), by striking paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of subsection (a) paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4) of subsection (a) (3) in subsection (d)(2)(B), by striking paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of subsection (a) paragraphs (1), (2), (3) and (4) of subsection (a) (e) Clerical amendments (1) Section heading The heading of section 2366b of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: 2366b. Major defense acquisition programs: certification and determination required before Milestone B approval . (2) Table of sections The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 139 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 2366b and inserting the following new item: 2366b. Major defense acquisition programs: certification and determination required before Milestone B approval. . D Industrial Base Matters 831. Codification and amendment of Mentor-Protege Program (a) In general Section 831 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1991 ( Public Law 101–510 10 U.S.C. 2302 chapter 137 (1) by amending the section heading to read as follows: 2323b. Mentor-Protege Program ; (2) by striking pilot (3) by amending subsection (e)(1) to read as follows: (1) A developmental program for the protege firm, in such detail as may be reasonable, including— (A) factors to assess the protege firm's developmental progress under the program; and (B) the anticipated number and type of subcontracts to be awarded to the protege firm. ; (4) in subsection (g)(2)(B), by striking under subsection (l)(2) (5) in subsection (h)(1), by inserting ( 15 U.S.C. 631 et seq. Small Business Act (6) by striking subsection (j) and redesignating subsections (k) and (l) as subsections (j) and (k), respectively; (7) by amending subsection (j) (as so redesignated) to read as follows: (j) Regulations The regulations implementing the Mentor-Protege Pilot Program established under section 831 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1991 ( Public Law 101–510 10 U.S.C. 2302 ; (8) by striking prescribed pursuant to subsection (k) described in subsection (j) (9) in subsection (k) (as so redesignated)— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking means a business concern that meets the requirements of section 3(a) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 632(a) has the meaning given such term under section 3 of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 632 (B) in paragraph (2)— (i) in subparagraph (D), by striking the severely disabled severely disabled individuals (ii) in subparagraph (G), by inserting ( 15 U.S.C. 632(p) Small Business Act (C) by amending paragraph (8) to read as follows: (8) The term severely disabled individual . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2323a the following new item: 2323b. Mentor-Protege Program. . 832. Amendments to data quality improvement plan (a) In general Section 15(s) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 644(s) (1) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (6); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraphs: (4) Implementation Not later than the first day of fiscal year 2017, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall implement the plan described in this subsection. (5) Certification The Administrator shall annually provide to the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate a certification of the accuracy and completeness of data reported on bundled and consolidated contracts. . (b) GAO study (1) Study Not later than the first day of fiscal year 2018, the Comptroller General of the United States shall initiate a study on the effectiveness of the plan described in section 15(s) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 644(s) (2) Contracts evaluated For the purposes of conducting the study described in paragraph (1), the Comptroller General of the United States— (A) shall evaluate, for work in each of sectors 23, 33, 54, and 56 (as defined by the North American Industry Classification System), not fewer than 100 contracts in each sector; (B) shall evaluate only those contracts— (i) awarded by an agency listed in section 901(b) of title 31, United States Code; and (ii) that have a Base and Exercised Options Value, an Action Obligation, or a Base and All Options Value (as such terms are defined in the Federal procurement data system described in section 1122(a)(4)(A) of title 41, United States Code, or any successor system); and (C) shall not evaluate contracts that have used any set aside authority. (3) Report Not later than 12 months after initiating the study required by paragraph (1), the Comptroller General of the United States shall report to the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate on the results from such study and, if warranted, any recommendations on how to improve the quality of data reported on bundled and consolidated contracts. 833. Notice of contract consolidation for acquisition strategies (a) Notice requirement for the senior procurement executive or Chief Acquisition Officer Section 44(c)(2) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 657q(c)(2) (C) Notice Not later than 7 days after making a determination that an acquisition strategy involving a consolidation of contract requirements is necessary and justified under subparagraph (A), the senior procurement executive or Chief Acquisition Officer shall publish a notice on a public website that such determination has been made. Any solicitation for a procurement related to the acquisition strategy may not be published earlier than 7 days after such notice is published. Along with the publication of the solicitation, the senior procurement executive or Chief Acquisition Officer shall publish a justification for the determination, which shall include the information in subparagraphs (A) through (E) of paragraph (1). . (b) Notice requirement for the head of a contracting agency Section 15(e)(3) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 644(e)(3) (3) Strategy specifications If the head of a contracting agency determines that an acquisition plan for a procurement involves a substantial bundling of contract requirements, the head of a contracting agency shall publish a notice on a public website that such determination has been made not later than 7 days after making such determination. Any solicitation for a procurement related to the acquisition plan may not be published earlier than 7 days after such notice is published. Along with the publication of the solicitation, the head of a contracting agency shall publish a justification for the determination, which shall include following information: (A) The specific benefits anticipated to be derived from the bundling of contract requirements and a determination that such benefits justify the bundling. (B) An identification of any alternative contracting approaches that would involve a lesser degree of bundling of contract requirements. (C) An assessment of— (i) the specific impediments to participation by small business concerns as prime contractors that result from the bundling of contract requirements; and (ii) the specific actions designed to maximize participation of small business concerns as subcontractors (including suppliers) at various tiers under the contract or contracts that are awarded to meet the requirements. . (c) Technical amendment Section 44(c)(1) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 657q(c)(1) Subject to paragraph (4), the head The head 834. Clarification of requirements related to small business contracts for services (a) Procurement contracts Section 8(a)(17) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17) (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking any procurement contract section 15 any procurement contract, which contract has as its principal purpose the supply of a product to be let pursuant to this subsection or subsection (m), or section 15(a), 31, or 36, (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) Limitation This paragraph shall not apply to a contract that has as its principal purpose the acquisition of services or construction. . (b) Subcontractor contracts Section 46(a)(4) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 657s(a)(4) for supplies from a regular dealer in such supplies which is principally for supplies from a regular dealer in such supplies, and which is not a contract principally for services or construction, 835. Review of Government access to intellectual property rights of private sector firms (a) Review required Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall enter into a contract with an independent entity with appropriate expertise to conduct a review of Department of Defense regulations and practices related to Government access to and use of intellectual property rights of private sector firms. The contract shall require that in conducting the review, the independent entity shall consult with the National Defense Technology and Industrial Base Council (described in section 2502 of title 10, United States Code). (b) Report Not later than March 1, 2016, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the findings of the independent entity, along with a description of any actions that the Secretary proposes to revise and clarify laws or that the Secretary may take to revise or clarify regulations related to intellectual property rights. 836. Requirement that certain ship components be manufactured in the national technology and industrial base (a) Additional procurement limitation Section 2534(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (6) Components for auxiliary ships Subject to subsection (k), the following components: (A) Auxiliary equipment, including pumps, for all shipboard services. (B) Propulsion system components, including engines, reduction gears, and propellers. (C) Shipboard cranes. (D) Spreaders for shipboard cranes. . (b) Implementation Such section is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (k) Implementation of auxiliary ship component limitation Subsection (a)(6) applies only with respect to contracts awarded by the Secretary of a military department for new construction of an auxiliary ship after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 using funds available for National Defense Sealift Fund programs or Shipbuilding and Conversion, Navy. . 837. Policy regarding solid rocket motors used in tactical missiles (a) Policy The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that every tactical missile program of the Department of Defense that uses solid propellant as the primary propulsion system shall have at least one rocket motor supplier within the national technology and industrial base (as defined in section 2500(1) of title 10, United States Code). (b) Waiver The Secretary may waive subsection (a) in the case of compelling national security reasons. 838. FAR Council membership for Administrator of Small Business Administration (a) Addition of Administrator of Small Business Administration to Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council Section 1302(b)(1) of title 41, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking and (2) by striking the period and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (E) the Administrator of the Small Business Administration. . (b) Conforming amendments Such title is amended— (1) in section 1303(a)(1)— (A) by striking and the Administrator of National Aeronautics and Space, the Administrator of National Aeronautics and Space, and the Administrator of the Small Business Administration, (B) by striking and the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 ( 42 U.S.C. 2451 et seq. the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 ( 42 U.S.C. 2451 et seq. 15 U.S.C. 631 et seq. (2) in section 1121(d), by striking and the General Services Administration the General Services Administration, and the Small Business Administration 839. Surety bond requirements and amount of guarantee (a) Surety bond requirements Chapter 93 of subtitle VI of title 31, United States Code, is amended— (1) by adding at the end the following: 9310. Individual sureties If another applicable law or regulation permits the acceptance of a bond from a surety that is not subject to sections 9305 and 9306 and is based on a pledge of assets by the surety, the assets pledged by such surety shall— (1) consist of eligible obligations described under section 9303(a); and (2) be submitted to the official of the Government required to approve or accept the bond, who shall deposit the assets with a depository described under section 9303(b). ; and (2) in the table of contents for such chapter, by adding at the end the following: 9310. Individual sureties. . (b) Amount of surety bond guarantee from Small Business Administration Section 411(c)(1) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 ( 15 U.S.C. 694b(c)(1) 70 90 (c) Comptroller General study on surety bonds (1) Study The Comptroller General of the United States shall carry out a study on the following: (A) All instances during the 10-year period beginning on January 31, 2006, in which a surety bond proposed or issued by a surety in connection with a Federal project was— (i) rejected by a Federal contracting officer; or (ii) accepted by a Federal contracting officer, but was later found to have been backed by insufficient collateral or to be otherwise deficient or with respect to which the surety did not perform. (B) The consequences to the Federal Government, subcontractors, and suppliers of the instances described under subparagraph (A). (C) The percentages of all Federal contracts that were awarded to new startup businesses (including new startup businesses that are small disadvantaged businesses or disadvantaged business enterprises), small disadvantaged businesses, and disadvantaged business enterprises as prime contractors during— (i) the 2-year period beginning on January 31, 2014 and ending on January 31, 2016; and (ii) the 2-year period beginning on January 31, 2016 and ending on January 31, 2018. (D) An assessment of the impact of the amendments made by this section upon the percentages described in subparagraph (C). (2) Report Not later than January 31, 2019, the Comptroller General shall issue a report to the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs of the Senate containing all findings and determinations made in carrying out the study required under paragraph (1). (3) Definitions In this subsection: (A) Disadvantaged business enterprise The term disadvantaged business enterprise (B) New startup business The term new startup business (C) Small disadvantaged business The term small disadvantaged business socially and economically disadvantaged small business concern 15 U.S.C. 637(a)(4) 840. Certification requirements for procurement center representatives, Business Opportunity Specialists, and commercial market representatives (a) Procurement center representative requirements Section 15(l)(5)(A)(iii) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 644(l)(5)(A)(iii) except that except that— (I) any person serving in such a position on or before January 3, 2013, may continue to serve in that position for a period of 5 years beginning on such date without the required certification; and (II) any person hired for such position after January 3, 2013, may have up to one calendar year from the date of employment to obtain the required certification. . (b) Business Opportunity Specialist requirements (1) In general Section 4 of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 633 (g) Certification requirements for Business Opportunity Specialists A Business Opportunity Specialist described under section 7(j)(10)(D) shall have a Level I Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (or any successor certification) or the equivalent Department of Defense certification, except that— (1) a Business Opportunity Specialist who was serving on or before January 3, 2013, may continue to serve as a Business Opportunity Specialist for a period of 5 years beginning on such date without such a certification; and (2) any person hired as a Business Opportunity Specialist after January 3, 2013, may have up to one calendar year from the date of employment to obtain the required certification. . (2) Conforming amendment Section 7(j)(10)(D)(i) of such Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(j)(10)(D)(i) (c) Commercial market representative requirements Section 4 of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 633 (h) Certification requirements for commercial market representatives A commercial market representative referred to in section 15(q)(3) shall have a Level I Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (or any successor certification) or the equivalent Department of Defense certification, except that— (1) a commercial market representative who was serving on or before the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 may continue to serve as a commercial market representative for a period of 5 years beginning on such date without such a certification; and (2) any person hired as a commercial market representative after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 may have up to one calendar year from the date of employment to obtain the required certification. . 841. Including subcontracting goals in agency responsibilities Section 1633(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 ( Public Law 112–239 15 U.S.C. 631 assume responsibility for of the agency's success in achieving small business contracting goals and percentages assume responsibility for the agency's success in achieving each of the small business prime contracting and subcontracting goals and percentages 842. Modifications to requirements for qualified HUBZone small business concerns located in a base closure area (a) Period for base closure areas (1) Extension of period (A) In general Section 152(a)(2) of title I of division K of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005 ( 15 U.S.C. 632 for a period of 5 years for the later of— (A) 8 years from the date of final closure; or (B) the date designated by the Administrator of the Small Business Administration that is based on data of the Bureau of the Census obtained from the first decennial census conducted after the date of final closure. . (B) Conforming amendment Section 1698(b)(2) of National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 ( 15 U.S.C. 632 5 years the later of— (A) 8 years; or (B) the date designated by the Administrator of the Small Business Administration described in section 152(a)(2)(B) of title I of division K of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005 ( 15 U.S.C. 632 . (2) Effective date; applicability The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall— (A) take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act; and (B) apply to— (i) a base closure area (as defined in section 3(p)(4)(D) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 632(p)(4)(D) 15 U.S.C. 632(p)(1)(E) (I) section 152(a)(2) of title I of division K of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005 ( 15 U.S.C. 632 (II) section 1698(b)(2) of National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 ( 15 U.S.C. 632 (ii) a base closure area relating to the closure of a military instillation under the authority described in clauses (i) through (iv) of section 3(p)(4)(D) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 632(p)(4)(D) (b) Eligible area for employee residence for base closure HUBZones Section 3(p)(5)(A)(i)(I) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 632(p)(5)(A)(i)(I) (1) in item (aa), by striking or (2) by redesignating item (bb) as item (cc); and (3) by inserting after item (aa) the following new item: (bb) pursuant to subparagraph (A), (B), (C), (D), or (E) of paragraph (3), that its principal office is located within a base closure area and that not fewer than 35 percent of its employees reside in such base closure area or in another HUBZone; or . (c) Expansion of area included in base area closure definition Section 3(p)(4)(D) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 632(p)(4)(D) (1) in clause (iv), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (2) by redesignating clauses (i) through (iv) as subclauses (I) through (IV), respectively; (3) in the matter preceding subclause (I), as so redesignated, by striking means lands within means— (i) lands within ; and (4) by adding at the end the following new clause: (ii) lands within 25 miles of the external boundaries of a military installation described in clause (i), excluding any such lands that are not within a qualified nonmetropolitan county. . 843. Joint venturing and teaming (a) Joint venture offers for bundled or consolidated contracts Section 15(e)(4) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 644(e)(4) (4) Contract teaming (A) In general In the case of a solicitation of offers for a bundled or consolidated contract that is issued by the head of an agency, a small business concern that provides for use of a particular team of subcontractors or a joint venture of small business concerns may submit an offer for the performance of the contract. (B) Evaluation of offers The head of the agency shall evaluate an offer described in subparagraph (A) in the same manner as other offers, with due consideration to the capabilities of all of the proposed subcontractors or members of the joint venture as follows: (i) Teams When evaluating an offer of a small business prime contractor that includes a proposed team of small business subcontractors, the head of the agency shall consider the capabilities and past performance of each first tier subcontractor that is part of the team as the capabilities and past performance of the small business prime contractor. (ii) Joint ventures When evaluating an offer of a joint venture of small business concerns, if the joint venture does not have sufficient capabilities or past performance to be considered for award of a contract opportunity, the head of the agency shall consider the capabilities and past performance of each member of the joint venture as the capabilities past performance of the joint venture. (C) Status as a small business concern Participation of a small business concern in a team or a joint venture under this paragraph shall not affect the status of that concern as a small business concern for any other purpose. . (b) Team and joint ventures offers for multiple award contracts Section 15(q)(1) of such Act ( 15 U.S.C. 644(q)(1) (1) in the heading, by inserting and joint venture requirements (2) by striking Each Federal agency (A) In general Each Federal agency ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (B) Teams When evaluating an offer of a small business prime contractor that includes a proposed team of small business subcontractors for any multiple award contract above the substantial bundling threshold of the Federal agency, the head of the agency shall consider the capabilities and past performance of each first tier subcontractor that is part of the team as the capabilities and past performance of the small business prime contractor. (C) Joint ventures When evaluating an offer of a joint venture of small business concerns for any multiple award contract above the substantial bundling threshold of the Federal agency, if the joint venture does not have sufficient capabilities or past performance to be considered for award of a contract opportunity, the head of the agency shall consider the capabilities and past performance of each member of the joint venture as the capabilities and past performance of the joint venture. . E Other Matters 851. Additional responsibility for Director of Operational Test and Evaluation (a) Additional responsibility Section 139 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating subsections (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j), and (k) as subsections (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j), (k), and (l), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new subsection (c): (c) The Director shall consider the potential for increases in program cost estimates or delays in schedule estimates in the implementation of policies, procedures, and activities related to operational test and evaluation and shall take appropriate action to ensure that operational test and evaluation activities do not unnecessarily increase program costs or impede program schedules. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 196(c)(1)(A)(ii) of such title is amended by striking section 139(i) section 139(k) 852. Use of recent prices paid by the Government in the determination of price reasonableness Section 2306a(b) of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section 804, is further amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5) A contracting officer shall consider evidence provided by an offeror of recent purchase prices paid by the Government for the same or similar commercial items in establishing price reasonableness on a subsequent purchase if the contracting officer is satisfied that the prices previously paid remain a valid reference for comparison after considering the totality of other relevant factors such as the time elapsed since the prior purchase and any differences in the quantities purchased or applicable terms and conditions. . 853. Codification of other transaction authority for certain prototype projects (a) In general Section 845 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994 ( Public Law 103–160 10 U.S.C. 2371 chapter 139 (1) by amending the section heading to read as follows: 2371b. Authority of the Advanced Research Projects Agency to carry out certain prototype projects ; (2) by striking of title 10, United States Code of this title (3) by striking of title 41, United States Code of title 41 (4) by amending subparagraph (B) of subsection (d)(1) to read as follows: (B) all parties to the transaction other than the Federal Government are innovative small business and nontraditional contractors with unique capabilities relevant to the prototype project. ; and (5) by striking subsection (i). (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2371a the following new item: 2371b. Authority of the Advanced Research Projects Agency to carry out certain prototype projects. . 854. Amendments to certain acquisition thresholds (a) Simplified acquisition threshold generally Section 134 of title 41, United States Code, is amended by striking $100,000 $500,000 (b) Micro-purchase threshold Section 1902(a) of title 41, United States Code, is amended by striking $3,000 $5,000 (c) Special emergency procurement authority Section 1903(b)(2) of title 41, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking $250,000 $750,000 (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking $1,000,000 $1,500,000 (d) Small business concern reservation Section 15(j)(1) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 644(j)(1) $100,000 $500,000 855. Revision of method of rounding when making inflation adjustment of acquisition-related dollar thresholds Section 1908(e)(2) of title 41, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking on the day before the adjustment as calculated under paragraph (1) (2) by striking and (3) by striking subparagraph (D) and inserting the following new subparagraphs: (D) not less than $1,000,000, but less than $10,000,000, to the nearest $500,000; (E) not less than $10,000,000, but less than $100,000,000, to the nearest $5,000,000; (F) not less than $100,000,000, but less than $1,000,000,000, to the nearest $50,000,000; and (G) $1,000,000,000 or more, to the nearest $500,000,000. . 856. Repeal of requirement for stand-alone manpower estimates for major defense acquisition programs (a) Repeal of requirement Subsection (a)(1) of section 2434 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking and a manpower estimate for the program have has (b) Conforming amendments relating to regulations Subsection (b) of such section is amended— (1) by striking paragraph (2); (2) by striking shall require— that the independent shall require that the independent (3) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as paragraphs (1) and (2), respectively, and realigning those paragraphs so as to be two ems from the left margin; and (4) in paragraph (2), as so redesignated— (A) by striking and operations and support, operations and support, and manpower to operate, maintain, and support the program upon full operational deployment, (B) by striking ; and (c) Clerical amendments (1) Section heading The heading of such section is amended to read as follows: 2434. Independent cost estimates . (2) Table of sections The item relating to such section in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter 144 of such title is amended to read as follows: 2434. Independent cost estimates. . 857. Examination and guidance relating to oversight and approval of services contracts Not later than March 1, 2016, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics shall— (1) complete an examination of the decision authority related to acquisition of services; and (2) develop and issue guidance to improve capabilities and processes related to requirements development and source selection for, and oversight and management of, services contracts. 858. Streamlining of requirements relating to defense business systems (a) In general (1) Revision Section 2222 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: 2222. Defense business systems: business process reengineering; enterprise architecture; management (a) Defense business systems generally The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that each covered defense business system developed, deployed, and operated by the Department of Defense— (1) supports efficient business processes that have been reviewed, and as appropriate revised, through business process reengineering; (2) is integrated into a comprehensive defense business enterprise architecture; and (3) is managed in a manner that provides visibility into, and traceability of, expenditures for the system. (b) Issuance of guidance (1) Secretary of defense guidance The Secretary shall issue guidance to provide for the coordination of, and decision making for, the planning, programming, and control of investments in covered defense business systems. (2) Supporting guidance The Secretary shall direct the Deputy Chief Management Officer of the Department of Defense, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, the Chief Information Officer, and the Chief Management Officer of each of the military departments to issue and maintain supporting guidance, as appropriate, for the guidance of the Secretary issued under paragraph (1). (c) Guidance elements The guidance issued under subsection (b)(1) shall include the following elements: (1) Policy to ensure that the business processes of the Department of Defense are continuously reviewed and revised— (A) to implement the most streamlined and efficient business processes practicable; and (B) to enable the use of commercial off-the-shelf business systems with the fewest changes necessary to accommodate requirements and interfaces that are unique to the Department of Defense. (2) A process to establish requirements for covered defense business systems. (3) Mechanisms for the planning and control of investments in covered defense business systems, including a process for the collection and review of programming and budgeting information for covered defense business systems. (4) Policy requiring the periodic review of covered defense business systems that have been fully deployed, by portfolio, to ensure that investments in such portfolios are appropriate. (d) Defense business enterprise architecture (1) Blueprint The Secretary, working through the Deputy Chief Management Officer of the Department of Defense, shall develop and maintain a blueprint to guide the development of integrated business processes within the Department of Defense. Such blueprint shall be known as the defense business enterprise architecture (2) Purpose The defense business enterprise architecture shall be sufficiently defined to effectively guide implementation of interoperable defense business system solutions and shall be consistent with the policies and procedures established by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. (3) Elements The defense business enterprise architecture shall— (A) include policies, procedures, business data standards, business performance measures, and business information requirements that apply uniformly throughout the Department of Defense; and (B) enable the Department of Defense to— (i) comply with all applicable law, including Federal accounting, financial management, and reporting requirements; (ii) routinely produce verifiable, timely, accurate, and reliable business and financial information for management purposes; and (iii) integrate budget, accounting, and program information and systems. (4) Integration into information technology architecture (A) The defense business enterprise architecture shall be integrated into the information technology enterprise architecture required under subparagraph (B). (B) The Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense shall develop an information technology enterprise architecture. The architecture shall describe a plan for improving the information technology and computing infrastructure of the Department of Defense, including for each of the major business processes conducted by the Department of Defense. (e) Defense business council (1) Requirement for council The Secretary shall establish a Defense Business Council to provide advice to the Secretary on developing the defense business enterprise architecture, reengineering the Department’s business processes, and requirements for defense business systems. The Council shall be chaired by the Deputy Chief Management Officer and the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense. (2) Membership The membership of the Council shall include the following: (A) The Chief Management Officers of the military departments, or their designees. (B) The following officials of the Department of Defense, or their designees: (i) The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics with respect to acquisition, logistics, and installations management processes. (ii) The Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) with respect to financial management and planning and budgeting processes. (iii) The Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness with respect to human resources management processes. (f) Approvals required for development (1) Initial approval required The Secretary shall ensure that a covered defense business system program cannot proceed into development (or, if no development is required, into production or fielding) unless the appropriate approval official (as specified in paragraph (2)) approves the program by determining that the covered defense business system concerned— (A) supports a business process that has been, or is being as a result of the acquisition program, reengineered to be as streamlined and efficient as practicable consistent with the guidance issued pursuant to subsection (b), including business process mapping; (B) is in compliance with the defense business enterprise architecture developed pursuant to subsection (d) or will be in compliance as a result of modifications planned; (C) has valid, achievable requirements; and (D) is in compliance with the Department’s auditability requirements. (2) Appropriate official For purposes of paragraph (1), the appropriate approval official with respect to a covered defense business system is the following: (A) In the case of a system of a military department, the Chief Management Officer of that military department. (B) In the case of a system of a Defense Agency or Defense Field Activity or a system that will support the business process of more than one military department or Defense Agency or Defense Field Activity, the Deputy Chief Management Officer of the Department of Defense. (C) In the case of any system, such official other than the applicable official under subparagraph (A) or (B) as the Secretary designates for such purpose. (3) Annual certification For any fiscal year in which funds are expended for development pursuant to a covered defense business system program, the Defense Business Council shall review the system and certify (or decline to certify as the case may be) that it continues to satisfy the requirements of paragraph (1). If the Council determines that certification cannot be granted, the chairman of the Council shall notify the appropriate approval official and the acquisition Milestone Decision Authority for the program and provide a recommendation for corrective action. (4) Obligation of funds in violation of requirements The obligation of Department of Defense funds for a covered defense business system program that has not been certified in accordance with paragraph (3) is a violation of section 1341(a)(1)(A) of title 31. (g) Responsibility of milestone decision authority The Secretary shall ensure that, as part of the defense acquisition system, the requirements of this section are fully addressed by the Milestone Decision Authority for a covered defense business system program as acquisition process approvals are considered for such system. (h) Annual report Not later than March 15 of each year from 2016 through 2020, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on activities of the Department of Defense pursuant to this section. Each report shall include the following: (1) A description of actions taken and planned with respect to the guidance required by subsection (b) and the defense business enterprise architecture developed pursuant to subsection (d). (2) A description of actions taken and planned for the reengineering of business processes by the Defense Business Council established pursuant to subsection (e). (3) A summary of covered defense business system funding and covered defense business systems approved pursuant to subsection (f). (4) Identification of any covered defense business system program that during the preceding fiscal year was reviewed and not approved pursuant to subsection (f) and the reasons for the lack of approval. (5) Identification of any covered defense business system program that during the preceding fiscal year failed to achieve initial operational capability within five years after the date the program received Milestone B approval. (6) For any program identified under paragraph (5), a description of the plan to address the issues that caused the failure. (7) A discussion of specific improvements in business operations and cost savings resulting from successful covered defense business systems programs. (8) A copy of the most recent report of the Chief Management Officer of each military department on implementation of business transformation initiatives by such military department in accordance with section 908 of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 ( Public Law 110–417 10 U.S.C. 2222 (i) Definitions In this section: (1) (A) Defense business system The term defense business system (i) A financial system. (ii) A financial data feeder system. (iii) A contracting system. (iv) A logistics system. (v) A planning and budgeting system. (vi) An installations management system. (vii) A human resources management system. (viii) A training and readiness system. (B) The term does not include— (i) a national security system; or (ii) an information system used exclusively by and within the defense commissary system or the exchange system or other instrumentality of the Department of Defense conducted for the morale, welfare, and recreation of members of the armed forces using nonappropriated funds. (2) Covered defense business system The term covered defense business system (3) Covered defense business system program The term covered defense business system program (4) Enterprise architecture The term enterprise architecture (5) Information system The term information system (6) National security system The term national security system (7) Milestone decision authority The term Milestone Decision Authority (8) Business process mapping The term business process mapping . (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 2222. Defense business systems: business process reengineering; enterprise architecture; management. . (b) Deadline for guidance The guidance required by subsection (b)(1) of section 2222 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a)(1), shall be issued not later than December 31, 2016. (c) Repeal Section 811 of the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 ( Public Law 109–364 10 U.S.C. 2222 859. Consideration of strategic materials in preliminary design review (a) Consideration The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics shall ensure that Department of Defense Instruction 5000.02 and other applicable guidance receive full consideration, during preliminary design review for a product, with respect to any strategic materials required for sustainment of the product over the life cycle of the product. (b) Strategic materials In this section, the term “strategic materials” means— (1) materials critical to national security, as defined in section 187(e)(1) of title 10, United States Code; and (2) any specialty metal, as defined in section 2533b(l) of such title. 860. Procurement of personal protective equipment (a) Requirement The Secretary of Defense shall use best value tradeoff source selection methods to the maximum extent practicable when procuring an item of personal protective equipment or critical safety items. (b) Personal protective equipment defined In this section, the term personal protective equipment (1) Body armor components. (2) Combat helmets. (3) Combat protective eyewear. (4) Environmental and fire resistant clothing. (5) Footwear. (6) Organizational clothing and individual equipment. (7) Other critical safety items as determined appropriate by the Secretary. 861. Amendments concerning detection and avoidance of counterfeit electronic parts Section 818(c)(2)(B) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 ( Public Law 112–81 10 U.S.C. 2302 (1) in clause (i), by inserting electronic avoid counterfeit (2) in clause (ii)— (A) by inserting covered provided to the (B) by inserting or were obtained by the covered contractor in accordance with regulations described in paragraph (3) Regulation (3) in clause (iii), by inserting discovers the counterfeit electronic parts or suspect counterfeit electronic parts and contractor 862. Revision to duties of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Developmental Test and Evaluation and the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Systems Engineering Section 139b of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(5)— (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking review and approve or disapprove advise in writing the milestone decision authority regarding review and approval of (B) in subparagraph (C), by inserting in order to advise relevant technical authorities for such programs on the incorporation of best practices for developmental test from across the Department programs (2) in subsection (b)(5)— (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking review and approve advise in writing the milestone decision authority regarding review and approval of (B) in subparagraph (C), by inserting in order to advise relevant technical authorities for such programs on the incorporation of best practices for systems engineering from across the Department programs 863. Extension of limitation on aggregate annual amount available for contract services Section 808 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 ( Public Law 112–81 Public Law 113–291 (1) in subsections (a) and (b), by striking or 2015 2015, or 2016 (2) in subsection (c)(3), by striking and 2015 2015, and 2016 (3) in subsection (d)(4), by striking or 2015 2015, or 2016 (4) in subsection (e), by striking 2015 2016 864. Use of lowest price, technically acceptable evaluation method for procurement of audit or audit readiness services (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Given the size and scope of the Department of Defense, the effort to finish and institutionalize auditability is one of the more challenging management tasks that has ever faced the Department. (2) The acquisition of services by the Department abides by many rules and parameters, one of which is the lowest price, technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method. (3) The Department’s audit effort is extremely complicated, requiring personnel and assistance who have the financial management and auditor skills that a non-independent public accounting firm or a non-credentialed firm offering the lowest price may not have. (4) In order for the Department to meet the September 30, 2017, audit readiness statutory deadline and the March 31, 2019, audit of fiscal year 2018 statutory deadline, it is imperative that the Department not sacrifice contracts with firms who have the proper credentials and expertise to meet these deadlines. (5) The LPTA evaluation method is appropriate for commercial or non-complex services or supplies where the requirement is clearly definable and the risk of unsuccessful contract performance is minimal. However, audit and audit readiness services are complex and evolving. (b) Requirements before using LPTA evaluation method Before using the lowest price, technically acceptable evaluation method for the procurement of audit or audit readiness services, the Secretary of Defense shall— (1) establish the values and metrics for the services being procured, including domain expertise and experience, size and scope of offeror’s team, personnel qualifications and certifications, technology, and tools; and (2) review each offeror’s past performance requirements. IX Department of Defense Organization and Management 901. Redesignation of the Department of the Navy as the Department of the Navy and Marine Corps (a) Redesignation of the Department of the Navy as the Department of the Navy and Marine Corps (1) Redesignation of Military Department The military department designated as the Department of the Navy is redesignated as the Department of the Navy and Marine Corps. (2) Redesignation of Secretary and Other Statutory Offices (A) Secretary The position of the Secretary of the Navy is redesignated as the Secretary of the Navy and Marine Corps. (B) Other statutory offices The positions of the Under Secretary of the Navy, the four Assistant Secretaries of the Navy, and the General Counsel of the Department of the Navy are redesignated as the Under Secretary of the Navy and Marine Corps, the Assistant Secretaries of the Navy and Marine Corps, and the General Counsel of the Department of the Navy and Marine Corps, respectively. (b) Conforming amendments to title 10, United States Code (1) Definition of Military Department Paragraph (8) of section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (8) The term military department . (2) Organization of Department The first sentence of section 5011 of such title is amended to read as follows: The Department of the Navy and Marine Corps is separately organized under the Secretary of the Navy and Marine Corps. (3) Position of Secretary Section 5013(a)(1) of such title is amended by striking There is a Secretary of the Navy There is a Secretary of the Navy and Marine Corps (4) Chapter Headings (A) The heading of chapter 503 of such title is amended to read as follows: 503 Department of the Navy and Marine Corps . (B) The heading of chapter 507 of such title is amended to read as follows: 507 Composition of the Department of the Navy and Marine Corps . (5) Other Amendments (A) Title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking Department of the Navy Secretary of the Navy Department of the Navy and Marine Corps Secretary of the Navy and Marine Corps (B) (i) Sections 5013(f), 5014(b)(2), 5016(a), 5017(2), 5032(a), and 5042(a) of such title are amended by striking Assistant Secretaries of the Navy Assistant Secretaries of the Navy and Marine Corps (ii) The heading of section 5016 of such title, and the item relating to such section in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter 503 of such title, are each amended by inserting and Marine Corps of the Navy (c) Other provisions of law and other references (1) Title 37, United States Code Title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking Department of the Navy Secretary of the Navy Department of the Navy and Marine Corps Secretary of the Navy and Marine Corps (2) Other References Any reference in any law other than in title 10 or title 37, United States Code, or in any regulation, document, record, or other paper of the United States, to the Department of the Navy shall be considered to be a reference to the Department of the Navy and Marine Corps. Any such reference to an office specified in subsection (a)(2) shall be considered to be a reference to that office as redesignated by that section. (d) Effective date This section and the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the first day of the first month beginning more than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. 902. Change of period for Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff review of the unified command plan Section 161(b)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking two years four years 903. Update of statutory specification of functions of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff relating to joint force development activities Section 153(a)(5) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (F) Advising the Secretary on development of joint command, control, communications, and cyber capability, including integration and interoperability of such capability, through requirements, integrated architectures, data standards, and assessments. . 904. Sense of Congress on the United States Marine Corps (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) As senior United States statesman Dr. Henry Kissinger wrote in testimony submitted to the Senate Armed Services Committee on January 29, 2015, The United States has not faced a more diverse and complex array of crises since the end of the Second World War. (2) The rise of non-state forces and near peer competitors has introduced destabilizing pressures around the globe. (3) Advances in information and weapons technology have reduced the time available for the United States to prepare for and respond to crises against both known and unknown threats. (4) The importance of the maritime domain cannot be overstated. As acknowledged in the March 2015 Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard maritime strategy, A Cooperative Strategy for 21st Century Seapower Oceans are the lifeblood of the interconnected global community… 90 percent of trade by volume travels across the oceans. Approximately 70 percent of the world’s population lives within 100 miles of the coastline. (5) The United States must be prepared to rapidly respond to crises around the world regardless of the nation’s fiscal health. (6) In this global security environment, it is critical that the nation possess a maritime force whose mission and ethos is readiness—a fight tonight force, forward deployed, that can respond immediately to emergent crises across the full range of military operations around the globe either from the sea or home station. (7) The need for such a force was recognized by the 82nd Congress after the major wars of the twentieth century, when it mandated a core mission for the nation’s leanest force—the Marine Corps—to be most ready when the nation is least ready. (b) Sense of Congress (1) It is the sense of Congress that— (A) the Marine Corps, within the Department of the Navy, remain the Nation’s expeditionary, crisis response force; (B) the need for such a force with such a capability has never been greater; and (C) accordingly, in recognition of this need and the wisdom of the 82nd Congress, the 114th Congress reaffirms section 5063 of title 10, United States Code, uniquely charging the United States Marine Corps with this responsibility. (2) It is further the sense of Congress that the Marine Corps— (A) shall— (i) be organized to include not less than three combat divisions and three air wings, and such other land combat, aviation, and other services as may be organic therein; (ii) be organized, trained, and equipped to provide fleet marine forces of combined arms, together with supporting air components, for service with the fleet in the seizure or defense of advanced naval bases and for the conduct of such land operations as may be essential to the prosecution of a naval campaign; and (iii) provide detachments and organizations for service on armed vessels of the Navy, shall provide security detachments for the protection of naval property at naval stations and bases, and shall perform such other duties as the President may direct; but these additional duties may not detract from nor interfere with the operations for which the Marine Corps is primarily organized; (B) shall develop, in coordination with the Army and the Air Force, those phases of amphibious operations that pertain to the tactics, techniques, and equipment used by landing forces; and (C) is responsible, in accordance with the integrated joint mobilization plans, for the expansion of peacetime components of the Marine Corps to meet the needs of war. 905. Additional requirements for streamlining of Department of Defense management headquarters (a) Findings (1) On July 31, 2013, the then Secretary of Defense stated that the Department would reduc[e] the Department’s major headquarters budgets by 20 percent…Although the 20 percent cut applies to budget dollars, organizations will strive for a goal of 20 percent reductions in government civilians and military personnel. these management reforms…will reduce the Department’s overhead and operating costs by...$10 billion over the next five years. (2) Furthermore, the President’s budget request for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2015 stated that reductions to management headquarters staff and consolidation of duplicative efforts across the Department would result in a savings of $5.3 billion over 5 years—through fiscal year 2019. However, as noted by the Government Accountability Office in a January 2015 report (GAO-15-10), the Department accounted for $5.3 billion as efficiency savings in its budget request, but has not provided specific details on the reductions to management headquarters’ staff it plans to make. (3) In June 2014, the Government Accountability Office found (in GAO-14-439) that the Department did not have an accurate accounting of the resources being devoted to management headquarters to use as a starting point for tracking reductions to such headquarters. In April 2015, the Government Accountability Office reported (in GAO-15-404SP) that focusing reductions on management headquarters budgets and personnel, which tend to be inconsistently defined and often represent a small portion of the overall headquarters, shields much of the resources identified for potential reduction. (b) Sense of congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) the Secretary of Defense’s commitment in July 2013 to a goal of a 20 percent reduction in headquarters budgets and personnel and a goal of $10 billion in cost savings over five years is worthwhile and should be fully implemented; (2) without a clear baseline for management headquarters, it is difficult to demonstrate and track progress achieving actual savings; (3) any reduction in personnel should not be implemented as an across-the-board cut, but rather should be strategically designed to retain critical functions, capabilities, and skill sets—including but not limited to depots and the acquisition workforce—and eliminate unnecessary or redundant functions or skill sets that do not benefit or support mission requirements; (4) functions should be performed at the lowest appropriate organizational level and those organizations should be empowered and held accountable; (5) duplicative functions at higher level organizations should be eliminated; and (6) the movement of a function from a management headquarters to a different Department of Defense organization or a lower level organization does not result in an efficiency, since the same budget is still required to perform that function. (c) Requirement to implement 20 percent reduction in management headquarters functions Section 904 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 ( Public Law 113–66 10 U.S.C. 111 (e) Implementation of management headquarters reduction The Secretary of Defense shall implement the 20 percent reduction directed by the Secretary in July 2013 in management headquarters budget and personnel by September 30, 2019, for the covered organizations in the National Capital Region (as defined in section 2674(f) of title 10, United States Code). Such reductions shall be strategically designed to retain critical functions, capabilities, and skill sets. Management, functions, programs, or offices shall be moved to the lowest appropriate organizational level. In any report issued pursuant to subsection (d), the Secretary may not claim a cost savings solely based on moving management, functions, programs, or offices from one organization to another. . (d) Limitation on working-capital fund positions Section 904 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 ( Public Law 113–66 10 U.S.C. 111 (f) Limitation on working-capital fund positions In implementing the 20 percent reduction referred to in subsection (e), the Secretary of Defense may not reduce the number of Department of Defense civilian employees whose salaries are funded from working-capital funds except in accordance with section 2472 of title 10, United States Code. . (e) Change in deadline for required plan Section 904(a) of the such Act is amended by striking 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act March 31, 2016 (f) Additional elements of plan Section 904(b) of such Act is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) as paragraphs (2), (3), and (4), respectively; (2) by inserting before paragraph (2), as so redesignated, the following new paragraph (1): (1) An accurate baseline accounting of defense headquarters budgets and personnel as of fiscal year 2014, including what is and is not included as part of management headquarters accounting, and a detailed description of the number of personnel, budgets, functions, capabilities, and skill sets. ; (3) in paragraph (2), as so redesignated— (A) by inserting actual and planned changes (B) by striking staffing personnel (C) by inserting before the period at the end the following: , set forth separately by fiscal year, from fiscal year 2014 through fiscal year 2019 (4) in paragraph (3), as so redesignated— (A) by striking description of the planned changes detailed description of the actual and planned changes (B) by inserting before the period at the end the following: , set forth separately by fiscal year, from fiscal year 2014 through fiscal year 2019 (5) in paragraph (4), as so redesignated, by striking fiscal year 2015, and estimated savings to be achieved for each of fiscal years 2015 through 2024 fiscal year 2014, and estimated savings to be achieved, along with associated changes or reductions in budget, for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2024 (g) Additional report requirements Section 904(d) of such Act is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act March 31, 2016 (2) in paragraph (2)— (A) in subparagraph (C), by striking including and specific detailed information on how the changes, consolidations, or reductions were prioritized and resulted in functions no longer being performed, in the fiscal year covered by such report. (B) in subparagraph (F), by striking , including management review (C) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (H) A separate description of— (i) the management functions, programs, or offices that were eliminated and how each represents a redundant management or oversight function; and (ii) the management, functions, programs, or offices that were moved, and how moving each will result in efficiency. . 906. Sense of Congress on performance management and workforce incentive system (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Section 1113 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 ( Public Law 111–84 New Beginnings, (A) links employee bonuses and other performance-based action to employee performance appraisals; (B) ensures ongoing performance feedback and dialogue among supervisors, managers, and employees throughout the appraisal period, with timetables for review; and (C) develops performance assistance plans to give employees formal training, on-the-job training, counseling, mentoring, and other assistance. (2) The military components and defense agencies of the Department of Defense are currently reviewing the proposed New Beginnings Public Law 111–84 (3) The Department of Defense anticipates it will begin implementation of the New Beginnings (4) The authority provided in section 1113 of Public Law 111–84 (A) better meet mission needs; (B) respond to managers’ needs and the needs of applicants; (C) produce high-quality applicants; (D) support timely decisions; (E) uphold appointments based on merit system principles; and (F) promote competitive job offers. (5) In implementing the New Beginnings Public Law 111–84 (6) Among the criteria for the new performance management and workforce incentive system authorized under section 1113 of Public Law 111–84 (A) adhere to merit principles; (B) include a means for ensuring employee involvement (for bargaining unit employees, through their exclusive representatives) in the design and implementation of the performance management and workforce incentive system; (C) provide for adequate training and retraining for supervisors, managers, and employees in the implementation and operation of the performance management and workforce incentive system; (D) develop a comprehensive management succession program to provide training to employees to develop managers for the agency and a program to provide training to supervisors on actions, options, and strategies a supervisor may use in administering the performance management and workforce incentive system; (E) include effective transparency and accountability measures and safeguards to ensure that the management of the performance management and workforce incentive system is fair, credible, and equitable, including appropriate independent reasonableness reviews, internal assessments, and employee surveys; (F) use the annual strategic workforce plan required by section 115b of title 10; and (G) ensure that adequate agency resources are allocated for the design, implementation, and administration of the performance management and workforce incentive system. (7) Section 1113 of Public Law 111–84 (A) developing and discussing relevant goals and objectives with the employee, communicating and discussing progress relative to performance goals and objectives, and conducting performance appraisals; (B) mentoring and motivating employees, and improving employee performance and productivity; (C) fostering a work environment characterized by fairness, respect, equal opportunity, and attention to the quality of the work of employees; (D) effectively managing employees with unacceptable performance; (E) addressing reports of a hostile work environment, reprisal, or harassment of or by another supervisor or employee; and (F) allowing experienced supervisors to mentor new supervisors by sharing knowledge and advice in areas such as communication, critical thinking, responsibility, flexibility, motivating employees, teamwork, leadership, and professional development, and pointing out strengths and areas of development. (b) Sense of congress It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Defense should proceed with the collaborative work with employee representatives on the New Beginnings 907. Guidelines for conversion of functions performed by civilian or contractor personnel to performance by military personnel Section 129a of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (g) Guidelines for performance of certain functions by military personnel (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), no functions performed by civilian personnel or contractors may be converted to performance by military personnel unless— (A) there is a direct link between the functions to be performed and a military occupational specialty; and (B) the conversion to performance by military personnel is cost effective, based on Department of Defense instruction 7041.04 (or any successor administrative regulation, directive, or policy). (2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to the following functions: (A) Functions required by law or regulation to be performed by military personnel. (B) Functions related to— (i) missions involving operation risks and combatant status under the Law of War; (ii) specialized collective and individual training requiring military-unique knowledge and skills based on recent operational experience; (iii) independent advice to senior civilian leadership in the Department of Defense requiring military-unique knowledge and skills based on recent operational experience; and (iv) command and control arrangements under chapter 47 of this title (the Uniform Code of Military Justice). . X General Provisions A Financial Matters 1001. General transfer authority (a) Authority to transfer authorizations (1) Authority Upon determination by the Secretary of Defense that such action is necessary in the national interest, the Secretary may transfer amounts of authorizations made available to the Department of Defense in this division for fiscal year 2016 between any such authorizations for that fiscal year (or any subdivisions thereof). Amounts of authorizations so transferred shall be merged with and be available for the same purposes as the authorization to which transferred. (2) Limitation Except as provided in paragraph (3), the total amount of authorizations that the Secretary may transfer under the authority of this section may not exceed $5,000,000,000. (3) Exception for transfers between military personnel authorizations A transfer of funds between military personnel authorizations under title IV shall not be counted toward the dollar limitation in paragraph (2). (b) Limitations The authority provided by subsection (a) to transfer authorizations— (1) may only be used to provide authority for items that have a higher priority than the items from which authority is transferred; and (2) may not be used to provide authority for an item that has been denied authorization by Congress. (c) Effect on authorization amounts A transfer made from one account to another under the authority of this section shall be deemed to increase the amount authorized for the account to which the amount is transferred by an amount equal to the amount transferred. (d) Notice to congress The Secretary shall promptly notify Congress of each transfer made under subsection (a). 1002. Authority to transfer funds to the National Nuclear Security Administration to sustain nuclear weapons modernization and naval reactors (a) Transfer authorized If the amount authorized to be appropriated for the weapons activities of the National Nuclear Security Administration under section 3101 or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2016 is less than $8,900,000,000 (the amount projected to be required for such activities in fiscal year 2016 as specified in the report under section 1251 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 ( Public Law 111–84 (b) Notice to congress In the event of a transfer under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall promptly notify Congress of the transfer, and shall include in such notice the Department of Defense account or accounts from which funds are transferred. (c) Transfer mechanism Any funds transferred under this section shall be transferred in accordance with established procedures for reprogramming under section 1001 or successor provisions of law. (d) Construction of authority The transfer authority provided under subsection (a) is in addition to any other transfer authority provided under this Act. 1003. Accounting standards to value certain property, plant, and equipment items (a) Requirement for certain accounting standards The Secretary of Defense shall work in coordination with the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board to establish accounting standards to value large and unordinary general property, plant, and equipment items. (b) Deadline The accounting standards required by subsection (a) shall be established by not later than September 30, 2017, and be available for use for the full audit on the financial statements of the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2018, as required by section 1003(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 ( Public Law 113–66 10 U.S.C. 2222 B Counter-Drug Activities 1011. Extension of authority to provide additional support for counter-drug activities of certain foreign governments (a) Extension Subsection (a)(2) of section 1033 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 ( Public Law 105–85 Public Law 113–66 2016 2017 (b) Maximum amount of support Subsection (e)(2) of such section 1033, as so amended, is further amended by striking 2016 2017 1012. Statement of policy on Plan Central America (a) Findings Congress makes the following findings: (1) The stability and security of Central American nations have a direct impact on the stability and security of the United States. (2) Over the past decade, stability and increased security in the Republic of Colombia has pushed illicit trafficking to Central America bringing increased violence and instability. (3) Much of Central America has seen spikes in violence and homicides. In fiscal year 2013, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime released its Global Study on Homicide 2013. Four of the top five countries with the highest homicide rates in the world were Central American nations including Honduras, Belize, El Salvador, and Guatemala. (4) In calendar year 2014, approximately 65,000 unaccompanied alien children from Central America entered the United States through its southwest border. This number of such children who enter the United States during calendar year 2015 is expected to be approximately the same. (5) The southwest border of the United States continues to be porous to illicit trafficking of narcotics, weapons, cash, and people. (6) In November 2014, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador announced a Plan for the Alliance for Prosperity of the Northern Triangle. This plan is a comprehensive approach to address the ongoing violence and instability facing these three nations by stimulating economic opportunities, improving public safety and rule of law, and strengthening institutions to increase trust in the state. (7) The United States Government has stated its support for the Alliance for Prosperity and included in the President’s fiscal year 2016 budget request $1,000,000,000 in Department of State funds, to support the strategy for United States engagement in Central America. According to the strategy, this funding will be focused on promoting prosperity and regional economic integration, enhancing security, and promoting improved governance. (8) None of the President’s $1,000,000,000 budget request for the strategy for United States engagement in Central America includes any funding for Department of Defense programs in the region. (9) The Department of Defense provides training, equipment, education, and interdiction efforts to address security challenges in Central America through detection and monitoring of illicit trafficking, assistance in illicit trafficking interdictions, and building partnership capacities. (10) The Department of Defense through its roles and missions, is executing a plan to address security challenges in Central America in conjunction with the United States Strategy for Engagement in Central America. (b) Policy It shall be the policy of the United States to prioritize a Plan Central America to address the threatening levels of violence, instability, illicit trafficking, and transnational organized crime that challenge the sovereignty of Central American nations and security of the United States. In order to address such issues, the Department of Defense shall— (1) increase the efforts of the Department of Defense as the lead agency to detect and monitor the aerial and maritime illicit trafficking into the United States; (2) increase the efforts of the Department of Defense to support aerial and maritime illicit trafficking interdiction efforts; (3) increase the efforts of the Department of Defense to build partnership capacity with partner nations in Central America to confront security challenges through increased training opportunities, education, and exercises; (4) enforce human rights requirements consistent with section 2249e of title 10, United States Code, and increase the training and education regarding human rights provided in Central American nations; and (5) support interagency efforts in Central America addressing all levels of instability including development, education, economic, political, and security challenges. C Naval Vessels and Shipyards 1021. Restrictions on the overhaul and repair of vessels in foreign shipyards (a) In general Section 7310(b)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking In the case (A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), in the case (2) by striking during the 15-month United States) (3) by inserting before the period at the end the following: , other than in the case of voyage repairs (4) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (B) The Secretary of the Navy may waive the application of subparagraph (A) to a contract award if the Secretary determines that the waiver is essential to the national security interests of the United States. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the later of the following dates: (1) The date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017. (2) October 1, 2016. 1022. Extension of authority for reimbursement of expenses for certain Navy mess operations afloat (a) Extension Subsection (b) of section 1014 of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 ( Public Law 110–417 Public Law 111–383 September 30, 2015 September 30, 2020 (b) Technical and clarifying amendments Subsection (a) of such section is amended— (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking not more that not more than (2) in paragraph (2), by striking Naval vessels such vessels 1023. Availability of funds for retirement or inactivation of Ticonderoga class cruisers or dock landing ships (a) Limitation on the availability of funds Except as otherwise provided in this section, none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2016 may be obligated or expended to retire, prepare to retire, inactivate, or place in storage a cruiser or dock landing ship. (b) Cruiser modernization (1) In general As provided by section 1026 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 ( Public Law 113–291 (A) hull, mechanical, and electrical upgrades; and (B) combat systems modernizations. (2) Duration (A) In general Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the time period for such modernization shall not exceed two years. (B) Extension If the Secretary of the Navy determines that the scope of the modernization cannot be reasonably completed in two years, the Secretary may extend the time period under subparagraph (A) for an additional six months. If the Secretary issues such an extension, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees notice of the extension and the reasons the Secretary made such determination. (3) Delay The Secretary of the Navy may delay the modernization required under paragraph (1) if the materiel required to begin the modernization has not been received. 1024. Limitation on the use of funds for removal of ballistic missile defense capabilities from Ticonderoga class cruisers None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for the Department of Defense may be used to remove ballistic missile defense capabilities from any of the 5 Ticonderoga class cruisers equipped with such capabilities until the Secretary of the Navy certifies to the congressional defense committees that the Navy has— (1) obtained the ballistic missile capabilities required by the most recent Navy Force Structure Assessment; or (2) determined to upgrade such cruisers with an equal or improved ballistic missile defense capability. D Counterterrorism 1031. Permanent authority to provide rewards through Government personnel of allied forces and certain other modifications to Department of Defense program to provide rewards (a) In general Section 127b(c)(3) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking subparagraphs (B) and (C) subparagraph (B) (2) by striking subparagraphs (C) and (D). (b) Clerical amendments (1) Section heading The section heading for section 127b of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: 127b. Department of Defense rewards program . (2) Table of sections The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 3 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 127b and inserting the following new item: 127b. Department of Defense rewards program. . 1032. Congressional notification of sensitive military operations Section 130f of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking subsection (e); and (2) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (e). 1033. Repeal of semiannual reports on obligation and expenditure of funds for combating terrorism program Section 229 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking subsection (d); and (2) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (d). 1034. Reports to Congress on contact between terrorists and individuals formerly detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (a) Section 319(c) of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 ( Public Law 111–32 10 U.S.C. 801 (6) A summary of all contact by any means of communication, including telecommunications, electronic or technical means, in person, written communications, or any other means of communication, regardless of content, between any individual formerly detained at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and any individual known or suspected to be associated with a foreign terrorist group. (7) A description of whether any of the contact described in the summary required by paragraph (6) included any information or discussion about hostilities against the United States or its allies or partners. . (b) Rule of construction Nothing in this section or the amendments made by this section shall be construed to terminate, alter, modify, override, or otherwise affect any reporting of information required under section 319(c) of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 ( Public Law 111–32 10 U.S.C. 801 1035. Inclusion in reports to Congress information about recidivism of individuals formerly detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Section 319(c) of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 ( Public Law 111–32 10 U.S.C. 801 (8) For each individual described in paragraph (4), the period of time between the date on which the individual was released or transferred from Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and the date on which it is confirmed that the individual is suspected or confirmed of reengaging in terrorist activities. (9) The average period of time described in paragraph (8) for all the individuals described in paragraph (4). . 1036. Prohibition on the use of funds for the transfer or release of individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba No amounts authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available to the Department of Defense may be used during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on December 31, 2016, to transfer, release, or assist in the transfer or release to or within the United States, its territories, or possessions of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed or any other detainee who— (1) is not a United States citizen or a member of the Armed Forces of the United States; and (2) is or was held on or after January 20, 2009, at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, by the Department of Defense. 1037. Prohibition on use of funds to construct or modify facilities in the United States to house detainees transferred from United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (a) In general No amounts authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available to the Department of Defense may be used during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on December 31, 2016, to construct or modify any facility in the United States, its territories, or possessions to house any individual detained at Guantanamo for the purposes of detention or imprisonment in the custody or under the control of the Department of Defense. (b) Exception The prohibition in subsection (a) shall not apply to any modification of facilities at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. (c) Individual detained at Guantanamo defined In this section, the term individual detained at Guantanamo 1038. Prohibition on use of funds to transfer or release individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to combat zones (a) In general No amounts authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for the Department of Defense may be used, during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on December 31, 2016, to transfer, release, or assist in the transfer or release of any individual detained in the custody or under the control of the Department of Defense at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to a combat zone. (b) Combat zone defined In this section, the term combat zone section 112 26 U.S.C. 112 1039. Requirements for certifications relating to the transfer of detainees at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to foreign countries and other foreign entities (a) Certification required prior to transfer (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2) and subsection (d), the Secretary of Defense may not use any amounts authorized to be appropriated or otherwise available to the Department of Defense during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on December 31, 2016, to transfer any individual detained at Guantanamo to the custody or control of the individual’s country of origin, any other foreign country, or any other foreign entity unless the Secretary submits to Congress the certification described in subsection (b) not later than 30 days before the transfer of the individual. (2) Exception Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any action taken by the Secretary to transfer any individual detained at Guantanamo to effectuate an order affecting the disposition of the individual that is issued by a court or competent tribunal of the United States having lawful jurisdiction (which the Secretary shall notify Congress of promptly after issuance). (b) Certification A certification described in this subsection is a written certification made by the Secretary of Defense that— (1) the government of the foreign country or the recognized leadership of the foreign entity to which the individual detained at Guantanamo is to be transferred— (A) is not a designated state sponsor of terrorism or a designated foreign terrorist organization; (B) maintains control over each detention facility in which the individual is to be detained if the individual is to be housed in a detention facility; (C) is not, as of the date of the certification, facing a threat that is likely to substantially affect its ability to exercise control over the individual; (D) has taken or agreed to take effective actions to ensure that the individual cannot take action to threaten the United States, its citizens, or its allies in the future; (E) has taken or agreed to take such actions as the Secretary of Defense determines are necessary to ensure that the individual cannot engage or reengage in any terrorist activity; and (F) has agreed to share with the United States any information that— (i) is related to the individual or any associates of the individual; and (ii) could affect the security of the United States, its citizens, or its allies; and (2) includes an assessment, in classified or unclassified form, of the capacity, willingness, and past practices (if applicable) of the foreign country or entity in relation to the Secretary’s certifications. (c) Prohibition in cases of prior confirmed recidivism (1) Prohibition Except as provided in paragraph (2) and subsection (d), the Secretary of Defense may not use any amounts authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available to the Department of Defense to transfer any individual detained at Guantanamo to the custody or control of the individual’s country of origin, any other foreign country, or any other foreign entity if there is a confirmed case of any individual who was detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, at any time after September 11, 2001, who was transferred to such foreign country or entity and subsequently engaged in any terrorist activity. (2) Exception Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any action taken by the Secretary to transfer any individual detained at Guantanamo to effectuate an order affecting the disposition of the individual that is issued by a court or competent tribunal of the United States having lawful jurisdiction (which the Secretary shall notify Congress of promptly after issuance). (d) National security waiver (1) In general The Secretary of Defense may waive the applicability to a detainee transfer of a certification requirement specified in subparagraph (D) or (E) of subsection (b)(1) or the prohibition in subsection (c), if the Secretary certifies the rest of the criteria required by subsection (b) for transfers prohibited by (c) and determines that— (A) alternative actions will be taken to address the underlying purpose of the requirement or requirements to be waived; (B) in the case of a waiver of subparagraph (D) or (E) of subsection (b)(1), it is not possible to certify that the risks addressed in the paragraph to be waived have been completely eliminated, but the actions to be taken under subparagraph (A) will substantially mitigate such risks with regard to the individual to be transferred; (C) in the case of a waiver of subsection (c), the Secretary has considered any confirmed case in which an individual who was transferred to the country subsequently engaged in terrorist activity, and the actions to be taken under subparagraph (A) will substantially mitigate the risk of recidivism with regard to the individual to be transferred; and (D) the transfer is in the national security interests of the United States. (2) Reports Whenever the Secretary makes a determination under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress, not later than 30 days before the transfer of the individual concerned, the following: (A) A copy of the determination and the waiver concerned. (B) A statement of the basis for the determination, including— (i) an explanation why the transfer is in the national security interests of the United States; (ii) in the case of a waiver of paragraph (D) or (E) of subsection (b)(1), an explanation why it is not possible to certify that the risks addressed in the paragraph to be waived have been completely eliminated; and (iii) a classified summary of— (I) the individual’s record of cooperation while in the custody of or under the effective control of the Department of Defense; and (II) the agreements and mechanisms in place to provide for continuing cooperation. (C) A summary of the alternative actions to be taken to address the underlying purpose of, and to mitigate the risks addressed in, the paragraph or subsection to be waived. (D) The assessment required by subsection (b)(2). (e) Record of cooperation In assessing the risk that an individual detained at Guantanamo will engage in terrorist activity or other actions that could affect the security of the United States if released for the purpose of making a certification under subsection (b) or a waiver under subsection (d), the Secretary of Defense may give favorable consideration to any such individual— (1) who has substantially cooperated with United States intelligence and law enforcement authorities, pursuant to a pre-trial agreement, while in the custody of or under the effective control of the Department of Defense; and (2) for whom agreements and effective mechanisms are in place, to the extent relevant and necessary, to provide for continued cooperation with United States intelligence and law enforcement authorities. (f) Definitions In this section: (1) The term appropriate committees of Congress (A) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives. (2) The term individual detained at Guantanamo (A) is not a citizen of the United States or a member of the Armed Forces of the United States; and (B) is— (i) in the custody or under the control of the Department of Defense; or (ii) otherwise under detention at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. (3) The term foreign terrorist organization 8 U.S.C. 1189 (g) Repeal of superseded requirements and limitations Section 1035 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 ( Public Law 113–66 10 U.S.C. 801 1040. Submission to Congress of certain documents relating to transfer of individuals detained at Guantanamo to Qatar (a) Submission to Congress Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General and the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees and the Committees on the Judiciary of the Senate and House of Representatives all covered correspondence. (b) Covered correspondence For purposes of this section, the term covered correspondence (1) means any correspondence between the Department of Defense and the Department of Justice or any other agency or entity of the United States Government that— (A) relates to the transfer of individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to Qatar; (B) is dated any time between January 1, 2013, and June 1, 2014; and (C) is in the custody of the Department of Justice or the Department of Defense; and (2) includes— (A) all relevant correspondence, including the email exchange described in June 11, 2014, testimony to the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives by the Secretary of Defense and the General Counsel of the Department of Defense; and (B) any analysis of— (i) section 1035 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 ( Public Law 113–66 10 U.S.C. 801 (ii) section 8111 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 ( Public Law 113–76 (iii) section 1341 of title 31, United States Code (popularly known as the Antideficiency Act (iv) Article II of the Constitution. (c) Limitation on the use of funds Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for the Office of the Secretary of Defense for fiscal year 2016, not more than 75 percent may be obligated or expended until the date of the submission of all covered correspondence. 1041. Submission of unredacted copies of documents relating to the transfer of certain individuals detained at Guantanamo to Qatar (a) Unredacted documents required (1) Future submissions The Secretary of Defense shall submit an unredacted copy of any document submitted to the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives in response to a request from the Committee dated June 9, 2014, for information regarding the transfer of five individuals from United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to Qatar. (2) Prior submissions Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives an unredacted copy of any redacted document that was submitted, before the date of the enactment of this Act, in response to a request dated June 9, 2014, for information regarding the transfer of five individuals from United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to Qatar. (b) Limitation on the use of funds Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for the Office of the Secretary of Defense for fiscal year 2016, not more than 75 percent may be obligated or expended until the date of the submission of all documents required to be submitted under subsection (a)(2). E Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations 1051. Enhancement of authority of Secretary of Navy to use National Sea-Based Deterrence Fund (a) In general Section 2218a of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (c)(1), by striking national sea-based deterrence vessels a class of twelve national sea-based deterrence vessels, and cross-program coordinated procurement efforts with other nuclear powered vessels (2) in subsection (d), by inserting before the period at the end the following: and cross program coordinated procurement efforts with other nuclear powered vessels (3) by redesignating subsections (f) and (g) as subsections (j) and (l), respectively; (4) by inserting after subsection (e) the following new subsections: (f) Authority to enter into economic order quantity contracts (1) The Secretary of the Navy may use funds deposited in the Fund to enter into contracts known as economic order quantity contracts (2) A contract entered into under paragraph (1) shall provide that any obligation of the United States to make a payment under the contract is subject to the availability of appropriations for that purpose, and that total liability to the Government for termination of any contract entered into shall be limited to the total amount of funding obligated at time of termination. (g) Authority to begin manufacturing and fabrication efforts prior to ship authorization (1) The Secretary of the Navy may use funds deposited into the Fund to enter into contracts for advance construction of national sea-based deterrence vessels to support achieving cost savings through workload management, manufacturing efficiencies, or workforce stability, or to phase fabrication activities within shipyard and manage sub-tier manufacturer capacity. (2) A contract entered into under paragraph (1) shall provide that any obligation of the United States to make a payment under the contract is subject to the availability of appropriations for that purpose, and that total liability to the Government for termination of any contract entered into shall be limited to the total amount of funding obligated at time of termination. (h) Authority to use incremental funding to enter into contracts for certain items (1) The Secretary of the Navy may use funds deposited into the Fund to enter into incrementally funded contracts for advance procurement of high value, long lead time items for nuclear powered vessels to better support construction schedules and achieve cost savings through schedule reductions and properly phased installment payments. (2) A contract entered into under paragraph (1) shall provide that any obligation of the United States to make a payment under the contract is subject to the availability of appropriations for that purpose, and that total liability to the Government for termination of any contract entered into shall be limited to the total amount of funding obligated at time of termination. (i) Facilities funding The Secretary of the Navy may use funds deposited into the Fund to provide incentives for investments in critical infrastructure at nuclear capable shipyards and critical sub-tier vendors. Additionally, the Secretary of the Navy may use such funds for certain cancellation costs in the event of significant changes to the Long Range Shipbuilding Strategy for nuclear powered vessels. ; (5) by inserting after subsection (j), as redesignated by paragraph (3), the following new subsection: (k) Report to Congress (1) The Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees, by March 1, 2016, and annually through the year 2025, a report on the Fund. Each such report shall identify separately the amount allocated by ship for programs, projects, and activities for construction (including design of vessels), purchase, alteration, and conversion. At a minimum, each such report shall include— (A) information about the activities carried out using funds deposited into the Fund during the fiscal year covered by the report, including the status of class design and construction efforts, including programmatic schedules, procurement schedules, and funding requirements. (B) a plan detailing forecasted obligations and expenditures for construction (including design of vessels), purchase, alteration, and conversion of vessels by ship for the fiscal year following the fiscal year during which the report is submitted; and (C) the identification of the stable need and design for items, together with a description of any savings associated with the authorities provided in subsections (e) and (f), as documented in cost estimates. (2) The Secretary of the Navy shall provide to the congressional defense committees notice in writing at least 30 days before executing any significant deviation to the annual plan required under paragraph (1)(B). ; and (6) in subsection (m), as so redesignated, by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) The term advance construction . (b) Availability of certain unobligated funds for transfer Section 1022(b)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 ( Public Law 113–291 for the Navy for the Ohio Replacement Program to the Department of Defense 1052. Department of Defense excess property program (a) Website required Section 2576a of title 10, United States Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (e) Publicly accessible website (1) The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency, shall create and maintain a publicly available Internet website that provides information on the property transferred under this section and the recipients of such property. (2) The contents of the Internet website required under paragraph (1) shall include all unclassified information pertaining to the request, transfer, denial, and repossession of controlled property under this section, including— (A) a current inventory of all controlled property transferred to law enforcement agencies under this section, listed by recipient, that includes the recipient’s location, by county and State, and the year of the transfer; (B) all outstanding requests for transfers of controlled property under this section; and (C) information provided by the law enforcement agencies requesting transfers referred to in subparagraph (B). (3) The Secretary may not authorize the transfer of any property under this section to a Federal or State agency to which property has been transferred previously unless the agency submits to the Secretary for publication on the Internet website required under paragraph (1) each of the following: (A) A description of any controlled property transferred to the agency under this section, which shall be submitted by not later than 30 days after the date on which the agency takes possession of the property. (B) An annual report on the use of any controlled property so transferred to the agency, including a description of the context in which the property was used. (4) The Secretary may not authorize the transfer of any property under this section to a Federal or State agency until 30 days after a request for the transfer has been published on the Internet website required under paragraph (1). . (b) Eligibility requirements Subsection (b) of such section is amended— (1) in paragraph (3), by striking and (2) in paragraph (4), by striking the period and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: (5) in the case of property that is controlled property, the recipient submits to the Secretary written notice of the intent of the recipient to apply for the controlled property, including authorization of such application by the entity charged with legal oversight of the recipient agency; and (6) the recipient agency is located in a State with a State coordinator for the program under this section who— (A) has law enforcement experience and is employed by a law enforcement agency or entity with oversight of law enforcement functions; (B) serves as the custodian of controlled property transferred to recipients located in that State; and (C) has the authority to non-concur with proposed uses of such property. . (c) Definition of controlled property Such section is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (f) Controlled property In this section, the term controlled property Defense Materiel Disposition Manual . (d) Examination of training requirements The Director of the Defense Logistics Agency shall enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center to conduct an assessment of the Department of Defense excess property program under section 2576a of title 10, United States Code, as amended by this section. Such assessment shall include an evaluation of the policies and controls governing the determination of the suitability of recipients of controlled property transferred under the program, including specific recommendations relating to the training that law enforcement agencies that receive such property should receive, at no cost to the Department of Defense, to ensure end-user proficiency in the use, maintenance, and sustainment of such property. (e) One-year mandatory use policy assessment The Director of the Defense Logistics Agency shall enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center for the conduct of an assessment of the Department of Defense excess property program under section 2576a of title 10, United States Code, to determine if the requirement that all controlled property transferred under the program be used within one year of being transferred is achieving its intended effect. Such assessment shall also include recommendations on process improvement, including legislative proposals. (f) Comptroller General assessment Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct an assessment of the Department of Defense excess property program under section 2576a of title 10, United States Code. Such assessment shall include— (1) an evaluation of the transfer of controlled property under the program, including the manner in which the property was used in community law enforcement and the effectiveness of the Internet website required under subsection (e) of section 2576a, as added by subsection (a), in providing transparency to the public; and (2) a determination of whether the transfer of property under the program enhances the ability of law enforcement agencies to carry out counter-drug and counter-terrorism activities in accordance with the purposes of the program as set forth in section 2576a of title 10, United States Code. 1053. Limitation on transfer of certain AH–64 Apache helicopters from Army National Guard to regular Army and related personnel levels Section 1712(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 ( Public Law 113–291 before March 31, 2016 before the later of March 31, 2016, or the end of the 60-day period beginning on the date on which the congressional defense committees receive the report of the Commission under section 1703(c) 1054. Space available travel for environmental morale leave by certain spouses and children of deployed members of the Armed Forces The Secretary of Defense shall revise the Air Transportation Eligibility Regulation, DOD 4515.13-R, to authorize space-available travel for environmental morale leave by unaccompanied spouses and dependent children of members of the Armed Forces who are deployed for at least 30 consecutive days under priority category IV. The Secretary shall also update any other instructions, directives, or internal policies necessary to facilitate such revision. 1055. Information-related and strategic communications capabilities engagement pilot program (a) Pilot program required The Secretary of Defense may carry out a pilot program or multiple pilot programs under which the Secretary assesses information-related and strategic communications capabilities to support the tactical, operational, and strategic requirements of the geographic and functional combatant commanders, including the urgent and emergent operational needs and the operational and theater security cooperation plans of such combatant commanders, to further United States national security objectives and strategic communications requirements. (b) Elements Any pilot program carried out under subsection (a) shall include each of the following elements: (1) Clearly defined goals and end-state objectives for the pilot program, including the traceability of such goals and objectives to the tactical, operational, or strategic requirements of the combatant commanders. (2) A process for measuring the performance and effectiveness of the pilot program. (3) A demonstration of a technology capability or concept to support the tactical, operational, or strategic needs of the combatant commanders. (4) Supporting activities and coordinating elements with joint, interagency, intergovernmental, and multinational partners. (c) Governance The Secretary shall create a governance structure for executing any pilot program carried out under subsection (a) that allows for centralized oversight and planning of the program with program execution decentralized to the combatant commands. The Secretary shall provide a written charter for such a governance structure by not later than the date that is 30 days after the date on which the Secretary decides to carry out such a pilot program. (d) Notification required By not later than 14 days after the date on which the Secretary decides to carry out a pilot program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees written notice of the decision. Such notice shall include the scope of activities, funding required, sponsoring combatant commander, anticipated participants, and expected duration of the pilot program. (e) Termination The authority to carry out a pilot program under this section shall terminate on September 30, 2022. 1056. Prohibition on use of funds for retirement of helicopter sea combat squadron 84 and 85 aircraft (a) Prohibitions Except as provided by subsection (b), none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2016 for the Navy may be obligated or expended to— (1) retire, prepare to retire, transfer, or place in storage any Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 84 (HSC 84) or Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 85 (HSC-85) aircraft; or (2) make any changes to manning levels with respect to any HSC-84 or HSC-85 aircraft squadron. (b) Waiver The Secretary of the Navy may waive subsection (a), if the Secretary certifies to the congressional defense committees that the Secretary has— (1) conducted a cost-benefit analysis identifying savings to Department of the Navy regarding decommissioning or deactivation of an HSC-84 or HSC-85 squadron; (2) identified a replacement capability to meet all operational requirements, including special operational-peculiar requirements of the combatant commands, currently being met by the HSC-84 or HSC-85 squadrons and aircraft to be retired, transferred, or placed in storage; and (3) deployed such capability. 1057. Limitation on availability of funds for destruction of certain landmines (a) Limitation Except as provided under subsection (b), none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2016 for the Department of Defense may be obligated or expended for the destruction of anti-personnel landmines of the United States (as defined in the announcement of the President on September 23, 2014) until— (1) the Secretary of Defense publishes a comprehensive study on— (A) the tactical and operational effects of a ban on such landmines; and (B) the current state of research into operational alternatives to such landmines; (2) such alternatives are specifically authorized by law and provided appropriations; (3) such alternatives are fully deployed; (4) members of the Armed Forces of the United States and allies of the United States are trained in the use of such alternatives; and (5) the Secretary certifies to the congressional defense committees that the replacement of such landmines by such alternatives will not endanger members of the Armed Forces of the United States or allies of the United States or pose any operational challenges and that adequate stockpiles and manufacturing capacity exists to meet the needs of the Armed Forces of the United States and allies of the United States in current deployments and anticipated contingencies. (b) Exception for safety The limitation under subsection (a) shall not apply to any anti-personnel land mine that the Secretary certifies has become unsafe or poses a safety risk if not demilitarized or destroyed. 1058. Limitation on availability of funds for modifying command and control of United States Pacific Fleet None of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2016 may be obligated or expended to modify command and control relationships to give Fleet Forces Command operational and administrative control of Navy forces assigned to the Pacific Fleet. The command and control relationships in effect on October 1, 2004, shall remain in effect unless a change to such relationships is specifically authorized by a law. 1059. Prohibition on the closure of United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (a) Findings Congress makes the following findings: (1) The United States military presence in the Republic of Cuba began in 1898, and United States military basing began in Cuba in 1903. (2) In 1934, the United States and Cuba entered into the Treaty Between the United States of America and Cuba signed at Washington, D.C. on May 29, 1934. Under Article III, the treaty stipulates the perpetual lease agreement between the United States and Cuba for the 45 square miles of land encompassing Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. (3) On March 12, 2015, Commander of United States Southern Command, General John Kelly, testified before the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate, highlighting, Its [Naval Station Guantanamo Bay] airfield and port facilities are indispensable to the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, and State’s operational and contingency plans… As the only permanent U.S. military base in Latin America and the Caribbean, its location provides persistent U.S. presence and immediate access to the region, as well as supporting a layered defense to secure the air and maritime approaches to the United States (4) Former Commander of United States Southern Command, retired Admiral James Stavridis, recently stated Guantanamo Bay Naval Station has immense strategic value above and beyond its reputation as a detention facility. It is the logistic, planning, surveillance and basing linchpin for the U.S. Fourth Fleet, crucial to the military for disaster relief, humanitarian work, medical diplomacy, and counternarcotics, all key missions for the U.S. Navy in Latin America and the Caribbean. The U.S. should do all in its power to maintain its legal control over the base (5) In testimony in front of the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives in 2012, then-Commander of United States Southern Command, General Douglas Fraser, stated, Absent a detention facility and even following the eventual demise of the Castro regime, the strategic capability provided by the U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay remains essential for executing national priorities throughout the Caribbean, Latin America, and South America (6) As part of normalizing (7) In January 2015, soon after negotiations began between the United States and Cuba, Cuban President Raul Castro demanded the return of United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to Cuba. (8) In February 2015, Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Roberta Jacobson, in testimony in front of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives, stated that the return of United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, is not on the table in these conversations high enough ranking person to know…whether it could be in the future (b) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) the strategic, logistic, and postural significance of United States Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, is vital to the security of the United States; and (2) the United States must not relinquish control of Guantanamo Bay to the Republic of Cuba. (c) Prohibition United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, may not be closed or abandoned, and the President shall ensure that the obligations of the United States under Article III of the Treaty Between the United States of America and Cuba signed at Washington, D.C. on May 29, 1934 are met, including the payment of the annual lease sum to the government of Cuba, unless otherwise specifically provided— (1) by law; (2) in a treaty that is ratified with the advice and consent of the Senate; or (3) by a modification of the Treaty Between the United States of America and Cuba signed at Washington, D.C. on May 29, 1934, that is ratified with the advice and consent of the Senate. (d) Report (1) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commander of United States Southern Command shall submit to appropriate committees of Congress, a report setting forth a military assessment of the strategic implications of United States Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. (2) Elements The report required under paragraph (1) shall include each of the following: (A) An historical analysis of the use and significance of the basing at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. (B) A description of the personnel, resources, and base operations based out of United States, Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, as of the date of the enactment of this Act. (C) An assessment of United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in support of the National Security Strategy, the National Defense Strategy, and the National Military Strategy. (D) An assessment of missions and military requirements that United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, currently supports. (E) A description of the uses of United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba by other United States Government agencies. (F) Any other related matter at the discretion of the Commander. (3) Appropriate committees of Congress In this subsection, the term appropriate committees of Congress (A) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Appropriations, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Appropriations, and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate. F Studies and Reports 1061. Provision of defense planning guidance and contingency planning guidance information to Congress (a) In general Section 113(g) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) At the time of the budget submission by the President for a fiscal year, the Secretary of Defense shall include in the budget materials submitted to Congress for that year summaries of the guidance developed under paragraphs (1) and (2), as well as summaries of any plans developed in accordance with the guidance developed under paragraph (2). Such summaries shall be sufficient to allow the congressional defense committees to evaluate fully the requirements for military forces, acquisition programs, and operation and maintenance funding in the President’s annual budget request for the Department of Defense. . (b) Report required Notwithstanding the requirement under paragraph (3) of section 113(g) of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), that the Secretary of Defense submit summaries under that paragraph at the time of the President’s annual budget submission, by not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing— (1) summaries of the guidance developed under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (g) of section 113 of title 10, United States Code; and (2) summaries of any plans developed in accordance with the guidance developed under paragraph (2) of such subsection. (c) Limitation on obligation of funds pending report Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act for Operation and Maintenance, Defense-wide, for the office of the Secretary of Defense, not more than 75 percent may be obligated or expended before the date that is 15 days after the date on which the Secretary submits the report described in subsection (b). 1062. Modification of certain reports submitted by Comptroller General of the United States (a) Report on NNSA budget requests Section 3255(a)(2) of the National Nuclear Security Administration Act ( 50 U.S.C. 2455 , the Comptroller General in an even-numbered year, and not later than 150 days after the date on which the Administrator submits such materials in an odd-numbered year (b) Report on environmental management Section 3134 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 ( Public Law 111–84 Public Law 112–239 (1) in subsection (a), by striking a series of three reviews, as described in subsections (b), (c), and (d), reviews as described in subsections (b) and (c) (2) by striking subsection (d); and (3) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (d). 1063. Report on implementation of the geographically distributed force laydown in the area of responsibility of United States Pacific Command (a) Report required Not later than March 1, 2016, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Commander of the United States Pacific Command, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on Department of Defense plans for implementing the geographically distributed force laydown in the area of responsibility of United States Pacific Command. (b) Matters to be included The report required under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) A description of the force laydown. (2) A discussion of how the force laydown affects the operational and contingency plans in the area of responsibility of United States Pacific Command, including a discussion on how timeliness, availability of forces, and risk in meeting the military objectives contained in those plans are affected. (3) A discussion of the specific support asset requirements derived from the force laydown, including logistical sustainment, pre-positioned stocks, sea and air lift, command and control, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. (4) A discussion of the specific infrastructure and military construction requirements derived from the force laydown. (5) A discussion on how Department of Defense plans to meet the requirements identified in paragraphs (3) and (4), including the ability of United States Transportation Command, the United States Combat Logistics Force, and the Armed Forces to meet those requirements. (6) Any other matters the Secretary of Defense determines to be appropriate. (c) Form The report required under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. 1064. Independent study of national security strategy formulation process (a) Requirement for study The Secretary of Defense shall enter into a contract with an independent research entity described in subsection (c) to carry out a comprehensive study of the role of the Department of Defense and its process for the formulation of national security strategy. (b) Matters covered The study required by subsection (a) shall include, at a minimum, the following: (1) Case studies of the role of the Department of Defense and its process for the formulation of previous national security strategies in place throughout the history of the United States, including an examination of the development and execution of previous strategies, as well as the factors that contributed to the development and execution of successful previous strategies with specific emphasis on— (A) the frequency of strategy updates; (B) the synchronization of timelines and content among different strategies; (C) the prioritization of objectives; (D) the assignment of roles and responsibilities among relevent agencies; (E) the links between strategy and resourcing; (F) the implementation of strategy within the planning documents of relevant agencies; and (G) the value of a competition of ideas. (2) A complete review and analysis of the current national security strategy formulation process, as it relates to the Department of Defense, including an analysis of the following: (A) All major Government products and documents of national security strategy relevant to the Department of Defense and how they fit together, including— (i) the National Military Strategy prepared by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under section 153(b)(1) of title 10, United States Code; (ii) the most recent quadrennial defense review conducted by the Secretary of Defense pursuant to section 118 of title 10, United States Code; (iii) the national security strategy report required under section 108 of the National Security Act of 1947 ( 50 U.S.C. 3043 (iv) any other relevant national security strategy products and documents. (B) The time periods during which the products and documents covered by subparagraph (A) are prepared and published, and how they fit together. (C) The interaction between the White House and the agencies that develop such products and documents and formulate strategy. (D) All the current entities in the Federal Government that contribute to the national security strategy formulation process and how they fit together. (c) Independent research entity The entity described in this subsection is an independent research entity that is a not-for-profit entity or a federally funded research and development center with appropriate expertise and analytical capability. (d) Report Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the independent research entity shall provide to the Secretary a report on the results of the study. Not later than 30 days after receipt of the report, the Secretary shall submit such report, together with any additional views or recommendations of the Secretary, to the congressional defense committees. 1065. Study and report on role of Department of Defense in formulation of long-term strategy The Secretary of Defense shall direct the Office of Net Assessment to conduct a study on the role of the Department of Defense in the formulation of long-term strategy. Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the study, which shall include— (1) historical lessons learned, and recommendations for both the executive and legislative branch on how to create an entity or entities, programs or projects, or supporting efforts or activities to study and formulate suggestions for Department of Defense long-term strategy across the combination of military, economic, scientific, technological, geopolitical, resources, international relations, and other relevant areas of study related to the role of the Department of Defense in national security. (2) key recommendations for alternative or candidate courses of action for establishing such an entity or entities, programs or projects, or supporting efforts or activities within or outside of the Government, including identification of areas or components of the Government most suited to the formulation of Department of Defense long-term strategy, or identification of new offices, organizational units, or supporting efforts within or outside of the Government focused on the development of long-term strategies for the Department; and (3) an analysis of the efforts of the Department of Defense to cultivate long-term strategists within and outside of the Department and the Government, including an examination of options of best methods to improve and support the development, training, and education of strategic thinkers within and outside of the Department and the Government. 1066. Report on potential threats to members of the Armed Forces of United States Naval Forces Central Command and United States Fifth Fleet in Bahrain (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the threat posed to members of the Armed Forces of the United States Naval Forces Central Command and the United States Fifth Fleet from Naval Support Activity Bahrain and their family members should an increase in violent clashes in Bahrain make their presence in that nation untenable. (b) Content of report The report required by subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) An assessment of the current security situation in Bahrain, marked by escalating violence between security forces and protesters, and the potential impact increased instability could have on— (A) the physical safety and security of United States personnel and their families living in Bahrain, both inside and outside the confines of military installations; (B) the freedom of movement of United States personnel and their families living in Bahrain; and (C) the future operations of Naval Support Activity in Bahrain as it relates to ongoing regional missions. (2) Safety measures and contingency planning to protect Navy personnel in the event of such an increase in instability, including an analysis of viable alternative locations for both the United States Naval Forces Central Command and the United States Fifth Fleet. G Repeal or Revision of National Defense Reporting Requirements 1071. Repeal or revision of reporting requirements related to military personnel issues (a) Reports on health protection quality and health assessment data (1) Repeal Section 1073b of title 10, United States Code, is repealed. (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 55 (b) Report on voting assistance programs effectiveness and compliance Section 1566(c) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking (1) (2) by striking paragraphs (2) and (3). (c) Report on aviation officer retention bonuses Section 301b(i) of title 37, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking (1) (2) by striking paragraph (2). (d) Report on foreign language proficiency incentive pay Section 316a of title 37, United States Code, as amended by section 615(5) of this Act, is amended— (1) by striking subsection (f); and (2) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (f). (e) Report on use of waiver authority for military service academy appointments Section 553 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 ( Public Law 112–81 10 U.S.C. 4346 (1) by striking subsection (e); and (2) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (e). (f) Report on increase in Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps units Subsection (e) of section 548 of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 ( Public Law 110–417 (g) Report on implementation of yellow ribbon reintegration program (1) Reporting requirement Section 582(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 ( Public Law 110–181 10 U.S.C. 10101 (2) Conforming repeal Section 597 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 ( Public Law 111–84 10 U.S.C. 10101 (h) Report on standards of facilities Section 1648 of the Wounded Warrior Act (title XVI of Public Law 110–181 10 U.S.C. 1071 (i) Report on inspections of facilities Section 1662 of the Wounded Warrior Act (title XVI of Public Law 110–181 10 U.S.C. 1071 (1) by striking (a) Required inspections of facilities (2) by striking subsection (b). (j) Report on inspections of other facilities Section 3307 of the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans’ Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 ( Public Law 110–28 10 U.S.C. 1073 (1) by striking subsection (d); and (2) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (d). (k) Report on local educational agency Assistance related to DOD activities Section 574 of the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 ( Public Law 109–364 20 U.S.C. 7703b (1) by striking subsection (c); and (2) by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections (c) and (d), respectively. 1072. Repeal or revision of reporting requirements relating to readiness (a) Biannual reports on allocation of funds within operation and maintenance budget subactivities (1) In general Chapter 9 (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by striking the item relating to section 228. (b) Annual report on naval petroleum reserves Section 7431 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (c). (c) Annual report on Army national guard combat readiness (1) In general Chapter 1013 (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by striking the item relating to section 10542. (d) Insider threat detection budget submission Section 922 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 ( Public Law 112–81 10 U.S.C. 2224 (e) Price trend analysis Section 892 of the Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 ( Public Law 111–383 10 U.S.C. 2306a (f) Report on authority for airlift transportation at Department of Defense rates for non-Department of Defense Federal cargoes Section 351 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 ( Public Law 111–84 (g) Biennial report on procurement of military working dogs Section 358 of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 ( Public Law 110–417 10 U.S.C. 2302 (1) by striking subsection (c); and (2) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (c). (h) Report on foreign language proficiency Section 958 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 ( Public Law 110–181 (i) Report on Arsenal Support Program Initiative Section 343 of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 ( Public Law 106–398 10 U.S.C. 4551 (j) GAO review of contractor-operated civil engineering supply stores program Section 345 of the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 ( Public Law 105–26 (1) by striking subsection (d); and (2) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (d). (k) Quarterly report on end strength Section 8104 of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2014 (Division C of Public Law 113–76 (l) Quarterly report on end strength Section 8105 of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2013 (Division C of Public Law 113–6 (m) Report on David L. Boren National Security Education Act of 1991 Section 806 of the David L. Boren National Security Education Act of 1991 (title VIII of Public Law 102–183 50 U.S.C. 1906 1073. Repeal or revision of reporting requirements related to naval vessels and Merchant Marine (a) Report on naming of naval vessels Section 7292 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (d). (b) Report on transfer of vessels stricken from naval vessel register Section 7306 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking subsection (d); and (2) by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively. (c) Reports on mission modules of Littoral Combat Ship Section 126 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 ( Public Law 112–239 (1) by striking (a) Designation required.— (2) by striking subsection (b). (d) Report on assessments of first ship of a shipbuilding program Section 124 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 ( Public Law 110–181 10 U.S.C. 7291 (e) Report on cost estimate of CVN–79 Section 122 of the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 ( Public Law 109–364 Public Law 113–66 (f) Annual Report of Maritime Administration (1) Elimination of report and revision of remaining requirement Section 50111 of title 46, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: 50111. Submission of annual MARAD authorization request (a) Submission of legislative proposal Not later than 30 days after the date on which the President submits to Congress a budget for a fiscal year pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, the Secretary of Transportation shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate the Maritime Administration authorization request for that fiscal year. (b) Maritime Administration Request Defined In this section, the term Maritime Administration authorization request (1) recommends authorizations of appropriations for the Maritime Administration for that fiscal year, including with respect to matters described in subsection 109(j) of title 49 or authorized in subtitle V of this title; and (2) addresses any other matter with respect to the Maritime Administration that the Secretary determines is appropriate. . (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 501 50111. Submission of annual MARAD authorization request. . (g) Discretionary reports no longer needed The Secretary of the Navy is not required to submit to the congressional defense committees— (1) a report, or updates to such a report, on open architecture as described in Senate Report 110–077; or (2) a monthly report on Ford class aircraft carriers not otherwise required by law. 1074. Repeal or revision of reporting requirements related to nuclear, proliferation, and related matters (a) Report on Nuclear Weapons Council Section 179 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (g). (b) Report on Proliferation Security Initiative Section 1821(b) of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 ( 50 U.S.C. 2911 (1) by striking (1) In general.— (2) by striking paragraphs (2) and (3). (c) Briefings on dialogue between United States and Russian Federation on nuclear arms Section 1282 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 ( Public Law 112–239 22 U.S.C. 5951 (1) by striking subsection (a); and (2) by redesignating subsections (b) and (c) as subsections (a) and (b), respectively. (d) Implementation plan for whole-of- government vision prescribed in the national security strategy Section 1072 of the National Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 ( Public Law 112–81 50 U.S.C. 3043 (1) by striking subsection (b); and (2) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (b). 1075. Repeal or revision of reporting requirements related to missile defense (a) Report on Missile Defense Executive Board activities Section 232 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 ( Public Law 112–81 (1) by striking subsection (b); and (2) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (b). (b) Report on ground-based midcourse defense program Section 234 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 ( Public Law 112–81 (1) by striking (a) Sense of Congress.— (2) by striking subsection (b). 1076. Repeal or revision of reporting requirements related to acquisition (a) Report on foreign purchases Section 8305 of title 41, United States Code, is repealed. (b) Report on cost assessment activities Section 2334 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking subsection (f); and (2) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (f). (c) Report on performance assessments and root cause analyses Section 2438 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (f). 1077. Repeal or revision of reporting requirements related to civilian personnel (a) Report on pilot program for exchange of information technology personnel Section 1110 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 ( Public Law 111–84 (1) by striking subsection (i); (2) by redesignating subsection (j) as subsection (i); and (3) in subsection (i), as so redesignated, by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following new paragraph: (2) any employee whose assignment is allowed to continue by virtue of paragraph (1) shall be taken into account for purposes of the numerical limitation under subsection (h). . (b) Report on experimental program for scientific and technical personnel Section 1101 of the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 ( Public Law 105–261 1078. Repeal or revision of miscellaneous reporting requirements (a) Report on rewards for combating terrorism Section 127b of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking subsection (f); and (2) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (f). (b) Report on technological maturity and integration risk of critical technologies Section 138(b)(8) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking subparagraph (B); (2) by striking shall— assess the technological maturity shall periodically review and assess the technological maturity (3) by striking ; and (c) Report on systems engineering Section 139b(d) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking paragraph (2); (2) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2); (3) in paragraph (2), as so redesignated— (A) by striking or (2) (B) in subparagraph (A), by striking systems engineering master plans and (C) in subparagraph (B), by striking , systems engineering master plans, (D) in subparagraph (C); by striking systems engineering, development planning, development planning (E) by redesignating subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (F); (4) by transferring subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (4) to the end of paragraph (2), as so redesignated, and redesignating those subparagraphs as subparagraphs (D) and (E), respectively; and (5) by striking paragraph (4). (d) Report on Regional Defense Counterterrorism Fellowship Program Section 2249c of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (c). (e) Report on DARPA (1) Repeal Section 2352 of title 10, United States Code, is repealed. (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 139 (f) Report on airlift requirements Section 112 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 ( Public Law 112–239 (g) Report on in-kind payments Section 2805 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 ( Public Law 112–239 (h) Report on airborne signals intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities Section 112(b) of the Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 ( Public Law 111–383 (1) by striking paragraph (3); and (2) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (3). (i) Reports on status of Navy Next Generation Enterprise Networks Program Section 1034 of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 ( Public Law 110–417 H Other Matters 1081. Technical and clerical amendments (a) Amendments To title 10, United States Code Title 10, United States Code, is amended as follows: (1) The heading of section 153(a)(5) is amended to read as follows: Joint Force Development Activities (2) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 21 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 429 the following new item: 430. Tactical exploitation of national capabilities executive agent. . (3) Section 2679, as transferred, redesignated, and amended by section 351 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 ( Public Law 113–291 with , on a sole source (4) Section 2687a(d)(2) is amended by inserting fair market value (5) Section 2926, as added and amended by section 901(g) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 ( Public Law 113–291 for Installations, Energy, for Energy, Installations, (6) Section 9314a(b) is amended by striking only so long at only so long as (b) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 Effective as of December 19, 2014, and as if included therein as enacted, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 ( Public Law 113–291 (1) Section 351(b)(1) (128 Stat. 3346) is amended by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (C) and inserting ; and (2) Section 901(g)(1)(F) (128 Stat. 3465) is amended by inserting paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of section 2926 (3) Section 1072(a)(2) (128 Stat. 3516) is amended by inserting in the table of sections at the beginning of (4) Section 1079(a)(1) (128 Stat. 3521) is amended by striking section 12102 of title 42, United States Code section 3 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 12102 (5) Section 1104(b)(2) (128 Stat. 3526) is amended by striking paragraph (2) paragraph (1)(A) (6) Section 1208 (128 Stat. 3541) is amended by striking of Fiscal Year for Fiscal Year (7) Section 2803(a) (128 Stat. 3696) is amended in paragraph (2) of the subsection (f) being added by the amendment to be made by that section by inserting section 1105 of title 31 (8) Section 2832(c)(3) (128 Stat. 3704) is amended by striking United State Code United States Code (9) Section 3006(i) (128 Stat. 3744) is amended— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking Section 8 Section 18 (B) in paragraph (2), by striking S1/2 N1/2 SE S1/2 N1/2 SE1/4 (10) Section 3023 (128 Stat. 3762) is amended— (A) by redesignating paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) as paragraphs (2), (3), and (4), respectively; (B) in paragraph (2), as so redesignated, in the matter being added by subparagraph (C)— (i) by inserting has been waived, expired, (ii) by striking the permit or lease required the allotment management plan, permit, or lease required (C) in paragraph (4), as so redesignated, in the matter being added as subsection (h)(1)— (i) by striking a grazing permit or lease an allotment management plan or grazing permit or lease (ii) in subparagraph (A) of such subsection, by striking permit or lease allotment management plan, permit, or lease (iii) in subparagraph (B)(i) of such subsection, by striking lease or permit allotment management plan, permit, or lease (D) by inserting before paragraph (2), as so redesignated, the following new paragraph: (1) in subsection (a), by striking by the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to lands within National Forests in the sixteen contiguous Western States on National Forest System land by the Secretary of Agriculture (notwithstanding, for purposes of this section, the definition in section 103(p)) . (11) Section 3024 ( 16 U.S.C. 6214 (A) in subsection (e), by inserting before the period at the end the following: report using National Median Price values (B) in subsection (f)(3)— (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking by regulation establish criteria pursuant to which the annual fee determined in accordance with this section may be suspended or reduced temporarily provide for suspension or reduction temporarily of the annual fee determined in accordance with this section (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking by regulation (c) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 Section 943(d)(1) of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 ( Public Law 110–417 (d) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005 Section 1208(f)(2) of the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005 ( Public Law 108–375 Public Law 110–181 Public Law 111–84 (1) by redesignating the paragraphs (1) through (8) added by section 1202(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 ( Public Law 111–84 (2) by moving the margins of such subparagraphs, as so redesignated, two ems to the right. (e) Coordination with other amendments made by this act For purposes of applying amendments made by provisions of this Act other than this section, the amendments made by this section shall be treated as having been enacted immediately before any such amendments by other provisions of this Act. 1082. Executive agent for the oversight and management of alternative compensatory control measures (a) Executive agent (1) In general Subchapter I of chapter 21 430a. Executive agent for management and oversight of alternative compensatory control measures (a) Executive agent The Secretary of Defense shall designate a senior official from among the personnel of the Department of Defense to act as the Department of Defense executive agent for the management and oversight of alternative compensatory control measures. (b) Roles, responsibilities, and authorities The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe the roles, responsibilities, and authorities of the executive agent designated under subsection (a). Such roles, responsibilities, and authorities shall include the development of an annual management and oversight plan for Department-wide accountability and reporting to the congressional defense committees. . (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such subchapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 430a. Executive agent for management and oversight of alternative compensatory control measures. . (b) Report Not later than 30 days after the close of each of fiscal years 2016 through 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the oversight and management of alternative compensatory control measures. Each such report shall include— (1) the annual management and oversight plan required under section 430a(b) of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a); (2) a discussion of the scope and number of alternative compensatory control measures in effect; and (3) any other matters the Secretary of Defense determines appropriate. 1083. Navy support of Ocean Research Advisory Panel Section 7903 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (c). 1084. Level of readiness of Civil Reserve Air Fleet carriers (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The National Airlift Policy states that [t]he national defense airlift objective is to ensure that military and civil airlift resources will be able to meet defense mobilization and deployment requirements in support of US defense and foreign policies. (2) The National Airlift Policy also emphasizes the need for dialogue and cooperation with our national aviation industry, [i]t is of particular importance that the aviation industry be apprised by the Department of Defense of long-term requirements for airlift in support of national defense. (3) The National Airlift Policy emphasizes the importance of both military and civil airlift resources and their interdependence in the fulfillment of the national defense airlift objective, and it states that the Department of Defense shall establish appropriate levels for peacetime cargo airlift augmentation in order to promote the effectiveness of Civil Reserve Air Fleet and provide training within the military airlift system. (4) Civil Reserve Air Fleet carriers continue to be an important component of the military airlift system in support of United States defense and foreign policies. (b) Level of readiness of civil reserve air fleet carriers (1) In general Chapter 931 9517. Level of readiness of Civil Reserve Air Fleet carriers (a) Policy The Civil Reserve Air Fleet program is an important component of the military airlift system in support of United States defense and foreign policies, and it is the policy of the United States to maintain the readiness and interoperability of Civil Reserve Air Fleet carriers by providing appropriate levels of peacetime airlift augmentation to maintain networks and infrastructure, exercise the system, and interface effectively within the military airlift system. (b) Report requirement On the day the President submits the budget for a fiscal year to Congress, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report that sets forth, for each fiscal year during the period covered by the current future-years defense program under section 221 of this title, each of the following, expressed separately for passenger and cargo airlift services: (1) The results (including analytical and justification materials) of an assessment, conducted in consultation with the Civil Reserve Air Fleet carriers, of the level of commercial airlift augmentation necessary to maintain the readiness and interoperability of such carriers, maintain networks and infrastructure, exercise the system, and facilitate the regular interfacing between such carriers and the military airlift system, which shall include— (A) a projection of the number of block hours necessary to achieve such levels of commercial airlift augmentation; (B) a strategic plan for achieving such level of commercial airlift augmentation; and (C) an explanation of any deviation from the previous fiscal year’s assessment of the projected number of block hours under subparagraph (A). (2) A comparison (including analytical and justification materials and explanations of any deviations) of the forecasted number of block hours for each fiscal year of the period covered by the report with the projected number of block hours under paragraph (1)(A) for each such fiscal year. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) The term budget (2) The term defense budget materials . (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 9517. Level of Readiness of Civil Reserve Air Fleet carriers. . (3) Definition of Civil Reserve Air Fleet program Section 9511 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (12) The term Civil Reserve Air Fleet program . 1085. Authorization of transfer of surplus firearms to Corporation for the Promotion of Rifle Practice and Firearms Safety (a) In general Section 40728 of title 36, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (h) Authorized transfers The Secretary may transfer to the corporation, in accordance with the procedure prescribed in this subchapter, surplus firearms and spare parts and related accessories for those firearms that on the date of the enactment of this subsection are under the control of the Secretary and are excess to the requirements of the Department of the Army, and such material as may be recovered by the Secretary pursuant to section 40728A(a) of this title. The Secretary shall determine a reasonable schedule for the transfer of these excess firearms. . (b) Technical and conforming amendments Such title is further amended— (1) in section 40278A— (A) by striking rifles surplus firearms (B) in subsection (a), by striking section 40731(a) section 40732(a) (2) in section 40729(a)— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking described in section 40728(a) of this title (B) in paragraph (2), by striking firearms described in section 40728(a) of this title surplus firearms (C) in paragraph (4), by striking caliber .30 and caliber .22 rimfire rifles firearms (3) in section 40732— (A) by striking caliber .22 rimfire and caliber .30 surplus rifles surplus firearms (B) in subsection (a), by striking is over 18 years of age is legally of age 1086. Modification of requirements for transferring aircraft within the Air Force inventory (a) Modification of requirements Section 345 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 ( Public Law 111–383 10 U.S.C. 8062 (1) in subsection (a)— (A) by striking the first sentence and inserting the following: Before making an aircraft transfer described in subsection (c), the Secretary of the Air Force shall ensure that a written agreement regarding such transfer has been entered into between the Chief of Staff of the Air Force and the Director of the Air National Guard or the Chief of Air Force Reserve. (B) in paragraph (3), by striking depot (2) by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following: (b) Submittal of agreements to the Department of Defense and congress The Secretary of the Air Force may not take any action to transfer an aircraft until the Secretary ensures that the Air Force has complied with applicable Department of Defense regulations and, for a transfer described in subsection (c)(1), until the Secretary submits to the congressional defense committees an agreement entered into pursuant to subsection (a) regarding the transfer of the aircraft. ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subsections: (c) Covered aircraft transfers (1) Covered transfers An aircraft transfer described in this subsection is the transfer (other than as specified in paragraph (2)) from a reserve component of the Air Force to the regular component of the Air Force of— (A) the permanent assignment of an aircraft that terminates a reserve component’s equitable interest in the aircraft; or (B) possession of an aircraft for a period in excess of 90 days. (2) Exceptions Paragraph (1) does not apply to the following: (A) A routine temporary transfer of possession of an aircraft from a reserve component that is made solely for the benefit of the reserve component for the purpose of maintenance, upgrade, conversion, modification, or testing and evaluation. (B) A routine permanent transfer of assignment of an aircraft that terminates a reserve component’s equitable interest in the aircraft if notice of the transfer has previously been provided to the congressional defense committees and the transfer has been approved by the Secretary of Defense pursuant to Department of Defense regulations. (C) A transfer described in paragraph (1)(A) when there is a reciprocal permanent assignment of an aircraft from the regular component of the Air Force to the reserve component that does not degrade the capability of, or reduce the total number of, aircraft assigned to the reserve component. (d) Return of aircraft after routine temporary transfer In the case of an aircraft transferred from a reserve component of the Air Force to the regular component of the Air Force for which an agreement under subsection (a) is not required by reason of subsection (c)(2)(A), possession of the aircraft shall be transferred back to the reserve component upon completion of the work described in subsection (c)(2)(A). . (b) Conforming amendment Subsection (a)(7) of such section is amended by striking Commander of the Air Force Reserve Command Chief of Air Force Reserve (c) Technical amendments to delete references to aircraft ownership Subsection (a) of such section is further amended by striking the ownership of 1087. Reestablishment of Commission to Assess the Threat to the United States from Electromagnetic Pulse Attack (a) Reestablishment The commission established pursuant to title XIV of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (as enacted into law by Public Law 106–398 Public Law 109–163 50 U.S.C. 2301 (b) Membership The Commission as reestablished shall have the same membership as the Commission had as of the date of the submission of the report of the Commission pursuant to section 1403(a) of such Act, as amended by such section 1052. Service on the Commission is voluntary, and Commissioners may elect to terminate their service on the Commission. If a Commissioner is unwilling or unable to serve on the Commission, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the chairmen and ranking members of the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate, shall appoint a new member to fill that vacancy. (c) Commission charter defined In this section, the term Commission charter Public Law 106–398 Public Law 109–163 50 U.S.C. 2301 Public Law 109–364 (d) Expanded purpose Section 1401(b) of the Commission charter (114 Stat. 1654A-345) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: , from non-nuclear EMP weapons, from natural EMP generated by geomagnetic storms, and from proposed uses in the military doctrines of potential adversaries of using EMP weapons in combination with other attack vectors. (e) Duties of commission Section 1402 of the Commission charter (114 Stat. 1654A-346) is amended to read as follows: 1402. Duties of commission The Commission shall assess the following: (1) The vulnerability of electric-dependent military systems in the United States to a manmade or natural EMP event, giving special attention to the progress made by the Department of Defense, other Government departments and agencies of the United States, and entities of the private sector in taking steps to protect such systems from such an event. (2) The evolving current and future threat from state and non-state actors of a manmade EMP attack employing nuclear or non-nuclear weapons. (3) New technologies, operational procedures, and contingency planning that can protect electronics and electric-dependent military systems from a manmade or natural EMP event. (4) Among the States, if State grids are islanded for protection against manmade or natural EMP, which States should receive highest priority for protecting critical defense assets and for maximizing survival of the national population. . (f) Report Section 1403 of the Commission charter (114 Stat. 1654A-345) is amended by striking September 30, 2007 June 30, 2017 (g) Termination Section 1049 of the Commission charter (114 Stat. 1654A-348) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: , as amended by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 1088. Department of Defense strategy for countering unconventional warfare (a) Strategy required The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the President and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, shall develop a strategy for the Department of Defense to counter unconventional warfare threats posed by adversarial state and non-state actors. (b) Elements The strategy required under subsection (a) shall include each of the following: (1) An articulation of the activities that constitute unconventional warfare being waged upon the United States and allies. (2) A clarification of the roles and responsibilities of the Department of Defense in providing indications and warning of, and protection against, acts of unconventional warfare. (3) The current status of authorities and command structures related to countering unconventional warfare. (4) An articulation of the goals and objectives of the Department of Defense with respect to countering unconventional warfare threats. (5) An articulation of related or required interagency capabilities and whole-of-Government activities required by the Department of Defense to support a counter-unconventional warfare strategy. (6) Recommendations for improving the counter-unconventional warfare capabilities, authorities, and command structures of the Department of Defense. (7) Recommendations for improving interagency coordination and support mechanisms with respect to countering unconventional warfare threats. (8) Recommendations for the establishment of joint doctrine to support counter-unconventional warfare capabilities within the Department of Defense. (9) Any other matters the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff determine necessary. (c) Submittal to Congress Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees the strategy required by subsection (a). The strategy shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. (d) Definition of unconventional warfare In this section, the term unconventional warfare 1089. Mine countermeasures master plan (a) Plan required (1) In general At the same time the budget is submitted to Congress for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2023, the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a mine countermeasures (hereinafter in this section referred to as MCM (A) An evaluation of the capabilities, capacities, requirements, and readiness levels of the defensive capabilities of the Navy for MCM, including an assessment of the dedicated MCM force as well as the capabilities of ships, aircraft, and submarines that are not yet dedicated to MCM but could be modified to carry mine warfare capabilities. (B) An evaluation of the ability of units to properly command and control air and surface MCM forces from fleet level down through to element level and to provide necessary operational and tactical control and awareness of such forces to facilitate mission accomplishment and defense. (C) An assessment of technologies having promising potential for use for improving mine warfare and of programs for transitioning such technologies from the testing and evaluation phases to procurement. (D) A fiscal plan to support the master plan through the Future Years Defense Plan. (E) A plan for inspection of each asset with mine warfare responsibilities, requirements, and capabilities, which shall include proposed methods to ensure the material readiness of each asset and the training level of the force, a general summary, and readiness trends. (2) Form of submission Each plan submitted under paragraph (1)(E) shall be in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex addressing the capability and capacity to meet operational plans and contingency requirements. (b) Report to Congress Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the recommendations of the Secretary regarding the force structure and ensuring the operational effectiveness of the surface mine warfare force through 2025 based on current capabilities and capacity, replacement schedules, and service life extensions or retirement schedules. Such report shall include an assessment of the MCM vessels, including the decommissioned MCM-1 and MCM-2 ships and the potential of such ships for reserve operating status. 1090. Congressional notification and briefing requirement on ordered evacuations of United States embassies and consulates involving the use of United States Armed Forces (a) Notification requirement The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State shall provide joint notification to the appropriate congressional committees as soon as practicable after the initiation of an ordered evacuation of a United States embassy or consulate involving the use of United States Armed Forces. (b) Briefing requirement The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State shall provide a joint briefing to the appropriate congressional committees not later than 15 days after the initiation of an ordered evacuation of a United States embassy or consulate involving the use of the United States Armed Forces. (c) Elements Each notification under subsection (a) and briefing under subsection (b) shall include the following: (1) An overview of the ordered evacuation. (2) The status of all personnel assigned to the embassy or consulate, including United States citizens and locally-employed staff. (3) The status of the embassy or consulate, including whether the embassy or consulate was secured and all classified or otherwise sensitive material destroyed upon departure. (4) An overview of the manner and location from which the Department of State will continue to conduct the duties and responsibilities of the embassy or consulate. (5) A description of the disposition of United States Government property and whether such property was destroyed, disabled, abandoned or otherwise left behind, or remains in the possession of United States Government personnel. (6) Any other matters the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of State determine to be relevant. (d) Appropriate congressional committees defined In this section, the term appropriate congressional committees (1) the congressional defense committees; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. 1091. Determination and disclosure of transportation costs incurred by Secretary of Defense for congressional trips outside the United States (a) Determination and Disclosure of Costs by Secretary In the case of a trip taken by a Member, officer, or employee of the House of Representatives or Senate in carrying out official duties outside the United States for which the Department of Defense provides transportation, the Secretary of Defense shall— (1) determine the cost of the transportation provided with respect to the Member, officer, or employee; (2) not later than 10 days after completion of the trip involved, provide a written statement of the cost— (A) to the Member, officer, or employee involved, and (B) to the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives (in the case of a trip taken by a Member, officer, or employee of the House) or the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate (in the case of a trip taken by a Member, officer, or employee of the Senate); and (3) upon providing a written statement under paragraph (2), make the statement available for viewing on the Secretary’s official public website until the expiration of the 4-year period which begins on the final day of the trip involved. (b) Exceptions This section does not apply with respect to any trip the sole purpose of which is to visit one or more United States military installations or to visit United States military personnel in a war zone (or both). (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Member The term Member (2) United States The term United States (d) Effective Date This section shall apply with respect to trips taken on or after the date of the enactment of this Act, except that this section does not apply with respect to any trip which began prior to such date. XI Civilian Personnel Matters 1101. One-year extension of temporary authority to grant allowances, benefits, and gratuities to civilian personnel on official duty in a combat zone Paragraph (2) of section 1603(a) of the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, 2006 ( Public Law 109–234 Public Law 110–417 Public Law 113–291 2016 2017 1102. Authority to provide additional allowances and benefits for defense clandestine service employees Section 1603 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (c) Additional allowances and benefits for employees of the defense clandestine service In addition to the authority to provide compensation under subsection (a), 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 (1) of section 9904 of title 5 without regard to the limitations in that section— (1) that the employee be assigned to activities outside the United States; or (2) that the activities to which the employee is assigned be in support of Department of Defense activities abroad. . 1103. Extension of rate of overtime pay for Department of the Navy employees performing work aboard or dockside in support of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier forward deployed in Japan Section 5542(a)(6)(B) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking September 30, 2015 September 30, 2017 1104. Modification to temporary authorities for certain positions at Department of Defense research and engineering facilities Section 1107 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 ( Public Law 113–66 (1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following: (4) Noncompetitive conversion to permanent appointment With respect to any student appointed by the director of an STRL under paragraph (3) to an indefinite or term appointment, upon graduation from the applicable institution of higher education (as defined in such paragraph), the director may noncompetitively convert such student to a permanent appointment within the STRL without regard to the provisions of subchapter I of chapter 33 ; (2) in subsection (c)(1), by striking 3 percent 6 percent (3) in subsection (c)(2), by striking 1 percent 3 percent (4) in subsection (f)(2), by striking 1 percent 2 percent 1105. Preference eligibility for members of reserve components of the armed forces appointed to competitive service; clarification of appeal rights (a) Preference eligibility Section 2108 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (3)— (A) in subparagraph (G)(iii), by striking and (B) by inserting the following after subparagraph (H): (I) an individual who is a member of a reserve component of the armed forces: (i) who has— (I) successfully completed officer candidate training or entry level and skill training; and (II) incurred, or is performing, an initial period of obligated service in a reserve component of the armed forces of not less than 6 consecutive years; or (ii) who has completed at least 10 years of service in a reserve component of the armed forces in each of which the individual was credited with at least 50 points under section 12732 of title 10 toward the computation of years of service under section 12732 of title 10 for purposes of eligibility for retired pay under chapter 1223 (J) an individual who is— (i) retired from service in a reserve component of the armed forces; and (ii) eligible for, but has not yet commenced receipt of, retired pay for non-regular service under chapter 1223 ; (2) in paragraph (4)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking or (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking and or (C) by adding at the end the following: (C) the individual is a retiree described in paragraph (3)(J); ; (3) in paragraph (5) by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (6) entry level and skill training (7) reserve component of the armed forces . (b) Tiered hiring preference for members of reserve components of the armed forces Section 3309 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking and (2) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: (2) a preference eligible under subparagraph (A), (B), or (J) of section 2108(3) of this title-5 points; (3) a preference eligible under section 2108(3)(I)(ii) of this title-4 points; and (4) a preference eligible under section 2108(3)(I)(i) of this title-3 points. . (c) Clarification of appeal rights (1) In general Section 3330a of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (A) in subsection (a)(1)(A), by inserting , including a preference eligible appointed pursuant to section 7401 of title 38 or otherwise employed by the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs, A preference eligible (B) in subsection (d)(1), by inserting , including a complaint so filed by a preference eligible appointed pursuant to section 7401 of title 38 or otherwise employed by the Veterans Health Administration, If the Secretary of Labor is unable to resolve a complaint under subsection (a) (2) Coordination rule Section 3330a of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (f) If any part of this section is deemed to be inconsistent with any provision of chapter 74 chapter 74 . XII Matters relating to foreign nations A Assistance and training 1201. One-year extension of logistical support for coalition forces supporting certain United States military operations Section 1234 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 ( Public Law 110–181 Public Law 113–291 (1) in subsection (a), by striking fiscal year 2015 fiscal year 2016 (2) in subsection (d), by striking during the period beginning on October 1, 2014, and ending on December 31, 2015 during the period beginning on October 1, 2015, and ending on December 31, 2016 (3) in subsection (e)(1), by striking December 31, 2015 December 31, 2016 1202. Strategic framework for Department of Defense security cooperation (a) Strategic framework (1) In general The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall develop a strategic framework for Department of Defense security cooperation to guide prioritization of resources and activities. (2) Elements The strategic framework required by paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) Discussion of the strategic goals of Department of Defense security cooperation programs, and the extent to which these programs complement Department of State security assistance programs to achieve United States Government goals globally, regionally, and, if appropriate, within specific programs. (B) Identification of the primary objectives, priorities, and desired end-states of Department of Defense security cooperation programs. (C) Identification of challenges to achieving the primary objectives, priorities, and desired end-states identified under subparagraph (B), including— (i) constraints on Department of Defense resources, authorities, and personnel; (ii) partner nation variables, such as political will, absorptive capacity, corruption, and instability risk; (iii) constraints or limitations due to bureaucratic impediments, interagency processes, or congressional requirements; (iv) validation of requirements; and (v) assessment, monitoring, and evaluation. (D) A methodology for assessing the effectiveness of Department of Defense security cooperation programs in making progress toward achieving the primary objectives, priorities, and desired end-states identified under subparagraph (B), including an identification of key benchmarks for such progress and the implications of failing to achieve such primary objectives, priorities, and desired end-states. (E) An analysis of overlap, duplication, or gaps among Department of Defense security cooperation authorities and how these authorities complement or overlap with Department of State security assistance authorities. (F) Any other matters the Secretary of Defense determines appropriate. (b) Report (1) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the strategic framework required by subsection (a). (2) Form The report required by paragraph (1) shall be submitted in an unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. (3) Definition In this subsection, the term appropriate congressional committees (A) the congressional defense committees; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. 1203. Modification and two-year extension of National Guard State Partnership Program (a) Authority Subsection (a)(1) of section 1205 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 ( Public Law 113–66 32 U.S.C. 107 to support the national interests and security cooperation goals and objectives of the United States, including applicable policy and guidelines for United States security sector assistance (b) Limitation Subsection (b) of such section is amended by inserting that is not an activity that the Secretary of Defense determines is a matter (c) Procedures Such section, as so amended, is further amended— (1) by redesignating subsections (c) through (i) as subsections (d) through (j), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following: (c) Procedures (1) In general The Chief of the National Guard Bureau shall— (A) establish, maintain, and update as appropriate a list of core competencies to support each program established under subsection (a), collectively and for each State and territory, and shall submit for approval to the Secretary of Defense the list of core competencies and additional information needed to make use of such core competencies; and (B) designate a director for each State and territory who shall be responsible for the conduct of activities under a program established under subsection (a) for such State or territory and reporting on activities under the program. (2) Military-to-civilian core competencies The Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, may conduct an activity under a program established under subsection (a) relating to military-to-civilian core competencies. . (d) National Guard State Partnership Program Fund Subsection (e) of such section (as redesignated) is amended by adding at the end the following: (3) National Guard State Partnership Program Fund (A) Establishment (i) In general Except as provided in clause (ii), the Secretary of Defense shall establish on the books of the Department of Defense a National Guard State Partnership Program Fund. (ii) Exception The Secretary is not required to establish a Fund under clause (i) if, not later than February 1, 2016, the Secretary determines and reports to the appropriate congressional committees (as defined in subsection (h)(1)) that in the opinion of the Secretary such a Fund should be established on the books of the Department of the Treasury. (B) Criteria In administering the Fund established under subparagraph (A)(i), the Secretary shall, to the extent the Secretary determines it to be appropriate, provide for the following amounts to be credited to the Fund: (i) Amounts authorized and appropriated to carry out the program under this section. (ii) Amounts that the Secretary of Defense transfers, in such amounts as provided in appropriations Acts, to the Fund from amounts authorized and appropriated to the Department of Defense, including amounts authorized to be appropriated for the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard. (C) Inclusion in annual budget The President shall include the Fund established under subparagraph (A)(i) or such a Fund established on the books of the Department of the Treasury in the budget that the President submits to Congress under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code for each fiscal year in which the authority under subsection (a) is in effect. . (e) Annual report Paragraph (2)(B) of subsection (f) of such section (as redesignated) is amended— (1) in clause (iii), by inserting or other government organizations and security forces (2) in clause (iv), by adding at the end before the period the following: and country (3) in clause (v), by striking training activities (4) by adding at the end the following: (vi) An assessment of the extent to which the activities conducted during the previous year met the objectives described in clause (v). (vii) The list of core competencies required by subsection (c)(1) and any update to any changes to the list of core competencies required by subsection (c)(1). . (f) Definitions Subsection (h) of such section (as redesignated) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking subparagraphs (A) and (B) and inserting the following: (A) the congressional defense committees; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. ; (2) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); (3) by inserting after paragraph (1) (as amended) the following: (2) Core competencies The term “core competencies” means military-to-military and military-to-civilian skills and capabilities of the National Guard, consistent with the roles and missions of the Armed Forces as established by the Secretary of Defense. ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (4) State The term State (5) Territory The term territory . (g) Termination Section 1205(i) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 ( Public Law 113–66 32 U.S.C. 107 September 30, 2016 September 30, 2018 1204. Extension of authority for non-reciprocal exchanges of defense personnel between the United States and foreign countries Section 1207(f) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 ( Public Law 111–84 10 U.S.C. 168 Public Law 112–239 September 30, 2016 December 31, 2017 B Matters relating to Afghanistan and Pakistan 1211. Commanders’ Emergency Response Program in Afghanistan (a) One-Year extension Section 1201 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 ( Public Law 112–81 Public Law 113–291 fiscal year 2015 fiscal year 2016 (b) Funds available during fiscal year 2016 Subsection (a) of such section, as so amended, is further amended by striking $10,000,000 $5,000,000 1212. Extension and modification of authority for reimbursement of certain coalition nations for support provided to United States military operations (a) Extension Subsection (a) of section 1233 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 ( Public Law 110–181 Public Law 113–291 fiscal year 2015 fiscal year 2016 (b) Limitation on amounts available Subsection (d)(1) of such section, as so amended, is further amended— (1) in the second sentence, by striking during fiscal year 2015 may not exceed $1,200,000,000 during fiscal year 2016 may not exceed $1,260,000,000 (2) in the third sentence, by striking fiscal year 2015 fiscal year 2016 (c) Extension of notice requirement relating to reimbursement of Pakistan for support provided by Pakistan Section 1232(b)(6) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (122 Stat. 393), as most recently amended by section 1222(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (128 Stat. 3548), is further amended by striking September 30, 2015 September 30, 2016 (d) Extension of limitation on reimbursement of Pakistan pending certification on Pakistan Section 1227(d)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 ( Public Law 112–239 fiscal year 2015 fiscal year 2016 (e) Additional limitation on reimbursement of Pakistan pending certification on Pakistan Of the total amount of reimbursements and support authorized for Pakistan during fiscal year 2016 pursuant to the third sentence of section 1233(d)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (as amended by subsection (b)(2)), $400,000,000 shall not be eligible for the waiver under section 1227(d)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (126 Stat. 2001) unless the Secretary of Defense certifies to the congressional defense committees that— (1) Pakistan continues to conduct military operations in North Waziristan to disrupt the safe haven and freedom of movement of the Haqqani Network in Pakistan; (2) Pakistan has prevented the Haqqani Network from using North Waziristan as a safe haven; and (3) the Government of Pakistan actively coordinates with the Government of Afghanistan to restrict the movement of militants, such as the Haqqani Network, along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. 1213. Sense of Congress on United States policy and strategy in Afghanistan It is the sense of Congress that— (1) the United States continues to have vital national security interests in ensuring that Afghanistan is a stable, sovereign country; (2) President Ashraf Ghani of Afghanistan should be applauded for his leadership and commitment to ensuring that Afghanistan remains stable, secure, and a friend of the United States; (3) the decision by the President of the United States to maintain 9,800 United States troops in Afghanistan through all of 2015 to train, advise, and assist and conduct counterterrorism missions in Afghanistan is the appropriate approach, is consistent with United States national security interests, and should be supported by Congress; (4) the President should withdraw United States troops only on a pace that is consistent with the ability of the Afghan National Security Forces to sustain itself and secure Afghanistan and should review maintaining the United States advisory mission in Afghanistan beyond 2016; (5) the United States should provide monetary and advisory support for the 352,000 Afghan National Security Forces personnel and 30,000 Afghan Local Police, including intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance support, through 2018; (6) the Afghan National Security Forces should have the independent capability to prevent groups such as al-Qaeda, the Haqqani Network, the Quetta Shura Taliban, and other terrorist and insurgent groups from being able to conduct de-stabilizing attacks and military operations inside Afghanistan or against the United States and its allies and holding or governing territory; and (7) the United States should continue to vigorously conduct counterterrorism operations in Afghanistan beyond 2016, including against the Haqqani Network, to preserve the vital national security interests of the United States. 1214. Extension of authority to acquire products and services produced in countries along a major route of supply to Afghanistan Section 801(f) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 ( Public Law 111–84 Public Law 113–66 December 31, 2015 December 31, 2016 1215. Extension of authority to transfer defense articles and provide defense services to the military and security forces of Afghanistan (a) Extension Subsection (h) of section 1222 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 ( Public Law 112–239 Public Law 113–291 December 31, 2015 December 31, 2016 (b) Quarterly reports Subsection (f)(1) of such section, as so amended, is further amended by striking March 31, 2016 March 31, 2017 (c) Excess defense articles Subsection (i)(2) of such section, as so amended, is further amended by striking and 2015 , 2015, and 2016 1216. Sense of Congress regarding assistance for Afghan translators, interpreters, and administrative aids It is the sense of Congress that it is in the interest of the United States to continue to assist Afghan partners, and their immediate families, who have served as translators or interpreters and those who have performed sensitive and trusted activities for United States forces. C Matters relating to Syria and Iraq 1221. Extension of authority to support operations and activities of the Office of Security Cooperation in Iraq (a) Extension of authority Subsection (f)(1) of section 1215 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 ( Public Law 112–81 10 U.S.C. 113 Public Law 113–291 fiscal year 2015 fiscal year 2016 (b) Amount available Such section, as so amended, is further amended— (1) in subsection (c), by striking fiscal year 2015 fiscal year 2016 may not exceed $143,000,000. (2) in subsection (d), by striking fiscal year 2015 fiscal year 2016 (c) Report Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State shall submit to the congressional defense committees, the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on the activities of the Office of Security Cooperation in Iraq. The report shall include the following: (1) A description of how the programs of the Office of Security Cooperation in Iraq, in conjunction with other United States programs, such as Foreign Military Financing program and the Foreign Military Sales program, will address the capability gaps of the Iraqi Security Forces and coordinate activities to provide for the training and equipping of the Iraqi Security Forces. (2) A description of constraints, if any, caused by the operational environment in Iraq on the ability of the Office of Security Cooperation in Iraq to carry out its mission. 1222. Comprehensive strategy for the Middle East and to counter Islamic extremism (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) In testimony before the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives, General Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff stated, The global security environment is as uncertain as I have seen in my 40 years of service. (2) In testimony before the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate, the Director of National Intelligence, James Clapper, stated: Sunni violent extremists are gaining momentum and the number of Sunni violent extremist groups, members, and safe havens is greater than at any other point in history. (3) In testimony to the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives, Lieutenant General Michael Flynn, former Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency stated, …whether it be the number of violent Islamist groups, the territory which they control, the scale and scope of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and associated movements, the number of terrorist attacks they perpetrate, the numbers of causalities they inflict, their broad expansion and use of the internet, or just their sheer barbarism; I can draw no other conclusion than to say that the threat of Islamic extremism has reached an unacceptable level and that it is growing. (4) In testimony before the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate, James Clapper, the Director of National Intelligence, stated the following: (A) When the final counting is done, 2014 will have been the most lethal year for global terrorism in the 45 years such data has been compiled . . . about half of all attacks, as well as fatalities, in 2014 occurred in just three countries: Iraq, Pakistan and Afghanistan . . . the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) conducted more attacks than any other terrorist group in the first nine months of 2014. (B) Since the conflict began, more than 20,000 Sunni foreign fighters have traveled to Syria from more than 90 countries to fight the Assad regime . . . of that number, at least 13,600 have extremist ties. (C) More than 3,400 Western fighters have gone to Syria and Iraq. Hundreds have returned home to Europe. (D) About 180 Americans or so have been involved in various stages of travel to Syria . . . and some number have come back. (E) ISIL, al-Qaeda and al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), and, most recently, al-Shabaab are calling on their supporters to conduct lone-wolf attacks against the United States and other Western countries. Of the 13 attacks in the West since last May, 12 were conducted by individual extremists. (5) AQAP continues to be one of al-Qaeda’s most capable affiliates, has the intent and capability to attack the United States and its allies, and attempted attacks inside the United States on December 25, 2009, and October 27, 2010. (6) Iran has been a Department of State-designated state sponsor of terrorism since January 19, 1984, and continues to sponsor and support terrorism throughout the Middle East region and around the world. (7) In testimony before the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate, former Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, General Jack Keane (retired), stated, Is it possible to . . . claim that the United States policy and strategy is working or that al-Qaeda is on the run? It is unmistakable that our policies have failed . . . And the unequivocal explanation is U.S. policy has focused on disengaging from the Middle East. (8) In testimony before the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate, former commander of United States Central Command, General James Mattis (retired), stated, We have lived too long in a strategy-free mode . . . America needs a refreshed national strategy . . . And our Nation’s strategy demands a comprehensive approach. (b) Sense of congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) Islamic extremism is growing in the Middle East and elsewhere; (2) Iran continues to be a leading state sponsor of terrorism in the Middle East and across the globe and continues to actively work against United States interests; (3) the threat of terrorist attacks in the United States and threats against United States interests have increased due to the growth of Islamic extremism, the proliferation of terrorist groups across the world, and the instability in the Middle East in countries such as Libya, Yemen, Iraq, and Syria; (4) the approach of Building Partnership Capacity (BPC) and conducting limited counterterrorism operations has had some positive effects in some locations, but has not prevented the proliferation and violence of terrorist groups or instability in the Middle East; (5) the United States should articulate, develop, and implement an effective strategy to work with its allies and partners to defeat Islamic extremist groups that threaten the interests of the Unites States and its allies; (6) support for United States allies and partners in the Middle East is a critical component of the effort to prevent the spread of Islamic extremism; (7) other actors, such as Russia, China, and Iran are trying to work against United States interests in the Middle East; (8) the United States should take a greater leadership role in fighting Islamic extremism and supporting stability in the Middle East to include coordinating actions of United States allies and partners in the region; (9) the United States plays a vital leadership role in coordinating the activities of the United States and its allies and partners and should seek opportunities to expand such cooperation to contribute to greater stability in the Middle East; (10) the United States should continue to take steps to prevent the spread of malign Iranian influence in Iraq, Syria, Yemen, and the region; (11) the United States remains an indispensable actor in the Middle East, and the President should ensure that United States Armed Forces remain forward postured in the region to deter adversaries, fight threats to the United States and its interests, and support United States allies and partners in the region. (c) Strategy required (1) In general Not later than February 15, 2016, the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State shall submit to the specified congressional committees a comprehensive strategy for the Middle East and to counter Islamic extremism. (2) Matters to be included The strategy required by paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) A detailed description of the objectives and end state for the United States in the Middle East and with respect to Islamic extremism. (B) A description of the roles and responsibilities of the Department of State in such strategy. (C) A description of the roles and responsibilities of the Department of Defense in such strategy. (D) A detailed description of actions to prevent the weakening and failing of states in the Middle East. (E) A detailed description of actions to counter Islamic extremism, including Islamic ideology, strategy, and tactics globally. (F) A detailed definition of those states and non-state actors the United States will address to counter Islamic extremism. (G) A detailed description of actions to establish a coalition to carry out the strategy. (3) Specified congressional committees In the section, the term specified congressional committees (A) the congressional defense committees; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. 1223. Modification of authority to provide assistance to counter the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (a) Quarterly progress report Subsection (d) of section 1236 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 ( Public Law 113–291 30 days 90 days (b) Funding Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated in this Act for Overseas Contingency Operations in title XV for fiscal year 2016, there are authorized to be appropriated $715,000,000 to carry out such section. (c) Waiver authority Subsection (j)(1)(B) of such section is amended— (1) by striking the following: Any provision of law any provision of law (2) by striking clause (ii). (d) Requirements relating to assistance for fiscal year 2016 Such section, as so amended, is further amended by adding at the end the following: (l) Requirements relating to assistance for fiscal year 2016 (1) Assessment (A) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees an assessment of the extent to which the Government of Iraq is meeting the conditions described in subparagraph (B). (B) Conditions The conditions described in this subparagraph are that the Government of Iraq— (i) is addressing the grievances of ethnic and sectarian minorities; (ii) is increasing political inclusiveness; (iii) is conducting efforts sufficient to reduce support for the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant and improve stability in Iraq; (iv) is legislating the Iraqi Sunni National Guard; (v) is ensuring that minorities are represented in adequate numbers, trained, and equipped in government security organizations; (vi) is ending support to Shia militias and stopping abuses of elements of the Iraqi population by such militias; (vii) is ensuring that supplies, equipment, and weaponry supplied by the United States are appropriately distributed to security forces with a national security mission in Iraq, including the Kurdish Peshmerga, Sunni tribal security forces with a national security mission, and the Iraqi Sunni National Guard; (viii) is releasing prisoners from ethnic or sectarian minorities who have been arrested and held without trial or to charge and try such prisoners in a fair, transparent, and prompt manner; and (ix) is taking such other actions as the Secretaries consider appropriate. (C) Update The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State may submit an update of the assessment required under subparagraph (A) to the extent necessary. (D) Submission The assessment required under subparagraph (A) and the update of the assessment authorized under subparagraph (C) may be submitted as part of the quarterly report required under subsection (d). (2) Restriction on direct assistance to Government of Iraq If the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State do not submit the assessment required by paragraph (1) or if the Secretaries submit the assessment required by paragraph (1) but the assessment indicates that the Government of Iraq has not substantially achieved the conditions contained in the assessment, the Secretaries shall withhold the provision of assistance pursuant to subsection (a) directly to the Government of Iraq for fiscal year 2016 until such time as the Secretaries submit an update of the assessment that indicates that the Government of Iraq has substantially achieved the conditions contained in the assessment. (3) Direct assistance to certain covered groups (A) In general Of the funds authorized to be appropriated under this section for fiscal year 2016, not less than 25 percent of such funds shall be obligated and expended for assistance directly to the groups described in subparagraph (E) (of which not less than 12.5 percent of such funds shall be obligated and expended for assistance directly to the group described in clause (i) of such subparagraph). (B) Additional direct assistance If the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State withhold the provision of assistance pursuant to subsection (a) directly to the Government of Iraq for fiscal year 2016 in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Secretaries shall obligate and expend not less than an additional 60 percent of all unobligated funds authorized to be appropriated under this section for fiscal year 2016 for assistance directly to the groups described in subparagraph (E). (C) Cost-sharing requirement inapplicable The cost-sharing requirement of subsection (k) shall not apply with respect to funds that are obligated or expended for assistance directly to the groups described in subparagraph (E). (D) Rule of construction Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the groups described in subparagraph (E) shall each be deemed to be a country for purposes of meeting the eligibility requirements of section 3 of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2753 22 U.S.C. 2311 et seq. (E) Covered groups The groups described in this subparagraph are— (i) the Kurdish Peshmerga; (ii) Sunni tribal security forces with a national security mission; and (iii) the Iraqi Sunni National Guard. . 1224. Report on United States Armed Forces deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve (a) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) it should continue to be a top priority to provide United States Armed Forces deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve with the necessary force protection and combat search and rescue support; (2) United States military personnel who are tasked with the mission of providing combat search and rescue support, casualty evacuation, and medical support for Operation Inherent Resolve should not be counted as part of any limitation on the number of United States ground forces for Operation Inherent Resolve; (3) military assets required to support United States Armed Forces deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve should be staged as forward as possible and as proximate to such United States Armed Forces as practicable given the operating environment and also should not be subject to any limitation on the number of United States ground forces for Operation Inherent Resolve; and (4) the President, the Secretary of Defense, and military commanders on the ground in support of Operation Inherent Resolve should continuously evaluate the force protection and combat search and rescue support requirements, and the associated measures that are being taken to support such requirements, in order to ensure that such requirements and associated measures are sufficient given the operating environment and optimally postured. (b) Report required Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on United States Armed Forces deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (c) Matters to be included The report shall include the following: (1) The total number of members of the United States Armed Forces deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve for the most recent month for which data is available, delineated by service, component, country, and military task. (2) The total number of members of the United States Armed Forces conducting force protection and combat search and rescue, delineated by country, location in such country, and capability. (3) An estimate for the three-month period following the date on which the report is submitted of the total number of members of the United States Armed Forces expected to be deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, delineated by service, component, country, and military task. (4) A description of the authorities and limitations on the number of United States Armed Forces deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (5) A description of military functions that are and are not subject to the authorities and limitations described in paragraph (3). (6) Any changes to the authorities and limitations described in paragraph (3) and the rationale for such changes. (7) Any changes to United States policy and authorities for United States Armed Forces deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (8) Any other matters that the Secretary of Defense determines to be necessary. (d) Sunset The requirement to submit reports under this section shall terminate on the date on which Operation Inherent Resolve terminates or the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, whichever occurs earlier. 1225. Modification of authority to provide assistance to the vetted Syrian opposition Section 1209 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 ( Public Law 113–291 (f) Funding Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated in this Act for Overseas Contingency Operations in title XV for fiscal year 2016, there are authorized to be appropriated $531,500,000 to carry out this section. . 1226. Assistance to the Government of Jordan for border security operations (a) Authority to provide assistance (1) In general The Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, may provide assistance on a reimbursement basis to the Government of Jordan for purposes of supporting and enhancing efforts of the armed forces of Jordan to sustain security along the border of Jordan with Syria and Iraq. (2) Frequency Assistance may be provided under this subsection on a quarterly basis. (b) Funds available for assistance (1) In general Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated in this Act for Assistance for the Border Security of Jordan (2) Prohibition on contractual obligations The Secretary of Defense may not enter into any contractual obligation to provide assistance under the authority in subsection (a). (c) Notice before exercise Not later than 15 days before providing assistance under the authority in subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the specified congressional committees a report setting forth a full description of the assistance to be provided, including the amount of assistance to be provided, and the timeline for the provision of such assistance. (d) Specified congressional committees In the section, the term specified congressional committees (1) the congressional defense committees; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. (e) Expiration of authority No assistance may be provided under the authority in subsection (a) after December 31, 2016. 1227. Report on efforts of Turkey to fight terrorism Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report on the following: (1) Turkey’s bilateral and multilateral efforts to combat the flow of foreign fighters through its country into Syria. (2) Turkey’s relationship with Hamas, including its harboring of leaders of Hamas. (3) The efforts of Turkey to fight terrorism, including Turkey’s military and humanitarian role in the anti-ISIS coalition. D Matters relating to Iran 1231. Extension of annual report on military power of Iran (a) Matters to be included Subsection (b) of section 1245 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 ( Public Law 111–84 Public Law 113–66 (5) An assessment of transfers to Iran of military equipment, technology, and training from non-Iranian sources. . (b) Termination Subsection (d) of such section, as amended by section 1277 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 ( Public Law 113–291 December 31, 2016 December 31, 2025 1232. Sense of Congress on the Government of Iran’s nuclear program and its malign military activities (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The understanding announced on April 2, 2015, between the countries of the P5+1 (the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Russia, and China) and Iran on a Comprehensive Joint Plan of Action (CJPOA) provides sanctions relief in exchange for constraints on Iran’s nuclear program for a limited period of time. (2) Iran continues to develop ballistic missiles in violation of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1747 (2007) and 1929 (2010), has developed medium-range ballistic missiles to target Israel and other United States allies, is working towards an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capability and the CJPOA places no limitations on Iran’s ballistic and cruise missile development efforts. (3) The Secretary of State has designated Iran as a state-sponsor of terrorism since 1984 and for the past decade has characterized Iran as the most active state sponsor of terrorism (4) Iran continues to support Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria, Shia militias in Iraq, Hamas in Gaza, the Houthi rebels in Yemen, and other terrorist organizations and extremists globally. (5) Iran continues to conduct malign military activities across the Middle East and around the globe, which has and will continue to destabilize the region. As the Commander of United States Central Command testified to the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives on March 3, 2015, the leaders in the region… are also equally concerned about Iran’s ability to mine the Straits, Iran’s cyber capabilities, Iran’s… ballistic missile capability, as well as the activity of their Quds forces... And so whether we get a deal or don’t get a deal, I think they will still share those concerns. (6) Iran’s destabilizing activities throughout the region pose a threat to United States interests, the interests of United States allies in the region, and international security. (b) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) Iran’s illicit pursuit, development, or acquisition of a nuclear weapons capability and its malign military activities overall constitute a grave threat to regional stability and the national security interests of the United States and its allies and partners; (2) Iran continues to expand its malign activities in the Middle East and globally, which may well increase under a CJPOA; (3) sanctions relief under the CJPOA will provide Iran the ability to increase funding for its ballistic missile development programs, acquisition of destabilizing types and amounts of conventional weapons, support for terrorism, and other malign activities throughout the Middle East and globally; (4) United States bilateral and multilateral sanctions against Iran, once relieved, will be extremely difficult to reconstitute in response to Iranian violations of its international obligations; (5) Iran would be an internationally-approved nuclear-threshold state under the framework of the CJPOA, which will likely lead to the proliferation of nuclear weapons across the Middle East; (6) Congress should review and assess all elements of any agreement entered into between the countries of the P5+1 and Iran and it should approve or disapprove of any sanctions relief that results from such an agreement; (7) the United States must continue to support the defense of allies and partners in the region, including Israel, strengthening ballistic missile defense capabilities, and increasing security assistance; (8) Congress supports efforts to reach a peaceful, diplomatic solution to permanently and verifiably end Iran’s pursuit, development, and acquisition of a nuclear weapons capability, and it reaffirms that it is United States policy that Iran will not be allowed to develop a nuclear weapons capability and that all instruments of United States power must be considered to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon; and (9) Congress reaffirms the rights of United States allies to exercise their legitimate right to self-defense against the Government of Iran. 1233. Report on military posture required in the Middle East to deter Iran from developing a nuclear weapon (a) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report regarding the military posture required in the Middle East to deter Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. (b) Matters to be included The report required by subsection (a) shall include a discussion of the military forces, bases and capabilities required to— (1) maintain a military option of preventing Iran from achieving a nuclear weapon; (2) counter Iran’s military activities; and (3) protect the United States military and other interests in the region. E Matters relating to the Russian Federation 1241. Notifications and updates relating to testing, production, deployment, and sale or transfer to other states or non-state actors of the Club-K cruise missile system by the Russian Federation (a) Notifications (1) Regarding testing, production, deployment, and sale or transfer The Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress quarterly notifications on the testing, production, deployment, and sale or transfer to other states or non-state actors of the Club-K cruise missile system by the Russian Federation. (2) Upon deployment or sale or transfer Not later than seven days after the Secretary determines that there is reasonable grounds to believe that the Russian Federation has deployed or sold or transferred to other states or non-state actors the Club-K cruise missile system, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a notification of such determination. (3) Form A notification required under paragraph (1) or (2) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex if necessary. (b) Quarterly updates (1) In general The Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress not less than quarterly updates on the coordination of allied responses to the deployment or sale or transfer to other states or non-state actors of the Club-K cruise missile system by the Russian Federation. (2) Form The update required under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex if necessary. (c) Strategy (1) Development The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall develop a strategy to detect, defend against, and defeat the Club-K cruise missile system, including opportunities for allied contributions to such efforts based on consultations with such allies. (2) Submission Not later than September 30, 2016, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress the strategy developed under paragraph (1). (d) Definition In this section, the term appropriate committees of Congress (1) the congressional defense committees; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. (e) Sunset The provisions of this section shall not be in effect on and after the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. 1242. Notifications of deployment of nuclear weapons by Russian Federation to territory of Ukrainian Republic (a) Notifications (1) Regarding possible deployment The Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees quarterly notifications on the status of the Russian Federation conducting exercises with, planning or preparing to deploy, or deploying covered weapons systems onto the territory of the Ukranian Republic. (2) Upon deployment Not later than seven days after the Secretary determines that there is reasonable grounds to believe that the Russian Federation has deployed covered weapons systems onto the territory of the Ukranian Republic, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a notification of such determination. (3) Form A notification required under paragraph (1) or (2) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex if necessary. (b) Strategy (1) Development The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall develop a strategy to respond to the military threat posed by the Russian Federation deploying covered weapons systems onto the territory of the Ukranian Republic, including opportunities for allied cooperation in developing such responses based on consultation with such allies. (2) Submission Not later than June 30, 2016, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall submit to the congressional defense committees the following: (A) The strategy developed under paragraph (1). (B) The views of the Secretary of Defense with respect to the strategy developed under paragraph (1), if any. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Appropriate congressional committees The term appropriate congressional committees (A) the congressional defense committees; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. (2) Covered weapons systems The term covered weapons systems (d) Sunset The provisions of this section shall not be in effect on and after the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. 1243. Non-compliance by the Russian Federation with its obligations under the INF Treaty (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The Department of State, on July 31, 2014, released the Annual Report on the Adherence to and Compliance With Arms Control, Nonproliferation, and Disarmament Agreements and Commitments The United States has determined that the Russian Federation is in violation of its obligations under the INF Treaty not to possess, produce, or flight-test a ground-launched cruise missile (GLCM) with a range capability of 500 km to 5,500 km, or to possess or produce launchers of such missiles. (2) According to the testimony of senior officials of the Department of State, the Russian Federation is not complying with numerous treaties and agreements, including the INF Treaty, the Open Skies Treaty, the Biological Weapons Convention, the Chemical Weapons Convention, the Vienna Document, the Budapest Memorandum, the Istanbul Commitments, the Presidential Nuclear Initiatives, the Missile Technology Control Regime, and the Russian Federation has recently withdrawn from the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE). (3) The Commander of U.S. European Command, and Supreme Allied Commander of Europe, General Philip Breedlove, USAF, stated that [a] weapon capability that violates the I.N.F., that is introduced into the greater European land mass is absolutely a tool that will have to be dealt with . . . I would not judge how the alliance will choose to react, but I would say they will have to consider what to do about it, [i]t can’t go unanswered. (4) General Breedlove has further stated that we need to first and foremost signal that we cannot accept this change and that, if this change is continued, that we will have to change the cost calculus for Russia in order to help them to find their way to a less bellicose position. (5) General Martin Dempsey, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff testified that, I think we have to make it very clear that things like their compliance with the INF treaty that there will be political, diplomatic and potentially military costs in terms of the way we posture ourselves and the way we plan and work with our allies to address those provocations…It concerns me greatly. I certainly would counsel them not to roll back the clock. (6) The Secretary of Defense, Ashton B. Carter, testified that, On the military side, we have begun to consider . . . what our options are, because the INF treaty is a treaty, meaning that it’s a two-way street. We accepted constraints in return for constraints of the then Soviet Union. It is a two-way street, and we need to remind them that it’s a two-way street, meaning that we, without an INF treaty, can take action also that we both decided years ago was best for neither of us to take. (7) The Department of Defense has been considering a range of military options to respond to the Russian Federation’s violation of the INF Treaty and these options would aim to negate any advantage Russia might gain from deploying an INF-prohibited system, and all of these would be designed to make us more secure fall into three broad categories: active defenses to counter intermediate-range ground-launched cruise missiles; counterforce capabilities to prevent intermediate-range ground-launched cruise missile attacks; and countervailing strike capabilities to enhance U.S. or allied forces. (8) President Barack Obama stated in Prague in 2009 that, Rules must be binding. Violations must be punished. Words must mean something. (b) Sense of the congress It is the sense of the Congress that— (1) the Russian Federation should return to compliance with the INF Treaty; (2) the continuing violation of the INF Treaty by the Russian Federation threatens the viability of the INF Treaty; (3) the United States has reportedly been undertaking diplomatic efforts to address with the Russia Federation its violations of the INF Treaty since 2013, and the Russian Federation has failed to respond to these efforts in any meaningful way; (4) not only should the Russian Federation end its cheating with respect to the INF Treaty, but also its illegal occupation of the sovereign territory of another nation, its plans for stationing nuclear weapons on that nation’s territory, and its cheating and violation of as many as eight of its 12 arms control obligations and agreements; and (5) there are several United States military requirements that would be addressed by the development and deployment of systems currently prohibited by the INF Treaty. (c) Notification of Russian violations of INF Treaty (1) In general The President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a notification of— (A) whether the Russian Federation has flight-tested, deployed, or possesses a military system that has achieved an initial operating capability of a covered missile system; and (B) whether the Russian Federation has begun steps to return to full compliance with the INF Treaty, including by agreeing to inspections and verification measures necessary to achieve high confidence that any covered missile system will be eliminated, as required by the INF Treaty upon its entry into force. (2) Deadline The notification required under paragraph (1) shall be submitted not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and not later than 30 days after the date on which the Russian Federation meets any of the requirements of subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1). (3) Form The notification required under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex if necessary. (d) Notification of coordination with allies regarding INF Treaty (1) In general Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment, and every 120-day period thereafter for a period of 5 years, the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in coordination with the Secretary of State and the Director of National Intelligence, shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees a notification on the status and content of updates provided to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and allies of the United States in East Asia, on the Russian Federation’s flight testing, operating capability and deployment of a covered missile system, including updates on the status and a description of efforts with such allies to develop collective responses, including economic and military responses, to the Russian Federation’s arms control violations, including violations of the INF Treaty. (2) Form The notification required under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex if necessary. (e) Military response options to Russian Federation violation of the treaty on intermediate range nuclear forces (1) Development of capabilities If, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, the President determines that the Russian Federation has not begun steps to return to full compliance with the INF Treaty, including by agreeing to inspections and verification measures necessary to achieve high confidence that any covered missile system will be eliminated, as required by the INF Treaty upon its entry into force, the President shall begin developing the following military capabilities: (A) Counterforce capabilities to prevent intermediate-range ground-launched ballistic missile and cruise missile attacks, including capabilities that may be acquired from allies. (B) Countervailing strike capabilities to enhance the Armed Forces of the United States or allies of the United States, including capabilities that may be acquired from allies. (2) Availability of funds for recommended capabilities The Secretary of Defense may use funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2016 for research, development, test, and evaluation, Defense-wide, as specified in the funding table in section 4201, to carry out the development of capabilities pursuant to paragraph (1) that are recommended by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to meet military requirements and current capability gaps. In making such a selection, the Chairman shall give priority to such capabilities that the Chairman determines could be tested and fielded most expediently, with the most priority given to capabilities that the Chairman determines could be fielded in two years. (3) Reports on development (A) In general During each 180-day period beginning on the date on which funds are first obligated to develop capabilities under paragraph (2), the Chairman shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on such capabilities, including the costs of development (and estimated total costs of each system if pursued to deployment) and the timeline for development flight testing and deployment. (B) Sunset The provisions of subparagraph (A) shall not be in effect on and after the date on which the President certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that the INF Treaty is no longer in force or the Russian Federation has fully returned to compliance with its obligations under the INF Treaty. (4) Report on deployment Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the following: (A) Potential deployment locations of the military capabilities described in paragraph (1) in East Asia and Eastern Europe, including any potential basing agreements that may be required to facilitate such deployments. (B) Any required safety and security measures, estimates of potential costs of deployments described in subparagraph (A) and an assessment of whether or not such deployments in Eastern Europe may require a decision of the North Atlantic Council. (f) Definitions In this section: (1) Appropriate congressional committees The term appropriate congressional committees (A) The congressional defense committees. (B) The Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate. (C) The Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate. (2) Covered missile system The term covered missile system (3) INF Treaty The term INF Treaty 1244. Modification of notification and assessment of proposal to modify or introduce new aircraft or sensors for flight by the Russian Federation under Open Skies Treaty Section 1242(b)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 ( Public Law 113–291 (1) by striking 30 days 90 days (2) by striking and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff , the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the commander of each relevant combatant command 1245. Sense of Congress on support for Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The Baltic States of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are highly valued allies of the United States, and they have repeatedly demonstrated their commitment to advancing our mutual interests as well as those of the NATO Alliance. (2) Operation Atlantic Resolve is a series of exercises and coordinating efforts meant to demonstrate the United States’ commitment to the Baltic States of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, and the United States-Baltic partnership’s shared goal of peace and stability in the region. Built upon the common values of peace, stability and prosperity, Operation Atlantic Resolve strengthens communication and understanding, and is an important effort to deter Russian aggression against the Baltic States. (3) As part of Operation Atlantic Resolve, the European Reassurance Initiative undertakes exercises, training, and rotational presence necessary to reassure and integrate our Baltic State allies into a common defense framework. (4) All three Baltic States contributed to the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan, sending disproportionate numbers of troops and operating with few caveats. They also continue to engage in the Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan. (b) Sense of Congress Congress— (1) reaffirms its support for the principle of collective defense as enshrined in Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty for our NATO allies, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania; (2) supports the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, and inviolability of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania as well as their internationally recognized borders, and expresses concerns over increasingly aggressive military maneuvering by Russia near their borders and airspace; (3) expresses concerns over increasingly aggressive military maneuvering by the Russian Federation near Baltic state borders and airspace, and condemns reported subversive and destabilizing activities by the Russian Federation within the Baltic states; and (4) encourages the Administration to further enhance defense cooperation efforts with Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania and supports the efforts of their Governments to provide for the defense of their people and sovereign territory. 1246. Sense of Congress on support for Georgia (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Georgia is a valued friend of the United States and has repeatedly demonstrated its commitment to advancing the mutual interests of both countries, including the deployment of Georgian forces as part of the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan and the Multi-National Force in Iraq. (2) The European Reassurance Initiative builds the partnership capacity of Georgia so it can work more closely with the United States and NATO, as well as provide for their own defense. (3) In addition to the European Reassurance Initiative, Georgia’s participation in the NATO initiative Partnership for Peace is paramount to interoperability with the United States and NATO, and establishing a more peaceful environment in the region. (4) Despite the heavy and painful losses suffered during the ISAF, as a NATO partner Georgia is engaged in the Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan with the second largest contingent on the ground. (b) Sense of Congress Congress— (1) reaffirms United States support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally-recognized borders, and does not recognize the Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions, currently occupied by Russia, as independent; and (2) supports continued cooperation between the United States and Georgia and the efforts of the Government of Georgia to provide for the defense of its people and sovereign territory. F Matters relating to the Asia-Pacific region 1251. Sense of Congress recognizing the 70th anniversary of the end of Allied military engagement in the Pacific theater (a) Findings Congress makes the following findings (1) September 2, 2015, marks the 70th anniversary of the end of Allied military engagement in the Pacific theater, also marking the end of the Second World War. (2) The United States entered the Second World War in December 1941, following the Empire of Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor, and over the next four years Americans participated in what was arguably the greatest national endeavor in the Nation’s history. (3) The casualty toll of Americans in the Pacific theater during the Second World War was approximately 92,904 killed, 208,333 wounded, and tens of thousands missing in action and prisoners of war, with civilians and military forces of the Allied Powers suffering equally devastating tolls. (4) American military forces displayed extraordinary courage and suffered significant casualties in battles across the Pacific theater, including in the Battle of the Philippine Sea, the Battle of Leyte Gulf, the Philippines Campaign, the Battle of Iwo Jima, and the Battle of Okinawa. (5) Japanese military forces and the Japanese civilian population also suffered staggering losses. (6) On August 15, 1945, Emperor Hirohito of Japan announced the unconditional surrender of Japan’s military forces, made formal on September 2, 1945, aboard the U.S.S. Missouri in Tokyo Bay, Japan, thus ending the most devastating war in human history. (7) Japan is now a free and prosperous democracy; a valued ally with shared values and mutual interests based on the principles of democracy, individual liberty, and the rule of law, who serves as a cornerstone for peace and security in the region and for whom the United States seeks to further enhance security, economic, and diplomatic ties. (8) The bravery and sacrifice of the members of the United States Armed Forces and the military forces of the Allied Powers who served valiantly to rescue the Pacific nations from tyranny and aggression should be always remembered. (b) Sense of congress Congress— (1) recognizes the 70th anniversary of the end of Allied military engagement in the Pacific theater, and also marking the end of Second World War; (2) joins with a grateful nation in expressing respect and appreciation to the members of the United States Armed Forces who served in the Pacific theater during the Second World War; (3) remembers and honors those Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice and gave their lives for their country during the campaigns in the Pacific theater during the Second World War; and (4) preserves and applies the lessons learned from the history of the Second World War in the Pacific theater and recognizes the close alliance between the United States and Japan, codified in the 1960 Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security between the United States and Japan, that continues to be enhanced to maintain peace and prosperity in the region. 1252. Sense of Congress regarding consolidation of United States military facilities in Okinawa, Japan (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The defense alliance between the United States and Japan remains important and strong. (2) Progress continues to be made in the United States and Japan to fulfill the April 27, 2012, agreement of the United States-Japan Security Consultative Committee that modified the United States-Japan Roadmap for Realignment Implementation, originally codified on May 1, 2006, including the Governor of Okinawa signing the landfill permit for Henoko construction on December 27, 2013, and the elimination of restrictions on Government of Japan contributions for the realignment of Marine Corps forces in the Asia-Pacific region by section 2821 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (division B of Public Law 113–291 (3) The Government of Japan has made significant and unprecedented direct financial contributions of more than $3,000,000,000 to the Support for United States Relocation to Guam Account pursuant to section 2350k of title 10, United States Code, for the relocation of Marine Corps forces from Okinawa to Guam and the relocation of certain training from Okinawa to the Marianas region, of which nearly $1,000,000,000 has already been received from the Government of Japan, and a significant amount of these funds has already been obligated and expended to support the relocation of Marine Corps forces on Guam. (4) It is important to return formerly used United States military property in Okinawa to the local government. (5) Consolidation of United States facilities and the return of formerly used United States military property in Okinawa will be implemented as soon as possible, while ensuring operational capability, including training capability, throughout the consolidation process. (6) Under the April 27, 2012, agreement referred to in paragraph (2), the United States is authorized to establish Marine Air-Ground Task Forces at additional locations in the Asia-Pacific region, including Guam, Hawaii, and Australia, which will enhance their readiness posture through flexibility and speed to respond to regional threats and maintain regional peace, stability, and security. (7) Even though realignment of Marine Corps forces from Okinawa to Guam is de-linked (b) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that the Henoko location for the Futenma Replacement Facility— (1) has been studied and analyzed for several decades, reaffirmed by both the United States and Japan on several occasions, including the 2010 Futenma Replacement Facility Bilateral Experts study and the independent assessment required by section 346 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 ( Public Law 112–81 (2) remains the only option for the Futenma Replacement Facility. 1253. Strategy to promote United States interests in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region (a) Strategy The President shall develop an overall strategy to promote United States interests in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Such strategy shall be informed by the following: (1) The national security strategy of the United States for 2015 set forth in the national security strategy report required under section 108(a)(3) of the National Security Act of 1947 ( 50 U.S.C. 5043(a)(3) (2) The strategy to prioritize United States defense interests in the Asia-Pacific region as contained in the report required by section 1251(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 ( Public Law 113–291 (3) The integrated, multi-year planning and budget strategy for a rebalancing of United States policy in Asia submitted to Congress pursuant to section 7043(a) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2014 (division K of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 ( Public Law 113–76 (b) Presidential policy directive The President shall issue a Presidential Policy Directive to relevant Federal departments and agencies that contains the strategy developed under subsection (a) and includes implementing guidance to such departments and agencies. (c) Relation to agency priority goals and annual budget (1) Agency priority goals In identifying agency priority goals under section 1120(b) of title 31, United States Code, for each relevant Federal department and agency, the head of such department or agency, or as otherwise determined by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, shall take into consideration the strategy developed under subsection (a) and the Presidential Policy Directive issued under subsection (b). (2) Annual budget The President, acting through the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, shall ensure that the annual budget submitted to Congress under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, includes a separate section that clearly highlights programs and projects that are being funded in the annual budget that relate to the strategy developed under subsection (a) and the Presidential Policy Directive issued under subsection (b). 1254. Sense of Congress on the United States alliance with Japan It is the sense of Congress that— (1) the United States highly values its alliance with the Government of Japan as a cornerstone of peace and security in the region, based on shared values of democracy, the rule of law, free and open markets, and respect for human rights in order to promote peace, security, stability, and economic prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region; (2) the United States welcomes Japan’s decision to contribute more proactively to regional and global peace and security; (3) the United States supports recent changes in Japanese defense policy, including the adoption of collective self-defense and the new bilateral Guidelines for U.S.-Japan Defense Cooperation which were approved on April 27, 2015, and will promote a more balanced and effective alliance to meet the emerging security challenges of this century; (4) the United States and Japan should continue to improve joint interoperability and collaborate on developing future capabilities with which to maintain regional stability in an increasingly uncertain security environment; (5) the United States and Japan should continue efforts to strengthen regional multilateral institutions that promote economic and security cooperation based on internationally accepted rules and norms; (6) the United States acknowledges that the Senkaku Islands are under the administration of Japan and opposes any unilateral actions that would seek to undermine such administration and remains committed under the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security to respond to any armed attack in the territories under the administration of Japan; and (7) the United States reaffirms its commitment to the Government of Japan under Article V of the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security that [e]ach Party recognizes that an armed attack against either Party in the territories under the administration of Japan would be dangerous to its own peace and safety and declares that it would act to meet the common danger in accordance with its constitutional provisions and processes G Other matters 1261. Non-conventional assisted recovery capabilities (a) Extension Subsection (h) of section 943 of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 ( Public Law 110–417 Public Law 113–291 2016 2017 (b) Revision to annual limitation on funds Subsection (a) of such section is amended— (1) by striking Upon (1) In general Upon ; (2) by striking an amount may be amounts appropriated or otherwise made available for the Department of Defense for operation and maintenance may be (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) Annual limit The total amount made available for support of non-conventional assisted recovery activities under this subsection in any fiscal year may not exceed $25,000,000. . 1262. Amendment to the annual report under Arms Control and Disarmament Act Subsection (e) of section 403 of the Arms Control and Disarmament Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2593a (e) Annual report (1) In general Not later than June 15 of each year described in paragraph (2), the Director of National Intelligence shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that contains a detailed assessment, consistent with the provision of classified information and intelligence sources and methods, of the adherence of other nations to obligations undertaken in all arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament agreements or commitments to which the United States is a party, including information of cases in which any such nation has behaved inconsistently with respect to its obligations undertaken in such agreements or commitments. (2) Covered year A year described in this paragraph is a year in which the President fails to submit the report required by subsection (a) by not later than April 15 of such year. (3) Form The report required by this subsection shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex if necessary. . 1263. Permanent authority for NATO special operations headquarters Section 1244(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 ( Public Law 111–84 Public Law 112–239 for each of fiscal years 2013, 2014, and 2015 pursuant to section 301 for any fiscal year 1264. Extension of authorization to conduct activities to enhance the capability of foreign countries to respond to incidents involving weapons of mass destruction Section 1204(h) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 ( Public Law 113–66 10 U.S.C. 401 September 30, 2017 September 30, 2020 1265. Limitation on availability of funds for research, development, test, and evaluation, Air Force, for arms control implementation (a) In general Not more than 50 percent of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2016 for research, development, test, and evaluation, Air Force, for arms control implementation (PE 0305145F) may be obligated or expended until the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, submits to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the following: (1) A description of any meetings of the Open Skies Consultative Commission during the prior year. (2) A description of any agreements entered into during such meetings of the Open Skies Consultative Commission. (3) A description of any future year proposals for modifications to the aircraft or sensors of any State Party to the Open Skies Treaty that will be subject to the Open Skies Treaty. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Appropriate committees of congress The term appropriate committees of Congress (A) the congressional defense committees; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. (2) Open skies treaty The term Open Skies Treaty 1266. Modification of authority for support of special operations to combat terrorism (a) Authority Subsection (a) of section 1208 of the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005 ( Public Law 108–375 Public Law 113–291 $75,000,000 $100,000,000 (b) Annual report Subsection (f)(1) of such section 1208, as most recently amended by section 1202(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 ( Public Law 111–84 120 days 30 days and not later than 180 days (c) Effective date The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and apply with respect to each fiscal year that begins on or after such date of enactment. 1267. United States-Israel anti-tunnel defense cooperation (a) Findings and sense of congress (1) Findings Congress finds the following: (A) Tunnels have been used for centuries around the world as a means of avoiding detection or circumventing defenses. (B) Tunnels can be used for criminal purposes, such as smuggling drugs, weapons, or humans, or for terrorist or military purposes, such as launching surprise attacks or detonating explosives underneath infrastructure. (C) Tunnels have been a growing threat on the southern border of the United States for more than 11 years, and the Department of Homeland Security has been working to address this threat. (D) The conflict in Gaza in 2014 showed that terrorists are now actively using tunnels as a means of attack, and news reports indicate that tunnels are being used in Syria as well. (E) Terrorist organizations are quick to adopt successful tactics, and it is only a matter of time before other terrorist organizations begin using tunnels. (F) The facilities of the United States, and those of the allies of the United States, could be under threat very quickly if tunnel threats continue to proliferate. (G) Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad are United States-designated terrorist organizations. (H) Designated Palestinian terrorist organizations have killed hundreds of Israelis and dozens of Americans in rocket attacks and suicide bombings. (I) Hamas has used underground tunnels to Israel and Egypt to smuggle weapons, money, and supplies into Gaza and to send members of Hamas out of Gaza for training and to bring trainers in to Gaza to teach Hamas how to manufacture rockets and build better tunnels. Tunnels in Gaza have also been used as underground rocket launching sites, weapons caches, bunkers, transportation networks and command and control centers. (J) In 2006, Hamas kidnapped Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit through a tunnel and held him for five years. (K) The Israel Defense Forces discovered 32 tunnels during the conflict with Hamas in the summer of 2014, 14 of which crossed into Israel. (L) Hamas intentionally uses civilians as human shields by placing its underground tunnel network in densely populated areas and schools, hospitals, and mosques. (M) Hamas’s placement of explosive material in its vast network of tunnels in Gaza has caused civilian casualties through secondary and tertiary explosions. (N) While the unemployment rate in Gaza is at 38 percent, it is estimated that Hamas spends $3,000,000 per tunnel. (O) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said he was shocked by the tunnels used for the infiltration of terrorists (P) Hamas has claimed to be rebuilding tunnels in Gaza after the war with Israel in the summer of 2014. (Q) Hezbollah has used underground tunnels in southern Lebanon to move Hezbollah fighters and to launch attacks. (R) The Palestinian Islamic Jihad claims to be digging new tunnels on the Gaza border. Israel has a right to defend itself from the violence of Palestinian terrorist groups, including the violence that is facilitated through terrorist tunnel networks. (S) The United States is working cooperatively with the Government of Israel to develop technologies to detect and neutralize tunnels penetrating the territory of Israel. (2) Sense of congress It is the sense of Congress that— (A) it is in the best interests of the United States to develop technology to detect and counter tunnels, and the best way to do this is to partner with other affected countries; and (B) Israel is facing serious threats posed by tunnels and should be the first partner of the United States in addressing this significant challenge. (b) Assistance to Israel to establish an anti-tunneling defense system (1) In General The President, upon request of the Government of Israel, is authorized to carry out research, development, and test activities on a joint basis with Israel to establish an anti-tunneling defense system to detect, map, and neutralize underground tunnels into and directed at the territory of Israel. (2) Certification None of the funds authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section may be obligated or expended to carry out subsection (a) until the President certifies to Congress the following: (A) The President has finalized a memorandum of understanding or other formal agreement between the United States and Israel regarding sharing of research and development costs for the system described in paragraph (1). (B) The understanding or agreement— (i) requires sharing of costs of projects, including the cost of claims and in-kind support, between the United States and Israel on an equitable basis unless the President determines, on a case-by-case basis, the Government of Israel is unable to contribute on an equitable basis; (ii) requires the designation of payment of non-recurring engineering costs in connection with the establishment of a capacity for co-production in the United States; (iii) establishes a framework to negotiate the rights to any intellectual property developed under the cooperative research and development projects; and (iv) requires the United States Government to receive quarterly reports on expenditure of funds by the Government of Israel, including a description of what the funds have been used for, when funds were expended, and an identification of entities that expended the funds. (3) Assistance The President, upon request of the Government of Israel, is authorized to provide assistance to Israel for the procurement, maintenance, and sustainment of an anti-tunneling system described in paragraph (1). (c) Assistance to other allies to establish an anti-tunneling defense system In addition to the memorandum of understanding or other formal agreement described in subsection (b), the President is authorized to seek to enter into a similar memorandum of understanding or other formal agreement with any other ally of the United States upon request of the government of such ally. (d) Designation of lead development agency The Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, shall designate a military department or other element of the Department of Defense to carry out subsections (b) and (c) as the lead agency of the Federal Government for developing technology to detect and counter tunnels. (e) Reporting (1) Initial Report The President shall submit to Congress a report that contains a copy of the memorandum of understanding or other formal agreement between the United States and Israel as described in subsection (b)(2)(A) or similar agreement described in subsection (c). (2) Quarterly Reports The President shall submit to Congress a quarterly report that contains a copy of the most-recent quarterly report provided by the Government of Israel to the Department of Defense pursuant to subsection (b)(2)(B)(iv). (3) Comprehensive report Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report containing the following: (A) Instances of tunnels being used to attack installations of the United States or allies of the United States. (B) Trends or developments in tunnel attacks throughout the world. (C) Key technologies used and challenges faced by potential adversaries of the United States with respect to using tunnels. (D) The capabilities of the Department of Defense for defending fixed or forward locations from tunnel attacks. (E) Partnerships entered into with allies of the United States under this section, and potential opportunities for increased partnerships with other allies with respect to researching tunnel detection technologies and the opportunities for co-development or co-production. (F) The plans, including with respect to funding, of the Secretary for countering threats posed by tunnels. 1268. Efforts of the Department of Defense to prevent and respond to gender-based violence globally (a) Findings and statement of policy (1) Findings Congress finds the following: (A) Gender-based violence reaches every corner of the world, affecting millions of people ever year and one in three women in her lifetime. This epidemic not only undermines the safety, dignity, and human rights of the individual, family and community, it affects public health, economic stability, and security of nations, which in turn has a direct impact upon United States foreign policy, defense interests, democracy, governance, and peace-building efforts. (B) With one of the largest international footprints in the United States government, the Department of Defense is an integral part of combating the epidemic of gender-based violence, especially in conflict regions. (C) Section 7061 of the Joint Explanatory Statement of the Committee of Conference accompanying the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 directed the Secretary of State and the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development to develop and submit to Congress a multi-year strategy to prevent and respond to gender-based violence. (D) Executive Order 13623 of August 10, 2012 (77 Fed. Reg. 49345) established the United States Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence Globally, which required the Department of Defense to participate in an Interagency Working Group co-chaired by the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development to implement the Strategy. (E) The Joint Explanatory Statement of the Committee of Conference accompanying the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (H.R. 3979, Public Law 113–291 (F) Executive Order 13623 requires within 3 years of August 12, 2012, that the Interagency Working Group shall complete a final evaluation of the Strategy and within 180 days of completing its final evaluation, the Interagency Working Group shall update or revise the Strategy to take into account the information learned and the progress made during and through the implementation of the Strategy. (2) Statement of policy It is in the national security interest of the United States to— (A) prevent gender-based violence which will promote regional and global stability and advance sustainable peace and security; (B) have a multi-year strategy in place that will effectively prevent and respond to gender-based violence globally; and (C) ensure that existing laws and regulations relating to the Department of Defense are fully implemented to prevent gender-based violence globally. (b) Requirement to continue implementation of a United States global strategy on gender-based violence prevention and response The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the Department of Defense— (1) continues to implement the United States Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence Globally, as appropriate; and (2) pursuant to the intent laid out in Executive Order 13623, continues to participate in any Interagency Working Group described in subsection (a)(1)(D) or in interagency collaborative efforts to develop or update a United States Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence Globally, as appropriate (c) Department of Defense gender-based training The Secretary of Defense is authorized to— (1) provide training for the United States Armed Forces, Department of Defense personnel, and contractors and military observers on preventing and responding to violence against women and girls globally in conflict, post-conflict, and humanitarian relief settings; and (2) utilize the Department of Defense’s operational capabilities to train professional foreign military, police forces, and judicial officials on preventing and responding to violence against women and girls globally. (d) Report (1) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the specified congressional committees a report on efforts to prevent and respond to gender-based violence globally made under a United States strategy. (2) Content The report required under paragraph (1) shall— (A) describe the efforts of the Department of Defense in the Interagency Working Group described in subsection (a)(1)(D) to implement the international gender-based violence prevention and response strategy, funding allocations, programming, and associated outcomes; and (B) provide an assessment of human and financial resources necessary to fulfill the purposes and duties of such strategy. (3) Public availability The report required under paragraph (1) shall be made publicly accessible in a timely manner. (4) Definition In this subsection, the term specified congressional committees (A) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. XIII Cooperative Threat Reduction 1301. Specification of Cooperative Threat Reduction funds (a) Fiscal year 2016 cooperative threat reduction funds defined In this title, the term fiscal year 2016 Cooperative Threat Reduction funds 50 U.S.C. 3711 (b) Availability of funds Funds appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 301 and made available by the funding table in section 4301 for the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Program shall be available for obligation for fiscal years 2016, 2017, and 2018. 1302. Funding allocations Of the $358,496,000 authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2016 in section 301 and made available by the funding table in section 4301 for the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Program established under section 1321 of the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Act ( 50 U.S.C. 3711 (1) For strategic offensive arms elimination, $1,289,000. (2) For chemical weapons destruction, $942,000. (3) For global nuclear security, $20,555,000. (4) For cooperative biological engagement, $264,618,000. (5) For proliferation prevention, $38,945,000. (6) For threat reduction engagement, $2,827,000. (7) For activities designated as Other Assessments/Administrative Costs, $29,320,000. XIV Other Authorizations A Military Programs 1401. Working capital funds Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2016 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, as specified in the funding table in section 4501. 1402. National Defense Sealift Fund Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2016 for the National Defense Sealift Fund, as specified in the funding table in section 4501. 1403. Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction, Defense (a) Authorization of appropriations Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2016 for expenses, not otherwise provided for, for Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction, Defense, as specified in the funding table in section 4501. (b) Use Amounts authorized to be appropriated under subsection (a) are authorized for— (1) the destruction of lethal chemical agents and munitions in accordance with section 1412 of the Department of Defense Authorization Act, 1986 ( 50 U.S.C. 1521 (2) the destruction of chemical warfare materiel of the United States that is not covered by section 1412 of such Act. 1404. Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, Defense-wide Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2016 for expenses, not otherwise provided for, for Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, Defense-wide, as specified in the funding table in section 4501. 1405. Defense Inspector General Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2016 for expenses, not otherwise provided for, for the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense, as specified in the funding table in section 4501. 1406. Defense Health Program Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2016 for the Defense Health Program, as specified in the funding table in section 4501, for use of the Armed Forces and other activities and agencies of the Department of Defense in providing for the health of eligible beneficiaries. 1407. National Sea-Based Deterrence Fund Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2016 for the National Sea-Based Deterrence Fund, as specified in the funding table in section 4501. B National Defense Stockpile 1411. Extension of date for completion of destruction of existing stockpile of lethal chemical agents and munitions Section 1412(b)(3) of the Department of Defense Authorization Act, 1986 ( Public Law 99–145 50 U.S.C. 1521 December 31, 2017 December 31, 2023 C Working-Capital Funds 1421. Limitation on furlough of Department of Defense employees paid through working-capital funds Section 2208 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (s) Furlough of employees (1) Except as provided under paragraph (2), the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of a military department may not furlough any employee of the Department of Defense whose salary is funded by a working-capital fund unless the Secretary determines that— (A) the working-capital fund is insolvent; or (B) there are insufficient funds in the working-capital fund to pay the labor costs of the employee. (2) The Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of a military department may waive the restriction under paragraph (1) if the Secretary determines such a waiver is in the interest of the national security of the United States. (3) In this subsection, the term furlough . 1422. Working-capital fund reserve account for petroleum market price fluctuations Section 2208 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section 1421, is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (t) Market fluctuation account (1) From amounts available for Working Capital Fund, Defense, the Secretary shall reserve up to $1,000,000,000, to remain available without fiscal year limitation, for petroleum market price fluctuations. Such amounts may only be disbursed if the Secretary determines such a disbursement is necessary to absorb volatile market changes in fuel prices without affecting the standard price charged for fuel. (2) A budget request for the anticipated costs of fuel may not take into account the availability of funds reserved under paragraph (1). . D Other Matters 1431. Authority for transfer of funds to Joint Department of Defense-Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Demonstration Fund for Captain James A. Lovell Health Care Center, Illinois (a) Authority for transfer of funds Of the funds authorized to be appropriated for section 1406 and available for the Defense Health Program for operation and maintenance, $120,387,000 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 (a)(1) of section 1704 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 ( Public Law 111–84 (b) Use of transferred funds For the purposes of subsection (b) of such section 1704, facility operations for which funds transferred under subsection (a) may be used are operations of the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, consisting of the North Chicago Veterans Affairs Medical Center, the Navy Ambulatory Care Center, and supporting facilities designated as a combined Federal medical facility under an operational agreement covered by section 706 of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 ( Public Law 110–417 1432. Authorization of appropriations for Armed Forces Retirement Home There is hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2016 from the Armed Forces Retirement Home Trust Fund the sum of $64,300,000 for the operation of the Armed Forces Retirement Home. XV Authorization of Additional Appropriations for Overseas Contingency Operations A Authorization of Appropriations 1501. Purpose (a) In general The purpose of this subtitle is to authorize appropriations for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2016 to provide additional funds— (1) for overseas contingency operations being carried out by the Armed Forces; and (2) pursuant to section 1504, for expenses, not otherwise provided for, for operation and maintenance, as specified in the funding table in section 4303. (b) Support of base budget requirements; treatment Funds identified in subsection (a)(2) are being authorized to be appropriated in support of base budget requirements as requested by the President for fiscal year 2016 pursuant to section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code. The Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall apportion the funds identified in such subsection to the Department of Defense without restriction, limitation, or constraint on the execution of such funds in support of base requirements, including any restriction, limitation, or constraint imposed by, or described in, the document entitled Criteria for War/Overseas Contingency Operations Funding Requests 1502. Procurement Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2016 for procurement accounts for the Army, the Navy and the Marine Corps, the Air Force, and Defense-wide activities, as specified in the funding table in section 4102. 1503. Research, development, test, and evaluation Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2016 for the use of the Department of Defense for research, development, test, and evaluation, as specified in the funding table in section 4202. 1504. Operation and maintenance Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2016 for the use of the Armed Forces and other activities and agencies of the Department of Defense for expenses, not otherwise provided for, for operation and maintenance, as specified in— (1) the funding table in section 4302, or (2) the funding table in section 4303. 1505. Military personnel Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2016 for the use of the Armed Forces and other activities and agencies of the Department of Defense for expenses, not otherwise provided for, for military personnel, as specified in the funding table in section 4402. 1506. Working capital funds Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2016 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, as specified in the funding table in section 4502. 1507. Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, Defense-wide Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2016 for expenses, not otherwise provided for, for Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, Defense-wide, as specified in the funding table in section 4502. 1508. Defense Inspector General Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2016 for expenses, not otherwise provided for, for the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense, as specified in the funding table in section 4502. 1509. Defense Health program Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2016 for expenses, not otherwise provided for, for the Defense Health Program, as specified in the funding table in section 4502. B Financial Matters 1521. Treatment as additional authorizations The amounts authorized to be appropriated by this title are in addition to amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated by this Act. 1522. Special transfer authority (a) Authority to transfer authorizations (1) Authority Upon determination by the Secretary of Defense that such action is necessary in the national interest, the Secretary may transfer amounts of authorizations made available to the Department of Defense in this title for fiscal year 2016 between any such authorizations for that fiscal year (or any subdivisions thereof). (2) Effect of transfer Amounts of authorizations transferred under this subsection shall be merged with and be available for the same purposes as the authorization to which transferred. (3) Limitations The total amount of authorizations that the Secretary may transfer under the authority of this subsection may not exceed $3,500,000,000. (4) Exception In the case of the authorization of appropriations contained in section 1504 that is provided for the purpose specified in section 1501(2), the transfer authority provided under section 1001, rather than the transfer authority provided by this subsection, shall apply to any transfer of amounts of such authorization. (b) Terms and Conditions Transfers under this section shall be subject to the same terms and conditions as transfers under section 1001. (c) Additional Authority The transfer authority provided by this section is in addition to the transfer authority provided under section 1001. C European Reassurance Initiative and Related Matters 1531. Statement of policy regarding European Reassurance Initiative (a) Findings Congress makes the following findings: (1) In February 2015, Lieutenant General James Clapper (retired), Director of National Intelligence, testified to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate that Russian dominance over the former Soviet space is Russia’s highest foreign policy goal (2) Russia, under the direction of President Vladimir Putin, has demonstrated its intent to expand its sphere of influence beyond its borders and limit Western influence in the region. (3) The Russian military is aggressively postured on the Ukrainian boarder and continues its buildup of military personnel and material. These aggressive and unwarranted actions serve to intimidate, with a show of force, the Ukrainian people as well as the other nations in the region including Georgia, the Baltic States, and the Balkan States. (4) In December 2014, Congress enacted the Ukraine Freedom Support Act of 2014 ( Public Law 113–272 (5) In February 2015, the Atlantic Council, the Brookings Institute, and the Chicago Council on Global Affairs published a report entitled Preserving Ukraine’s Independence, Resisting Russian Aggression: What the United States and NATO Must Do (6) Despite Russia signing the February 2015 Minsk Agreement, it has continued to violate the terms of the agreement, as noted by Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, Victoria Nuland, at the German Marshall Fund Brussels Forum in March 2015: We’ve seen month on month, more lethal weaponry of a higher caliber...poured into Ukraine by the separatist Russian allies...the number one thing is for Russia to stop sending arms over the border so we can have real politics. (7) The military of the Russian Federation continues to increase their show of force globally, including frequent international military flights, frequent snap exercises of thousands of Russian troops, increased global naval presence, and the threat of the use of nuclear weapons in defense of the annexation of Crimea in March 2014. (8) The Government of the Russian Federation continues to exert and increase undue influence on the free will of sovereign nations and people with intimidation tactics, covert operations, cyber warfare, and other unconventional methods. (9) In testimony to the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives in February 2015, Commander of European Command, General Philip Breedlove, United States Air Force, stated that Russia has employed hybrid warfare sphere of influence near abroad (10) The use of unconventional methods of warfare by Russia presents challenges to the United States and its partners and allies in addressing the threat. (11) An enhanced United States military presence and readiness posture and the provision of security assistance in Europe are key elements to deterring further Russian aggression and reassuring United States allies and partners. (12) In the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 ( Public Law 113–291 (13) The European Reassurance Initiative expands United States military presence in Europe, through— (A) bolstered and continual United States military presence; (B) bilateral and multilateral exercises with partners and allies; (C) improved infrastructure; (D) increased prepositioning of United States equipment throughout Europe; and (E) building partnership capacity for allies and partners. (14) The European Reassurance Initiative has served as a valuable tool in strengthening the partnerships with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as well as partnerships with non-member allies in the region. (15) As a result of the NATO 2014 Summit in Wales, NATO has initiated a Readiness Action Plan to increase partner nation funding and resourcing to combat Russian aggression. NATO’s efforts with the Readiness Action Plan and United States investment in regional security through the European Reassurance Initiative will serve to continue and reinforce the strength and fortitude of the alliance against nefarious actors. (16) The President’s Budget Request for fiscal year 2016 includes $789.3 million to continue the European Reassurance Initiative focus on increased United States military troop rotations in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve, maintaining and further expanding increasing regional exercises, and building partnership capacity. (b) Statement of policy It is the policy of the United States to continue and expand its efforts in Europe to reassure United States allies and partners and deter further aggression and intimidation by the Russian Government, in order to enhance security and stability in the region. This policy shall include— (1) continued use of conventional methods, including increased United States military presence in Europe, exercises and training with allies and partners, increasing infrastructure, prepositioning of United States military equipment in Europe, and building partnership capacity; (2) increased emphasis on countering unconventional warfare methods in areas such as cyber warfare, economic warfare, information operations, and intelligence operations, including increased efforts in the development of strategy, operational concepts, capabilities, and technologies; and (3) increased security assistance to allies and partners in Europe, including the provision of both non-lethal equipment and lethal equipment of a defensive nature to Ukraine. 1532. Assistance and sustainment to the military and national security forces of Ukraine (a) Authority to provide assistance The Secretary of Defense is authorized, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, to provide assistance, including training, equipment, lethal weapons of a defensive nature, logistics support, supplies and services, and sustainment to the military and national security forces of Ukraine, through September 30, 2016, to assist the government of Ukraine for the following purposes: (1) Securing its sovereign territory against foreign aggressors. (2) Protecting and defending the Ukrainian people from attacks posed by Russian-backed separatists. (3) Promoting the conditions for a negotiated settlement to end the conflict. (b) Notice before provision of assistance Of the funds authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section, not more than 10 percent of such funds may be obligated or expended until not later than 15 days after the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, submits to the appropriate congressional committees a report in unclassified form with a classified annex as appropriate that contains a description of the plan for providing such assistance, including a description of the types of training and equipment to be provided, the estimated number and role of United States Armed Forces personnel involved, the potential or actual locations of any training, and any other relevant details. (c) Quarterly reports Not later than 105 days after the date on which the Secretary of Defense submits the report required in subsection (b), and every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the activities carried out under this section. Such report shall include a description of the following: (1) Updates or changes to the plan required under subsection (b). (2) A description of the forces provided with training, equipment, or other assistance under this section during the preceding 90-day period. (3) A description of the equipment provided under this section during the preceding 90-day period, including a detailed breakout of any lethal assistance provided. (4) A statement of the amount of funds expended during the preceding 90-day period. (d) Vetting The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall ensure that all assistance provided under this section is carried out in full accordance with the provisions of section 2249e of title 10, United States Code. (e) Definition In this section, the term appropriate congressional committees (1) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and (2) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate. (f) Funding Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2016 by this title for overseas contingency operations, $200,000,000 shall be available to carry out this section. (g) Authority To accept contributions The Secretary of Defense may accept and retain contributions, including in-kind contributions, from foreign governments, to provide assistance authorized under subsection (a). Any funds so accepted by the Secretary may be credited to the account from which funds are made available to provide assistance authorized under subsection (a) and may remain available to provide assistance authorized under subsection (a) until September 30, 2016. (h) Rule of construction Nothing in this section shall be construed to constitute a specific statutory authorization for the introduction of United States Armed Forces into hostilities or into situations in which hostilities are clearly indicated by the circumstances. (i) Relationship to existing authorities Assistance provided under the authority of subsection (a) shall be subject to the non-transfer and end-use provisions of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq. 22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq. D Limitations, Reports, and Other Matters 1541. Continuation of existing limitation on use of Afghanistan Security Forces Fund (a) In general Funds available to the Department of Defense for the Afghanistan Security Forces Fund for fiscal year 2016 shall be subject to the conditions contained in subsections (b) through (g) of section 1513 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 ( Public Law 110–181 Public Law 111–383 (b) Promotion of Recruitment and Retention of Women (1) In general Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated in this Act for fiscal year 2016 for the Afghanistan Security Forces Fund, there are authorized to be appropriated $50,000,000 to be used for the recruitment and retention of women in the Afghanistan National Security Forces, including modification of facilities of the Ministry of the Interior and Ministry of Defense to accommodate female service members and police. (2) Rule of construction Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to modify the distribution of funds for programs and activities supported using the Afghanistan Security Forces Fund, but rather shall ensure attention to recruitment and retention of women within each program and activity. (c) Inventory and plan required (1) Inventory Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, shall submit to the specified congressional committees an inventory of the facilities and services of the Afghan Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of the Interior that are lacking in adequate resources for Afghan female service members and police, including resources relating to training, improvement to buildings, transportation, security equipment, and new construction. (2) Plan Not later than 60 days after the submission of the inventory required under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, shall submit to the specified committees a plan to address the shortcomings of those facilities and services that the Secretaries consider to be most significant. In developing the plan, the Secretaries shall, to the extent possible, utilize amounts authorized to be appropriated under subsection (b) to promote the recruitment and retention of Afghan female service members and police. The Secretaries shall also identify any additional funding shortcomings that would be required to fully address the identified shortcomings of those facilities and services. (3) Updates The Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, shall submit to the specified congressional committees updates to the inventory required under paragraph (1) and plan required under paragraph (2) at the same time the President submits the budget under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, for each fiscal year each year through fiscal year 2020. (4) Definition In this subsection, the term specified congressional committees (A) the congressional defense committees; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. 1542. Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Fund (a) Use and transfer of funds Subsections (b) and (c) of section 1514 of the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 ( Public Law 109–364 Public Law 110–417 Public Law 113–291 (1) to the Department of Defense for the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Fund; or (2) to the Director of the successor defense agency to the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization. (b) Extension of interdiction of improvised explosive device precursor chemicals authority Section 1532(c)(4) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 ( Public Law 112–239 Public Law 113–291 December 31, 2015 December 31, 2016 (c) Repeal of Timeline Requirement for Consolidation of funding sources for Rapid Acquisition Organizations Paragraph (3) of section 1533(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2015 ( Public Law 113–291 (3) Plan implementation The plan required by this subsection shall include a timeline for implementation of the consolidation and alignment decisions contained in the plan. . (d) Repeal of prohibition on use of funds Subsection (d) of section 1533 of the National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2015 ( Public Law 113–291 (e) Technical correction Section 1533(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2015 ( Public Law 113–291 as amended by subsection (b) as modified by subsection (b) XVI Strategic Programs, Cyber, and Intelligence Matters A Space Activities 1601. Major force program and budget for national security space programs (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) National security space capabilities are a key element of the national defense of the United States. (2) Because of increasing foreign threats, the national security space advantage of the United States is facing the most challenging environment it has ever faced. (3) To modernize and fully address the growing threat to the national security space advantage of the United States, further action is necessary to strengthen national security space leadership, management, and organization. (4) Congress and independent expert commissions have previously stated the importance of establishing a major force program for space with separate authorities, as one of the elements to strengthen national security space. (b) Budget matters (1) In general Chapter 9 239. National security space programs: major force program and budget assessment (a) Establishment of major force program The Secretary of Defense shall establish a unified major force program for national security space programs pursuant to section 222(b) of this title to prioritize national security space activities in accordance with the requirements of the Department of Defense and national security. (b) Budget assessment (1) The Secretary shall include with the defense budget materials for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2020 a report on the budget for national security space programs of the Department of Defense. (2) Each report on the budget for national security space programs of the Department of Defense under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) An overview of the budget, including— (i) a comparison between that budget, the previous budget, the most recent and prior future-years defense program submitted to Congress under section 221 of this title, and the amounts appropriated for such programs during the previous fiscal year; and (ii) the specific identification, as a budgetary line item, for the funding under such programs. (B) An assessment of the budget, including significant changes, priorities, challenges, and risks. (C) Any additional matters the Secretary determines appropriate. (3) Each report under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) The term budget (2) The term defense budget materials . (2) Plan Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan to carry out the unified major force program designation required by section 239(a) of title 10, United States Code, as added by paragraph (1), including any recommendations for legislative action the Secretary determines appropriate. (3) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter 9 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 238 the following new item: 239. National security space programs: major force program and budget assessment. . 1602. Modification to development of space science and technology strategy Section 2272 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: 2272. Space science and technology strategy: coordination The Secretary of Defense and the Director of National Intelligence shall jointly develop and implement a space science and technology strategy and shall review and, as appropriate, revise the strategy biennially. Functions of the Secretary under this section shall be carried out jointly by the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering and the official of the Department of Defense designated as the Department of Defense Executive Agent for Space. . 1603. Rocket propulsion system development program (a) Streamlined acquisition Section 1604 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 ( Public Law 113–291 (1) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new subsection: (c) Streamlined acquisition In developing the rocket propulsion system required under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) use a streamlined acquisition approach, including tailored documentation and review processes, that enables the effective, efficient, and expedient transition from the use of non-allied space launch engines to a domestic alternative for national security space launches; and (2) prior to establishing such acquisition approach, establish well-defined requirements with a clear acquisition strategy. . (b) Availability of funds Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2016 for the rocket propulsion system required by section 1604 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 ( Public Law 113–291 (c) Briefing Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate (and make available to any other congressional defense committee) a briefing on the streamlined acquisition approach, requirements, and acquisition strategy required under subsection (c) of section 1604 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 ( Public Law 113–291 1604. Modification to prohibition on contracting with Russian suppliers of rocket engines for the evolved expendable launch vehicle program Section 1608 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 ( Public Law 113–291 10 U.S.C. 2271 1608. Prohibition on contracting with Russian suppliers of rocket engines for the evolved expendable launch vehicle program (a) Prohibitions (1) Award or renewal of contract Except as provided by subsections (b) and (c), beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense may not award or renew a contract for the procurement of property or services for space launch activities under the evolved expendable launch vehicle program if such contract carries out such space launch activities using rocket engines designed or manufactured in the Russian Federation. (2) Modification of certain contract Except as provided by subsection (b), beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary may not modify the contract specified in subsection (c)(1)(A) if such modification increases the number of cores procured under such contract to a total of more than 35. (b) Waiver The Secretary may waive one or both of the prohibitions under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) with respect to a contract for the procurement of property or services for space launch activities if the Secretary determines, and certifies to the congressional defense committees not later than 30 days before the waiver takes effect, that— (1) the waiver is necessary for the national security interests of the United States; and (2) the space launch services and capabilities covered by the contract could not be obtained at a fair and reasonable price without the use of rocket engines designed or manufactured in the Russian Federation. (c) Exception (1) In general The prohibition in subsection (a)(1) shall not apply to either— (A) the placement of orders or the exercise of options under the contract numbered FA8811–13–C–0003 and awarded on December 18, 2013; or (B) subject to paragraph (2), a contract awarded for the procurement of property or services for space launch activities that includes the use of rocket engines designed or manufactured in the Russian Federation if, prior to February 1, 2014, the contractor had fully paid for such rocket engines or had entered into a contract to procure such rocket engines. (2) Certification The Secretary may not award or renew a contract for the procurement of property or services for space launch activities described in paragraph (1)(B) unless the Secretary, upon the advice of the General Counsel of the Department of Defense, certifies to the congressional defense committees that the offeror has provided to the Secretary sufficient documentation to conclusively demonstrate that the offeror meets the requirements of such paragraph. . 1605. Delegation of authority regarding purchase of Global Positioning System user equipment Section 913 of the Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 ( 10 U.S.C. 2281 (d) Limitation on delegation of waiver authority The Secretary of Defense may not delegate the authority to make a waiver under subsection (c) to an official below the level of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics. . 1606. Acquisition strategy for evolved expendable launch vehicle program (a) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) the Secretary of the Air Force needs to develop an updated phased acquisition strategy and contracting plan for the evolved expendable launch vehicle program; (2) beyond the contractual requirements as of the date of the enactment of this Act, in recognition of the emerging competitive environment, the acquisition strategy and contracting plan should eliminate the currently structured evolved expendable launch vehicle launch capability arrangement; (3) in further recognition of the emerging competitive environment, the Secretary should acquire launch services in a manner consistent with a full and open competition; (4) the Secretary should be consistent and fair with evolved expendable launch vehicle providers regarding the requirement for certified cost and pricing data, selection of contract types, and the appropriate audits to protect the taxpayer; and (5) the Secretary should— (A) consider various contracting approaches, including launch capability arrangements with multiple certified providers, to meet the objectives identified in the acquisition strategy developed under subsection (d); and (B) continue to provide the necessary stability in budgeting and acquisition of capabilities as well as the flexibility to the Federal Government to appropriately manage the launch manifest in case of delays in the delivery of satellites or other changes to mission requirements. (b) Treatment of certain arrangement (1) Discontinuation The Secretary of the Air Force shall discontinue the evolved expendable launch vehicle launch capability arrangement, as structured as of the date of the enactment of this Act, by the later of— (A) the date on which the Secretary determines that the obligations of the contracts relating to such arrangement, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, have been met; or (B) December 31, 2020. (2) Waiver The Secretary may waive paragraph (1) if the Secretary— (A) determines that such waiver is necessary for the national security interests of the United States; (B) notifies the congressional defense committees of such waiver; and (C) a period of 90 days has elapsed following the date of such notification. (c) Consistent standards In accordance with section 2306a of title 10, United States Code, the Secretary shall— (1) apply consistent and appropriate standards to certified evolved expendable launch vehicle providers with respect to certified cost and pricing data; and (2) conduct the appropriate audits. (d) Acquisition strategy In accordance with subsections (b) and (c) and section 2273 of title 10, United States Code, the Secretary shall develop and carry out a ten-year phased acquisition strategy, including near and long term, for the evolved expendable launch vehicle program. (e) Elements The acquisition strategy under subsection (d) for the evolved expendable launch vehicle program shall establish a contracting plan for such program that uses competitive procedures (as defined in section 2302 of title 10, United States Code) and ensures that a contract awarded for launch services, capability, or infrastructure— (1) provides the necessary— (A) stability in budgeting and acquisition of capabilities; and (B) flexibility to the Federal Government; and (2) specifically takes into account the effect of— (A) all contracts entered into by the Federal Government with, and any assistance provided by the Federal Government to, certified evolved expendable launch vehicle providers, including the evolved expendable launch vehicle launch capability; (B) the requirements of the Department of Defense, including with respect to launch capabilities and pricing data, that are met by such providers; (C) the cost of integrating a satellite onto a launch vehicle; and (D) any other matters the Secretary considers appropriate. (f) Competition In awarding any contract for launch services in a national security space mission pursuant to a competitive acquisition, the evaluation shall account for the value of the evolved expendable launch vehicle launch capability arrangement per contract line item numbers in the bid price of the offeror as appropriate per launch. (g) Report Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate a report on the acquisition strategy developed under subsection (d). 1607. Procurement of wideband satellite communications (a) Acquisition agent Except as provided by subsection (b)(1), not later than September 30, 2016, the Secretary of Defense shall designate a single senior official of the Department of Defense to procure wideband satellite communications necessary to meet the requirements of the Department of Defense for such communications, including with respect to military and commercial satellite communications. (b) Exception (1) In general Notwithstanding subsection (a), an official described in paragraph (2) may carry out the procurement of commercial wideband satellite communications if the official determines that such procurement is required to meet an urgent need. (2) Official described An official described in this paragraph is any of the following: (A) A Secretary of a military department. (B) The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics. (C) The Chief Information Office of the Department of Defense. (D) A commander of a combatant command. (3) Annual reports Not later than March 1, 2017, and each year thereafter through 2021, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on procurement carried out under paragraph (1) during the year prior to the submission of the report, including— (A) a brief description of the urgent need fulfilled by each such procurement; (B) the date and length of the contract of each such procurement; and (C) the value of each such contract. (c) Plan Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for the Secretary to meet the requirements of the Department of Defense for satellite communications, including with respect to— (1) the roles and responsibilities of officials of the Department; and (2) carrying out subsections (a) and (b). 1608. Limitation on availability of funds for weather satellite follow-on system (a) Limitation None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2016 for research, development, test, and evaluation, Air Force, for the weather satellite follow-on system may be obligated or expended until the date on which— (1) the Secretary of Defense provides to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the plan developed under subsection (b); and (2) the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff certifies to the congressional defense committees that such plan will— (A) meet the requirements of the Department of Defense for cloud characterization and theater weather imagery; and (B) not negatively affect the commanders of the combatant commands. (b) Plan required The Secretary shall develop a plan to address the requirements of the Department of Defense for cloud characterization and theater weather imagery. 1609. Modification of pilot program for acquisition of commercial satellite communication services Section 1605 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 ( Public Law 113–291 (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking may develop funds by the Secretary shall develop and carry out a pilot program (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) Methods In carrying out the pilot program under paragraph (1), the Secretary may use a variety of methods authorized by law to effectively and efficiently acquire commercial satellite communications services, including by carrying out multiple pathfinder activities under the pilot program. ; and (2) in subsection (d)— (A) in the heading, by striking Reports.— Reports and briefings.— (B) in paragraph (1)— (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking 90 days 270 days (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking ; or ; and (iii) by amending subparagraph (B) to read as follows: (B) a description of the appropriate metrics established by the Secretary to meet the goals of the pilot program. ; (C) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); (D) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph (2): (2) At the same time as the President submits to Congress the budget pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2020, the Secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the pilot program. . (E) in paragraph (3) (as redesignated by subparagraph (C))— (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking expanding the use of working capital funds to effectively and efficiently acquire the pilot program and whether the pilot program effectively and efficiently acquires (ii) subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking working capital funds as described in subparagraph (A) the pilot program 1610. Prohibition on reliance on China and Russia for space-based weather data (a) Prohibition The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the Department of Defense does not rely on, or in the future plan to rely on, space-based weather data provided by the Government of China, the Government of Russia, or an entity owned or controlled by the Government of China or the Government of Russia for national security purposes. (b) Certification Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a certification that the Secretary is in compliance with the prohibition under subsection (a). 1611. Evaluation of exploitation of space-based infrared system against additional threats (a) Evaluation The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, in cooperation with the Secretary of the Navy, the Secretary of the Air Force, and the Director of National Intelligence, shall conduct an evaluation of the space-based infrared system to detect, track, and target, or to develop the capability to detect, track and target, the full range of threats to the United States, deployed members of the Armed Forces, and the allies of the United States. (b) Submission Not later than December 31, 2016, the Under Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate the evaluation under subsection (a). 1612. Plan on full integration and exploitation of overhead persistent infrared capability (a) Plan Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commander of the United States Strategic Command and the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees a plan for the integration of overhead persistent infrared capabilities to support the missions specified in subsection (b)(1). (b) Elements The plan under subsection (a) shall— (1) ensure that all overhead persistent infrared capabilities of the United States, including such capabilities that are planned to be developed, are integrated to allow for such capabilities to be exploited to support the requirements of the missions of the Department of Defense relating to— (A) battle damage assessment; (B) battlespace assessment; (C) technical intelligence; (D) strategic missile warning; (E) tactical missile warning; (F) missile defense tracking, fire control, and kill assessment; and (G) collection of weather data; and (2) establish clear benchmarks by which to establish acquisition plans, manning, and budget requirements. (c) Annual determination The Secretary of Defense shall include, together with, or not later than 30 days after, the budget justification materials submitted to Congress in support of the budget of the Department of Defense for a fiscal year (as submitted with the budget of the President under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code), a written determination of how the plan under subsection (a) is being implemented. (d) Appropriate congressional committees defined In this section, the term appropriate congressional committees (1) the congressional defense committees; and (2) the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate. 1613. Options for rapid space reconstitution (a) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) the United States Strategic Command has identified needs to rapidly reconstitute or replenish critical space capabilities; (2) in accordance with section 915 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 ( Public Law 113–66 (3) rapid launch should avoid the creation of new Department of Defense-owned and operated infrastructure. (b) Evaluation The Secretary of Defense shall evaluate options for the use of current assets of the Department of Defense for the purpose of rapid reconstitution of critical space-based warfighter enabling capabilities. (c) Briefing Not later than March 31, 2016, the Secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the evaluation conducted under subsection (b), including development timelines, a test plan, and technology readiness levels of key systems and technologies. 1614. Sense of Congress on space defense It is the sense of Congress that, as outlined in the National Space Policy of 2010, the United States should employ a variety of measures to help assure the use of space for all responsible parties, and, consistent with the inherent right of self-defense, deter others from interference and attack, defend the space systems of the United States and contribute to the defense of allied space systems, and, if deterrence fails, defeat efforts to attack them. 1615. Sense of Congress on missile defense sensors in space (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The Missile Defense Agency has run a successful space sensor program with the space tracking and surveillance system. (2) The Missile Defense Agency is now executing a promising and ground-breaking space sensor system called space-based kill assessment. (3) The future missile defense architecture will require significantly improved sensors in space to provide tracking, discrimination, and more. (b) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that a robust multi-mission space sensor network will be vital to ensuring a strong missile defense system. B Defense Intelligence and Intelligence-Related Activities 1621. Executive agent for open-source intelligence tools (a) Executive agent Subchapter I of chapter 21 430b. Executive agent for open-source intelligence tools (a) Designation Not later than April 1, 2016, the Secretary of Defense shall designate a senior official of the Department of Defense to serve as the executive agent for the Department for open-source intelligence tools. (b) Roles, Responsibilities, and Authorities (1) Not later than July 1, 2016, in accordance with Directive 5101.1, the Secretary shall prescribe the roles, responsibilities, and authorities of the executive agent designated under subsection (a). (2) The roles and responsibilities of the executive agent designated under subsection (a) shall include the following: (A) Developing and maintaining a comprehensive list of open-source intelligence tools and technical standards. (B) Establishing priorities for the integration of open-source intelligence tools into the intelligence enterprise, and other command and control systems as needed. (C) Certifying all open-source intelligence tools with respect to compliance with the standards required by the framework and guidance for the Intelligence Community Information Technology Enterprise, the Defense Intelligence Information Enterprise, and the Joint Information Environment. (E) Performing such other assessments or analyses as the Secretary considers appropriate. (c) Support within Department of Defense In accordance with Directive 5101.1, the Secretary shall ensure that the military departments, Defense Agencies, and other components of the Department of Defense provide the executive agent designated under subsection (a) with the appropriate support and resources needed to perform the roles, responsibilities, and authorities of the executive agent. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) The term Directive 5101.1 (2) The term executive agent DoD Executive Agent (3) The term open-source intelligence tools . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such subchapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 430a, as added by section 1082, the following new item: 430b. Executive agent for open-source intelligence tools. . 1622. Waiver and congressional notification requirements related to facilities for intelligence collection or for special operations abroad (a) Addition of congressional notification requirement Section 2682(c) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting (1) The Secretary of Defense (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) Not later than 48 hours after using the waiver authority under paragraph (1) for any facility for intelligence collection conducted under the authorities of the Department of Defense or special operations activity, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees, the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives written notification of the use of the authority, including the justification for the waiver and the estimated cost of the project for which the waiver applies. . (b) Codification of sunset provision (1) Codification Section 2682(c) of title 10, United States Code, is further amended by inserting after paragraph (2), as added by subsection (a)(2), the following new paragraph: (3) The waiver authority provided by paragraph (1) expires December 31, 2017. . (2) Conforming repeal Subsection (b) of section 926 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 ( Public Law 112–81 10 U.S.C. 2682 1623. Prohibition on National Intelligence Program consolidation (a) Prohibition No amounts authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available to the Department of Defense may be used during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on December 31, 2016, to execute— (1) the separation of the National Intelligence Program budget from the Department of Defense budget; (2) the consolidation of the National Intelligence Program budget within the Department of Defense budget; or (3) the establishment of a new appropriations account or appropriations account structure for the National Intelligence Program budget. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) National intelligence program The term National Intelligence Program 50 U.S.C. 3003 (2) National intelligence program budget The term National Intelligence Program budget 1624. Limitation on availability of funds for Distributed Common Ground System of the Army (a) Limitation Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2016 for research, development, test, and evaluation, Army, for the distributed common ground system of the Army, not more than 75 percent may be obligated or expended until the Secretary of the Army— (1) conducts a review of the program planning for the distributed common ground system of the Army; and (2) submits to the appropriate congressional committees the report under subsection (b)(1). (b) Report (1) In general The Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the review of the distributed common ground system of the Army conducted under subsection (a)(1). (2) Matters included The report under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) A review of the segmentation of the distributed common ground system program of the Army into discrete software components with the associated requirements of each component. (B) Identification of each component of Increment 2 of the distributed common ground system of the Army for which commercial software exists that is capable of fulfilling most or all of the system requirements for each such component. (C) A cost analysis of each such commercial software that compares performance with projected cost. (D) Validation of the degree to which commercial software solutions are compliant with the standards required by the framework and guidance for the Intelligence Community Information Technology Enterprise, the Defense Intelligence Information Enterprise, and the Joint Information Environment. (E) Identification of each component of Increment 2 of the distributed common ground system of the Army that the Secretary determines may be acquired through competitive means. (F) An acquisition plan that prioritizes the acquisition of commercial software components, including a data integration layer, in time to meet the projected deployment schedule for Increment 2 of the distributed common ground system of the Army. (G) A review of the timetable for the distributed common ground system program of the Army in order to determine whether there is a practical, executable acquisition strategy, including the use of operational capability demonstrations, that could lead to an initial operating capability of Increment 2 of the distributed common ground system of the Army prior to fiscal year 2017. (c) Appropriate congressional committees defined In this section, the term appropriate congressional committees (1) the congressional defense committees; and (2) the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate. 1625. Limitation on availability of funds for Distributed Common Ground System of the United States Special Operations Command (a) Limitation Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2016 for research, development, test, and evaluation, Defense-wide, for the United States Special Operations Command for the distributed common ground system, not more than 75 percent may be obligated or expended until the Commander of the United States Special Operations Command— (1) conducts a review of the program planning for the elements of the distributed common ground system special operations forces program, including the initiative known as DCGS-Lite (2) submits to the appropriate congressional committees the report under subsection (b)(1). (b) Report (1) In general The Commander shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the review of the distributed common ground system conducted under subsection (a)(1). (2) Matters included The report under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) A review of the segmentation of the distributed common ground system special operations forces program into discrete software components with the associated requirements of each component. (B) Identification of each component of the distributed common ground system special operations forces program for which commercial software exists that is capable of fulfilling most or all of the system requirements for each such component. (C) A cost analysis of each such commercial software that compares performance with projected cost. (D) Validation of the degree to which commercial software solutions are compliant with the standards required by the framework and guidance for the Intelligence Community Information Technology Enterprise, the Defense Intelligence Information Enterprise, and the Joint Information Environment. (E) Identification of each component of the distributed common ground system special operations forces program that the Commander determines may be acquired through competitive means. (F) An assessment of the extent to which elements of the distributed common ground system special operations forces program could be modified to increase commercial acquisition opportunities. (G) An acquisition plan that uses commercial software components in order to lead to initial operating capability prior to fiscal year 2017. 1626. Limitation on availability of funds for Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2016 for the Department of Defense for the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence, not more than 75 percent may be obligated or expended for such Office until the Secretary of Defense identifies the intelligence gaps and establishes the written policy required by section 922 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 ( Public Law 113–66 1627. Clarification of annual briefing on the intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance requirements of the combatant commands Paragraph (1)(A) of section 1626 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 ( Public Law 113–291 each of the the United States Special Operations Command and each of the other 1628. Department of Defense intelligence needs (a) Report Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National Intelligence shall submit to the congressional defense committees and the congressional intelligence committees a report on how the Director ensures that the National Intelligence Program budgets for the elements of the intelligence community that are within the Department of Defense are adequate to satisfy the national intelligence needs of the Department as required under section 102A(p) of the National Security Act of 1947 ( 50 U.S.C. 3024(p) (b) Definitions In this section, the terms congressional intelligence committees intelligence community National Intelligence Program 50 U.S.C. 3003 1629. Report on management of certain programs of Defense intelligence elements (a) Report Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the management of science and technology research and development programs and foreign materiel exploitation programs of Defense intelligence elements. (b) Matters included The report under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) An assessment of the management of each Defense intelligence element that is responsible for work relating to the programs described in subsection (a), including with respect to the policies, procedures, and organizational structures of such element relating to the management and coordination of such work across such elements. (2) Recommendations to improve the coordination and organization of such elements. (3) Identification of options for realigning such elements within the Department of Defense to better meet the needs of the Department and reduce unnecessary overhead. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) The term appropriate congressional committees (A) the congressional defense committees; (B) the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives; and (C) the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate. (2) The term Defense intelligence element 1630. Government Accountability Office review of intelligence input to the defense acquisition process (a) Review The Comptroller General of the United States shall carry out a comprehensive review of the processes and procedures for the integration of intelligence into the defense acquisition process, consistent with the provision of classified information, and intelligence sources and methods. (b) Requirements The review required by subsection (a) shall— (1) identify processes and procedures for the integration of intelligence into the decision process, including with respect to the staffing and training of Defense intelligence personnel assigned to program offices, for the acquisition of weapon systems from initial requirements through the milestones process and upon final delivery; and (2) include a review of processes and procedures for— (A) the integration of intelligence on foreign capabilities into the acquisition process from initial requirement through deployment; (B) identifying opportunities for weapons systems to collect intelligence, without regard to whether that is the primary mission of such systems, and the plans for exploiting the collection of such intelligence; and (C) assessing the requirements weapon systems will place on the Defense Intelligence Enterprise once the weapons systems are deployed. (c) Report Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the congressional defense committees, the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives, a report containing the results of the review required by subsection (a). C Cyberspace-Related Matters 1641. Codification and addition of liability protections relating to reporting on cyber incidents or penetrations of networks and information systems of certain contractors (a) Codification and amendment Section 941 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 ( Public Law 112–239 10 U.S.C. 2224 chapter 19 (1) by amending the section heading to read as follows: 393. Reporting on penetrations of networks and information systems of certain contractors ; and (2) by striking subsection (d) and inserting the following new subsection (d): (d) Protection from liability of cleared defense contractors (1) No cause of action shall lie or be maintained in any court against any cleared defense contractor, and such action shall be promptly dismissed, for compliance with this section that is conducted in accordance with the procedures established pursuant to subsection (a). (2) (A) Nothing in this section shall be construed— (i) to require dismissal of a cause of action against a cleared defense contractor that has engaged in willful misconduct in the course of complying with the procedures established pursuant to subsection (a); or (ii) to undermine or limit the availability of otherwise applicable common law or statutory defenses. (B) In any action claiming that paragraph (1) does not apply due to willful misconduct described in subparagraph (A), the plaintiff shall have the burden of proving by clear and convincing evidence the willful misconduct by each cleared defense contractor subject to such claim and that such willful misconduct proximately caused injury to the plaintiff. (C) In this subsection, the term willful misconduct (i) intentionally to achieve a wrongful purpose; (ii) knowingly without legal or factual justification; and (iii) in disregard of a known or obvious risk that is so great as to make it highly probable that the harm will outweigh the benefit. . (b) Addition of liability protections for reporting on cyber incidents Section 391 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); and (2) by inserting after subsection (c) the following new subsection (d): (d) Protection from liability of operationally critical contractors (1) No cause of action shall lie or be maintained in any court against any operationally critical contractor, and such action shall be promptly dismissed, for compliance with this section that is conducted in accordance with procedures established pursuant to subsection (b). (2) (A) Nothing in this section shall be construed— (i) to require dismissal of a cause of action against an operationally critical contractor that has engaged in willful misconduct in the course of complying with the procedures established pursuant to subsection (b); or (ii) to undermine or limit the availability of otherwise applicable common law or statutory defenses. (B) In any action claiming that paragraph (1) does not apply due to willful misconduct described in subparagraph (A), the plaintiff shall have the burden of proving by clear and convincing evidence the willful misconduct by each operationally critical contractor subject to such claim and that such willful misconduct proximately caused injury to the plaintiff. (C) In this subsection, the term willful misconduct (i) intentionally to achieve a wrongful purpose; (ii) knowingly without legal or factual justification; and (iii) in disregard of a known or obvious risk that is so great as to make it highly probable that the harm will outweigh the benefit. . (c) Conforming and technical amendments (1) Section 391 of title 10, United States Code, is amended in subsection (a) by striking with section 941 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 ( 10 U.S.C. 2224 and section 393 of this title (2) The table of sections for chapter 19 of such title is amended— (A) by amending the item relating to section 391 to read as follows: 391. Reporting on cyber incidents with respect to networks and information systems of operationally critical contractors and certain other contractors. ; and (B) by inserting at the end the following new item: 393. Reporting on penetrations of networks and information systems of certain contractors. . D Nuclear Forces 1651. Organization of nuclear deterrence functions of the Air Force (a) Oversight of nuclear deterrence mission Subject to the authority, direction, and control of the Secretary of the Air Force, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force shall be responsible for overseeing the safety, security, reliability, effectiveness, and credibility of the nuclear deterrence mission of the Air Force. (b) Deputy chief of staff Not later than March 1, 2016, the Chief of Staff shall designate a Deputy Chief of Staff to carry out the following duties: (1) Provide direction, guidance, integration, and advocacy regarding the nuclear deterrence mission of the Air Force. (2) Conduct monitoring and oversight activities regarding the safety, security, reliability, effectiveness, and credibility of the nuclear deterrence mission of the Air Force. (3) Conduct periodic comprehensive assessments of all aspects of the nuclear deterrence mission of the Air Force and provide such assessments to the Secretary of the Air Force and the Chief of Staff of the Air Force. (c) Role of major command (1) Consolidation Not later than March 30, 2016, the Secretary of the Air Force shall consolidate, to the extent the Secretary determines appropriate, under a major command commanded by a single general officer the responsibility, authority, accountability, and resources for carrying out the nuclear deterrence mission of the Air Force. (2) Functions The major command described in paragraph (1) shall be responsible, to the extent the Secretary determines appropriate, for carrying out all elements and activities relating to the nuclear deterrence mission of the Air Force. Such elements include nuclear weapons, nuclear weapon delivery systems, and the nuclear command, control, and communication system. Such activities include the following: (A) Planning and execution of modernization programs. (B) Procurement and acquisition. (C) Research, development, test, and evaluation. (D) Sustainment. (E) Operations. (F) Training. (G) Safety and security. (H) Research, education, and applied science relating to nuclear deterrence and assurance. (I) Such other functions of the nuclear deterrence mission as the Secretary determines appropriate. (d) Report Not later than January 1, 2016, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the plans of the Secretary and the resources required to implement this section. 1652. Assessment of threats to National Leadership Command, Control, and Communications System Section 171a of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating subsections (f), (g), and (h), as subsections (g), (h), and (i), respectively; (2) by inserting after subsection (e) the following new subsection (f): (f) Collection of assessments on certain threats The Council shall collect and assess (consistent with the provision of classified information, and intelligence sources and methods) all reports and assessments otherwise conducted by the intelligence community (as defined in section 3(4) of the National Security Act of 1947 ( 50 U.S.C. 3003(4) ; and (3) in subsection (e), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5) An assessment of the threats and vulnerabilities described in the reports and assessments collected under subsection (f) during the period covered by the report, including any plans to address such threats and vulnerabilities. . 1653. Procurement authority for certain parts of intercontinental ballistic missile fuzes (a) Availability of funds Notwithstanding section 1502(a) of title 31, United States Code, of the amount authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2016 by section 101 and available for Missile Procurement, Air Force as specified in the funding table in section 4101, $13,700,000 shall be available for the procurement of covered parts pursuant to contracts entered into under section 1645(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 ( Public Law 113–291 (b) Covered parts defined In this section, the term covered parts 1654. Annual briefing on the costs of forward-deploying nuclear weapons in Europe (a) In general Not later than 30 days after the date on which the President submits to Congress the budget for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2020 under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the costs of forward-deploying nuclear weapons in Europe. (b) Elements Each briefing required under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (1) The contributions of the United States, including with respect to sustainment (operations and maintenance) and manpower, to support forward-deployed nuclear weapons in Europe, during the fiscal year following the date of the briefing and the period covered by the future-years defense program submitted to Congress under section 221 of title 10, United States Code, for that fiscal year. (2) Recent or planned contributions of the United States for security enhancements relating to such forward-deployed nuclear weapons. (3) Any other contributions, including burden-share costs by the United States, for other security enhancements and upgrades relating to such forward-deployed nuclear weapons, including infrastructure upgrades at weapons storage sites in Europe. 1655. Sense of Congress on importance of cooperation and collaboration between United States and United Kingdom on nuclear issues It is the sense of Congress that— (1) cooperation and collaboration under the 1958 Mutual Defense Agreement and the 1963 Polaris Sales Agreement are fundamental elements of the security of the United States and the United Kingdom as well as international stability; (2) the recent renewal of the Mutual Defense Agreement and the continued work under the Polaris Sales Agreement underscore the enduring and long-term value of the agreements to both countries; and (3) the vital efforts performed under the purview of both the Mutual Defense Agreement and the Polaris Sales Agreement are critical to sustaining and enhancing the capabilities and knowledge base of both countries regarding nuclear deterrence, nuclear nonproliferation and counterproliferation, and naval nuclear propulsion. 1656. Sense of Congress on organization of Navy for nuclear deterrence mission (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The safety, security, reliability, and credibility of the nuclear deterrent of the United States is a vital national security priority. (2) Nuclear weapons require special consideration because of the political and military importance of the weapons, the destructive power of the weapons, and the potential consequences of an accident or unauthorized act involving the weapons. (3) The assured safety, security, and control of nuclear weapons and related systems are of paramount importance. (b) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) the Navy has repeatedly demonstrated the commitment and prioritization of the Navy to the nuclear deterrence mission of the Navy; (2) the emphasis of the Navy on ensuring a safe, secure, reliable, and credible sea-based nuclear deterrent force has been matched by an equal emphasis on ensuring the assured safety, security, and control of nuclear weapons and related systems ashore; and (3) the Navy is commended for the actions the Navy has taken subsequent to the 2014 Nuclear Enterprise Review to ensure continued focus on the nuclear deterrent mission by all ranks within the Navy, including the clarification and assignment of specific responsibilities and authorities within the Navy contained in OPNAV Instruction 8120.1 and SECNAV Instruction 8120.1B. E Missile Defense Programs 1661. Prohibitions on providing certain missile defense information to Russian Federation (a) Prohibitions (1) In general Chapter 3 130g. Prohibitions on providing certain missile defense information to Russian Federation (a) Certain hit-to-kill None of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for any fiscal year for the Department of Defense may be used to provide the Russian Federation with hit-to-kill (b) Other sensitive missile defense information None of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for any fiscal year for the Department of Defense may be used to provide the Russian Federation with— (1) information relating to velocity at burnout of missile defense interceptors or targets of the United States; or (2) classified or otherwise controlled missile defense information. (c) One-time waiver The President, without delegation, may waive the prohibition in subsection (a) or (b) once if— (1) such one-time waiver is used only to provide, in a single instance, the Russian Federation with information regarding ballistic missile early warning; and (2) the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Commander of the United States Strategic Command, and the Commander of the United States European Command, jointly certify to the President and the congressional defense committees that the provision of such information pursuant to such waiver is required because of a failure of the early warning system of the Russian Federation. (d) Sunset The prohibitions in subsection (a) and (b) shall expire on January 1, 2031. . (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 130f the following new item: 130g. Prohibitions on providing certain missile defense information to Russian Federation. . (b) Conforming repeal Section 1246 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 ( Public Law 113–66 Public Law 113–291 (1) by striking subsection (c); and (1) in the heading, by striking And Limitations Federation 1662. Prohibition on integration of missile defense systems of China into missile defense systems of United States None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2016 for the Department of Defense may be obligated or expended to integrate a missile defense system of the People’s Republic of China into any missile defense system of the United States. 1663. Prohibition on integration of missile defense systems of Russian Federation into missile defense systems of United States and NATO None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for any of fiscal years 2016 through 2031 for the Department of Defense or for contributions of the United States to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization may be obligated or expended to integrate a missile defense system of the Russian Federation into any missile defense system of the United States or NATO. 1664. Limitation on availability of funds for long-range discriminating radar (a) Sense of the Congress It is the sense of the Congress that— (1) the long-range discriminating radar will be a critically important addition to the ballistic missile defense system; (2) such radar will offer needed capability to respond to emerging ballistic missile threats involving countermeasures and decoys; and (3) the Department of Defense should take all appropriate steps to ensure that such radar is operational in 2020. (b) Limitation No funds authorized to be appropriated may be obligated or expended for military construction for the long-range discriminating radar (other than for planning and design) until— (1) the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation submits to the congressional defense committees the cost assessment conducted under subsection (c)(1); (2) the Commander of the United States Strategic Command and the Commander of the United States Northern Command jointly certify to the congressional defense committees that the site for the long-range discriminating radar proposed by the Director of the Missile Defense Agency— (A) best supports missile defense and space situational awareness; and (B) based on the cost assessment conducted under subsection (c)(1), is the most cost-effective option; and (3) a period of 60 days elapses following the date of such certification. (c) Cost assessment (1) In general The Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation shall conduct a cost assessment providing the costs of the complete ground-based radar and other sensor configurations required to provide the same or comparable missile defense tracking and discrimination data as the long-range discriminating radar sites under consideration by the Director of the Missile Defense Agency. (2) Submission Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation shall submit to the congressional defense committees, the Director of the Missile Defense Agency, the Commander of the United States Strategic Command, and the Commander of the United States Northern Command the cost assessment conducted under paragraph (1). 1665. Limitations on availability of funds for Patriot lower tier air and missile defense capability of the Army (a) Limitation Except as provided by subsection (c), none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2016 for any program described in subsection (b) may be obligated or expended unless— (1) the Secretary of the Army certifies to the congressional defense committees that the analysis of alternatives regarding the Patriot lower tier air and missile defense capability of the Army has been submitted to such committees; (2) a period of 60 days has elapsed following the date on which the Secretary makes the certification under paragraph (1); and (3) the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics certifies to such committees that such obligation or expenditure of funds on such programs is consistent with the findings of the analysis of alternatives described in paragraph (1) to modernize the Patriot lower tier air and missile defense capability of the Army. (b) Program described A program described in this subsection are the following components and capabilities of the Patriot air and missile defense system: (1) Radar capability development, radar improvements, the digital sidelobe canceller, or the radar digital processor of the lower tier air and missile defense program of the Army. (2) The enhanced launcher electronic system. (c) Waiver The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics may waive the limitations in subsection (a) if the Under Secretary— (1) determines that such waiver— (A) is caused by the delay of the analysis of alternatives described in paragraph (1) of such subsection; and (B) is necessary to avoid an unacceptable risk to mission performance; (2) notifies the congressional defense committees of such waiver; and (3) pursuant to such waiver, obligates or expends funds only in amounts necessary to avoid such unacceptable risk to mission performance. 1666. Integration and interoperability of air and missile defense capabilities of the United States (a) Interoperability of missile defense systems The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics and the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, acting through the Missile Defense Executive Board, shall ensure the interoperability and integration of the covered air and missile defense capabilities of the United States with such capabilities of allies of the United States, including by carrying out operational testing. (b) Annual demonstration (1) Requirement Except as provided by paragraph (2), the Director of the Missile Defense Agency and the Secretary of the Army shall jointly ensure that not less than one intercept or flight test is carried out each year that demonstrates the interoperability and integration of the covered air and missile defense capability of the United States. (2) Waiver The Director and the Secretary may waive the requirement in paragraph (1) with respect to an intercept or flight test carried out during the year covered by the waiver if the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics— (A) determines that such waiver is necessary for such year; and (B) submits to the congressional defense committees notification of such waiver, including an explanation for how such waiver will not negatively affect demonstrating the interoperability and integration of the covered air and missile defense capability of the United States. (c) Definitions In this section, the term covered air and missile defense capabilities 1667. Integration of allied missile defense capabilities (a) Assessments (1) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, each covered commander shall submit to the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff an assessment on opportunities for the integration and interoperability of covered air and missile defense capabilities of the United States with such capabilities of allies of the United States located in the area of responsibility of the commander, particularly with respect to such allies who acquired such capabilities through foreign military sales by the United States. Each assessment shall include an assessment of the key technology, security, command and control, and policy requirements necessary to achieve such an integrated and interoperable air and missile defense capability in a manner that ensures burden sharing and furthers the force multiplication goals of the United States. (2) Submission Not later than 30 days after the date on which a covered commander submits to the Secretary and the Chairman an assessment under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing such assessment, without change. (b) Integration, interoperability, and command-and-control The Secretary and the Chairman, in coordination with the Secretary of the Army, the Chief of Staff of the Army, the Secretary of the Navy, and the Chief of Naval Operations, shall carry out the planning, risk assessments, policy development, and concepts of operations necessary for each covered commander to ensure that the integration, interoperability, and command-and-control of air and missile defense capabilities described in subsection (a)(1) occur by not later than December 31, 2017. (c) Quarterly briefings Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and each 90-day period thereafter through December 31, 2017, the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall jointly provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing that describes the progress made by the Secretary, the Chairman, and the covered commanders with respect to carrying out subsection (b), including an identification of each required action that has not been taken as of the date of the report. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) The term covered air and missile defense capabilities (2) The term covered commander (A) The Commander of the United States European Command. (B) The Commander of the United States Central Command. (C) The Commander of the United States Pacific Command. 1668. Missile defense capability in Europe (a) Aegis Ashore sites (1) Poland The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall ensure that the Aegis Ashore site to be deployed in the Republic of Poland has anti-air warfare capability upon such site achieving full operating capability. (2) Romania The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall develop and implement a plan to provide anti-air warfare capability to the Aegis Ashore site deployed in the Republic of Romania by not later than December 31, 2018. (3) Evaluation of certain missiles The Secretary shall evaluate the feasibility, benefit, and cost of using the evolved sea sparrow missile or the standard missile 2 in providing the anti-air warfare capability described in paragraphs (1) and (2). (b) Capabilities in European Command area of responsibility (1) Rotational deployment Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that a terminal high altitude area defense battery is available for rotational deployment to the area of responsibility of the United States European Command unless the Secretary notifies the congressional defense committees that such battery is needed in the area of responsibility of another combatant command. (2) Pre-positioning sites The Secretary of Defense shall examine potential sites in the area of responsibility of the United States European Command to pre-position a terminal high altitude area defense battery. (3) Studies (A) Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall conduct studies to evaluate— (i) not fewer than three sites in the area of responsibility of the United States European Command for the deployment of a terminal high altitude area defense battery in the event that the deployment of such a battery is determined to be necessary; and (ii) not fewer than three sites in such area for the deployment of a Patriot air and missile defense battery in the event that such a deployment is determined to be necessary. (B) In evaluating sites under clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall determine which sites are best for defending— (i) the Armed Forces of the United States; and (ii) the member states of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. (4) Agreements If the Secretary of Defense determines that a deployment described in clause (i) or (ii) of paragraph (3)(A) is necessary and the appropriate host nation requests such a deployment, the President shall seek to enter into the necessary agreements with the host nation to carry out such deployment. 1669. Availability of funds for Iron Dome short-range rocket defense system (a) Availability of funds Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by section 101 for procurement, Defense-wide, and available for the Missile Defense Agency, not more than $41,400,000 may be provided to the Government of Israel to procure radars for the Iron Dome short-range rocket defense system as specified in the funding table in section 4101, including for co-production of such radars in the United States by industry of the United States. (b) Conditions (1) Agreement Funds described in subsection (a) to produce the Iron Dome short-range rocket defense program shall be available subject to the terms, conditions, and co-production targets specified for fiscal year 2015 in the Agreement Between the Department of Defense of the United States of America and the Ministry of Defense of the State of Israel Concerning Iron Dome Defense System Procurement, (2) Certification Not later than 30 days prior to the initial obligation of funds described in subsection (a), the Director of the Missile Defense Agency and the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees— (A) a certification that the agreement specified in paragraph (1) is being implemented as provided in such agreement; and (B) an assessment detailing any risks relating to the implementation of such agreement. (c) Appropriate congressional committees defined In this section, the term appropriate congressional committees (1) The congressional defense committees. (2) The Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate. 1670. Israeli Cooperative Missile Defense Program co-development and potential co-production (a) Availability of funds for certain programs (1) In general Subject to subsections (b) and (c), of the funds authorized to be appropriated by section 101 for procurement, Defense-wide, and available for the Missile Defense Agency, as specified in the funding table in section 4101— (A) not more than $150,000,000 may be provided to the Government of Israel to procure the David’s Sling weapon system; and (B) not more than $15,000,000 may be provided to the Government of Israel to procure the Arrow 3 upper tier development program. (2) Procurement and co-production The use of funds under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1) shall— (A) be carried out only with respect to procurement activities; and (B) include the co-production of parts and components in the United States by United States industry. (b) Condition on use of funds The Director of the Missile Defense Agency may not carry out subparagraphs (A) or (B) of subsection (a)(1) unless— (1) the Director and the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics jointly certify to the appropriate congressional committees that— (A) the knowledge points and production readiness agreements of the research, development, test, and evaluation agreements for the David’s Sling weapon system or the Arrow 3 upper tier development program, respectively, have been successfully completed; (B) such subparagraphs shall be carried out with the Government of Israel matching funds in an amount equal to the amount of funds provided by the United States; and (C) the United States and the Government of Israel have entered into a bilateral agreement that— (i) establishes the terms of co-production of parts and components described in subsection (a)(2) pursuant to the teaming agreements previously entered into regarding the co-development of such weapon system and development program in a manner that minimizes non-recurring engineering and facilitization expenses; (ii) establishes complete transparency on the requirement of Israel for the number of interceptors and batteries of such weapon system and development program that will be procured; (iii) allows the Director and Under Secretary to establish technical milestones for co-production and procurement of the such weapon system and development program; and (iv) establishes joint approval processes for third-party sales of such weapon system and development program; and (2) a period of 90 days has elapsed following the date of such certification. (c) Appropriate congressional committees defined In this section, the term appropriate congressional committees (1) The congressional defense committees. (2) The Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate. 1671. Development and deployment of multiple-object kill vehicle for missile defense of the United States homeland (a) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) the ballistic missile defense of the United States homeland is the highest priority of the Missile Defense Agency; (2) the Missile Defense Agency is appropriately prioritizing the design, development, and deployment of the redesigned kill vehicle; and (3) the multiple-object kill vehicle is critical to the future of the ballistic missile defense of the United States homeland. (b) Multiple-object kill vehicle (1) Development The Director of the Missile Defense Agency shall develop a highly reliable multiple-object kill vehicle for the ground-based midcourse defense system using best acquisition practices. (2) Deployment The Director shall— (A) conduct rigorous flight testing of the multiple-object kill vehicle developed under paragraph (1) by not later than 2020; and (B) recognizing the primacy of developing the redesigned kill vehicle, produce and deploy the multiple-object kill vehicle as early as practicable after the date on which the Director carries out paragraph (1). (c) Capabilities and criteria The Director shall ensure that the multiple-object kill vehicle developed under subsection (b)(1) meets, at a minimum, the following capabilities and criteria: (1) Vehicle-to-vehicle communications. (2) Vehicle-to-ground communications. (3) Kill assessment capability. (4) The ability to counter advanced counter measures, decoys and penetration aids. (5) Produceability and manufacturability. (6) Use of technology involving high technology readiness levels. (7) Options to be integrated onto other missile defense interceptor vehicles other than the ground-based interceptors of the ground-based midcourse defense system. (d) Program management The management of the multiple-object kill vehicle program under subsection (b) shall report directly to the Deputy Director of the Missile Defense Agency. (e) Report on funding profile Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the funding profile of the multiple-object kill vehicle program under subsection (b). 1672. Boost phase defense system (a) In general The Secretary of Defense shall— (1) prioritize technology investments in the Department of Defense to support efforts by the Missile Defense Agency to develop and field a boost phase defense system by fiscal year 2022; (2) ensure that development and fielding of a boost phase missile defense layer to the ballistic missile defense system supports multiple war fighter missile defense requirements, including, specifically, protection of the United States homeland and allies of the United States against ballistic missiles, particularly in the boost phase; (3) continue development and fielding of high-energy lasers and high-power microwave systems as part of a layered architecture to defend ships and theater bases against air and cruise missile strikes; and (4) encourage collaboration among the military departments and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency with respect to high energy laser efforts carried out in support of the Missile Defense Agency. (b) Research and development of boost phase missile defense (1) Senior level advisory group The Director of the Missile Defense Agency shall establish a senior level advisory group (consisting of individuals with expertise in industry, science, and Department of Defense program management) to recommend to the Director promising technologies, including such technologies recommended by industry, that the Director can evaluate for use as a boost phase missile defense layer. (2) Briefing Not later than May 1, 2016, the Director shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on— (A) the recommendations of the senior level advisory group under paragraph (1); (B) a plan for developing one or more programs of record for boost phase missile defense systems; and (C) the views of the Director regarding such recommendations and plan. 1673. East Coast homeport of sea-based X-band radar (a) Homeport Subject to subsection (b), not later than December 31, 2020, the Secretary of the Navy shall— (1) reassign the homeport of the sea-based X-band radar to a homeport on the East Coast of the United States; and (2) ensure that such vessel has an at-sea capability of not less than 120 days per year. (b) Certification The Secretary may not carry out subsection (a) until the date on which the Director of the Missile Defense Agency certifies to the congressional defense committees that Hawaii will have adequate missile defense coverage prior to the reassignment of the homeport of the sea-based X-band radar as described in such subsection. (c) Required studies and evaluations Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director shall commence any siting studies, environmental impact assessments or statements, homeport agreements for sea-based X-band radar support, evaluations of any needed pier modifications, and evaluations of any communications capabilities or other requirements to carry out the homeport reassignment under subsection (a)(1). 1674. Plan for medium range ballistic missile defense sensor alternatives for enhanced defense of Hawaii (a) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) expanding persistent midcourse and terminal ballistic missile defense system discrimination capability is critically important to the defense of the Nation; (2) such discrimination capability is needed to respond to emerging ballistic missile threats involving countermeasures and decoys; and (3) the Department of Defense should take all appropriate steps to ensure Hawaii has adequate missile defense coverage. (b) Evaluation and plan (1) Evaluation The Director of the Missile Defense Agency shall conduct an evaluation of potential options for fielding medium range ballistic missile defense sensor alternatives for the defense of Hawaii, including— (A) the use of the Aegis Ashore Missile Defense Test Complex land-based system at the Pacific Missile Range Facility in Hawaii; (B) the use of existing sensor assets in the region; and (C) other options the Director determines appropriate. (2) Submittal of plan Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for the missile defense of Hawaii, which shall include— (A) a summary of the findings of the evaluation conducted under paragraph (1); (B) estimated acquisition and operating costs for each sensor option; and (C) a timeline for deployment of the sensor. 1675. Research and development of non-terrestrial missile defense layer (a) In general Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Missile Defense Agency shall commence the concept definition, design, research, development, and engineering evaluation of a space-based ballistic missile intercept and defeat layer to the ballistic missile defense system that— (1) shall provide increased access to ballistic missile targets, independent of adversary country size and threat trajectory; (2) may provide a boost-phase layer for missile defense; and (3) may provide additional defensive options against direct ascent anti-satellite weapons and hypersonic glide vehicles and maneuvering re-entry vehicles. (b) Elements The activities carried out under subsection (a) shall include, at a minimum the following: (1) Initiate formal steps for potential integration into the architecture of the ballistic missile defense system. (2) Mature planning for early proof of concept component demonstrations. (3) Draft operation concepts in the context of a multi-layer architecture. (4) Identification of proof of concept vendor sources for demo components and subassemblies. (5) The development of a multiyear technology and risk reduction investment plan. (6) Commence development of proof of concept master program phasing schedule. (7) Identification of proof of concept long lead items. (8) Mature options for an acquisition strategy. (c) Report Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes— (1) the findings of the concept development required by subsection (a); (2) a plan for developing one or more programs of record for a non-terrestrial missile defense layer; and (3) the views of the Director regarding such findings and plan. (d) Briefing Not later the March 31, 2016, the Director shall provide to the congressional defense committees an interim briefing on the plan described in subsection (c)(2). 1676. Aegis Ashore capability development (a) Evaluation (1) In general The Director of the Missile Defense Agency, in coordination with the Chief of Naval Operations and the Chief of Staff of the Army, shall evaluate the role, feasibility, cost, and cost benefit of additional Aegis Ashore sites and upgrades to current ballistic missile defense system sensors to offset capacity demands on current Aegis ships, Aegis Ashore sites, and Patriot and Terminal High Altitude Area Defense capability and to meet the requirements of the combatant commanders. (2) Submission Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall— (A) review the evaluation conducted under paragraph (1); and (B) submit to the congressional defense committees such evaluation and the results of such review. (b) Identification of FMS obstacles (1) In general The Under Secretary of Defense for Policy and the Secretary of State shall jointly identify any obstacles to foreign military sales of Aegis Ashore or co-financing of additional Aegis Ashore sites. Such evaluation shall include, with appropriate coordination with other agencies and departments of the Federal Government as appropriate, the feasibility of host nation manning or dual manning with the United States and such host nation. (2) Submission (A) Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees, the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate an interim briefing on the identification of obstacles under paragraph (1). (B) Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary shall submit to such committees a report on such identification. (c) Negotiations (1) In general The President shall seek to enter into host nation agreements for Aegis Ashore sites and co-financing and co-development opportunities as appropriate if the sites meet the requirements of the combatant commanders. (2) Submission Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall transmit to the congressional defense, the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate the status of efforts to seek to enter into agreements described in paragraph (1). 1677. Briefings on procurement and planning of left-of-launch capability (a) Briefing on current capability Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on the military requirement for left-of-launch capability and any current gaps in meeting such requirement. (b) Briefing on joint review and plan to develop and procure capabilities Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense and the Director of National Intelligence shall jointly provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on the plan of the Secretary and the Director to develop and procure the left-of-launch capabilities as described in the briefing under subsection (a). (c) Appropriate congressional committees defined In this section, the term appropriate congressional committees (1) the congressional defense committees; and (2) the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate. B Military Construction Authorizations 2001. Short title This division may be cited as the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 2002. Expiration of authorizations and amounts required to be specified by law (a) Expiration of authorizations after three years Except as provided in subsection (b), all authorizations contained in titles XXI through XXVII and title XXIX for military construction projects, land acquisition, family housing projects and facilities, and contributions to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program (and authorizations of appropriations therefor) shall expire on the later of— (1) October 1, 2018; or (2) the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2019. (b) Exception Subsection (a) shall not apply to authorizations for military construction projects, land acquisition, family housing projects and facilities, and contributions to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program (and authorizations of appropriations therefor), for which appropriated funds have been obligated before the later of— (1) October 1, 2018; or (2) the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for fiscal year 2019 for military construction projects, land acquisition, family housing projects and facilities, or contributions to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program. 2003. Effective date Titles XXI through XXVII and title XXIX shall take effect on the later of— (1) October 1, 2015; or (2) the date of the enactment of this Act. XXI Army Military Construction 2101. Authorized Army construction and land acquisition projects (a) Inside the united states Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2104(a) and available for military construction projects inside the United States as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Army may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations or locations inside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table: Army: Inside the United States State Installation or Location Amount Alaska Fort Greely $7,800,000 California Concord $98,000,000 Colorado Fort Carson $5,800,000 Georgia Fort Gordon $90,000,000 New York Fort Drum $19,000,000 United States Military Academy $70,000,000 Oklahoma Fort Sill $69,400,000 Texas Corpus Christi $85,000,000 Virginia Fort Lee $33,000,000 (b) Outside the united states Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2104(a) and available for military construction projects outside the United States as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Army may acquire real property and carry out the military construction project for the installation outside the United States, and in the amount, set forth in the following table: Army: Outside the United States Country Installation Amount Germany Grafenwoehr $51,000,000 2102. Family housing (a) Construction and acquisition Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2104(a) and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Army may construct or acquire family housing units (including land acquisition and supporting facilities) at the installations or locations, in the number of units, and in the amounts set forth in the following table: Army: Family Housing State/Country Installation Units Amount Florida Camp Rudder Family Housing New Construction $8,000,000 Illinois Rock Island Family Housing New Construction $20,000,000 Korea Camp Walker Family Housing New Construction $61,000,000 (b) Planning and design Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2104(a) and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section 4601, 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 $7,195,000. 2103. Improvements to military family housing units Subject to section 2825 of title 10, United States Code, and using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2104(a) and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Army may improve existing military family housing units in an amount not to exceed $3,500,000. 2104. Authorization of appropriations, Army (a) Authorization of appropriations Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2015, for military construction, land acquisition, and military family housing functions of the Department of the Army as specified in the funding table in section 4601. (b) Limitation on total cost of construction projects Notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section 2853 of title 10, United States Code, and any other cost variation authorized by law, the total cost of all projects carried out under section 2101 of this Act may not exceed the total amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection (a), as specified in the funding table in section 4601. 2105. Modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2013 project In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section 2101(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (division B of Public Law 112–239 2106. Extension of authorizations of certain fiscal year 2012 projects (a) Extension Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (division B of Public Law 112–81 Public Law 113–291 (b) Table The table referred to in subsection (a) as follows: Army: Extension of 2012 Project Authorizations State Installation or Location Project Amount Georgia Fort Benning Land Acquisition $5,100,000 Fort Benning Land Acquisition $25,000,000 Virginia Fort Belvoir Road and Infrastructure Improvements $25,000,000 2107. Extension of authorizations of certain fiscal year 2013 projects (a) Extension Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (division B of Public Law 112–239 (b) Table The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows: Army: Extension of 2013 Project Authorizations State Installation or Location Project Amount District of Columbia Fort McNair Vehicle Storage Building, Installation $7,191,000 Kansas Fort Riley Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Complex $12,184,000 North Carolina Fort Bragg Aerial Gunnery Range $41,945,000 Texas JB San Antonio Barracks $20,971,000 Virginia Fort Belvoir Secure Admin/Operations Facility $93,876,000 Italy Camp Ederle Barracks $35,952,000 Japan Sagami Vehicle Maintenance Shop $17,976,000 2108. Additional authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2016 projects (a) Brussels The Secretary of the Army may carry out a military construction project to construct a multi-sport athletic field and track and perimeter road and fencing and acquire approximately 5 acres of land adjacent to the existing Sterrebeek Dependent School site to allow relocation of Army functions to the site in support of the European Infrastructure Consolidation effort, in the amount of $6,000,000. (b) Rhine ordnance barracks (1) Project authorization The Secretary of the Army may carry out a military construction project to construct a vehicle bridge and traffic circle to facilitate traffic flow to and from the Medical Center at Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Germany, in the amount of $12,400,000. (2) Use of host-nation payment-in-kind funds The Secretary may use available host-nation payment-in-kind funding for the project described in paragraph (1). XXII Navy Military Construction 2201. Authorized Navy construction and land acquisition projects (a) Inside the United States Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2204(a) and available for military construction projects inside the United States as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Navy may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations or locations inside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table: Navy: Inside the United States Country Installation or Location Amount Arizona Yuma $50,635,000 California Camp Pendleton $44,540,000 Coronado $4,856,000 Lemoore $71,830,000 Point Mugu $22,427,000 San Diego $37,366,000 Twentynine Palms $9,160,000 Florida Jacksonville $16,751,000 Mayport $16,159,000 Pensacola $18,347,000 Whiting Field $10,421,000 Georgia Albany $7,851,000 Kings Bay $8,099,000 Townsend $48,279,000 Guam Joint Region Marianas $181,768,000 Hawaii Barking Sands $30,623,000 Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam $14,881,000 Kaneohe Bay $106,618,000 Maryland Patuxent River $40,935,000 North Carolina Camp Lejeune $54,849,000 Cherry Point $34,426,000 New River $8,230,000 South Carolina Parris Island $27,075,000 Virginia Dam Neck $23,066,000 Norfolk $126,677,000 Portsmouth $45,513,000 Quantico $58,199,000 Washington Bangor $34,177,000 Bremerton $22,680,000 Indian Island $4,472,000 (b) Outside the United States Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2204(a) and available for military construction projects outside the United States as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Navy may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations or locations outside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table: Navy: Outside the United States Country Installation or Location Amount Japan Camp Butler $11,697,000 Iwakuni $17,923,000 Kadena AB $23,310,000 Yokosuka $13,846,000 2202. Family housing (a) Construction and acquisition Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2204(a) and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Navy may construct or acquire family housing units (including land acquisition and supporting facilities) at the installation or location, in the number of units, and in the amount set forth in the following table: Navy: Family Housing State Installation Units Amount Virginia Wallops Island Family Housing New Construction $438,000 (b) Planning and design Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2204(a) and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section 4601, 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 $4,588,000. 2203. Improvements to military family housing units Subject to section 2825 of title 10, United States Code, and using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2204(a) and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Navy may improve existing military family housing units in an amount not to exceed $11,515,000. 2204. Authorization of appropriations, Navy (a) Authorization of appropriations Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2015, for military construction, land acquisition, and military family housing functions of the Department of the Navy, as specified in the funding table in section 4601. (b) Limitation on total cost of construction projects Notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section 2853 of title 10, United States Code, and any other cost variation authorized by law, the total cost of all projects carried out under section 2201 of this Act may not exceed the total amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection (a), as specified in the funding table in section 4601. 2205. Extension of authorizations of certain fiscal year 2012 projects (a) Extension Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (division B of Public Law 112–81 Public Law 113–291 (b) Table The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows: Navy: Extension of 2012 Project Authorizations State Installation or Location Project Amount California Camp Pendleton Infantry Squad Defense Range $29,187,000 Florida Jacksonville P-8A Hangar Upgrades $6,085,00 Georgia Kings Bay Crab Island Security Enclave $52,913,000 2206. Extension of authorizations of certain fiscal year 2013 projects (a) Extension Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (division B of Public Law 112–239 (b) Table The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows: Navy: Extension of 2013 Project Authorizations State/Country Installation or Location Project Amount California Camp Pendleton Comm. Information Systems Ops Complex $78,897,000 Coronado Bachelor Quarters $76,063,000 Twentynine Palms Land Expansion Phase 2 $47,270,000 Greece Souda Bay Intermodal Access Road $4,630,000 South Carolina Beaufort Recycling/Hazardous Waste Facility $3,743,000 Virginia Quantico Infrastructure—Widen Russell Road $14,826,000 Worldwide Unspecified Various Worldwide Locations BAMS Operational Facilities $34,048,000 2207. Townsend Bombing Range expansion, phase 2 (a) Conveyance authority With respect to the authorization contained in section 2201(a) for expansion of Townsend Bombing Range to support Marine Corps Air Station, Beaufort, Georgia, the Secretary of the Navy may convey, without consideration, to McIntosh County and Long County, Georgia (in this section referred to as the County (b) Use of conveyed property (1) Provision of secondary fire and emergency support As a condition for the construction and conveyance under subsection (a) of the fire and emergency response stations, each County shall enter into a mutual support agreement with the Secretary of the Navy to provide secondary fire and emergency support for the Townsend Bombing Range. Each County shall agree to equip, staff, and operate the fire and emergency response station conveyed to that County in accordance with the terms of the agreement. (2) Subsequent payment of consideration If the Secretary of the Navy determines that a fire and emergency response station conveyed to a County under subsection (a) is ever put to a primary use other than as a fire and emergency response station, that County shall pay, at the election of the Secretary, an amount equal to the then current fair market value of the fire and emergency response station, as determined by the Secretary. (c) Environmental and zoning requirements Each County shall be responsible for meeting any environmental requirements associated with the County-owned land, including any permits, or other local zoning processes, in preparation for the construction of the fire and emergency response station on the land. (d) Description of property The exact acreage and legal description of the property to be conveyed under subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary of the Navy. (e) Conveyance agreement The conveyance of real property under subsection (a) shall be accomplished using a quit claim deed or other legal instrument and upon terms and conditions mutually satisfactory to the Secretary of the Navy and the County, including such additional terms and conditions as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States. XXIII Air Force Military Construction 2301. Authorized Air Force construction and land acquisition projects (a) Inside the United States Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2304(a) and available for military construction projects inside the United States as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Air Force may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations or locations inside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table: Air Force: Inside the United States State Installation or Location Amount Alaska Eielson Air Force Base $71,400,000 Arizona Davis-Monthan Air Force Base $16,900,000 Luke Air Force Base $56,700,000 Colorado Air Force Academy $10,000,000 Florida Cape Canaveral Air Force Station $21,000,000 Eglin Air Force Base $8,700,000 Hurlburt Field $14,200,000 Guam Joint Region Marianas $50,800,000 Hawaii Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam $46,000,000 Kansas McConnell Air Force Base $4,300,000 Missouri Whiteman Air Force Base $29,500,000 Montana Malstrom Air Force Base $19,700,000 Nebraska Offutt Air Force Base $21,000,000 Nevada Nellis Air Force Base $68,950,000 New Mexico Cannon Air Force Base $7,800,000 Holloman Air Force Base $3,000,000 Kirtland Air Force Base $12,800,000 North Carolina Seymour Johnson Air Force Base $17,100,000 Oklahoma Altus Air Force Base $28,400,000 Tinker Air Force Base $49,900,000 South Dakota Ellsworth Air Force Base $23,000,000 Texas Joint Base San Antonio $106,000,000 Utah Hill Air Force Base $38,400,000 Wyoming F.E. Warren Air Force Base $95,000,000 CONUS Classified Classified Location $77,130,000 (b) Outside the United States Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2304(a) and available for military construction projects outside the United States as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Air Force may acquire real property and carry out the military construction projects for the installations or locations outside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table: Air Force: Outside the United States Country Installation or Location Amount Greenland Thule Air Base $41,965,000 Japan Kadena Air Base $3,000,000 Yokota Air Base $8,461,000 United Kingdom Croughton Royal Air Force $130,615,000 2302. Family housing Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2304(a) and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section 4601, 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 $9,849,000. 2303. Improvements to military family housing units Subject to section 2825 of title 10, United States Code, and using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2304(a) and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Air Force may improve existing military family housing units in an amount not to exceed $150,649,000. 2304. Authorization of appropriations, Air Force (a) Authorization of appropriations Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2015, for military construction, land acquisition, and military family housing functions of the Department of the Air Force, as specified in the funding table in section 4601. (b) Limitation on total cost of construction projects Notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section 2853 of title 10, United States Code, and any other cost variation authorized by law, the total cost of all projects carried out under section 2301 of this Act may not exceed the total amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection (a), as specified in the funding table in section 4601. 2305. Modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2010 project In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section 2301(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (division B of Public Law 111–84 2306. Modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2014 project (a) Authorization In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section 2301(b) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (division B of Public Law 113–66 (b) Notice and Wait Requirement Before the Secretary of the Air Force commences construction of the Guardian Angel Operations Facility at an alternative location, as authorized by subsection (a)— (1) the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report containing a description of the project, including the rational for selection of the project location; and (2) a period of 14 days has expired following the date on which the report is received by the committees or, if over sooner, a period of 7 days has expired following the date on which a copy of the report is provided in an electronic medium pursuant to section 480 of title 10, United States Code. 2307. Modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2015 project In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section 2301(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (division B of Public Law 113–291 2308. Extension of authorization of certain fiscal year 2012 project (a) Extension Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (division B of Public Law 112–81 Public Law 113–291 (b) Table The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows: Air Force: Extension of 2012 Project Authorization Country Installation Project Amount Italy Sigonella Naval Air Station UAS SATCOM Relay Pads and Facility $15,000,000 2309. Extension of authorization of certain fiscal year 2013 project (a) Extension Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (division B of Public Law 112–239 (b) Table The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows: Air Force: Extension of 2013 Project Authorization Country Installation Project Amount Portugal Lajes Field Sanitary Sewer Lift/Pump Station $2,000,000 2310. Limitation on project authorization to carry out certain fiscal year 2016 project (a) Project conditioned on submission of report No amounts may be expended for the construction of the Joint Intelligence Analysis Complex Consolidation, Phase 2, at Royal Air Force Croughton, United Kingdom, as authorized by section 2301(b) until the Secretary of the Air Force, in coordination with the Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, submits a report to the congressional defense committees that provides— (1) a summary of the alternatives considered to support continuity of operations of critical communications and intelligence capabilities located at, and to be consolidated to, Royal Air Force Croughton, United Kingdom; and (2) a list of critical communications and intelligence capabilities that were considered under continuity of operations planning. (b) Limitation on related realignment actions On and after the date of the enactment of this Act, no additional action to realign forces at Lajes Air Force Base, Azores, shall be taken until the Secretary of Defense certifies to the congressional defense committees that the Secretary of Defense has determined, based on an analysis of operational requirements, that Lajes Air Force Base is not an optimal location for the Joint Intelligence Analysis Complex, or any of the critical communications or intelligence capabilities considered pursuant to subsection (a)(2). The certification shall include a discussion of the basis for the Secretary’s determination. XXIV Defense Agencies Military Construction 2401. Authorized Defense Agencies construction and land acquisition projects (a) Inside the United States Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2403(a) and available for military construction projects inside the United States as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of Defense may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations or locations inside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table: Defense Agencies: Inside the United States State Installation or Location Amount Alabama Fort Rucker $46,787,000 Maxwell Air Force Base $32,968,000 Arizona Fort Huachuca $3,884,000 California Camp Pendleton $10,181,000 Fresno Yosemite International Airport $10,700,000 Colorado Fort Carson $8,243,000 Delaware Dover Air Force Base $21,600,000 Florida Hurlburt Field $17,989,000 MacDill Air Force Base $39,142,000 Georgia Moody Air Force Base $10,900,000 Hawaii Kaneohe Bay $122,071,000 Schofield Barracks $107,563,000 Kentucky Fort Campbell $12,553,000 Fort Knox $23,279,000 Maryland Fort Meade $722,817,000 Nevada Nellis Air Force Base $39,900,000 New Mexico Cannon Air Force Base $45,111,000 New York United States Military Academy $55,778,000 North Carolina Camp Lejeune $69,006,000 Fort Bragg $185,674,000 Ohio Wright-Patterson Air Force Base $6,623,000 Oregon Klamath Falls International Airport $2,500,000 Pennsylvania Philadelphia $49,700,000 South Carolina Fort Jackson $26,157,000 Texas Joint Base San Antonio $61,776,000 Virginia Arlington National Cemetery $30,000,000 Fort Belvoir $9,500,000 Joint Base Langley-Eustis $28,000,000 Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Story $23,916,000 (b) Outside the United States Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2403(a) and available for military construction projects outside the United States as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of Defense may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations or locations outside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table: Defense Agencies: Outside the United States Country Installation or Location Amount Germany Garmisch $14,676,000 Grafenwoehr $38,138,000 Spangdahlem Air Base $39,571,000 Stuttgart-Patch Barracks $49,413,000 Japan Kadena Air Base $37,485,000 Spain Rota $13,737,000 2402. Authorized energy conservation projects (a) Inside the United States Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2403(a) and available for energy conservation projects as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of Defense may carry out energy conservation projects under chapter 173 Energy Conservation Projects: Inside the United States State Installation or Location Amount California Edwards AFB $4,550,000 Fort Hunter Liggett $22,000,000 Colorado Schriever AFB $4,400,000 District of Columbia NSA Washington/Naval Research Lab $10,990,000 Hawaii Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam $13,780,000 MCRC Kaneohe Bay $5,740,000 Idaho Mountain Home AFB $9,122,000 Montana Malstrom AFB $4,260,000 Virginia Pentagon/Arlington $4,528,000 Washington Joint Base Lewis-McChord $14,770,000 (b) Outside the United States Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2403(a) and available for energy conservation projects outside the United States as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of Defense may carry out energy conservation projects under chapter 173 Energy Conservation Projects: Outside the United States Country Installation or Location Amount American Samoa Wake Island $5,331,000 Bahamas Ascencion Aux Airfield St Helena $5,500,000 Guam Naval Base Guam $5,330,000 Japan CFA Yokoska $13,940,000 (c) Limitation on Set-Aside of Facilities Restoration and Modernization Program Funds for Energy Projects Amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriation in Section 301 for operation and maintenance and made available for facilities restoration and modernization may not be set-aside for the exclusive purpose of funding energy projects on military installations. Installation energy projects must compete in the normal process of determining installation requirements. 2403. Authorization of appropriations, Defense Agencies (a) Authorization of appropriations Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2015, for military construction, land acquisition, and military family housing functions of the Department of Defense (other than the military departments), as specified in the funding table in section 4601. (b) Limitation on total cost of construction projects Notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section 2853 of title 10, United States Code, and any other cost variation authorized by law, the total cost of all projects carried out under section 2401 of this Act may not exceed the total amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection (a), as specified in the funding table in section 4601. 2404. Modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2012 project In the case of the authorization in the table in section 2401(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (division B of Public Law 112–81 Public Law 112–239 2405. Extension of authorizations of certain fiscal year 2012 projects (a) Extension Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (division B of Public Law 112–81 Public Law 113–291 (b) Table The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows: Defense Agencies: Extension of 2012 Project Authorizations State Installation Project Amount California Naval Base Coronado SOF Support Activity Operations Facility $38,800,000 Virginia Pentagon Reservation Heliport Control Tower and Fire Station $6,457,000 Pedestrian Plaza $2,285,000 2406. Extension of authorizations of certain fiscal year 2013 projects (a) Extension Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (division B of Public Law 112–239 (b) Table The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows: Defense Agencies: Extension of 2013 Project Authorizations State Installation Project Amount California Navel Base Coronado SOF Support Activity Operations Facility $9,327,000 Colorado Pikes Peak High Altitude Medical Research Center $3,600,000 Hawaii Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam SOF SDVT-1 Waterfront $22,384,000 Pennsylvania Def Distribution Depot New Cumberland Replace Reservoir $4,300,000 2407. Modification and extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2014 project (a) Modification In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section 2401(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (division B of Public Law 113–66 (b) Duration of authority Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (division B of Public Law 113–66 XXV North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program 2501. 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 2806 of title 10, United States Code, in an amount not to exceed the sum of the amount authorized to be appropriated for this purpose in section 2502 and the amount collected from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization as a result of construction previously financed by the United States. 2502. Authorization of appropriations, NATO Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2015, for contributions by the Secretary of Defense under section 2806 of title 10, United States Code, for the share of the United States of the cost of projects for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program authorized by section 2501 as specified in the funding table in section 4601. XXVI Guard and Reserve Forces Facilities A Project Authorizations and Authorization of Appropriations 2601. Authorized Army National Guard construction and land acquisition projects Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2606(a) and available for the National Guard and Reserve as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Army may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the Army National Guard locations inside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table: Army National Guard State Location Amount Connecticut Camp Hartell $11,000,000 Florida Palm Coast $18,000,000 Illinois Sparta $1,900,000 Kansas Salina $6,700,000 Maryland Easton $13,800,000 Nevada Reno $8,000,000 Ohio Camp Ravenna $3,300,000 Oregon Salem $16,500,000 Pennsylvania Fort Indiantown Gap $16,000,000 Vermont North Hyde Park $7,900,000 Virginia Richmond $29,000,000 2602. Authorized Army Reserve construction and land acquisition projects Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2606(a) and available for the National Guard and Reserve as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Army may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the Army Reserve locations inside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table: Army Reserve State Location Amount California Miramar $24,000,000 Florida MacDill Air Force Base $55,000,000 New York Orangeburg $4,200,000 Pennsylvania Conneaut Lake $5,000,000 2603. Authorized Navy Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve construction and land acquisition projects Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2606(a) and available for the National Guard and Reserve as specified in section 4601, 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 States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table: Navy Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve State Location Amount Nevada Fallon $11,480,000 New York Brooklyn $2,479,000 Virginia Dam Neck $18,443,000 2604. Authorized Air National Guard construction and land acquisition projects Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2606(a) and available for the National Guard and Reserve as specified in section 4601, 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 States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table: Air National Guard State Location Amount Alabama Dannelly Field $7,600,000 California Moffett Field $6,500,000 Colorado Buckley Air Force Base $5,100,000 Georgia Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport $9,000,000 Iowa Des Moines Municipal Airport $6,700,000 Kansas Smokey Hill Range $2,900,000 Louisiana New Orleans $10,000,000 Maine Bangor International Airport $7,200,000 New Hampshire Pease International Trade Port $2,800,000 New Jersey Atlantic City International Airport $10,200,000 New York Niagara Falls International Airport $7,700,000 North Carolina Charlotte/Douglas International Airport $9,000,000 North Dakota Hector International Airport $7,300,000 Oklahoma Will Rogers World Airport $7,600,000 Oregon Klamath Falls International Airport $7,200,000 West Virginia Yeager Airport $3,900,000 2605. Authorized Air Force Reserve construction and land acquisition projects Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2606(a) and available for the National Guard and Reserve as specified in section 4601, 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 States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table: Air Force Reserve State Location Amount California March Air Force Base $4,600,000 Florida Patrick Air Force Base $3,400,000 Ohio Youngstown $9,400,000 Texas Joint Base San Antonio $9,900,000 2606. Authorization of appropriations, National Guard and Reserve (a) Authorization of appropriations Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2015, for the costs of acquisition, architectural and engineering services, and construction of facilities for the Guard and Reserve Forces, and for contributions therefor, under chapter 1803 (b) Limitation on total cost of construction projects Notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section 2853 of title 10, United States Code, and any other cost variation authorized by law, the total cost of all projects carried out under sections 2601 through 2605 of this Act may not exceed the sum of the total amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection (a), as specified in the funding table in section 4601. B Other Matters 2611. Modification and extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2013 project (a) Modification In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section 2602 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (division B of Public Law 112–239 (b) Duration of authority Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military Construction Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (division B of Public Law 112–239 2612. Extension of authorizations of certain fiscal year 2012 projects (a) Extension Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (division B of Public Law 112–81 Public Law 113–291 (b) Table The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows: Extension of 2012 Army Reserve Project Authorizations State Location Project Amount Kansas Kansas City Army Reserve Center $13,000,000 Massachusetts Attleboro Army Reserve Center $22,000,000 2613. Extension of authorizations of certain fiscal year 2013 projects (a) Extension Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (division B of Public Law 112–239 (b) Table The table referred to in subsection (a) is a follows: Extension of 2013 National Guard and Reserve Project Authorizations State Installation or Location Project Amount Arizona Yuma Reserve Training Facility $5,379,000 California Tustin Army Reserve Center $27,000,000 Iowa Fort Des Moines Joint Reserve Center $19,162,000 Louisiana New Orleans Transient Quarters $7,187,000 New York Camp Smith (Stormville) Combined Support Maintenance Shop Phase 1 $24,000,000 XXVII Base Realignment and Closure Activities 2701. 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 30, 2015, for base realignment and closure activities, including real property acquisition and military construction projects, as authorized by the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 (part A of title XXIX of Public Law 101–510 10 U.S.C. 2687 Public Law 112–239 2702. Prohibition on conducting additional Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) round Nothing in this Act shall be construed to authorize an additional Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) round. XXVIII Military Construction General Provisions A Military Construction Program and Military Family Housing Changes 2801. Revision of congressional notification thresholds for reserve facility expenditures and contributions to reflect congressional notification thresholds for minor construction and repair projects Section 18233a of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by striking in an amount in excess of $750,000 in excess of the amount specified in section 2805(b)(1) of this title (2) in subsection (b)(3), by striking section 2811(e) of this title) that costs less than $7,500,000 subsection (e) of section 2811 of this title) that costs less than the amount specified in subsection (d) of such section 2802. Authority for acceptance and use of contributions from Kuwait for construction, maintenance, and repair projects mutually beneficial to the Department of Defense and Kuwait military forces (a) Authority Subchapter II of chapter 138 2350n. Authority to accept and use contributions for construction, maintenance, and repair projects mutually beneficial to the Department of Defense and Kuwait military forces (a) Authority to accept and use contributions The Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, may accept cash contributions from the government of Kuwait for the purpose of paying costs in connection with construction (including military construction not otherwise authorized by law), maintenance, and repair projects in Kuwait that are mutually beneficial to the Department of Defense and Kuwait military forces. (b) Deposit and availability Contributions accepted under subsection (a) shall be deposited in an account established in the Treasury and shall be available to the Secretary of Defense, in such amounts as may be provided in advance in appropriation Acts, until expended for a purpose specified in subsection (a). (c) Determination of mutually beneficial A construction, maintenance, or repair project is mutually beneficial for purposes of subsection (a) if— (1) the project is in support of a bilateral United States and Kuwait defense cooperation agreement; or (2) the Secretary of Defense determines, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, that the United States may derive a benefit from the project, including— (A) access to and use of facilities of Kuwait military forces; (B) ability or capacity for future posture; and (C) increased interoperability between United States armed forces and Kuwait military forces. (d) Limitation on annual obligations The maximum amount that the Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, may obligate in any fiscal year under this section is $50,000,000. (e) Notice and wait When a decision is made to carry out a construction, maintenance, or repair project using contributions accepted under subsection (a) and the estimated cost of the project will exceed the thresholds prescribed by section 2805 of this title, the Secretary of Defense shall notify in writing the congressional defense committees, the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives of that decision, of the justification for the project, and of the estimated cost of the project. The project may then be carried out only after the end of the 21-day period beginning on the date the notification is received by the committees or, if earlier, the end of the 14-day period beginning on the date on which a copy of the notification is provided in an electronic medium pursuant to section 480 of this title. (f) Expiration of authority The authority to carry out construction, maintenance, and repair projects under this section expires on September 30, 2020. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of subchapter II of chapter 138 2350n. Authority to accept and use contributions for construction, maintenance, and repair projects mutually beneficial to the Department of Defense and Kuwait military forces. . 2803. Defense laboratory modernization pilot program (a) Program authorized The Secretary of Defense may carry out, using amounts authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Defense for Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, such military construction projects as are authorized in a Military Construction Authorization Act at— (1) any Department of Defense Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratory (as designated by section 1105(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 ( Public Law 111–84 10 U.S.C. 2358 (2) Department of Defense Federally Funded Research and Development Centers that function primarily as research laboratories located on a military installation on facilities owned by the Government. (b) Scope of project authority Authority provided by law to carry out a military construction project under this section includes authority for— (1) surveys, site preparation, and advanced planning and design; (2) acquisition, conversion, rehabilitation, and installation of facilities; (3) acquisition and installation of equipment and appurtenances integral to the project; acquisition and installation of supporting facilities (including utilities) and appurtenances incident to the project; and (4) planning, supervision, administration, and overhead expenses incident to the project. (c) Submission of project requests The Secretary of Defense shall include military construction projects proposed to be carried out under this section in the budget justification documents for the Department of Defense submitted to Congress in connection with the budget for a fiscal year submitted under 1105 of title 31, United States Code. (d) Projects described The authority provided by this section shall be used for military construction projects that— (1) will support research and development activities at laboratories described in subsection (a)(1) of more than one military department or Defense Agency and centers described in subsection (a)(2); (2) will establish facilities that will have significant potential for use by entities outside the Department of Defense, including universities, industrial partners, and other Federal agencies; and (3) are endorsed for funding by more than one military department or Defense Agency. (e) Funding limitation The maximum amount that may be obligated in any fiscal year under the authority provided by this section is $150,000,000. (f) Termination of authority The authority provided by this section shall terminate on October 1, 2020. B Real Property and Facilities Administration 2811. Enhancement of authority to accept conditional gifts of real property on behalf of military service academies Section 2601 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesigning subsections (e), (f), (g), (h), and (i) as subsections (f), (g), (h), (i), and (j), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new subsection (e): (e) Acceptance of real property gifts; naming rights (1) The Secretary concerned may accept a gift under subsection (a) or (b) consisting of the provision, acquisition, enhancement, or construction of real property offered to the United States Military Academy, the Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy, or the Coast Guard Academy even though the gift will be subject to the condition that the real property, or a portion thereof, bear a specified name. (2) A gift may not be accepted under paragraph (1) if— (A) the acceptance of the gift or the imposition of the naming-rights condition would reflect unfavorably upon the United States, as provided in subsection (d)(2); or (B) the real property to be subject to the condition, or portion thereof, has been named by an act of Congress. (3) The Secretaries concerned shall issue uniform regulations governing the circumstances under which gifts conditioned on naming rights may be accepted, appropriate naming conventions, and suitable display standards. . 2812. Consultation requirement in connection with Department of Defense major land acquisitions Section 2664(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting (1) No military department (2) by inserting after the first sentence the following new paragraph: (2) If the real property acquisition is a major land acquisition inside a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or any territory or possession of the United States, the Secretary concerned shall consult with the chief executive officer of the State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or the territory or possession in which the land is located to determine options for completing the real property acquisition. ; (3) by striking The foregoing limitation (3) The limitations imposed by paragraphs (1) and (2) ; and (4) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) In this subsection, the term major land acquisition . 2813. Additional master plan reporting requirements related to main operating bases, forward operating sites, and cooperative security locations of Central Command and Africa Command Areas of Responsibility Section 2687a(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) In the case of each report under paragraph (1) submitted during fiscal years 2016 through 2020, the report also shall address or include the following with respect to each main operating base, forward operating site, or cooperative security location within the Area of Responsibility of the Central Command or Africa Command: (A) The strategic goal and operational requirements supported by the base, site, or location, and the basis for any infrastructure improvements to the base, site, or location. (B) The estimated steady-state population of the base, site, or location, including the number of military personnel, Department of Defense civilian personnel, and non-Department of Defense personnel, including contractors. (C) A prioritized list of all anticipated near-term, mid-term, and long-term infrastructure projects for the base, site, or location, an estimated total cost to complete each project, and expected start and completion dates. (D) A discussion of the medical services and support services, including capacities of commissaries, exchanges, or other support services, necessary to support the steady-state population of the base, site, or location, including any necessary investments in facilities to provide these services. (E) Current estimated costs, including United States appropriated funds and host-nation contributions, addressing all costs associated with constructing, sustaining, repairing, or modernizing the infrastructure necessary to support the United States military posture at the base, site, or location. (F) A long-term funding plan for the base, site, or location, identifying the military department or Defense Agency to be responsible for providing funding for the base, site, or location and the sources of funds for construction of new facilities, sustainment and restoration of existing facilities, and operations and maintenance costs. (G) A summary of the terms of agreements with the host nation, including access agreements, status-of-forces agreements, or other implementing agreements, and their specific terms (such as timeframe and cost) and limitations on United States presence and operations. (H) A comparison and explanation of any changes made from the report submitted in the previous year regarding the items required by the preceding subparagraphs. . 2814. Force-structure plan and infrastructure inventory and assessment of infrastructure necessary to support the force structure (a) Preparation and submission of force-structure plans and infrastructure inventory As part of the budget justification documents submitted to Congress in support of the budget for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2017, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress the following: (1) A force-structure plan for each of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps based on an assessment by the Secretary of the probable threats to United States national security during the 20-year period beginning with fiscal year 2017, and the end-strength levels and major military force units (including land force divisions, carrier and other major combatant vessels, air wings, and other comparable units) authorized in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 ( Public Law 112–81 (2) A comprehensive inventory of military installations world-wide for each military department, with specifications of the number and type of facilities in the active and reserve forces of each military department. (b) Relationship of plans and inventory Using the force-structure plans and infrastructure inventory prepared under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall prepare (and include as part of the submission of such plans and inventory) the following: (1) A description of the infrastructure necessary to support the force structure described in each force-structure plan. (2) A discussion of categories of excess infrastructure and infrastructure capacity, and the Secretary’s objective for the reduction of such excess capacity. (3) An assessment of the value of retaining certain excess infrastructure to accommodate contingency, mobilization, or surge requirements. (c) Special considerations In determining the level of necessary versus excess infrastructure under subsection (b), the Secretary of Defense shall consider the following: (1) The anticipated continuing need for and availability of military installations outside the United States, taking into account current restrictions on the use of military installations outside the United States and the potential for future prohibitions or restrictions on the use of such military installations. (2) Any efficiencies that may be gained from joint tenancy by more than one branch of the Armed Forces at a military installation or the reorganization or association of two or more military installations as a single military installation. (d) Comptroller general evaluation (1) Evaluation required The Comptroller General of the United States shall prepare an evaluation of the force-structure plans and infrastructure inventory prepared under subsection (a), including an evaluation of the accuracy and analytical sufficiency of the plans and inventory. (2) Submission The Comptroller General shall submit the evaluation to Congress not later than 60 days after the date on which the force-structure plans and infrastructure inventory are submitted to Congress. C Provisions Related to Asia-Pacific Military Realignment 2821. Restriction on development of public infrastructure in connection with realignment of Marine Corps forces in Asia-Pacific region (a) Restriction If the Secretary of Defense determines that any grant, cooperative agreement, transfer of funds to another Federal agency, or supplement of funds available under Federal programs administered by agencies other than the Department of Defense will result in the development (including repair, replacement, renovation, conversion, improvement, expansion, acquisition, or construction) of public infrastructure on Guam, the Secretary of Defense may not carry out such grant, transfer, cooperative agreement, or supplemental funding unless such grant, transfer, cooperative agreement, or supplemental funding will be used— (1) to carry out a public infrastructure project— (A) that was included in the report prepared by the Secretary of Defense under section 2822(d)(2) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (division B of Public Law 113–66 (B) for which amounts have been appropriated or made available to be expended by the Department of Defense before the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) to perform planning and design work in connection with a public infrastructure project described in paragraph (1). (b) Public infrastructure defined In this section, the term public infrastructure (c) Repeal of Superseded Law Subsection (b) of section 2821 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (division B of Public Law 113–291 2822. Annual report on Government of Japan contributions toward realignment of Marine Corps forces in Asia-Pacific region (a) Report required Not later than the date of the submission of the budget of the President for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2026 under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that specifies each of the following: (1) The total amount contributed by the Government of Japan during the most recently concluded Japanese fiscal year under section 2350k of title 10, United States Code, for deposit in the Support for United States Relocation to Guam Account. (2) The anticipated contributions to be made by the Government of Japan under such section during the current and next Japanese fiscal years. (3) The projects carried out on Guam or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands during the previous fiscal year using amounts in the Support for United States Relocation to Guam Account. (4) The anticipated projects that will be carried out on Guam or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands during the fiscal year covered by the budget submission using amounts in such Account. (b) Repeal of Superseded reporting requirement Subsection (e) of section 2824 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (division B of Public Law 110–417 10 U.S.C. 2687 D Land Conveyances 2831. Land exchange authority, Mare Island Army Reserve Center, Vallejo, California (a) Exchange authorized Subject to subsection (b), the Secretary of the Army may carry out a real property exchange with Touro University California (in this section referred to as the University (b) Conveyance authority conditional The conveyance authority provided by subsection (a) shall take effect only if the real property exchange process initiated by the Secretary of the Army in a notice of availability (DACW05-8-15-512) issued on January 28, 2015, and involving the real property described in subsection (a) is terminated unsuccessfully. (c) Conveyance process The Secretary shall carry out the real property exchange authorized by subsection (a) using the authority available to the Secretary under section 18240 of title 10, United States Code. (d) Facilities to be acquired In exchange for the conveyance of the real property under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Army shall acquire, consistent with subsections (c) and (d) of section 18240 of title 10, United States Code, a facility, or addition to an existing facility, needed to rectify the parking shortage for the Mare Island Army Reserve Center. (e) Payment of costs of conveyance (1) Payment required The Secretary of the Army shall require the University to cover costs (except costs for environmental remediation of the property) to be incurred by the Secretary, or to reimburse the Secretary for such costs incurred by the Secretary, to carry out the conveyance under subsection (a), including survey costs, costs for environmental documentation related to the conveyance, and any other administrative costs related to the conveyance. If amounts are collected from the University in advance of the Secretary incurring the actual costs, and the amount collected exceeds the costs actually incurred by the Secretary to carry out the conveyance, the Secretary shall refund the excess amount to the University. (2) Treatment of amounts received Amounts received as reimbursement under paragraph (1) shall be credited to the fund or account that was used to cover those costs incurred by the Secretary in carrying out the conveyance or, if the period of availability for obligations for that appropriation has expired, to the appropriations or fund that is currently available to the Secretary for the same purpose. Amounts so credited shall be merged with amounts in such fund or account, and shall be available for the same purposes, and subject to the same conditions and limitations, as amounts in such fund or account. (f) Description of property The exact acreage and legal description of the property to be conveyed under subsection (a) and acquired under subsection (d) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army. 2832. Land exchange, Navy outlying landing field, Naval Air Station, Whiting Field, Florida (a) Land exchange authorized The Secretary of the Navy (in this section referred to as the Secretary County (b) Land to be acquired In exchange for the property described in subsection (a), the County shall convey to the Secretary of the Navy land and improvements thereon in Santa Rosa County, Florida, that is acceptable to the Secretary and suitable for use as a Navy outlying landing field to replace Navy Outlying Landing Field Site 8. (c) Payment of costs of conveyance (1) Payment required The Secretary of the Navy shall require the County to fund costs to be incurred by the Secretary, or to reimburse the Secretary for such costs incurred by the Secretary, to carry out the land exchange under this section, including survey costs, costs for environmental documentation, other administrative costs related to the land exchange, and all costs associated with relocation of activities and facilities from Navy Outlying Landing Field Site 8 to the replacement location. If amounts are collected from the County in advance of the Secretary incurring the actual costs, and the amount collected exceeds the costs actually incurred by the Secretary to carry out the land exchange, the Secretary shall refund the excess amount to the County. (2) Treatment of amounts received Amounts received as reimbursement under paragraph (1) shall be credited to the fund or account that was used to cover those costs incurred by the Secretary in carrying out the land exchange. Amounts so credited shall be merged with amounts in such fund or account, and shall be available for the same purposes, and subject to the same conditions and limitations, as amounts in such fund or account. (d) Description of property The exact acreage and legal description of the property to be exchanged under this section shall be determined by surveys satisfactory to the Secretary of the Navy. (e) Conveyance agreement The exchange of real property under this section shall be accomplished using a quit claim deed or other legal instrument and upon terms and conditions mutually satisfactory to the Secretary of the Navy and the County, including such additional terms and conditions as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States. 2833. Release of property interests retained in connection with land conveyance, Fort Bliss Military Reservation, Texas (a) Release of retained interests With respect to a parcel of real property in El Paso, Texas, consisting of approximately 20 acres and conveyed by deed for National Guard and military purposes by the United States to the State of Texas pursuant to section 708 of the Military Construction Authorization Act, 1972 ( Public Law 92–145 (b) Condition of release The release authorized by subsection (a) of rights and retained interests shall be subject to the condition that— (1) the State of Texas sell the parcel of real property covered by the release for fair market value; and (2) all proceeds from the sale shall be used to fund improvements or repairs for National Guard and military purposes on the remainder of the property conveyed under section 708 of the Military Construction Authorization Act, 1972 ( Public Law 92–145 (c) Instrument of release and description of property The Secretary of the Army may execute and file in the appropriate office a deed of release, amended deed, or other appropriate instrument reflecting the release of rights and retained interests under subsection (a). The exact acreage and legal description of the property for which rights and retained interests are released under subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army. (d) Payment of administrative costs (1) Payment required The Secretary of the Army may require the State of Texas to cover costs to be incurred by the Secretary, or to reimburse the Secretary for costs incurred by the Secretary, to carry out the release of retained interests under subsection (a), including survey costs, costs related to environmental documentation, and other administrative costs related to the conveyance. If amounts paid to the Secretary in advance exceed the costs actually incurred by the Secretary to carry out the conveyance, the Secretary shall refund the excess amount to the State. (2) Treatment of amounts received Amounts received under paragraph (1) as reimbursement for costs incurred by the Secretary to carry out the release of retained interests under subsection (a) shall be credited to the fund or account that was used to cover the costs incurred by the Secretary in carrying out the release of retained interests. Amounts so credited shall be merged with amounts in such fund or account and shall be available for the same purposes, and subject to the same conditions and limitations, as amounts in such fund or account. (e) Additional terms and conditions The Secretary of the Army may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the release of retained interests under subsection (a) as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States, to include necessary munitions response actions by the State of Texas in accordance with subsection (e)(3) of section 708 of the Military Construction Authorization Act, 1972 ( Public Law 92–145 E Military Land Withdrawals 2841. Withdrawal and reservation of public land, Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, California (a) Withdrawal and reservation of additional public land Section 2971(b) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (division B of Public Law 113–66 (1) by striking The public land (1) Initial withdrawal The public land ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) Additional withdrawal (A) In general Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the public land (including interests in land) referred to in subsection (a) also includes the approximately 21,060 acres of public land in San Bernardino County, California, identified as Proposed Navy Land Proposed Navy Withdrawal (B) Excluded lands The withdrawal area referred to in subparagraph (A) specifically excludes section 36, township 29 south, range 43 east, San Bernardino meridian. (C) Existing rights and access The withdrawal and reservation of public land pursuant to subparagraph (A) is subject to valid existing rights. The Secretary of the Navy shall ensure that the owners of the excluded private land identified in subparagraph (B) continue to have reasonable access to such land. . (b) Permanent Withdrawal or Transfer of Administrative Jurisdiction Section 2979 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (division B of Public Law 113–66 on March 31, 2039. only as follows: (1) If the Secretary of the Navy makes an election to terminate the withdrawal and reservation of the public land. (2) If the Secretary of the Interior, upon request by the Secretary of the Navy, transfers administrative jurisdiction over the public land to the Secretary of the Navy. A transfer under this paragraph may consist of a portion of the land, in which case the termination of the withdrawal and reservation applies only with respect to the land so transferred. . 2842. Bureau of Land Management withdrawn military lands efficiency and savings (a) Elimination of termination date and authorization for transfer of administrative jurisdiction Subsection (a) of section 3015 of the Military Lands Withdrawal Act of 1999 (title XXX of Public Law 106–65 (a) Permanent withdrawal and reservation; effect of transfer on withdrawal The withdrawal and reservation of lands by section 3011 shall terminate only as follows: (1) Upon an election by the Secretary of the military department concerned to relinquish any or all of the land withdrawn and reserved by section 3011. (2) Upon a transfer by the Secretary of the Interior, under section 3016 and upon request by the Secretary of the military department concerned, of administrative jurisdiction over the land to the Secretary of the military department concerned. Such a transfer may consist of a portion of the land, in which case the termination of the withdrawal and reservation applies only with respect to the land so transferred. . (b) Transfer process and management and use of lands The Military Lands Withdrawal Act of 1999 (title XXX of Public Law 106–65 (1) by redesignating sections 3022 and 3023 as sections 3027 and 3028, respectively; and (2) by striking sections 3016 through 3021 and inserting the following new sections: 3016. Transfer process (a) Transfer authorized The Secretary of the Interior shall, upon the request of the Secretary concerned, transfer to the Secretary concerned administrative jurisdiction over the land withdrawn and reserved by section 3011, or a portion of the land as the Secretary concerned may request. (b) Valid existing rights The transfer of administrative jurisdiction under subsection (a) shall be subject to any valid existing rights. (c) Time for conveyance The transfer of administrative jurisdiction under subsection (a) shall occur pursuant to a schedule agreed upon by the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary concerned. (d) Map and legal description (1) Preparation and publication The Secretary of the Interior shall publish in the Federal Register a legal description of the public land to be transferred under subsection (a). (2) Submission to congress The Secretary of the Interior shall file with the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives— (A) a copy of the legal description prepared under paragraph (1); and (B) the map referred to in subsection (a). (3) Availability for public inspection Copies of the legal description and map filed under paragraph (2) shall be available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of— (A) the Bureau of Land Management; (B) the commanding officer of the installation; and (C) the Secretary concerned. (4) Force of law The legal description and map filed under paragraph (2) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this Act, except that the Secretary of the Interior may correct clerical and typographical errors in the legal description or map. (5) Reimbursement of costs Any transfer entered into pursuant to subsection (a) shall be made without reimbursement, except that the Secretary concerned shall reimburse the Secretary of the Interior for any costs incurred by the Secretary of the Interior to prepare the legal description and map under this subsection. 3017. Administration of transferred land (a) Treatment and use of transferred land Upon the transfer of administrative jurisdiction of land under section 3016— (1) the land shall be treated as property (as defined in section 102(9) of title 40, United States Code) under the administrative jurisdiction of the Secretary concerned; and (2) the Secretary concerned shall administer the land for military purposes. (b) Withdrawal of mineral estate Subject to valid existing rights, land for which the administrative jurisdiction is transferred under section 3016 is withdrawn from all forms of appropriation under the public land laws, including the mining laws, the mineral leasing laws, and the geothermal leasing laws, for as long as the land is under the administrative jurisdiction of the Secretary concerned. (c) Integrated natural resources management plan Not later than one year after the transfer of land under section 3016, the Secretary concerned, in cooperation with the Secretary of the Interior, shall prepare an integrated natural resources management plan pursuant to the Sikes Act ( 16 U.S.C. 670a et seq. (d) Relation to general provisions Sections 3018 through 3026 do not apply to lands transferred under section 3016 or to the management of such land. (e) Transfers between armed forces Nothing in this subtitle shall be construed as limiting the authority to transfer administrative jurisdiction over the land transferred under section 3016 to another armed force pursuant to section 2696 of title 10, United States Code, and the provisions of this section shall continue to apply to any such lands. 3018. General applicability; definitions (a) Applicability Sections 3014 through 3028 apply to the lands withdrawn and reserved by section 3011 except— (1) to the B-16 Range referred to in section 3011(a)(3)(A), for which only section 3019 applies; (2) to the Shoal Site (3) to the Pahute Mesa (4) to the Desert National Wildlife Refuge referred to in section 3011(b)(5)— (A) except for section 3024(b); and (B) for which sections 3014 through 3028 shall only apply to the authorities and responsibilities of the Secretary of the Air Force under section 3011(b)(5). (b) Rules of construction Nothing in this subtitle assigns management of real property under the administrative jurisdiction of the Secretary concerned to the Secretary of the Interior. (c) Definitions In this subtitle: (1) Indian tribe The term Indian tribe 25 U.S.C. 479a (2) Manage; management (A) Inclusions The terms manage management (B) Exclusions Such terms do not include authority for disposal of the lands withdrawn and reserved by section 3011. (3) Secretary concerned The term Secretary concerned 3019. Access restrictions (a) Authority to impose restrictions If the Secretary concerned determines that military operations, public safety, or national security require the closure to the public of any road, trail, or other portion of land withdrawn and reserved by section 3011, the Secretary may take such action as the Secretary determines to be necessary to implement and maintain the closure. (b) Limitation Any closure under subsection (a) shall be limited to the minimum area and duration that the Secretary concerned determines are required for the purposes of the closure. (c) Consultation required (1) In general Subject to paragraph (3), before a closure is implemented under this section, the Secretary concerned shall consult with the Secretary of the Interior. (2) Indian tribe Subject to paragraph (3), if a closure proposed under this section may affect access to or use of sacred sites or resources considered to be important by an Indian tribe, the Secretary concerned shall consult, at the earliest practicable date, with the affected Indian tribe. (3) Limitation No consultation shall be required under paragraph (1) or (2)— (A) if the closure is provided for in an integrated natural resources management plan, an installation cultural resources management plan, or a land use management plan; or (B) in the case of an emergency, as determined by the Secretary concerned. (d) Notice Immediately preceding and during any closure implemented under subsection (a), the Secretary concerned shall post appropriate warning notices and take other appropriate actions to notify the public of the closure. 3020. Changes in use (a) Other uses authorized In addition to the purposes described in section 3011, the Secretary concerned may authorize the use of land withdrawn and reserved by section 3011 for defense-related purposes. (b) Notice to secretary of the interior (1) In general The Secretary concerned shall promptly notify the Secretary of the Interior if the land withdrawn and reserved by section 3011 is used for additional defense-related purposes. (2) Requirements A notification under paragraph (1) shall specify— (A) each additional use; (B) the planned duration of each additional use; and (C) the extent to which each additional use would require that additional or more stringent conditions or restrictions be imposed on otherwise-permitted nondefense-related uses of the withdrawn and reserved land or portions of withdrawn and reserved land. 3021. Brush and range fire prevention and suppression (a) Required activities Consistent with any applicable land management plan, the Secretary concerned shall take necessary precautions to prevent, and actions to suppress, brush and range fires occurring as a result of military activities on the land withdrawn and reserved by section 3011, including fires that occur on other land that spread from the withdrawn and reserved land. (b) Cooperation of secretary of the interior (1) In general At the request of the Secretary concerned, the Secretary of the Interior shall provide assistance in the suppression of fires under subsection (a). The Secretary concerned shall reimburse the Secretary of the Interior for the costs incurred by the Secretary of the Interior in providing such assistance. (2) Transfer of funds Notwithstanding section 2215 of title 10, United States Code, the Secretary concerned may transfer to the Secretary of the Interior, in advance, funds to be used to reimburse the costs of the Department of the Interior in providing assistance under this subsection. 3022. Ongoing decontamination (a) Program of decontamination required During the period of a withdrawal and reservation of land by section 3011, the Secretary concerned shall maintain, to the extent funds are available to carry out this subsection, a program of decontamination of contamination caused by defense-related uses on the withdrawn land. The decontamination program shall be carried out consistent with applicable Federal and State law. (b) Annual report The Secretary of Defense shall include in the annual report required by section 2711 of title 10, United States Code, a description of decontamination activities conducted under subsection (a). 3023. Water rights (a) No reservation of water rights Nothing in this subtitle— (1) establishes a reservation in favor of the United States with respect to any water or water right on the land withdrawn and reserved by section 3011; or (2) authorizes the appropriation of water on the land withdrawn and reserved by section 3011, except in accordance with applicable State law. (b) Effect on previously acquired or reserved water rights (1) In general Nothing in this section affects any water rights acquired or reserved by the United States before October 5, 1999, on the land withdrawn and reserved by section 3011. (2) Authority of secretary concerned The Secretary concerned may exercise any water rights described in paragraph (1). 3024. Hunting, fishing, and trapping (a) In general Section 2671 of title 10, United States Code, shall apply to all hunting, fishing, and trapping on the land— (1) that is withdrawn and reserved by section 3011; and (2) for which management of the land has been assigned to the Secretary concerned. (b) Desert national wildlife refuge Hunting, fishing, and trapping within the Desert National Wildlife Refuge shall be conducted in accordance with the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 ( 16 U.S.C. 668dd et seq. 16 U.S.C. 460k et seq. 3025. Relinquishment (a) Notice of intention to relinquish If, during the period of withdrawal and reservation made by section 3011, the Secretary concerned decides to relinquish any or all of the land withdrawn and reserved by section 3011, the Secretary concerned shall submit to the Secretary of the Interior notice of the intention to relinquish the land. (b) Determination of contamination The Secretary concerned shall include in the notice submitted under subsection (a) a written determination concerning whether and to what extent the land that is to be relinquished is contaminated with explosive materials or toxic or hazardous substances. (c) Public notice The Secretary of the Interior shall publish in the Federal Register the notice of intention to relinquish the land under this section, including the determination concerning the contaminated state of the land. (d) Decontamination of land to be relinquished (1) Decontamination required The Secretary concerned shall decontaminate land subject to a notice of intention under subsection (a) to the extent that funds are appropriated for that purpose, if— (A) the land subject to the notice of intention is contaminated, as determined by the Secretary concerned; and (B) the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the Secretary concerned, determines that— (i) decontamination is practicable and economically feasible, after taking into consideration the potential future use and value of the contaminated land; and (ii) on decontamination of the land, the land could be opened to operation of some or all of the public land laws, including the mining laws, the mineral leasing laws, and the geothermal leasing laws. (2) Alternatives to relinquishment The Secretary of the Interior shall not be required to accept the land proposed for relinquishment under subsection (a), if— (A) the Secretary of the Interior, after consultation with the Secretary concerned, determines that— (i) decontamination of the land is not practicable or economically feasible; or (ii) the land cannot be decontaminated sufficiently to be opened to operation of some or all of the public land laws; or (B) sufficient funds are not appropriated for the decontamination of the land. (3) Status of contaminated land proposed to be relinquished If, because of the contaminated state of the land, the Secretary of the Interior declines to accept land withdrawn and reserved by section 3011 that has been proposed for relinquishment— (A) the Secretary concerned shall take appropriate steps to warn the public of— (i) the contaminated state of the land; and (ii) any risks associated with entry onto the land; (B) the Secretary concerned shall submit to the Secretary of the Interior and Congress a report describing— (i) the status of the land; and (ii) any actions taken under this paragraph. (e) Revocation authority (1) In general If the Secretary of the Interior determines that it is in the public interest to accept the land proposed for relinquishment under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Interior may order the revocation of a withdrawal and reservation made by section 3011. (2) Revocation order To carry out a revocation under paragraph (1), the Secretary of the Interior shall publish in the Federal Register a revocation order that— (A) terminates the withdrawal and reservation; (B) constitutes official acceptance of the land by the Secretary of the Interior; and (C) specifies the date on which the land will be opened to the operation of some or all of the public land laws, including the mining laws, the mineral leasing laws, and the geothermal leasing laws. (f) Acceptance by secretary of the interior (1) In general Nothing in this section requires the Secretary of the Interior to accept the land proposed for relinquishment if the Secretary determines that the land is not suitable for return to the public domain. (2) Notice If the Secretary makes a determination that the land is not suitable for return to the public domain, the Secretary shall provide notice of the determination to Congress. 3026. Effect of termination of military use (a) Notice and effect Upon a determination by the Secretary concerned that there is no longer a military need for all or portions of the land for which administrative jurisdiction was transferred under section 3016, the Secretary concerned shall notify the Secretary of the Interior of such determination. Subject to subsections (b), (c), and (d), the Secretary concerned shall transfer administrative jurisdiction over the land subject to such a notice back to the administrative jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior. (b) Contamination Before transmitting a notice under subsection (a), the Secretary concerned shall prepare a written determination concerning whether and to what extent the land to be transferred is contaminated with explosive materials or toxic or hazardous substances. A copy of the determination shall be transmitted with the notice. Copies of the notice and the determination shall be published in the Federal Register. (c) Decontamination The Secretary concerned shall decontaminate any contaminated land that is the subject of a notice under subsection (a) if— (1) the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the Secretary concerned, determines that— (A) decontamination is practicable and economically feasible (taking into consideration the potential future use and value of the land); and (B) upon decontamination, the land could be opened to operation of some or all of the public land laws, including the mining laws; and (2) funds are appropriated for such decontamination. (d) No required acceptance The Secretary of the Interior is not required to accept land proposed for transfer under subsection (a) if the Secretary of the Interior is unable to make the determinations under subsection (c)(1) or if Congress does not appropriate a sufficient amount of funds for the decontamination of the land. (e) Alternative disposal If the Secretary of the Interior declines to accept land proposed for transfer under subsection (a), the Secretary concerned shall dispose of the land in accordance with property disposal procedures established by law. . (c) Conforming and clerical amendments (1) Conforming amendments Section 3014 of the Military Lands Withdrawal Act of 1999 (title XXX of Public Law 106–65 (2) Clerical amendments The table of sections at the beginning of the Military Lands Withdrawal Act of 1999 (title XXX of Public Law 106–65 Sec. 3016. Transfer process. Sec. 3017. Administration of transferred land. Sec. 3018. General applicability; definitions. Sec. 3019. Access restrictions. Sec. 3020. Changes in use. Sec. 3021. Brush and range fire prevention and suppression. Sec. 3022. Ongoing decontamination. Sec. 3023. Water rights. Sec. 3024. Hunting, fishing, and trapping. Sec. 3025. Relinquishment. Sec. 3026. Effect of termination of military use. Sec. 3027. Use of mineral materials. Sec. 3028. Immunity of United States. . F Military Memorials, Monuments, and Museums 2851. Renaming site of the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, Ohio Section 101(b)(5) of the Dayton Aviation Heritage Preservation Act of 1992 ( 16 U.S.C. 410ww(b)(5) Aviation Center National Museum 2852. Extension of authority for establishment of commemorative work in honor of Brigadier General Francis Marion Notwithstanding section 8903(e) of title 40, United States Code, the authority provided by section 331 of the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 ( Public Law 110–229 40 U.S.C. 8903 2853. Amendments to the National Historic Preservation Act (a) Criteria and regulations relating to National Register, National Historic Landmarks, and World Heritage List Section 302103 of title 54, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (E), by striking and (2) in subparagraph (F), by striking the period and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (G) notifying the Committee on Natural Resources of the United States House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate if the property is owned by the Federal Government when the property is being considered for inclusion on the National Register, for designation as a National Historic Landmark, or for nomination to the World Heritage List. . (b) Regulations Section 302107 of title 54, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), by striking and (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (4) to allow for expedited removal of Federal property listed on the National Register of Historic Places if the managing agency of that Federal property submits to the Secretary a written request to remove the Federal property from the National Register of Historic Places for reasons of national security, such as any impact the inclusion or designation would have on use of the property for military training or readiness purposes. . (c) Objection to inclusion or designation for reasons of national security Chapter 3021 302109. Objection to inclusion or designation for reasons of national security If the head of the agency managing any Federal property objects to such inclusion or designation for reasons of national security, such as any impact the inclusion or designation would have on use of the property for military training or readiness purposes, that Federal property shall be neither included on the National Register nor designated as a National Historic Landmark until the objection is withdrawn . (d) Conforming amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 3021 302109. Objection to inclusion or designation for reasons of national security. . G Other Matters 2861. Modification of Department of Defense guidance on use of airfield pavement markings The Secretary of Defense shall require such modifications of Unified Facilities Guide Specifications for pavement markings (UFGS 32 17 23.00 20 Pavement Markings, UFGS 32 17 24.00 10 Pavement Markings), Air Force Engineering Technical Letter ETL 97-18 (Guide Specification for Airfield and Roadway Marking), and any other Department of Defense guidance on airfield pavement markings as may be necessary to permit the use of Type III category of retro-reflective beads to reflectorize airfield markings. The Secretary shall develop appropriate policy to ensure that the determination of the category of retro-reflective beads used on an airfield is determined on an installation-by-installation basis, taking into consideration local conditions and the life-cycle maintenance costs of the pavement markings. 2862. Protection and recovery of Greater Sage Grouse (a) Definitions In this section: (1) The term Federal resource management plan (A) a land use plan prepared by the Bureau of Land Management for public lands pursuant to section 202 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 ( 43 U.S.C. 1712 (B) a land and resource management plan prepared by the Forest Service for National Forest System lands pursuant to section 6 of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 ( 16 U.S.C. 1604 (2) The term Greater Sage Grouse Centrocercus urophasianus (3) The term State management plan (b) Purpose The purpose of this section is— (1) to facilitate implementation of State management plans over a period of multiple, consecutive sage grouse life cycles; and (2) to demonstrate the efficacy of the State management plans for the protection and recovery of the Greater Sage Grouse. (c) Endangered Species Act of 1973 findings (1) Delay required Any finding by the Secretary of the Interior under clause (i), (ii), or (iii) of section 4(b)(3)(B) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1533(b)(3)(B) (2) Effect on other laws The delay imposed by paragraph (1) is, and shall remain, effective without regard to any other statute, regulation, court order, legal settlement, or any other provision of law or in equity. (3) Effect on conservation status Until the date specified in paragraph (1), the conservation status of the Greater Sage Grouse shall remain warranted for listing under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. 16 U.S.C. 1533(b)(3)(B) (d) Coordination of Federal land management and state conservation and management plans (1) Prohibition on modification of federal resource management plans In order to foster coordination between a State management plan and Federal resource management plans that affect the Greater Sage Grouse, upon notification by the Governor of a State with a State management plan, the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture may not amend or otherwise modify any Federal resource management plan applicable to Federal lands in the State in a manner inconsistent with the State management plan for a period, to be specified by the Governor in the notification, of at least five years beginning on the date of the notification. (2) Retroactive effect In the case of any State that provides notification under paragraph (1), if any amendment or modification of a Federal resource management plan applicable to Federal lands in the State was issued during the one-year period preceding the date of the notification and the amendment or modification altered management of the Greater Sage Grouse or its habitat, implementation and operation of the amendment or modification shall be stayed to the extent that the amendment or modification is inconsistent with the State management plan. The Federal resource management plan, as in effect immediately before the amendment or modification, shall apply instead with respect to management of the Greater Sage Grouse and its habitat, to the extent consistent with the State management plan. (3) Determination of inconsistency Any disagreement regarding whether an amendment or other modification of a Federal resource management plan is inconsistent with a State management plan shall be resolved by the Governor of the affected State. (e) Relation to National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 With regard to any Federal action consistent with a State management plan, any findings, analyses, or conclusions regarding the Greater Sage Grouse or its habitat under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4331 et seq. (f) Reporting requirement Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter through 2021, the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture shall jointly submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report on the Secretaries’ implementation and effectiveness of systems to monitor the status of Greater Sage Grouse on Federal lands under their jurisdiction. (g) Judicial review Notwithstanding any other provision of statute or regulation, this section, including determinations made under subsection (d)(3), shall not be subject to judicial review. XXIX Overseas Contingency Operations Military Construction 2901. Authorized Army construction and land acquisition project The Secretary of the Army may acquire real property and carry out the military construction project for the installation outside the United States, and in the amount, set forth in the following table: Army: Outside the United States Country Installation Amount Cuba Guantanamo Bay $76,000,000 2902. 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 States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table: Navy: Outside the United States Country Installation Amount Bahrain Bahrain Island $37,700,000 Bahrain Island $52,091,000 Italy Sigonella $62,302,000 Sigonella $40,641,000 Poland Redzikowo $51,270,000 2903. 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 States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table: Air Force: Outside the United States Country Installation Amount Niger Agadez $50,000,000 Oman Al Mussanah $25,000,000 2904. 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 States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table: Defense Agency: Outside the United States Installation Defense Agency Amount Djibouti Camp Lemonnier $43,700,000 Poland Redzikowo $169,153,000 2905. Authorization of appropriations Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2015, for the military construction projects outside the United States authorized by this title as specified in the funding table in section 4602. C DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY AUTHORIZATIONS AND OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS XXXI DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS A National Security Programs Authorizations 3101. National Nuclear Security Administration (a) Authorization of appropriations Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Energy for fiscal year 2016 for the activities of the National Nuclear Security Administration in carrying out programs as specified in the funding table in section 4701. (b) Authorization of new plant projects From funds referred to in subsection (a) that are available for carrying out plant projects, the Secretary of Energy may carry out new plant projects for the National Nuclear Security Administration as follows: Project 16–D–621, Substation Replacement at TA–3, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico, $25,000,000. 3102. Defense environmental cleanup Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Energy for fiscal year 2016 for defense environmental cleanup activities in carrying out programs as specified in the funding table in section 4701. 3103. Other defense activities Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Energy for fiscal year 2016 for other defense activities in carrying out programs as specified in the funding table in section 4701. B Program Authorizations, Restrictions, and Limitations 3111. Authorized personnel levels of National Nuclear Security Administration (a) Full-time equivalent personnel levels Subsection (a) of section 3241A of the National Nuclear Security Administration Act ( 50 U.S.C. 2441a (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) by striking 2015 2016 (B) by striking 1,690 1,350 (2) in paragraph (2)— (A) by striking 2016 2017 (B) by striking 1,690 1,350 (b) Counting rule for certain positions Subsection (b)(3) of such section is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (E) Employees appointed under section 3241. . (c) Certain contracting and technical positions Section 3241 of such Act ( 50 U.S.C. 2441 600 450 (d) Budget information (1) In general Such section 3241A is further amended— (A) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f); and (B) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new subsection (e): (e) Budget display In the budget justification materials submitted to Congress in support of each budget submitted by the President to Congress under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, the Administrator shall include information regarding the number of employees of the Office of the Administrator, including the number of employees who are described in each of subparagraphs (A) through (E) of subsection (b)(3). . (2) Conforming amendment Section 3251(b)(2) of such Act ( 50 U.S.C. 3251(b)(2) (A) by striking testing, and testing, (B) by inserting before the period at the end the following: , and the information regarding employees of the Administration required by section 3241A(e) 3112. Full-time equivalent contractor personnel levels Section 3241A of the National Nuclear Security Administration Act ( 50 U.S.C. 2441a (g) Full-time equivalent contractor personnel levels (1) Total number The total number of full-time equivalent contractor employees working under a service support contract of the Administration may not exceed the number that is 30 percent of the number of employees of the Office of the Administrator authorized under subsection (a)(1). (2) Excess The Administrator may not exceed the total number of full-time equivalent contractor employees authorized under paragraph (1) unless, during each fiscal year in which such total number of contractor employees exceeds such authorized number, the Administrator submits to the congressional defense committees a report justifying such excess. (g) Annual report Together with each budget submitted by the President to Congress under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, the Administrator shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the following information as of the date of the report: (1) The number of full-time equivalent employees of the Office of the Administrator, as counted under subsection (a). (2) The number of service support contracts of the Administration. (3) The number of full-time equivalent contractor employees working under each contract identified under paragraph (2). (4) The number of full-time equivalent contractor employees described in paragraph (2) that have been employed under such a contract for a period greater than two years. . 3113. Improvement to accountability of Department of Energy employees and projects (a) Notifications (1) In general Subtitle C of the National Nuclear Security Administration Act ( 50 U.S.C. 2441 et seq. 3245. Notification of employee practices affecting national security (a) Annual notification At or about the time that the President’s budget is submitted to Congress under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, the Secretary and the Administrator shall jointly notify the appropriate congressional committees of— (1) the number of covered employees whose security clearance was revoked during the year prior to the year in which the notification is made; and (2) for each employee counted under paragraph (1), the length of time such employee has been employed at the Department or the Administration, respectively, since such revocation. (b) Notification to congressional committees Whenever the Secretary or the Administrator terminates the employment of a covered employee or removes and reassigns a covered employee for cause, the Secretary or the Administrator, as the case may be, shall notify the appropriate congressional committees of such termination or reassignment by not later than 30 days after the date of such termination or reassignment. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) The term appropriate congressional committees (A) the congressional defense committees; and (B) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate. (2) The term covered employee (A) an employee of the Administration; or (B) an employee of an element of the Department of Energy (other than the Administration) involved in nuclear security. . (2) Clerical amendment The table of contents at the beginning of such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 3244 the following new items: Sec. 3245. Notification of employee practices affecting national security. . (3) One-time certification Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy and the Administrator for Nuclear Security shall jointly submit to the congressional defense committees, the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate written certification that the Secretary and the Administrator possess the authorities needed to terminate the employment of an employee for cause relating to improper program management (as defined in section 3246(c) of the National Nuclear Security Administration Act, as added by subsection (b)(1)). (b) Limitation on bonuses (1) In general Such subtitle, as amended by subsection (a)(1), is further amended by adding at the end the following: 3246. Limitation on bonuses (a) Limitation The Secretary or the Administrator may not pay to a covered employee a bonus during the one-year period beginning on the date on which the Secretary or the Administrator determines that the covered employee committed improper program management. (b) Waiver The Secretary or the Administrator may waive the limitation in subsection (a) on a case-by-case basis if— (1) the Secretary or the Administrator notifies the appropriate congressional committees of such waiver; and (2) a period of 60 days elapses following such notification. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) The term appropriate congressional committees (A) the congressional defense committees; and (B) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate. (2) The term bonus (3) The term covered employee (4) The term covered project (A) a construction project of the Administration that is not covered under section 4703(d) of the Atomic Energy Defense Act ( 50 U.S.C. 2743(d) (D) a life extension program; (E) a defense nuclear nonproliferation project or program; or (F) an activity of the Office of the Administrator. (5) The term improper program management (A) delays the project; (B) reduce the scope of the project; (C) increase the cost of the project; or (D) undermines health, safety, or security. . (2) Clerical amendment The table of contents at the beginning of such Act, as amended by subsection (a), is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 3245 the following new items: Sec. 3246. Limitation on bonuses. . (c) Improvement to program management (1) In general Subtitle A of title XLVII of the Atomic Energy Defense Act ( 50 U.S.C. 2741 et seq. 4715. Completion of projects on time, on budget, within planned scope, and while protecting health, safety, and security (a) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that the Administrator should use all contractual remedies available to the Administrator, including through the withholding of all award fees, in cases in which the Administrator determines that a contractor of a covered project is responsible for significantly— (1) delaying the project; (2) reducing the scope of the project; (3) increasing the cost of the project; or (4) undermines health, safety, or security. (b) Annual certifications In addition to the requirements under section 4713, at or about the time that the President’s budget is submitted to Congress under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, the Administrator shall certify to the appropriate congressional committees that each covered project is being carried out on time, on budget, within the planned scope of the project, and while protecting health, safety, and security. (c) Notifications of deficiencies Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Administrator makes each certification under subsection (b), the Administrator shall notify the appropriate congressional committees of the following: (1) Any covered project for which the Administrator could not make such a certification. (2) Except as provided by paragraph (3), with respect to a covered project for which the Administrator could not make such a certification by reason of the actions of a contractor that the Administrator determines significantly delayed the project, reduced the scope of the project, increased the cost of the project, or undermined health, safety, or security— (A) an explanation as to whether termination of contract for the project is an appropriate remedy; (B) a description of the terms of the contract regarding award fees and performance; and (C) a description of how the Administrator plans to exercise contractual options. (3) In the case of a covered project described in paragraph (2) for which the Administrator is not able to submit the information described in subparagraphs (A) through (C) of such paragraph by reason of a contract enforcement action, a notification of such contract enforcement action and the date on which the Administrator plans to submit the information described in such subparagraphs. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) The term appropriate congressional committees (A) the congressional defense committees; and (B) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate. (2) The term covered project (A) a construction project of the Administration that is not covered under section 4703(d); (B) a life extension program; (C) a defense nuclear nonproliferation project or program; or (D) an activity of the Office of the Administrator. . (3) Clerical amendment The table of contents for such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 4714 the following new item: Sec. 4715. Completion of projects on time, on budget, within planned scope, and while protecting health, safety, and security. . 3114. Cost-benefit analyses for competition of management and operating contracts (a) Elements of reports Subsection (b) of section 3121 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 ( Public Law 112–239 Public Law 113–66 (1) in paragraph (4), by striking ; and (2) by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (7); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following new paragraphs: (5) the factors considered and processes used by the Administrator to determine— (A) whether to compete or extend the contract; and (B) which activities at the facility should be covered under the contract rather than under a different contract; (6) with respect to the matters included under paragraphs (1) through (5), a detailed description of the analyses conducted by the Administrator to reach the conclusions presented in the report, including any assumptions, limitations, and uncertainties relating to such conclusions; and . (b) Fiscal years covered Subsection (d) of such section 3121 is amended by striking 2017 2019 (c) Technical amendments Such section 3121 is further amended— (1) in subsection (c), by striking or (d)(2) (2) in subsection (d)— (A) by striking paragraph (2); (B) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2); and (C) in paragraph (2), as so redesignated, by striking subsections (a) and (d)(2) subsection (a) (d) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) in the past decade, competition of the management and operating contracts for the national security laboratories has resulted in significant increases in fees paid to the contractors—funding that otherwise could be used to support program and mission activities of the National Nuclear Security Administration; (2) competition of the management and operating contracts of the nuclear security enterprise is an important mechanism to help realize cost savings, seek efficiencies, improve performance, and hold contractors accountable; (3) when the Administrator for Nuclear Security considers it appropriate to achieve these goals, the Administrator should conduct competition of these contracts while recognizing the unique nature of federally funded research and development centers; and (4) the Administrator should ensure that fixed fees and performance-based fees contained in management and operating contracts are as low as possible to maintain a focus on national service while attracting high-quality contractors and achieving the goals of the competition. 3115. Nuclear weapon design responsiveness program (a) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) a modern and responsive nuclear weapons infrastructure is only one component of a nuclear posture that is agile, flexible, and responsive to change; and (2) to ensure the nuclear deterrent of the United States remains safe, secure, reliable, credible, and responsive, the United States must continually exercise all capabilities required to conceptualize, study, design, develop, engineer, certify, produce, and deploy nuclear weapons. (b) Establishment of program (1) In general Subtitle A of title XLII of the Atomic Energy Defense Act ( 50 U.S.C. 2521 et seq. 4220. Nuclear weapon design responsiveness program (a) Statement of policy It is the policy of the United States to sustain, enhance, and continually exercise all capabilities required to conceptualize, study, design, develop, engineer, certify, produce, and deploy nuclear weapons to ensure the nuclear deterrent of the United States remains safe, secure, reliable, credible, and responsive. (b) Program required The Secretary of Energy, acting through the Administrator and in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall carry out a program, along with the stockpile stewardship program under section 4201 and the stockpile management program under section 4204, to sustain, enhance, and continually exercise all capabilities required to conceptualize, study, design, develop, engineer, certify, produce, and deploy nuclear weapons. (c) Objectives The program under subsection (b) shall have the following objectives: (1) Correct deficiencies in, identify, sustain, enhance, and continually exercise all capabilities required to carry out all phases of the joint nuclear weapons life cycle process, with respect to both the nuclear security enterprise and relevant elements of the Department of Defense. (2) Identify, enhance, and transfer knowledge, skills, and direct experience with respect to all phases of the joint nuclear weapons life cycle process from one generation of nuclear weapon designers and engineers to the following generation. (3) Identify, sustain, and enhance the capabilities, infrastructure, tools, and technologies required for all phases of the joint nuclear weapons life cycle process. (4) Periodically demonstrate nuclear weapon design responsiveness throughout the range of capabilities required, including prototypes, flight testing, and development of plans for certification without the need for nuclear explosive testing. (5) Continually exercise processes for the integration and coordination of all relevant elements and processes of the Administration and the Department of Defense required to ensure nuclear weapon design responsiveness. (d) Joint nuclear weapons life cycle process defined In this section, the term joint nuclear weapons life cycle process . (2) Clerical amendment The table of contents for such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 4219 the following new item: Sec. 4220. Nuclear weapon design responsiveness program. . (c) Inclusion in stockpile stewardship, management, and infrastructure plan Section 4203 of such Act ( 50 U.S.C. 2523 (1) in subsection (a), by inserting design responsiveness, stockpile management, (2) in subsection (c)— (A) by redesignating paragraphs (5) and (6) as paragraphs (6) and (7), respectively; and (B) by inserting after paragraphs (4) the following new paragraph (5): (5) A summary of the status, plans, and budgets for carrying out the nuclear weapons design responsiveness program under section 4220. ; (3) in subsection (d)(1)— (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking stewardship and management stewardship, stockpile management, and design responsiveness (B) in subparagraph (K), by striking ; and (C) in subparagraph (L), by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and (D) by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs: (M) the status, plans, activities, budgets, and schedules for carrying out the nuclear weapons design responsiveness program under section 4220; and (N) for each of the five fiscal years following the fiscal year in which the report is submitted, an identification of the funds needed to carry out the program required under section 4220. ; and (4) in subsection (e)(1)(A)— (A) in clause (i), by striking ; and (B) in clause (ii), by striking the period and inserting ; and (C) by adding at the end the following new clause: (iii) whether the plan supports the nuclear weapons design responsiveness program under section 4220 in a manner that meets the objectives of such program and an identification of any improvements that may be made to the plan to better carry out such program. . (d) Report by STRATCOM Section 4205(e)(4) of such Act ( 50 U.S.C. 2525(e)(4) (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) the views of the Commander on the nuclear weapons design responsiveness program under section 4220, the activities conducted under such program, and any suggestions to improve such program. . 3116. Disposition of weapons-usable plutonium (a) Mixed oxide fuel fabrication facility (1) In general Using funds described in paragraph (2), the Secretary of Energy shall carry out construction and project support activities relating to the MOX facility. (2) Funds described The funds described in this paragraph are the following: (A) Funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2016 for the National Nuclear Security Administration for the MOX facility for construction and project support activities. (B) Funds authorized to be appropriated for a fiscal year prior to fiscal year 2016 for the National Nuclear Security Administration for the MOX facility for construction and project support activities that are unobligated as of the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Updated performance baseline The Secretary shall include in the budget justification materials submitted to Congress in support of the Department of Energy budget (as submitted with the budget of the President under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code) for fiscal year 2017 an updated performance baseline for construction and project support activities relating to the MOX facility conducted in accordance with Department of Energy Order 413.3B. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) The term MOX facility (2) The term project support activities 3117. Prohibition on availability of funds for fixed site radiological portal monitors in foreign countries (a) Prohibition None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2016 or any fiscal year thereafter for the National Nuclear Security Administration may be obligated or expended for the research and development, installation, or sustainment of fixed site radiological portal monitors or equipment for use in foreign countries. (b) Mobile radiological inspection equipment The prohibition in subsection (a) may not be construed to apply to mobile radiological inspection equipment. 3118. Prohibition on availability of funds for provision of defense nuclear nonproliferation assistance to Russian Federation (a) Prohibition None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2016 for defense nuclear nonproliferation activities may be obligated or expended to enter into a contract with, or otherwise provide assistance to, the Russian Federation. (b) Waiver The Secretary of Energy, without delegation, may waive the prohibition in subsection (a) if the Secretary— (1) submits to the appropriate congressional committees a report containing— (A) notification that such a waiver is in the national security interest of the United States; and (B) justification for such a waiver; and (2) a period of 15 days elapses following the date on which the Secretary submits such report. (c) Appropriate congressional committees defined In this section, the term appropriate congressional committees (1) The congressional defense committees. (2) The Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. 3119. Limitation on authorization of production of special nuclear material outside the United States by foreign country with nuclear naval propulsion program Section 57 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 ( 42 U.S.C. 2077 f. (1) The Secretary may not make an authorization under subsection b.(2) with respect to a foreign country with a nuclear naval propulsion program unless— (A) the Director of National Intelligence and the Chief of Naval Operations jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees an assessment of the risks of diversion, and the likely consequences of such diversion, of the technology and material covered by such authorization; (B) following the date on which such assessment is submitted, the Administrator for Nuclear Security certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that— (i) there is sufficient diversion control as part of such transfer; and (ii) such transfer presents a minimal risk of diversion of such technology to a military program that would degrade the technical advantage of the United States; and (C) a period of 90 days has elapsed following the date of such certification. (2) In this subsection, the term appropriate congressional committees (A) The congressional defense committees (as defined in section 101(a)(16) of title 10, United States Code). (B) The Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives. (C) The Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. . 3120. Limitation on availability of funds for development of certain nuclear nonproliferation technologies (a) Limitation Except as provided by subsection (b), none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2016 for defense nuclear nonproliferation for nonproliferation or arms control verification or monitoring technologies may be obligated or expended to develop such technologies beyond technology readiness level 5 unless, not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy submits to the appropriate congressional committees the following: (1) Written certification that such technologies are being developed to fulfill the rights or obligations of the United States under— (A) a current arms control or nonproliferation treaty or agreement requiring verification or monitoring that has entered into force with respect to the United States; or (B) an arms control or nonproliferation treaty or agreement that— (i) will require verification or monitoring; and (iii) the Secretary expects will enter into force with respect to the United States during the two-year period beginning on the date of the certification. (2) With respect to each technology developed beyond technology readiness level 5 pursuant to this subsection— (A) an identification of the amount of such funds made available for fiscal year 2016 for defense nuclear nonproliferation that will be used for such development; and (B) how such development helps to fulfill the rights or obligations of the United States as described in subparagraphs (A) or (B) of paragraph (1). (b) Waiver The Secretary may waive the limitation in subsection (a) if— (1) the Secretary— (A) determines that the waiver is necessary in the national security interests of the United States; and (B) submits to the appropriate congressional committees a written certification of such determination; and (2) a period of 15 days elapses following the date on which the Secretary submits such certification. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) The term appropriate congressional committees (A) the congressional defense committees; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate. (2) The term technology readiness level 5 Technology Readiness Assessment Guide 3121. Limitation on availability of funds for unilateral disarmament (a) Limitation on maximum amount for dismantlement Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for any of fiscal years 2016 through 2020 for the National Nuclear Security Administration, not more than $50,000,000 may be obligated or expended in each such fiscal year to carry out the nuclear weapons dismantlement and disposition activities of the Administration. (b) Limitation on unilateral disarmament (1) In general Except as provided by paragraph (2) and subsection (d), none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for any of fiscal years 2016 through 2020 for the National Nuclear Security Administration may be obligated or expended to dismantle a nuclear weapon of the United States. (2) Authorized dismantlement The limitation in paragraph (1) shall not apply with respect to a nuclear weapon of the United States that meets at least one of the following criteria: (A) The nuclear weapon was retired on or before September 30, 2008. (B) The Administrator for Nuclear Security certifies in writing to the congressional defense committees that the components of the nuclear weapon are directly required for the purposes of a current life extension program. (C) The President certifies in writing to the congressional defense committees that the nuclear weapon is being dismantled pursuant to a nuclear arms reduction treaty or similar international agreement that— (i) has entered into force after the date of the enactment of this Act; and (ii) was approved— (I) with the advice and consent of the Senate pursuant to Article II, section 2, clause 2 of the Constitution after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (II) by an Act of Congress, as described in section 303(b) of the Arms Control and Disarmament Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2573(b) (c) Limitation on unilateral disarmament of certain cruise missile warheads Except as provided by subsection (d), and notwithstanding subsection (b)(2), none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for any of fiscal years 2016 through 2020 for the National Nuclear Security Administration may be obligated or expended to dismantle or dispose a W84 nuclear weapon. (d) Exception The limitations in subsection (b) and (c) shall not apply to activities necessary to conduct maintenance or surveillance of the nuclear weapons stockpile or activities to ensure the safety or reliability of the nuclear weapons stockpile. 3122. Use of best practices for capital asset projects and nuclear weapon life extension programs (a) Analyses of alternatives Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy, in coordination with the Administrator for Nuclear Security, shall ensure that analyses of alternatives are conducted (including through contractors, as appropriate) in accordance with best practices for capital asset projects and life extension programs of the National Nuclear Security Administration and capital asset projects relating to defense environmental management. (b) Cost estimates Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in coordination with the Administrator, shall develop cost estimates in accordance with cost estimating best practices for capital asset projects and life extension programs of the National Nuclear Security Administration and capital asset projects relating to defense environmental management. (c) Revisions to Departmental project management order and nuclear weapon life extension requirements As soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act, but not later than two years after such date of enactment, the Secretary shall revise— (1) the capital asset project management order of the Department of Energy to require the use of best practices for preparing cost estimates and for conducting analyses of alternatives for National Nuclear Security Administration and defense environmental management capital asset projects; and (2) the nuclear weapon life extension program procedures of the Department to require the use of use of best practices for preparing cost estimates and conducting analyses of alternatives for National Nuclear Security Administration life extension programs. C Plans and Reports 3131. Root cause analyses for certain cost overruns Section 4713(c) of the Atomic Energy Defense Act ( 50 U.S.C. 2753 (1) in the heading, by inserting and Root Cause Analyses Projects (2) in paragraph (1), by striking and (3) in paragraph (2)(C), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (4) by adding at the end the following paragraph: (3) submit to the congressional defense committees an assessment of the root cause or causes of the growth in the total cost of the project, including the contribution of any shortcomings in cost, schedule, or performance of the program, including the role, if any, of— (A) unrealistic performance expectations; (B) unrealistic baseline estimates for cost or schedule; (C) immature technologies or excessive manufacturing or integration risk; (D) unanticipated design, engineering, manufacturing, or technology integration issues arising during program performance; (E) changes in procurement quantities; (F) inadequate program funding or funding instability; (G) poor performance by personnel of the Federal Government or contractor personnel responsible for program management; or (H) any other matters. . 3132. Extension and modification of certain annual reports on nuclear nonproliferation Section 3122(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 ( Public Law 112–81 (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking 2016 2020 (2) in paragraph (2), by inserting after world, including an identification of such uranium that is obligated by the United States, (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) A list, by country and site, reflecting the total amount of separated plutonium around the world, including an identification of such plutonium that is obligated by the United States, and an assessment of the vulnerability of the plutonium to theft or diversion. . 3133. Governance and management of nuclear security enterprise (a) Sense of congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) correcting the longstanding problems with the governance and management of the nuclear security enterprise will require robust, personal, and long-term engagement by the President, the Secretary of Energy, the Administrator for Nuclear Security, and leaders from the appropriate congressional committees; (2) recent and past studies of the governance and management of the nuclear security enterprise have provided a list of reasonable, practical, and actionable steps that the Secretary and the Administrator should take to make the nuclear security enterprise more efficient and more effective; and (3) lasting and effective change to the nuclear security enterprise will require personal engagement by senior leaders, a clear plan, and mechanisms for ensuring follow-through and accountability. (b) Implementation plan (1) Implementation action team (A) The Secretary and the Administrator shall jointly establish a team of senior officials from the Department of Energy and the National Nuclear Security Administration to develop and carry out an implementation plan to reform the governance and management of the nuclear security enterprise to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the nuclear security enterprise. Such plan shall be developed and implemented in accordance with the National Nuclear Security Administration Act ( 50 U.S.C. 2401 et seq. 50 U.S.C. 2501 et seq. (B) The team established under paragraph (1) shall be co-chaired by the Deputy Secretary of Energy and the Administrator. (C) In developing and carrying out the implementation plan, the team shall consult with the implementation assessment panel established under subsection (c)(1). (2) Elements The implementation plan developed under paragraph (1)(A) shall address all recommendations contained in the covered study (except such recommendations that require legislative action to carry out) by identifying specific actions, milestones, timelines, and responsible personnel to implement such plan. (3) Submission Not later than January 30, 2016, the Secretary of Energy and the Administrator for Nuclear Security shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees the implementation plan developed under paragraph (1)(A). (c) Implementation assessment panel (1) Agreement Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall seek to enter into a joint agreement with the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Public Administration to establish a panel of external, independent experts to evaluate the implementation plan developed under subsection (b)(1)(A) and the implementation of such plan. (2) Duties The panel established under paragraph (1) shall— (A) provide guidance to the Secretary and the Administrator with respect to the implementation plan developed under subsection (b)(1)(A), including how such plan compares or contrasts with the covered study; (B) track the implementation of such plan; and (C) assess the effectiveness of such plan. (3) Reports (A) Not later than March 1, 2016, the panel established under paragraph (1) shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees, the Secretary, and the Administrator an initial assessment of the implementation plan developed under subsection (b)(1)(A), including with respect to the completeness of the plan, how the plan aligns with the intent and recommendations made by the covered study, and the prospects for success for the plan. (B) Beginning August 1, 2016, and semiannually thereafter until September 30, 2018, the panel established under paragraph (1) shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees, the Secretary, and the Administrator a report on the efforts of the Secretary and the Administrator to implement the implementation plan developed under subsection (b)(1)(A). (C) Not later than September 30, 2018, the panel established under paragraph (1) shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees, the Secretary, and the Administrator a final report on the efforts of the Secretary and the Administrator to implement the implementation plan developed under subsection (b)(1)(A), including an assessment of the effectiveness of the reform efforts under such plan and whether further action is needed. (4) Cooperation The Secretary and the Administrator shall provide to the panel established under paragraph (1) full and timely access to all information, personnel, and systems of the Department of Energy and the National Nuclear Security Administration that the panel determines necessary to carry out this subsection. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) The term nuclear security enterprise 50 U.S.C. 2501 (2) The term appropriate congressional committees (A) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Appropriations, and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Appropriations, and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives. (5) The term covered study (A) The final report of the Congressional Advisory Panel on the Governance of the Nuclear Security Enterprise established by section 3166 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 ( Public Law 112–239 (B) Any other study not conducted by the Secretary or the Administrator that the Secretary determines appropriate for purposes of this section. (e) Rules of construction Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize any action— (1) in contravention of section 3220 of the National Nuclear Security Administration Act ( 50 U.S.C. 2410 (2) that would undermine or weaken health, safety, or security. 3134. Assessments on nuclear proliferation risks and nuclear nonproliferation opportunities (a) Reports Not later than March 1, 2016, and each year thereafter through 2020, the Director of National Intelligence shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report, consistent with the provision of classified information and intelligence sources and methods, containing— (1) an assessment and prioritization of international nuclear proliferation risks and nuclear nonproliferation opportunities; and (2) an assessment of the effectiveness of various means and programs for addressing such risks and opportunities. (b) Appropriate congressional committees defined In this section, the term appropriate congressional committees (1) the congressional defense committees; (2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and (3) the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate. 3135. Independent review of laboratory-directed research and development programs (a) Review (1) In general The Administrator for Nuclear Security shall seek to enter into a contract with the JASON Defense Advisory Panel to conduct a review of the laboratory-directed research and development programs authorized under section 4811 of the Atomic Energy Defense Act ( 50 U.S.C. 2791 (A) Whether and how such programs support the mission of the National Nuclear Security Administration, including whether such programs are carried out pursuant to the requirements of section 4812(a) of such Act ( 50 U.S.C. 2792(a) (B) Whether the science conducted under such programs underpin the advancement of scientific understanding necessary for nuclear weapons, nuclear nonproliferation, and naval nuclear propulsion programs. (C) Whether the science conducted under such programs help attract and retain highly qualified technical personnel. (D) The scientific and programmatic opportunities and challenges in such programs, including recent significant accomplishments and failures of such programs. (E) How projects are selected for funding under such programs. (2) Submission Not later than November 1, 2016, the Administrator shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the review of the JASON Defense Advisory Panel conducted under paragraph (1). (b) Comptroller General briefing Not later than November 1, 2016, the Comptroller General of the United States shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the following: (1) How funding limits for laboratory-directed research and development programs of the National Nuclear Security Administration compare to funding limits for other laboratories of the Department of Energy and laboratories and federally funded research and development centers of the Department of Defense. (2) How many personnel are supported by laboratory-directed research and development programs, including— (A) how many personnel receive 50 percent or more of their funding from such programs; and (B) how many personnel devote more than 50 percent of their time to such programs for more than three years. D Other matters 3141. Transfer, decontamination, and decommissioning of nonoperational facilities (a) Plan The Secretary of Energy shall establish and carry out a plan under which the Administrator for Nuclear Security shall transfer to the Assistant Secretary of Energy for Environmental Management the responsibility for decontaminating and decommissioning facilities of the National Nuclear Security Administration that the Secretary of Energy determines— (1) are nonoperational as of the date of the enactment of this Act; and (2) meet the requirements of the Office of Environmental Management for such transfer. (b) Elements The plan under subsection (a) shall include— (1) a schedule for transferring the facilities as described in such subsection by not later than three years after the date of the enactment of this Act; (2) a prioritized list and schedule for decontaminating and decommissioning such facilities, including how such priority and schedule is treated in light of the other facility disposition priorities of the Office of Environmental Management; and (3) a description of the estimated life cycle costs for all such facilities and how such information is factored into the prioritized list and schedule under paragraph (2). (c) Submission Not later than February 15, 2016, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the congressional defense committees, the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate, and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives the plan under subsection (a), including any additional views of the Secretary regarding such plan. 3142. Research and development of advanced naval nuclear fuel system based on low-enriched uranium (a) Availability of funds Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2016 for defense nuclear nonproliferation for material management and minimization, not more than $5,000,000 shall be made available to the Deputy Administrator for Naval Reactors for initial planning and early research and development of an advanced naval nuclear fuel system based on low-enriched uranium, as specified in the funding table in section 4701. (b) Determination of continued research and development (1) Determination At the same time that the President submits to Congress the budget for fiscal year 2017 under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, the Secretary of Energy and the Secretary of the Navy shall jointly submit to the congressional defense committees the determination of the Secretaries as to whether the United States should continue to pursue research and development of an advanced naval nuclear fuel system based on low-enriched uranium. (2) Budget request If the Secretaries determine under paragraph (1) that research and development of an advanced naval nuclear fuel system based on low-enriched uranium should continue, the Secretaries shall ensure that the budget described in such paragraph includes amounts for defense nuclear nonproliferation for material management and minimization necessary to carry out the plan under subsection (c). (c) Plan Not later than 30 days after the date of the submission of the determination under subsection (b)(1), the Deputy Administrator for Naval Reactors shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for research and development of an advanced naval nuclear fuel system based on low-enriched uranium to meet military requirements. Such plan shall include the following: (1) Timelines. (2) Costs (including an analysis of the cost of such research and development as compared to the cost of maintaining current naval nuclear reactor technology). (3) Milestones, including an identification of decision points in which the Deputy Administrator shall determine whether further research and development of a low-enriched uranium naval nuclear fuel system is warranted. (4) Identification of any benefits or risks for nuclear nonproliferation of such research and development and eventual deployment. (5) Identification of any military benefits or risks of such research and development and eventual deployment. (6) A discussion of potential security cost savings from using low-enriched uranium in future naval nuclear fuels, including for transporting and using low-enriched uranium fuel, and how such cost savings relate to the cost of fuel fabrication. (7) The distinguishment between requirements for aircraft carriers from submarines. (8) Any other matters the Deputy Administrator determines appropriate. (d) Memorandum of understanding If the Secretaries determine under subsection (b)(1) that research and development of an advanced naval nuclear fuel system based on low-enriched uranium should continue, not later than 60 days after the date on which the Deputy Administrator submits the plan under subsection (c), the Deputy Administrator shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Deputy Administrator for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation regarding such research and development, including with respect to how funding for such research and development will be requested for the Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Naval Reactors 3143. Plutonium pit production capacity (a) Sense of congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) the requirement to create a modern, responsive nuclear infrastructure that includes the capability and capacity to produce, at minimum, 50 to 80 pits per year, is a national security priority; (2) delaying creation of a modern, responsive nuclear infrastructure until the 2030s is an unacceptable risk to the nuclear deterrent and the national security of the United States; and (3) timelines for creating certain capacities for production of plutonium pits and other nuclear weapons components must be driven by the requirement to hedge against technical and geopolitical risk and not solely by the needs of life extension programs. (b) Briefing (1) In general Not later than March 1, 2016, the Chairman of the Nuclear Weapons Council established under section 179 of title 10, United States Code, in consultation with the Administrator for Nuclear Security and the Commander of the United States Strategic Command, shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the annual plutonium pit production capacity of the nuclear security enterprise (as defined in section 4002(6) of the Atomic Energy Defense Act ( 50 U.S.C. 2501 (2) Elements The briefing under paragraph (1) shall describe the following: (A) The pit production capacity requirement, including the numbers of pits produced that are needed for nuclear weapons life extension programs. (B) The annual pit production requirement, including the numbers of pits produced, to support a responsive nuclear weapons infrastructure to hedge against technical and geopolitical risk. 3144. Analysis of alternatives for Mobile Guardian Transporter program (a) Submission of analysis of alternatives Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator for Nuclear Security shall submit to the congressional defense committees the analysis of alternatives conducted by the Administrator for the mobile guardian transporter program. (b) Independent assessment (1) In general Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall seek to enter into a contract with a federally funded research and development center to conduct an independent assessment of the analysis of alternatives for the mobile guardian transporter program. (2) Matters included The assessment under paragraph (1) of the analysis of alternatives for the mobile guardian transporter program shall include an assessment of the following: (A) The engineering, operations, logistics, cost, cost-benefit, policy, threat, safety, security, and risk analysis used to inform the analysis of alternatives. (B) The options considered by the analysis of alternatives and whether such options represent a comprehensive set of options. (C) The constraints and assumptions used to frame and bound the analysis of alternatives. (3) Submission Not later than March 1, 2016, the Administrator shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing— (A) the assessment conducted by the federally funded research and development center under paragraph (1), without change; and (B) any views of the Administrator regarding such assessment or the mobile guardian transporter program. (c) Identification in budget materials The Secretary of Energy shall include in the budget justification materials submitted to Congress in support of the Department of Energy budget (as submitted with the budget of the President under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code) for any fiscal year in which the mobile guardian transporter program is carried out a separate, dedicated program element for such program. 3145. Development of strategy on risks to nonproliferation caused by additive manufacturing (a) Strategy The President shall develop and pursue a strategy to address the risks to the goals and policies of the United States regarding nuclear nonproliferation that are caused by the increased use of additive manufacture technology (commonly referred to as 3D printing (b) Briefings Not later than March 31, 2016, and each 120-day period thereafter through January 1, 2019, the President shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on the strategy developed under subsection (a). (c) Pursuit of strategy The President shall pursue the strategy developed under subsection (a) at the Nuclear Security Summit in Chicago in 2016. (d) Appropriate congressional committees defined In this section, the term appropriate congressional committees (1) The congressional defense committees. (2) The Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate. (3) The Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate. XXXII DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD 3201. Authorization There is authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2016 $29,150,000 for the operation of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board under chapter 21 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 ( 42 U.S.C. 2286 et seq. 3202. Administration of Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (a) Provision of information to Board members Section 311(c) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 ( 42 U.S.C. 2286(c) (1) in paragraph (2), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking paragraph (5) paragraphs (5), (6), and (7) (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (6) In carrying out paragraph (5)(B), the Chairman may not withhold from any member of the Board any information that is made available to the Chairman regarding the Board's functions, powers, and mission (including with respect to the management and evaluation of employees of the Board). . (b) Senior employees (1) Appointment and removal Such section 311(c), as amended by subsection (a), is further amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (7) (A) The Chairman, subject to the approval of the Board, shall appoint the senior employees described in subparagraph (C). (B) The Chairman, subject to the approval of the Board, may remove a senior employee described in subparagraph (C). (C) The senior employees described in this subparagraph are the following senior employees of the Board: (i) The senior employee responsible for budgetary and general administration matters. (ii) The general counsel. (iii) The senior employee responsible for technical matters. . (2) Conforming amendment Section 313(b)(1)(A) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 2286b(b)(1) hire in accordance with section 311(c)(7), hire XXXIV NAVAL PETROLEUM RESERVES 3401. Authorization of appropriations (a) Amount There are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Energy $17,500,000 for fiscal year 2016 for the purpose of carrying out activities under chapter 641 (b) Period of availability Funds appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in subsection (a) shall remain available until expended. XXXV Maritime Administration 3501. Authorization of appropriations for national security aspects of the Merchant Marine for fiscal year 2016 Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2016, to be available without fiscal year limitation if so provided in appropriations Acts, for the use of the Department of Transportation for Maritime Administration programs associated with maintaining national security aspects of the merchant marine, as follows: (1) For expenses necessary for operations of the United States Merchant Marine Academy, $96,028,000, of which— (A) $71,306,000 shall remain available until expended for Academy operations; (B) $24,722,000 shall remain available until expended for capital asset management at the Academy. (2) For expenses necessary to support the State maritime academies, $34,550,000, of which— (A) $2,400,000 shall remain available until expended for student incentive payments; (B) $3,000,000 shall remain available until expended for direct payments to such academies; (C) $1,800,000 shall remain available until expended for training ship fuel assistance payments; (D) $22,000,000 shall remain available until expended for maintenance and repair of State maritime academy training vessels; (E) $5,000,000 shall remain available until expended for the National Security Multi-Mission Vessel Design; and (F) $350,000 shall remain available until expended for improving the monitoring of graduates’ service obligation. (3) For expenses necessary to support Maritime Administration operations and programs, $54,059,000. (4) For expenses necessary to dispose of vessels in the National Defense Reserve Fleet, $8,000,000, to remain available until expended. (5) For expenses to maintain and preserve a United States-flag merchant marine to serve the national security needs of the United States under chapter 531 (6) For the cost (as defined in section 502(5) of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 ( 2 U.S.C. 661a(5) chapter 537 3502. Sense of Congress regarding Maritime Security Fleet program It is the sense of Congress that dedicated and enhanced support is necessary to stabilize and preserve the Maritime Security Fleet program, a program that provides the Department of Defense with on-demand access to world class, economical commercial sealift capacity, assures a United States-flag presence in international commerce, supports a pool of qualified United States merchant mariners needed to crew United States-flag vessels during times of war or national emergency, and serves as a critical component of our national security infrastructure. 3503. Update of references to the Secretary of Transportation regarding unemployment insurance and vessel operators Sections 3305 3306(n) Secretary of Commerce Secretary of Transportation 3504. Reliance on classification society certification for purposes of eligibility for certificate of inspection Section 53102(e)(3)(A) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking may shall D Funding Tables 4001. Authorization of amounts in funding tables (a) In general Whenever a funding table in this division specifies a dollar amount authorized for a project, program, or activity, the obligation and expenditure of the specified dollar amount for the project, program, or activity is hereby authorized, subject to the availability of appropriations. (b) Merit-based decisions A decision to commit, obligate, or expend funds with or to a specific entity on the basis of a dollar amount authorized pursuant to subsection (a) shall— (1) be based on merit-based selection procedures in accordance with the requirements of sections 2304(k) and 2374 of title 10, United States Code, or on competitive procedures; and (2) comply with other applicable provisions of law. (c) Relationship to transfer and programming authority An amount specified in the funding tables in this division may be transferred or reprogrammed under a transfer or reprogramming authority provided by another provision of this Act or by other law. The transfer or reprogramming of an amount specified in such funding tables shall not count against a ceiling on such transfers or reprogrammings under section 1001 or section 1522 of this Act or any other provision of law, unless such transfer or reprogramming would move funds between appropriation accounts. (d) Applicability to classified annex This section applies to any classified annex that accompanies this Act. (e) 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 section. XLI PROCUREMENT 4101. Procurement SEC. 4101. PROCUREMENT Line Item FY 2016 House AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT, ARMY FIXED WING 002 UTILITY F/W AIRCRAFT 879 879 004 MQ–1 UAV 260,436 277,436 Extended Range Modifications [17,000] ROTARY 006 HELICOPTER, LIGHT UTILITY (LUH) 187,177 187,177 007 AH–64 APACHE BLOCK IIIA REMAN 1,168,461 1,168,461 008 ADVANCE PROCUREMENT (CY) 209,930 209,930 011 UH–60 BLACKHAWK M MODEL (MYP) 1,435,945 1,563,945 Additional 8 rotorcraft for Army National Guard [128,000] 012 ADVANCE PROCUREMENT (CY) 127,079 127,079 013 UH–60 BLACK HAWK A AND L MODELS 46,641 55,441 Additional 8 rotorcraft for Army National Guard [8,800] 014 CH–47 HELICOPTER 1,024,587 1,024,587 015 ADVANCE PROCUREMENT (CY) 99,344 99,344 MODIFICATION OF AIRCRAFT 016 MQ–1 PAYLOAD (MIP) 97,543 97,543 019 MULTI SENSOR ABN RECON (MIP) 95,725 95,725 020 AH–64 MODS 116,153 116,153 021 CH–47 CARGO HELICOPTER MODS (MYP) 86,330 86,330 022 GRCS SEMA MODS (MIP) 4,019 4,019 023 ARL SEMA MODS (MIP) 16,302 16,302 024 EMARSS SEMA MODS (MIP) 13,669 13,669 025 UTILITY/CARGO AIRPLANE MODS 16,166 16,166 026 UTILITY HELICOPTER MODS 13,793 13,793 028 NETWORK AND MISSION PLAN 112,807 112,807 029 COMMS, NAV SURVEILLANCE 82,904 82,904 030 GATM ROLLUP 33,890 33,890 031 RQ–7 UAV MODS 81,444 81,444 GROUND SUPPORT AVIONICS 032 AIRCRAFT SURVIVABILITY EQUIPMENT 56,215 56,215 033 SURVIVABILITY CM 8,917 8,917 034 CMWS 78,348 104,348 Apache Survivability Enhancements—Army Unfunded Requirement [26,000] OTHER SUPPORT 035 AVIONICS SUPPORT EQUIPMENT 6,937 6,937 036 COMMON GROUND EQUIPMENT 64,867 64,867 037 AIRCREW INTEGRATED SYSTEMS 44,085 44,085 038 AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL 94,545 94,545 039 INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES 1,207 1,207 040 LAUNCHER, 2.75 ROCKET 3,012 3,012 TOTAL AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT, ARMY 5,689,357 5,869,157 MISSILE PROCUREMENT, ARMY SURFACE-TO-AIR MISSILE SYSTEM 001 LOWER TIER AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE (AMD) 115,075 115,075 002 MSE MISSILE 414,946 414,946 AIR-TO-SURFACE MISSILE SYSTEM 003 HELLFIRE SYS SUMMARY 27,975 27,975 004 ADVANCE PROCUREMENT (CY) 27,738 27,738 ANTI-TANK/ASSAULT MISSILE SYS 005 JAVELIN (AAWS-M) SYSTEM SUMMARY 77,163 168,163 Program increase to support Unfunded Requirements [91,000] 006 TOW 2 SYSTEM SUMMARY 87,525 87,525 008 GUIDED MLRS ROCKET (GMLRS) 251,060 251,060 009 MLRS REDUCED RANGE PRACTICE ROCKETS (RRPR) 17,428 17,428 MODIFICATIONS 011 PATRIOT MODS 241,883 241,883 012 ATACMS MODS 30,119 15,119 Early to need [–15,000] 013 GMLRS MOD 18,221 18,221 014 STINGER MODS 2,216 2,216 015 AVENGER MODS 6,171 6,171 016 ITAS/TOW MODS 19,576 19,576 017 MLRS MODS 35,970 35,970 018 HIMARS MODIFICATIONS 3,148 3,148 SPARES AND REPAIR PARTS 019 SPARES AND REPAIR PARTS 33,778 33,778 SUPPORT EQUIPMENT & FACILITIES 020 AIR DEFENSE TARGETS 3,717 3,717 021 ITEMS LESS THAN $5.0M (MISSILES) 1,544 1,544 022 PRODUCTION BASE SUPPORT 4,704 4,704 TOTAL MISSILE PROCUREMENT, ARMY 1,419,957 1,495,957 PROCUREMENT OF W&TCV, ARMY TRACKED COMBAT VEHICLES 001 STRYKER VEHICLE 181,245 181,245 MODIFICATION OF TRACKED COMBAT VEHICLES 002 STRYKER (MOD) 74,085 118,585 Lethality Upgrades [44,500] 003 STRYKER UPGRADE 305,743 305,743 005 BRADLEY PROGRAM (MOD) 225,042 225,042 006 HOWITZER, MED SP FT 155MM M109A6 (MOD) 60,079 60,079 007 PALADIN INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT (PIM) 273,850 273,850 008 IMPROVED RECOVERY VEHICLE (M88A2 HERCULES) 123,629 195,629 Additional Vehicles – Army Unfunded Requirement [72,000] 009 ASSAULT BRIDGE (MOD) 2,461 2,461 010 ASSAULT BREACHER VEHICLE 2,975 2,975 011 M88 FOV MODS 14,878 14,878 012 JOINT ASSAULT BRIDGE 33,455 33,455 013 M1 ABRAMS TANK (MOD) 367,939 407,939 Program Increase [40,000] SUPPORT EQUIPMENT & FACILITIES 015 PRODUCTION BASE SUPPORT (TCV-WTCV) 6,479 6,479 WEAPONS & OTHER COMBAT VEHICLES 016 MORTAR SYSTEMS 4,991 4,991 017 XM320 GRENADE LAUNCHER MODULE (GLM) 26,294 26,294 018 PRECISION SNIPER RIFLE 1,984 0 Army request – schedule delay [–1,984] 019 COMPACT SEMI-AUTOMATIC SNIPER SYSTEM 1,488 0 Army request – schedule delay [–1,488] 020 CARBINE 34,460 34,460 021 COMMON REMOTELY OPERATED WEAPONS STATION 8,367 8,367 022 HANDGUN 5,417 0 Army request – early to need and schedule delay [–5,417] MOD OF WEAPONS AND OTHER COMBAT VEH 023 MK–19 GRENADE MACHINE GUN MODS 2,777 2,777 024 M777 MODS 10,070 10,070 025 M4 CARBINE MODS 27,566 27,566 026 M2 50 CAL MACHINE GUN MODS 44,004 44,004 027 M249 SAW MACHINE GUN MODS 1,190 1,190 028 M240 MEDIUM MACHINE GUN MODS 1,424 1,424 029 SNIPER RIFLES MODIFICATIONS 2,431 980 Army request – schedule delay [–1,451] 030 M119 MODIFICATIONS 20,599 20,599 032 MORTAR MODIFICATION 6,300 6,300 033 MODIFICATIONS LESS THAN $5.0M (WOCV-WTCV) 3,737 3,737 SUPPORT EQUIPMENT & FACILITIES 034 ITEMS LESS THAN $5.0M (WOCV-WTCV) 391 391 035 PRODUCTION BASE SUPPORT (WOCV-WTCV) 9,027 11,484 Army requested realignment [2,457] 036 INDUSTRIAL PREPAREDNESS 304 304 037 SMALL ARMS EQUIPMENT (SOLDIER ENH PROG) 2,392 2,392 TOTAL PROCUREMENT OF W&TCV, ARMY 1,887,073 2,035,690 PROCUREMENT OF AMMUNITION, ARMY SMALL/MEDIUM CAL AMMUNITION 001 CTG, 5.56MM, ALL TYPES 43,489 43,489 002 CTG, 7.62MM, ALL TYPES 40,715 40,715 003 CTG, HANDGUN, ALL TYPES 7,753 6,753 Army request – program reduction [–1,000] 004 CTG, .50 CAL, ALL TYPES 24,728 24,728 005 CTG, 25MM, ALL TYPES 8,305 8,305 006 CTG, 30MM, ALL TYPES 34,330 34,330 007 CTG, 40MM, ALL TYPES 79,972 69,972 Program reduction [–10,000] MORTAR AMMUNITION 008 60MM MORTAR, ALL TYPES 42,898 42,898 009 81MM MORTAR, ALL TYPES 43,500 43,500 010 120MM MORTAR, ALL TYPES 64,372 64,372 TANK AMMUNITION 011 CARTRIDGES, TANK, 105MM AND 120MM, ALL TYPES 105,541 105,541 ARTILLERY AMMUNITION 012 ARTILLERY CARTRIDGES, 75MM & 105MM, ALL TYPES 57,756 57,756 013 ARTILLERY PROJECTILE, 155MM, ALL TYPES 77,995 77,995 014 PROJ 155MM EXTENDED RANGE M982 45,518 45,518 015 ARTILLERY PROPELLANTS, FUZES AND PRIMERS, ALL 78,024 78,024 ROCKETS 016 SHOULDER LAUNCHED MUNITIONS, ALL TYPES 7,500 7,500 017 ROCKET, HYDRA 70, ALL TYPES 33,653 33,653 OTHER AMMUNITION 018 CAD/PAD, ALL TYPES 5,639 5,639 019 DEMOLITION MUNITIONS, ALL TYPES 9,751 9,751 020 GRENADES, ALL TYPES 19,993 19,993 021 SIGNALS, ALL TYPES 9,761 9,761 022 SIMULATORS, ALL TYPES 9,749 9,749 MISCELLANEOUS 023 AMMO COMPONENTS, ALL TYPES 3,521 3,521 024 NON-LETHAL AMMUNITION, ALL TYPES 1,700 1,700 025 ITEMS LESS THAN $5 MILLION (AMMO) 6,181 6,181 026 AMMUNITION PECULIAR EQUIPMENT 17,811 17,811 027 FIRST DESTINATION TRANSPORTATION (AMMO) 14,695 14,695 PRODUCTION BASE SUPPORT 029 PROVISION OF INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES 221,703 221,703 030 CONVENTIONAL MUNITIONS DEMILITARIZATION 113,250 113,250 031 ARMS INITIATIVE 3,575 3,575 TOTAL PROCUREMENT OF AMMUNITION, ARMY 1,233,378 1,222,378 OTHER PROCUREMENT, ARMY TACTICAL VEHICLES 001 TACTICAL TRAILERS/DOLLY SETS 12,855 12,855 002 SEMITRAILERS, FLATBED: 53 53 004 JOINT LIGHT TACTICAL VEHICLE 308,336 308,336 005 FAMILY OF MEDIUM TACTICAL VEH (FMTV) 90,040 90,040 006 FIRETRUCKS & ASSOCIATED FIREFIGHTING EQUIP 8,444 8,444 007 FAMILY OF HEAVY TACTICAL VEHICLES (FHTV) 27,549 27,549 008 PLS ESP 127,102 127,102 010 TACTICAL WHEELED VEHICLE PROTECTION KITS 48,292 48,292 011 MODIFICATION OF IN SVC EQUIP 130,993 130,993 012 MINE-RESISTANT AMBUSH-PROTECTED (MRAP) MODS 19,146 19,146 NON-TACTICAL VEHICLES 014 PASSENGER CARRYING VEHICLES 1,248 1,248 015 NONTACTICAL VEHICLES, OTHER 9,614 9,614 COMM—JOINT COMMUNICATIONS 016 WIN-T—GROUND FORCES TACTICAL NETWORK 783,116 743,116 Unobligated balances [–40,000] 017 SIGNAL MODERNIZATION PROGRAM 49,898 49,898 018 JOINT INCIDENT SITE COMMUNICATIONS CAPABILITY 4,062 4,062 019 JCSE EQUIPMENT (USREDCOM) 5,008 5,008 COMM—SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS 020 DEFENSE ENTERPRISE WIDEBAND SATCOM SYSTEMS 196,306 196,306 021 TRANSPORTABLE TACTICAL COMMAND COMMUNICATIONS 44,998 34,998 Program Reduction [–10,000] 022 SHF TERM 7,629 7,629 023 NAVSTAR GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (SPACE) 14,027 14,027 024 SMART-T (SPACE) 13,453 13,453 025 GLOBAL BRDCST SVC—GBS 6,265 6,265 026 MOD OF IN-SVC EQUIP (TAC SAT) 1,042 1,042 027 ENROUTE MISSION COMMAND (EMC) 7,116 7,116 COMM—C3 SYSTEM 028 ARMY GLOBAL CMD & CONTROL SYS (AGCCS) 10,137 10,137 COMM—COMBAT COMMUNICATIONS 029 JOINT TACTICAL RADIO SYSTEM 64,640 54,640 Unobligated balances [–10,000] 030 MID-TIER NETWORKING VEHICULAR RADIO (MNVR) 27,762 22,762 Excess Program Management Costs [–5,000] 031 RADIO TERMINAL SET, MIDS LVT(2) 9,422 9,422 032 AMC CRITICAL ITEMS—OPA2 26,020 26,020 033 TRACTOR DESK 4,073 4,073 034 SPIDER APLA REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1,403 1,403 035 SPIDER FAMILY OF NETWORKED MUNITIONS INCR 9,199 9,199 036 SOLDIER ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM COMM/ELECTRONICS 349 349 037 TACTICAL COMMUNICATIONS AND PROTECTIVE SYSTEM 25,597 25,597 038 UNIFIED COMMAND SUITE 21,854 21,854 040 FAMILY OF MED COMM FOR COMBAT CASUALTY CARE 24,388 24,388 COMM—INTELLIGENCE COMM 042 CI AUTOMATION ARCHITECTURE 1,349 1,349 043 ARMY CA/MISO GPF EQUIPMENT 3,695 3,695 INFORMATION SECURITY 045 INFORMATION SYSTEM SECURITY PROGRAM-ISSP 19,920 19,920 046 COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY (COMSEC) 72,257 72,257 COMM—LONG HAUL COMMUNICATIONS 047 BASE SUPPORT COMMUNICATIONS 16,082 16,082 COMM—BASE COMMUNICATIONS 048 INFORMATION SYSTEMS 86,037 86,037 050 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT MODERNIZATION PROGRAM 8,550 8,550 051 INSTALLATION INFO INFRASTRUCTURE MOD PROGRAM 73,496 73,496 ELECT EQUIP—TACT INT REL ACT (TIARA) 054 JTT/CIBS-M 881 881 055 PROPHET GROUND 63,650 48,650 Program reduction [–15,000] 057 DCGS-A (MIP) 260,268 250,268 Program reduction [–10,000] 058 JOINT TACTICAL GROUND STATION (JTAGS) 3,906 3,906 059 TROJAN (MIP) 13,929 13,929 060 MOD OF IN-SVC EQUIP (INTEL SPT) (MIP) 3,978 3,978 061 CI HUMINT AUTO REPRTING AND COLL(CHARCS) 7,542 7,542 062 CLOSE ACCESS TARGET RECONNAISSANCE (CATR) 8,010 8,010 063 MACHINE FOREIGN LANGUAGE TRANSLATION SYSTEM-M 8,125 8,125 ELECT EQUIP—ELECTRONIC WARFARE (EW) 064 LIGHTWEIGHT COUNTER MORTAR RADAR 63,472 63,472 065 EW PLANNING & MANAGEMENT TOOLS (EWPMT) 2,556 2,556 066 AIR VIGILANCE (AV) 8,224 8,224 067 CREW 2,960 2,960 068 FAMILY OF PERSISTENT SURVEILLANCE CAPABILITIE 1,722 1,722 069 COUNTERINTELLIGENCE/SECURITY COUNTERMEASURES 447 447 070 CI MODERNIZATION 228 228 ELECT EQUIP—TACTICAL SURV. (TAC SURV) 071 SENTINEL MODS 43,285 43,285 072 NIGHT VISION DEVICES 124,216 124,216 074 SMALL TACTICAL OPTICAL RIFLE MOUNTED MLRF 23,216 23,216 076 INDIRECT FIRE PROTECTION FAMILY OF SYSTEMS 60,679 60,679 077 FAMILY OF WEAPON SIGHTS (FWS) 53,453 53,453 078 ARTILLERY ACCURACY EQUIP 3,338 3,338 079 PROFILER 4,057 4,057 081 JOINT BATTLE COMMAND—PLATFORM (JBC-P) 133,339 133,339 082 JOINT EFFECTS TARGETING SYSTEM (JETS) 47,212 47,212 083 MOD OF IN-SVC EQUIP (LLDR) 22,314 22,314 084 COMPUTER BALLISTICS: LHMBC XM32 12,131 12,131 085 MORTAR FIRE CONTROL SYSTEM 10,075 10,075 086 COUNTERFIRE RADARS 217,379 187,379 Unobligated balances [–30,000] ELECT EQUIP—TACTICAL C2 SYSTEMS 087 FIRE SUPPORT C2 FAMILY 1,190 1,190 090 AIR & MSL DEFENSE PLANNING & CONTROL SYS 28,176 28,176 091 IAMD BATTLE COMMAND SYSTEM 20,917 15,917 Program Reduction [–5,000] 092 LIFE CYCLE SOFTWARE SUPPORT (LCSS) 5,850 5,850 093 NETWORK MANAGEMENT INITIALIZATION AND SERVICE 12,738 12,738 094 MANEUVER CONTROL SYSTEM (MCS) 145,405 145,405 095 GLOBAL COMBAT SUPPORT SYSTEM-ARMY (GCSS-A) 162,654 162,654 096 INTEGRATED PERSONNEL AND PAY SYSTEM-ARMY (IPP 4,446 4,446 098 RECONNAISSANCE AND SURVEYING INSTRUMENT SET 16,218 16,218 099 MOD OF IN-SVC EQUIPMENT (ENFIRE) 1,138 1,138 ELECT EQUIP—AUTOMATION 100 ARMY TRAINING MODERNIZATION 12,089 12,089 101 AUTOMATED DATA PROCESSING EQUIP 105,775 105,775 102 GENERAL FUND ENTERPRISE BUSINESS SYSTEMS FAM 18,995 18,995 103 HIGH PERF COMPUTING MOD PGM (HPCMP) 62,319 62,319 104 RESERVE COMPONENT AUTOMATION SYS (RCAS) 17,894 17,894 ELECT EQUIP—AUDIO VISUAL SYS (A/V) 106 ITEMS LESS THAN $5M (SURVEYING EQUIPMENT) 4,242 4,242 ELECT EQUIP—SUPPORT 107 PRODUCTION BASE SUPPORT (C-E) 425 425 108 BCT EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES 7,438 7,438 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS 108A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS 6,467 6,467 CHEMICAL DEFENSIVE EQUIPMENT 109 PROTECTIVE SYSTEMS 248 248 110 FAMILY OF NON-LETHAL EQUIPMENT (FNLE) 1,487 1,487 112 CBRN DEFENSE 26,302 26,302 BRIDGING EQUIPMENT 113 TACTICAL BRIDGING 9,822 9,822 114 TACTICAL BRIDGE, FLOAT-RIBBON 21,516 21,516 115 BRIDGE SUPPLEMENTAL SET 4,959 4,959 116 COMMON BRIDGE TRANSPORTER (CBT) RECAP 52,546 42,546 Program decrease [–10,000] ENGINEER (NON-CONSTRUCTION) EQUIPMENT 117 GRND STANDOFF MINE DETECTN SYSM (GSTAMIDS) 58,682 58,682 118 HUSKY MOUNTED DETECTION SYSTEM (HMDS) 13,565 13,565 119 ROBOTIC COMBAT SUPPORT SYSTEM (RCSS) 2,136 2,136 120 EOD ROBOTICS SYSTEMS RECAPITALIZATION 6,960 6,960 121 EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL EQPMT (EOD EQPMT) 17,424 17,424 122 REMOTE DEMOLITION SYSTEMS 8,284 8,284 123 0 TOTAL PROCUREMENT 106,967,393 109,735,699 4102. Procurement for overseas contingency operations SEC. 4102. PROCUREMENT FOR OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS Line Item FY 2016 House AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT, ARMY FIXED WING 003 AERIAL COMMON SENSOR (ACS) (MIP) 99,500 99,500 004 MQ–1 UAV 16,537 16,537 MODIFICATION OF AIRCRAFT 016 MQ–1 PAYLOAD (MIP) 8,700 8,700 023 ARL SEMA MODS (MIP) 32,000 32,000 031 RQ–7 UAV MODS 8,250 8,250 TOTAL AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT, ARMY 164,987 164,987 MISSILE PROCUREMENT, ARMY AIR-TO-SURFACE MISSILE SYSTEM 003 HELLFIRE SYS SUMMARY 37,260 37,260 TOTAL MISSILE PROCUREMENT, ARMY 37,260 37,260 PROCUREMENT OF W&TCV, ARMY WEAPONS & OTHER COMBAT VEHICLES 016 MORTAR SYSTEMS 7,030 7,030 021 COMMON REMOTELY OPERATED WEAPONS STATION 19,000 19,000 TOTAL PROCUREMENT OF W&TCV, ARMY 26,030 26,030 PROCUREMENT OF AMMUNITION, ARMY SMALL/MEDIUM CAL AMMUNITION 004 CTG, .50 CAL, ALL TYPES 4,000 4,000 MORTAR AMMUNITION 008 60MM MORTAR, ALL TYPES 11,700 11,700 009 81MM MORTAR, ALL TYPES 4,000 4,000 010 120MM MORTAR, ALL TYPES 7,000 7,000 ARTILLERY AMMUNITION 012 ARTILLERY CARTRIDGES, 75MM & 105MM, ALL TYPES 5,000 5,000 013 ARTILLERY PROJECTILE, 155MM, ALL TYPES 10,000 10,000 015 ARTILLERY PROPELLANTS, FUZES AND PRIMERS, ALL 2,000 2,000 ROCKETS 017 ROCKET, HYDRA 70, ALL TYPES 136,340 136,340 OTHER AMMUNITION 019 DEMOLITION MUNITIONS, ALL TYPES 4,000 4,000 021 SIGNALS, ALL TYPES 8,000 8,000 TOTAL PROCUREMENT OF AMMUNITION, ARMY 192,040 192,040 OTHER PROCUREMENT, ARMY TACTICAL VEHICLES 005 FAMILY OF MEDIUM TACTICAL VEH (FMTV) 243,998 243,998 009 HVY EXPANDED MOBILE TACTICAL TRUCK EXT SERV 223,276 223,276 011 MODIFICATION OF IN SVC EQUIP 130,000 130,000 012 MINE-RESISTANT AMBUSH-PROTECTED (MRAP) MODS 393,100 393,100 COMM—SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS 021 TRANSPORTABLE TACTICAL COMMAND COMMUNICATIONS 5,724 5,724 COMM—BASE COMMUNICATIONS 051 INSTALLATION INFO INFRASTRUCTURE MOD PROGRAM 29,500 29,500 ELECT EQUIP—TACT INT REL ACT (TIARA) 057 DCGS-A (MIP) 54,140 54,140 059 TROJAN (MIP) 6,542 6,542 061 CI HUMINT AUTO REPRTING AND COLL(CHARCS) 3,860 3,860 ELECT EQUIP—ELECTRONIC WARFARE (EW) 068 FAMILY OF PERSISTENT SURVEILLANCE CAPABILITIE 14,847 14,847 069 COUNTERINTELLIGENCE/SECURITY COUNTERMEASURES 19,535 19,535 ELECT EQUIP—TACTICAL SURV. (TAC SURV) 084 COMPUTER BALLISTICS: LHMBC XM32 2,601 2,601 ELECT EQUIP—TACTICAL C2 SYSTEMS 087 FIRE SUPPORT C2 FAMILY 48 48 094 MANEUVER CONTROL SYSTEM (MCS) 252 252 ELECT EQUIP—AUTOMATION 101 AUTOMATED DATA PROCESSING EQUIP 652 652 CHEMICAL DEFENSIVE EQUIPMENT 111 BASE DEFENSE SYSTEMS (BDS) 4,035 4,035 COMBAT SERVICE SUPPORT EQUIPMENT 131 FORCE PROVIDER 53,800 53,800 133 CARGO AERIAL DEL & PERSONNEL PARACHUTE SYSTEM 700 700 MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT 159 FAMILY OF FORKLIFTS 10,486 10,486 OTHER SUPPORT EQUIPMENT 169 RAPID EQUIPPING SOLDIER SUPPORT EQUIPMENT 8,500 8,500 TOTAL OTHER PROCUREMENT, ARMY 1,205,596 1,205,596 JOINT IMPR EXPLOSIVE DEV DEFEAT FUND NETWORK ATTACK 001 ATTACK THE NETWORK 219,550 219,550 JIEDDO DEVICE DEFEAT 002 DEFEAT THE DEVICE 77,600 77,600 FORCE TRAINING 003 TRAIN THE FORCE 7,850 7,850 STAFF AND INFRASTRUCTURE 004 OPERATIONS 188,271 137,571 Program Reduction [–50,700] TOTAL JOINT IMPR EXPLOSIVE DEV DEFEAT FUND 493,271 442,571 AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT, NAVY OTHER AIRCRAFT 026 STUASL0 UAV 55,000 55,000 MODIFICATION OF AIRCRAFT 030 AV–8 SERIES 41,365 41,365 032 F–18 SERIES 8,000 8,000 037 EP–3 SERIES 6,300 6,300 047 SPECIAL PROJECT AIRCRAFT 14,198 14,198 051 COMMON ECM EQUIPMENT 72,700 72,700 052 COMMON AVIONICS CHANGES 13,988 13,988 059 V–22 (TILT/ROTOR ACFT) OSPREY 4,900 4,900 AIRCRAFT SUPPORT EQUIP & FACILITIES 065 AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES 943 943 TOTAL AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT, NAVY 217,394 217,394 WEAPONS PROCUREMENT, NAVY TACTICAL MISSILES 010 LASER MAVERICK 3,344 3,344 TOTAL WEAPONS PROCUREMENT, NAVY 3,344 3,344 PROCUREMENT OF AMMO, NAVY & MC NAVY AMMUNITION 001 GENERAL PURPOSE BOMBS 9,715 9,715 002 AIRBORNE ROCKETS, ALL TYPES 11,108 11,108 003 MACHINE GUN AMMUNITION 3,603 3,603 006 AIR EXPENDABLE COUNTERMEASURES 11,982 11,982 011 OTHER SHIP GUN AMMUNITION 4,674 4,674 012 SMALL ARMS & LANDING PARTY AMMO 3,456 3,456 013 PYROTECHNIC AND DEMOLITION 1,989 1,989 014 AMMUNITION LESS THAN $5 MILLION 4,674 4,674 MARINE CORPS AMMUNITION 020 120MM, ALL TYPES 10,719 10,719 023 ROCKETS, ALL TYPES 3,993 3,993 024 ARTILLERY, ALL TYPES 67,200 67,200 025 DEMOLITION MUNITIONS, ALL TYPES 518 518 026 FUZE, ALL TYPES 3,299 3,299 TOTAL PROCUREMENT OF AMMO, NAVY & MC 136,930 136,930 OTHER PROCUREMENT, NAVY CIVIL ENGINEERING SUPPORT EQUIPMENT 135 PASSENGER CARRYING VEHICLES 186 186 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS 160A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS 12,000 12,000 TOTAL OTHER PROCUREMENT, NAVY 12,186 12,186 PROCUREMENT, MARINE CORPS GUIDED MISSILES 010 JAVELIN 7,679 7,679 OTHER SUPPORT 013 MODIFICATION KITS 10,311 10,311 COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEMS 014 UNIT OPERATIONS CENTER 8,221 8,221 OTHER SUPPORT (TEL) 018 MODIFICATION KITS 3,600 3,600 COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEM (NON-TEL) 019 ITEMS UNDER $5 MILLION (COMM & ELEC) 8,693 8,693 INTELL/COMM EQUIPMENT (NON-TEL) 027 RQ–11 UAV 3,430 3,430 MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT 052 PHYSICAL SECURITY EQUIPMENT 7,000 7,000 TOTAL PROCUREMENT, MARINE CORPS 48,934 48,934 AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT, AIR FORCE OTHER AIRCRAFT 015 MQ–9 13,500 13,500 OTHER AIRCRAFT 044 C–130 1,410 1,410 056 H–60 39,300 39,300 058 HC/MC–130 MODIFICATIONS 5,690 5,690 061 MQ–9 MODS 69,000 69,000 TOTAL AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT, AIR FORCE 128,900 128,900 MISSILE PROCUREMENT, AIR FORCE TACTICAL 006 PREDATOR HELLFIRE MISSILE 280,902 280,902 007 SMALL DIAMETER BOMB 2,520 2,520 CLASS IV 010 AGM–65D MAVERICK 5,720 5,720 TOTAL MISSILE PROCUREMENT, AIR FORCE 289,142 289,142 PROCUREMENT OF AMMUNITION, AIR FORCE CARTRIDGES 002 CARTRIDGES 8,371 8,371 BOMBS 004 GENERAL PURPOSE BOMBS 17,031 17,031 006 JOINT DIRECT ATTACK MUNITION 184,412 184,412 FLARES 012 FLARES 11,064 11,064 FUZES 013 FUZES 7,996 7,996 TOTAL PROCUREMENT OF AMMUNITION, AIR FORCE 228,874 228,874 OTHER PROCUREMENT, AIR FORCE SPCL COMM-ELECTRONICS PROJECTS 025 GENERAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3,953 3,953 027 MOBILITY COMMAND AND CONTROL 2,000 2,000 AIR FORCE COMMUNICATIONS 042 USCENTCOM 10,000 10,000 ORGANIZATION AND BASE 052 TACTICAL C-E EQUIPMENT 4,065 4,065 056 BASE COMM INFRASTRUCTURE 15,400 15,400 PERSONAL SAFETY & RESCUE EQUIP 058 NIGHT VISION GOGGLES 3,580 3,580 059 ITEMS LESS THAN $5 MILLION 3,407 3,407 BASE SUPPORT EQUIPMENT 062 ENGINEERING AND EOD EQUIPMENT 46,790 46,790 064 MOBILITY EQUIPMENT 400 400 065 ITEMS LESS THAN $5 MILLION 9,800 9,800 SPECIAL SUPPORT PROJECTS 071 DEFENSE SPACE RECONNAISSANCE PROG. 28,070 28,070 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS 071A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS 3,732,499 3,732,499 TOTAL OTHER PROCUREMENT, AIR FORCE 3,859,964 3,859,964 PROCUREMENT, DEFENSE-WIDE MAJOR EQUIPMENT, DISA 008 TELEPORT PROGRAM 1,940 1,940 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS 040A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS 35,482 35,482 AVIATION PROGRAMS 041 MC–12 5,000 5,000 AMMUNITION PROGRAMS 056 ORDNANCE ITEMS 0 TOTAL COUNTERTERRORISM PARTNERSHIPS FUND 2,100,000 0 TOTAL OPERATION & MAINTENANCE 39,738,283 38,981,526 4303. Operation and maintenance for overseas contingency operations for base requirements SEC. 4303. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FOR OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS FOR BASE REQUIREMENTS Line Item FY 2016 House OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, ARMY OPERATING FORCES 020 MODULAR SUPPORT BRIGADES 68,873 68,873 030 ECHELONS ABOVE BRIGADE 508,008 508,008 040 THEATER LEVEL ASSETS 763,300 763,300 050 LAND FORCES OPERATIONS SUPPORT 1,054,322 1,054,322 080 LAND FORCES SYSTEMS READINESS 438,909 438,909 120 MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 421,269 421,269 130 COMBATANT COMMANDERS CORE OPERATIONS 164,743 164,743 SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES 3,419,424 3,419,424 MOBILIZATION 180 STRATEGIC MOBILITY 401,638 401,638 190 ARMY PREPOSITIONED STOCKS 261,683 261,683 200 INDUSTRIAL PREPAREDNESS 6,532 6,532 SUBTOTAL MOBILIZATION 669,853 669,853 TRAINING AND RECRUITING 210 OFFICER ACQUISITION 131,536 131,536 220 RECRUIT TRAINING 47,843 47,843 230 ONE STATION UNIT TRAINING 42,565 42,565 240 SENIOR RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS 490,378 490,378 300 EXAMINING 194,079 194,079 310 OFF-DUTY AND VOLUNTARY EDUCATION 227,951 227,951 320 CIVILIAN EDUCATION AND TRAINING 161,048 161,048 SUBTOTAL TRAINING AND RECRUITING 1,295,400 1,295,400 ADMIN & SRVWIDE ACTIVITIES 350 SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION 485,778 485,778 360 CENTRAL SUPPLY ACTIVITIES 813,881 813,881 380 AMMUNITION MANAGEMENT 322,127 322,127 400 SERVICEWIDE COMMUNICATIONS 1,781,350 1,781,350 410 MANPOWER MANAGEMENT 292,532 292,532 420 OTHER PERSONNEL SUPPORT 375,122 375,122 440 ARMY CLAIMS ACTIVITIES 225,358 225,358 450 REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT 239,755 239,755 460 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND AUDIT READINESS 223,319 223,319 470 INTERNATIONAL MILITARY HEADQUARTERS 469,865 469,865 480 MISC. SUPPORT OF OTHER NATIONS 40,521 40,521 530 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS 630,606 630,606 SUBTOTAL ADMIN & SRVWIDE ACTIVITIES 5,900,214 5,900,214 TOTAL OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, ARMY 11,284,891 11,284,891 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, ARMY RES OPERATING FORCES 020 MODULAR SUPPORT BRIGADES 16,612 16,612 030 ECHELONS ABOVE BRIGADE 486,531 486,531 040 THEATER LEVEL ASSETS 105,446 105,446 050 LAND FORCES OPERATIONS SUPPORT 516,791 516,791 070 FORCE READINESS OPERATIONS SUPPORT 348,601 348,601 080 LAND FORCES SYSTEMS READINESS 81,350 81,350 120 MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 40,962 40,962 SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES 1,596,293 1,596,293 ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES 130 SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION 10,665 10,665 150 SERVICEWIDE COMMUNICATIONS 14,976 14,976 160 MANPOWER MANAGEMENT 8,841 8,841 SUBTOTAL ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES 34,482 34,482 TOTAL OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, ARMY RES 1,630,775 1,630,775 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, ARNG OPERATING FORCES 020 MODULAR SUPPORT BRIGADES 167,324 167,324 030 ECHELONS ABOVE BRIGADE 741,327 741,327 040 THEATER LEVEL ASSETS 88,775 88,775 050 LAND FORCES OPERATIONS SUPPORT 32,130 32,130 070 FORCE READINESS OPERATIONS SUPPORT 703,137 703,137 080 LAND FORCES SYSTEMS READINESS 84,066 84,066 120 MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 954,574 954,574 SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES 2,771,333 2,771,333 ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES 130 SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION 6,570 6,570 150 SERVICEWIDE COMMUNICATIONS 68,452 68,452 160 MANPOWER MANAGEMENT 8,841 8,841 170 OTHER PERSONNEL SUPPORT 283,670 283,670 180 REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT 2,942 2,942 SUBTOTAL ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES 370,475 370,475 TOTAL OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, ARNG 3,141,808 3,141,808 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, NAVY OPERATING FORCES 030 AVIATION TECHNICAL DATA & ENGINEERING SERVICES 37,225 37,225 070 AIRCRAFT DEPOT OPERATIONS SUPPORT 33,201 33,201 100 SHIP OPERATIONS SUPPORT & TRAINING 787,446 787,446 130 COMBAT COMMUNICATIONS 704,415 704,415 140 ELECTRONIC WARFARE 96,916 96,916 150 SPACE SYSTEMS AND SURVEILLANCE 192,198 192,198 160 WARFARE TACTICS 453,942 453,942 170 OPERATIONAL METEOROLOGY AND OCEANOGRAPHY 351,871 351,871 180 COMBAT SUPPORT FORCES 1,186,847 1,186,847 190 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 123,948 123,948 210 COMBATANT COMMANDERS CORE OPERATIONS 98,914 98,914 250 IN-SERVICE WEAPONS SYSTEMS SUPPORT 141,664 141,664 270 OTHER WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT 371,872 371,872 280 ENTERPRISE INFORMATION 896,061 896,061 SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES 5,476,520 5,476,520 MOBILIZATION 310 SHIP PREPOSITIONING AND SURGE 422,846 422,846 340 EXPEDITIONARY HEALTH SERVICES SYSTEMS 69,530 69,530 350 INDUSTRIAL READINESS 2,237 2,237 360 COAST GUARD SUPPORT 21,823 21,823 SUBTOTAL MOBILIZATION 516,436 516,436 TRAINING AND RECRUITING 370 OFFICER ACQUISITION 149,375 149,375 390 RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS 156,290 156,290 400 SPECIALIZED SKILL TRAINING 653,728 653,728 430 TRAINING SUPPORT 196,048 196,048 450 OFF-DUTY AND VOLUNTARY EDUCATION 137,855 137,855 460 CIVILIAN EDUCATION AND TRAINING 77,257 77,257 SUBTOTAL TRAINING AND RECRUITING 1,370,553 1,370,553 ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES 500 CIVILIAN MANPOWER AND PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT 120,812 120,812 510 MILITARY MANPOWER AND PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT 350,983 350,983 530 SERVICEWIDE COMMUNICATIONS 335,482 335,482 550 SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION 197,724 197,724 570 PLANNING, ENGINEERING AND DESIGN 274,936 274,936 580 ACQUISITION AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT 1,122,178 1,122,178 680 INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS AND AGENCIES 4,768 4,768 SUBTOTAL ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES 2,406,883 2,406,883 TOTAL OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, NAVY 9,770,392 9,770,392 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, MARINE CORPS OPERATING FORCES 020 FIELD LOGISTICS 931,757 931,757 040 MARITIME PREPOSITIONING 86,259 86,259 SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES 1,018,016 1,018,016 TRAINING AND RECRUITING 070 RECRUIT TRAINING 16,460 16,460 080 OFFICER ACQUISITION 977 977 090 SPECIALIZED SKILL TRAINING 97,325 97,325 110 TRAINING SUPPORT 347,476 347,476 130 OFF-DUTY AND VOLUNTARY EDUCATION 39,963 39,963 SUBTOTAL TRAINING AND RECRUITING 502,201 502,201 ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES 150 SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION 37,386 37,386 180 ACQUISITION AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT 76,105 76,105 SUBTOTAL ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES 113,491 113,491 TOTAL OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, MARINE CORPS 1,633,708 1,633,708 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, NAVY RES OPERATING FORCES 090 COMBAT COMMUNICATIONS 14,499 14,499 100 COMBAT SUPPORT FORCES 117,601 117,601 120 ENTERPRISE INFORMATION 29,382 29,382 SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES 161,482 161,482 ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES 160 MILITARY MANPOWER AND PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT 13,782 13,782 170 SERVICEWIDE COMMUNICATIONS 3,437 3,437 180 ACQUISITION AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT 3,210 3,210 SUBTOTAL ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES 20,429 20,429 TOTAL OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, NAVY RES 181,911 181,911 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, MC RESERVE ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES 050 SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION 924 924 SUBTOTAL ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES 924 924 TOTAL OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, MC RESERVE 924 924 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, AIR FORCE OPERATING FORCES 100 LAUNCH FACILITIES 271,177 271,177 110 SPACE CONTROL SYSTEMS 382,824 382,824 130 COMBATANT COMMANDERS CORE OPERATIONS 205,078 205,078 SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES 859,079 859,079 MOBILIZATION 140 AIRLIFT OPERATIONS 2,229,196 2,229,196 150 MOBILIZATION PREPAREDNESS 148,318 148,318 SUBTOTAL MOBILIZATION 2,377,514 2,377,514 TRAINING AND RECRUITING 190 OFFICER ACQUISITION 92,191 92,191 200 RECRUIT TRAINING 21,871 21,871 210 RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS (ROTC) 77,527 77,527 270 TRAINING SUPPORT 76,464 76,464 300 EXAMINING 3,803 3,803 310 OFF-DUTY AND VOLUNTARY EDUCATION 180,807 180,807 320 CIVILIAN EDUCATION AND TRAINING 167,478 167,478 SUBTOTAL TRAINING AND RECRUITING 620,141 620,141 ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES 350 TECHNICAL SUPPORT ACTIVITIES 862,022 862,022 400 SERVICEWIDE COMMUNICATIONS 498,053 498,053 410 OTHER SERVICEWIDE ACTIVITIES 900,253 900,253 450 INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT 89,148 89,148 460 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS 668,233 668,233 SUBTOTAL ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES 3,017,709 3,017,709 TOTAL OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, AIR FORCE 6,874,443 6,874,443 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, AF RESERVE OPERATING FORCES 020 MISSION SUPPORT OPERATIONS 226,243 226,243 SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES 226,243 226,243 ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICEWIDE ACTIVITIES 080 MILITARY MANPOWER AND PERS MGMT (ARPC) 13,665 13,665 090 OTHER PERS SUPPORT (DISABILITY COMP) 6,606 6,606 SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICEWIDE ACTIVITIES 20,271 20,271 TOTAL OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, AF RESERVE 246,514 246,514 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, DEFENSE-WIDE OPERATING FORCES 010 JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF 485,888 485,888 SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES 485,888 485,888 TRAINING AND RECRUITING 040 DEFENSE ACQUISITION UNIVERSITY 142,659 142,659 050 NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIVERSITY 78,416 78,416 SUBTOTAL TRAINING AND RECRUITING 221,075 221,075 ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICEWIDE ACTIVITIES 090 DEFENSE CONTRACT AUDIT AGENCY 570,177 570,177 140 DEFENSE LEGAL SERVICES AGENCY 26,073 26,073 180 DEFENSE PERSONNEL ACCOUNTING AGENCY 115,372 115,372 200 DEFENSE SECURITY SERVICE 508,396 508,396 230 DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY SECURITY ADMINISTRATION 33,577 33,577 SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICEWIDE ACTIVITIES 1,253,595 1,253,595 TOTAL OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, DEFENSE-WIDE 1,960,558 1,960,558 MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS 010 US COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE ARMED FORCES, DEFENSE 14,078 14,078 030 COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION 358,496 358,496 040 ACQ WORKFORCE DEV FD 84,140 84,140 050 ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, ARMY 234,829 234,829 060 ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, NAVY 292,453 292,453 070 ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, AIR FORCE 368,131 368,131 080 ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, DEFENSE 8,232 8,232 090 ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION FORMERLY USED SITES 203,717 203,717 SUBTOTAL MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS 1,564,076 1,564,076 TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS 1,564,076 1,564,076 TOTAL OPERATION & MAINTENANCE 38,290,000 38,290,000 XLIV MILITARY PERSONNEL 4401. Military personnel SEC. 4401. MILITARY PERSONNEL Item FY 2016 House Military Personnel Appropriations 130,491,227 130,199,735 A–10 restoration: Military Personnel [132,069] Basic Housing Allowance [400,000] EC–130H Force Structure Restoration [19,639] Financial Literacy Training [85,000] Foreign Currency adjustments [–480,500] National Guard State Partnership Program increase [5,000] Prohibition on Per Diem Allowance Reduction [12,000] Reversing the disestablishment of HSC–84 and HSC–85 [30,700] Unobligated balances [–495,400] Medicare-Eligible Retiree Health Fund Contributions 6,243,449 6,243,449 4402. Military personnel for overseas contingency operations SEC. 4402. MILITARY PERSONNEL FOR OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS Item FY 2016 House Military Personnel Appropriations 3,204,758 3,204,758 XLV OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS 4501. Other authorizations SEC. 4501. OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS Item FY 2016 House WORKING CAPITAL FUND, ARMY INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS SUPPLY MANAGEMENT—ARMY 50,432 55,432 Pilot program for Continuous Technology Refreshment [5,000] TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, ARMY 50,432 55,432 WORKING CAPITAL FUND, NAVY SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS 5,000 Pilot program for Continuous Technology Refreshment [5,000] TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, NAVY 5,000 WORKING CAPITAL FUND, AIR FORCE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS 62,898 67,898 Pilot program for Continuous Technology Refreshment [5,000] TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, AIR FORCE 62,898 67,898 WORKING CAPITAL FUND, DEFENSE-WIDE SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT—DEF DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY (DLA) 45,084 45,084 TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, DEFENSE-WIDE 45,084 45,084 WORKING CAPITAL FUND, DECA COMMISSARY RESALE STOCKS COMMISSARY OPERATIONS 1,154,154 1,476,154 Restoration of Proposed Efficiencies [183,000] Restoration of Savings from Legislative Proposals [139,000] TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, DECA 1,154,154 1,476,154 NATIONAL DEFENSE SEALIFT FUND MPF MLP POST DELIVERY AND OUTFITTING 15,456 689,646 Transfer from SCN—TAO(X) [674,190] NATIONAL DEF SEALIFT VESSEL LG MED SPD RO/RO MAINTENANCE 124,493 124,493 DOD MOBILIZATION ALTERATIONS 8,243 8,243 TAH MAINTENANCE 27,784 27,784 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 25,197 25,197 READY RESERVE FORCE 272,991 272,991 TOTAL NATIONAL DEFENSE SEALIFT FUND 474,164 1,148,354 NATIONAL SEA-BASED DETERRENCE FUND DEVELOPMENT 971,393 Transfer from RDTE, Navy, line 050 [971,393] PROPULSION 419,300 Transfer from RDTE, Navy, line 045 [419,300] TOTAL NATIONAL SEA-BASED DETERRENCE FUND 1,390,693 CHEM AGENTS & MUNITIONS DESTRUCTION OPERATION & MAINTENANCE 139,098 139,098 RDT&E 579,342 579,342 PROCUREMENT 2,281 2,281 TOTAL CHEM AGENTS & MUNITIONS DESTRUCTION 720,721 720,721 DRUG INTERDICTION & CTR-DRUG ACTIVITIES, DEF DRUG INTERDICTION AND COUNTER-DRUG ACTIVITIES, DEFENSE 739,009 789,009 Plan Central America [50,000] DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION PROGRAM 111,589 111,589 TOTAL DRUG INTERDICTION & CTR-DRUG ACTIVITIES, DEF 850,598 900,598 OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 310,459 310,459 RDT&E 4,700 4,700 PROCUREMENT 1,000 0 Program decrease [–1,000] TOTAL OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL 316,159 315,159 DEFENSE HEALTH PROGRAM IN-HOUSE CARE 9,082,298 9,082,298 PRIVATE SECTOR CARE 14,892,683 14,892,683 CONSOLIDATED HEALTH SUPPORT 2,415,658 2,415,658 INFORMATION MANAGEMENT 1,677,827 1,677,827 MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES 327,967 327,967 EDUCATION AND TRAINING 750,614 750,614 BASE OPERATIONS/COMMUNICATIONS 1,742,893 1,742,893 RESEARCH 10,996 10,996 EXPLORATRY DEVELOPMENT 59,473 59,473 ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT 231,356 231,356 DEMONSTRATION/VALIDATION 103,443 103,443 ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT 515,910 515,910 MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT 41,567 41,567 CAPABILITIES ENHANCEMENT 17,356 17,356 INITIAL OUTFITTING 33,392 33,392 REPLACEMENT & MODERNIZATION 330,504 330,504 THEATER MEDICAL INFORMATION PROGRAM 1,494 1,494 IEHR 7,897 7,897 UNDISTRIBUTED –508,000 Foreign Currency adjustments [–54,700] Unobligated balances [–453,300] TOTAL DEFENSE HEALTH PROGRAM 32,243,328 31,735,328 TOTAL OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS 35,917,538 37,860,421 4502. Other authorizations for overseas contingency operations SEC. 4502. OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS FOR OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS Item FY 2016 House WORKING CAPITAL FUND, AIR FORCE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS TRANSPORTATION OF FALLEN HEROES 2,500 2,500 TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, AIR FORCE 2,500 2,500 WORKING CAPITAL FUND, DEFENSE-WIDE SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT—DEF DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY (DLA) 86,350 86,350 TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, DEFENSE-WIDE 86,350 86,350 DRUG INTERDICTION & CTR-DRUG ACTIVITIES, DEF DRUG INTERDICTION AND COUNTER-DRUG ACTIVITIES, DEFENSE 186,000 186,000 TOTAL DRUG INTERDICTION & CTR-DRUG ACTIVITIES, DEF 186,000 186,000 OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 10,262 10,262 TOTAL OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL 10,262 10,262 DEFENSE HEALTH PROGRAM IN-HOUSE CARE 65,149 65,149 PRIVATE SECTOR CARE 192,210 192,210 CONSOLIDATED HEALTH SUPPORT 9,460 9,460 INFORMATION MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES EDUCATION AND TRAINING 5,885 5,885 TOTAL DEFENSE HEALTH PROGRAM 272,704 272,704 TOTAL OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS 557,816 557,816 XLVI MILITARY CONSTRUCTION 4601. Military construction SEC. 4601. MILITARY CONSTRUCTION Account State/Country and Installation Project Title FY 2016 House Alaska Army Fort Greely Physical Readiness Training Facility 7,800 7,800 California Army Concord Pier 98,000 98,000 Colorado Army Fort Carson Rotary Wing Taxiway 5,800 5,800 Georgia Army Fort Gordon Command and Control Facility 90,000 90,000 Germany Army Grafenwoehr Vehicle Maintenance Shop 51,000 51,000 New York Army Fort Drum NCO Academy Complex 19,000 19,000 Army U.S. Military Academy Waste Water Treatment Plant 70,000 70,000 Oklahoma Army Fort Sill Reception Barracks Complex Ph2 56,000 56,000 Army Fort Sill Training Support Facility 13,400 13,400 Texas Army Corpus Christi Powertrain Facility (Infrastructure/Metal) 85,000 85,000 Army Joint Base San Antonio Homeland Defense Operations Center 43,000 0 Virginia Army Fort Lee Training Support Facility 33,000 33,000 Army Joint Base Myer-Henderson Instruction Building 37,000 0 Worldwide Unspecified Army Unspecified Worldwide Locations Host Nation Support 36,000 36,000 Army Unspecified Worldwide Locations Minor Construction 25,000 25,000 Army Unspecified Worldwide Locations Planning and Design 73,245 73,245 Military Construction, Army Total 743,245 663,245 Arizona Navy Yuma Aircraft Maint. Facilities & Apron (So. Cala) 50,635 50,635 Bahrain Island Navy SW Asia Mina Salman Pier Replacement 37,700 0 Navy SW Asia Ship Maintenance Support Facility 52,091 0 California Navy Camp Pendleton WRA Water Pipeline Pendleton to Fallbrook 44,540 44,540 Navy Coronado Coastal Campus Utilities 4,856 4,856 Navy Lemoore F–35C Hangar Modernization and Addition 56,497 56,497 Navy Lemoore F–35C Training Facilities 8,187 8,187 Navy Lemoore Rto and Mission Debrief Facility 7,146 7,146 Navy Point Mugu E–2C/D Hangar Additions and Renovations 19,453 19,453 Navy Point Mugu Triton Avionics and Fuel Systems Trainer 2,974 2,974 Navy San Diego LCS Support Facility 37,366 37,366 Navy Twentynine Palms Microgrid Expansion 9,160 9,160 Florida Navy Jacksonville Fleet Support Facility Addition 8,455 8,455 Navy Jacksonville Triton Mission Control Facility 8,296 8,296 Navy Mayport LCS Mission Module Readiness Center 16,159 16,159 Navy Pensacola A-School Unaccopanied Housing (Corry Station) 18,347 18,347 Navy Whiting Field T–6B JPATS Training Operations Facility 10,421 10,421 Georgia Navy Albany Ground Source Heat Pumps 7,851 7,851 Navy Kings Bay Industrial Control System Infrastructure 8,099 8,099 Navy Townsend Townsend Bombing Range Expansion Phase 2 48,279 48,279 Guam Navy Joint Region Marianas Live-Fire Training Range Complex (Nw Field) 125,677 125,677 Navy Joint Region Marianas Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Closure 10,777 10,777 Navy Joint Region Marianas Sanitary Sewer System Recapitalization 45,314 45,314 Hawaii Navy Barking Sands PMRF Power Grid Consolidation 30,623 30,623 Navy Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam UEM Interconnect Sta C to Hickam 6,335 6,335 Navy Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Welding School Shop Consolidation 8,546 8,546 Navy Kaneohe Bay Airfield Lighting Modernization 26,097 26,097 Navy Kaneohe Bay Bachelor Enlisted Quarters 68,092 68,092 Navy Kaneohe Bay P–8A Detachment Support Facilities 12,429 12,429 Italy Navy Sigonella P–8A Hangar and Fleet Support Facility 62,302 0 Navy Sigonella Triton Hangar and Operation Facility 40,641 0 Japan Navy Camp Butler Military Working Dog Facilities (Camp Hansen) 11,697 11,697 Navy Iwakuni E–2D Operational Trainer Complex 8,716 8,716 Navy Iwakuni Security Modifications—CVW5/MAG12 HQ 9,207 9,207 Navy Kadena AB Aircraft Maint. Shelters & Apron 23,310 23,310 Navy Yokosuka Child Development Center 13,846 13,846 Maryland Navy Patuxent River Unaccompanied Housing 40,935 40,935 North Carolina Navy Camp Lejeune 2nd Radio BN Complex Operations Consolidation 0 0 Navy Camp Lejeune Simulator Integration/Range Control Facility 54,849 54,849 Navy Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station KC130J Enlsited Air Crew Trainer Facility 4,769 4,769 Navy Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station Unmanned Aircraft System Facilities 29,657 29,657 Navy New River Operational Trainer Facility 3,312 3,312 Navy New River Radar Air Traffic Control Facility Addition 4,918 4,918 Poland Navy Redzikowo Base Aegis Ashore Missile Defense Complex 51,270 0 South Carolina Navy Parris Island Range Safety Improvements & Modernization 27,075 27,075 Virginia Navy Dam Neck Maritime Surveillance System Facility 23,066 23,066 Navy Norfolk Communications Center 75,289 75,289 Navy Norfolk Electrical Repairs to Piers 2,6,7, and 11 44,254 44,254 Navy Norfolk MH60 Helicopter Training Facility 7,134 7,134 Navy Portsmouth Waterfront Utilities 45,513 45,513 Navy Quantico ATFP Gate 5,840 5,840 Navy Quantico Electrical Distribution Upgrade 8,418 8,418 Navy Quantico Embassy Security Guard BEQ & Ops Facility 43,941 43,941 Washington Navy Bangor Regional Ship Maintenance Support Facility 0 0 Navy Bangor Wra Land/Water Interface 34,177 34,177 Navy Bremerton Dry Dock 6 Modernization & Utility Improve. 22,680 22,680 Navy Indian Island Shore Power to Ammunition Pier 4,472 4,472 Worldwide Unspecified Navy Unspecified Worldwide Locations MCON Design Funds 91,649 91,649 Navy Unspecified Worldwide Locations Unspecified Minor Construction 22,590 22,590 Military Construction, Navy Total 1,605,929 1,361,925 Alaska AF Eielson AFB F–35A Flight Sim/Alter Squad Ops/AMU Facility 37,000 37,000 AF Eielson AFB Rpr Central Heat & Power Plant Boiler Ph3 34,400 34,400 Arizona AF Davis-Monthan AFB HC–130J Age Covered Storage 4,700 4,700 AF Davis-Monthan AFB HC–130J Wash Rack 12,200 12,200 AF Luke AFB F–35A ADAL Fuel Offload Facility 5,000 5,000 AF Luke AFB F–35A Aircraft Maintenance Hangar/Sq 3 13,200 13,200 AF Luke AFB F–35A Bomb Build-up Facility 5,500 5,500 AF Luke AFB F–35A Sq Ops/AMU/Hangar/Sq 4 33,000 33,000 Colorado AF U.S. Air Force Academy Front Gates Force Protection Enhancements 10,000 10,000 Florida AF Cape Canaveral AFS Range Communications Facility 21,000 21,000 AF Eglin AFB F–35A Consolidated HQ Facility 8,700 8,700 AF Hurlburt Field ADAL 39 Information Operations Squad Facility 14,200 14,200 Greenland AF Thule AB Thule Consolidation Ph 1 41,965 41,965 Guam AF Joint Region Marianas APR—Dispersed Maint Spares & Se Storage Fac 19,000 19,000 AF Joint Region Marianas APR—Installation Control Center 22,200 22,200 AF Joint Region Marianas APR—South Ramp Utilities Phase 2 7,100 7,100 AF Joint Region Marianas PAR—LO/Corrosion Cntrl/Composite Repair 0 0 AF Joint Region Marianas PRTC Roads 2,500 2,500 Hawaii AF Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam F–22 Fighter Alert Facility 46,000 46,000 Japan AF Yokota AB C–130J Flight Simulator Facility 8,461 8,461 Kansas AF Mcconnell AFB KC–46A ADAL Deicing Pads 4,300 4,300 Maryland AF Fort Meade Cybercom Joint Operations Center, Increment 3 86,000 86,000 Missouri AF Whiteman AFB Consolidated Stealth Ops & Nuclear Alert Fac 29,500 29,500 Montana AF Malmstrom AFB Tactical Response Force Alert Facility 19,700 19,700 Nebraska AF Offutt AFB Dormitory (144 Rm) 21,000 21,000 Nevada AF Nellis AFB F–35A Airfield Pavements 31,000 31,000 AF Nellis AFB F–35A Live Ordnance Loading Area 34,500 34,500 AF Nellis AFB F–35A Munitions Maintenance Facilities 3,450 3,450 New Mexico AF Cannon AFB Construct AT/FP Gate—Portales 7,800 7,800 AF Holloman AFB Marshalling Area Arm/DE-Arm Pad D 3,000 3,000 AF Kirtland AFB Space Vehicles Component Development Lab 12,800 12,800 Niger AF Agadez Construct Airfield and Base Camp 50,000 0 North Carolina AF Seymour Johnson AFB Air Traffic Control Tower/Base Ops Facility 17,100 17,100 Oklahoma AF Altus AFB Dormitory (120 Rm) 18,000 18,000 AF Altus AFB KC–46A FTU ADAL Fuel Cell Maint Hangar 10,400 10,400 AF Tinker AFB Air Traffic Control Tower 12,900 12,900 AF Tinker AFB KC–46A Depot Maintenance Dock 37,000 37,000 Oman AF AL Musannah AB Airlift Apron 25,000 0 South Dakota AF Ellsworth AFB Dormitory (168 Rm) 23,000 23,000 Texas AF Joint Base San Antonio BMT Classrooms/Dining Facility 3 35,000 35,000 AF Joint Base San Antonio BMT Recruit Dormitory 5 71,000 71,000 United Kingdom AF Croughton RAF Consolidated SATCOM/Tech Control Facility 36,424 36,424 AF Croughton RAF JIAC Consolidation—Ph 2 94,191 94,191 Utah AF Hill AFB F–35A Flight Simulator Addition Phase 2 5,900 5,900 AF Hill AFB F–35A Hangar 40/42 Additions and AMU 21,000 21,000 AF Hill AFB Hayman Igloos 11,500 11,500 Worldwide Classified AF Classified Location Long Range Strike Bomber 77,130 77,130 AF Classified Location Munitions Storage 3,000 3,000 Worldwide Unspecified AF Various Worldwide Locations Planning and Design 89,164 89,164 AF Various Worldwide Locations Unspecified Minor Military Construction 22,900 22,900 Wyoming AF F. E. Warren AFB Weapon Storage Facility 95,000 95,000 Military Construction, Air Force Total 1,354,785 1,279,785 Alabama Def-Wide Fort Rucker Fort Rucker ES/PS Consolidation/Replacement 46,787 46,787 Def-Wide Maxwell AFB Maxwell ES/MS Replacement/Renovation 32,968 32,968 Arizona Def-Wide Fort Huachuca JITC Buildings 52101/52111 Renovations 3,884 3,884 California Def-Wide Camp Pendleton SOF Combat Service Support Facility 10,181 10,181 Def-Wide Camp Pendleton SOF Performance Resiliency Center-West 10,371 0 Def-Wide Coronado SOF Logistics Support Unit One Ops Fac. #2 47,218 0 Def-Wide Fresno Yosemite IAP ANG Replace Fuel Storage and Distrib. Facilities 10,700 10,700 Colorado Def-Wide Fort Carson SOF Language Training Facility 8,243 8,243 Conus Classified Def-Wide Classified Location Operations Support Facility 20,065 0 Delaware Def-Wide Dover AFB Construct Hydrant Fuel System 21,600 21,600 Djibouti Def-Wide Camp Lemonier Construct Fuel Storage & Distrib. Facilities 43,700 0 Florida Def-Wide Hurlburt Field SOF Fuel Cell Maintenance Hangar 17,989 17,989 Def-Wide Macdill AFB SOF Operational Support Facility 39,142 39,142 Georgia Def-Wide Moody AFB Replace Pumphouse and Truck Fillstands 10,900 10,900 Germany Def-Wide Garmisch Garmisch E/MS-Addition/Modernization 14,676 14,676 Def-Wide Grafenwoehr Grafenwoehr Elementary School Replacement 38,138 38,138 Def-Wide Rhine Ordnance Barracks Medical Center Replacement Incr 5 85,034 85,034 Def-Wide Spangdahlem AB Construct Fuel Pipeline 5,500 5,500 Def-Wide Spangdahlem AB Medical/Dental Clinic Addition 34,071 34,071 Def-Wide Stuttgart-Patch Barracks Patch Elementary School Replacement 49,413 49,413 Hawaii Def-Wide Kaneohe Bay Medical/Dental Clinic Replacement 122,071 90,257 Def-Wide Schofield Barracks Behavioral Health/Dental Clinic Addition 123,838 87,800 Japan Def-Wide Kadena AB Airfield Pavements 37,485 37,485 Kentucky Def-Wide Fort Campbell, Kentucky SOF Company HQ/Classrooms 12,553 12,553 Def-Wide Fort Knox Fort Knox HS Renovation/MS Addition 23,279 23,279 Maryland Def-Wide Fort Meade NSAW Campus Feeders Phase 2 33,745 33,745 Def-Wide Fort Meade NSAW Recapitalize Building #2 Incr 1 34,897 34,897 Nevada Def-Wide Nellis AFB Replace Hydrant Fuel System 39,900 39,900 New Mexico Def-Wide Cannon AFB Construct Pumphouse and Fuel Storage 20,400 20,400 Def-Wide Cannon AFB SOF Squadron Operations Facility 11,565 11,565 Def-Wide Cannon AFB SOF ST Operational Training Facilities 13,146 13,146 New York Def-Wide West Point West Point Elementary School Replacement 55,778 55,778 North Carolina Def-Wide Camp Lejeune SOF Combat Service Support Facility 14,036 14,036 Def-Wide Camp Lejeune SOF Marine Battalion Company/Team Facilities 54,970 54,970 Def-Wide Fort Bragg Butner Elementary School Replacement 32,944 32,944 Def-Wide Fort Bragg SOF 21 STS Operations Facility 16,863 14,334 Def-Wide Fort Bragg SOF Battalion Operations Facility 38,549 38,549 Def-Wide Fort Bragg SOF Indoor Range 8,303 8,303 Def-Wide Fort Bragg SOF Intelligence Training Center 28,265 28,265 Def-Wide Fort Bragg SOF Special Tactics Facility (Ph 2) 43,887 43,887 Ohio Def-Wide Wright-Patterson AFB Satellite Pharmacy Replacement 6,623 6,623 Oregon Def-Wide Klamath Falls IAP Replace Fuel Facilities 2,500 2,500 Pennsylvania Def-Wide Philadelphia Replace Headquarters 49,700 49,700 Poland Def-Wide Redzikowo Base Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System Complex 169,153 0 South Carolina Def-Wide Fort Jackson Pierce Terrace Elementary School Replacement 26,157 26,157 Spain Def-Wide Rota Rota ES and HS Additions 13,737 13,737 Texas Def-Wide Fort Bliss Hospital Replacement Incr 7 239,884 189,884 Def-Wide Joint Base San Antonio Ambulatory Care Center Phase 4 61,776 61,776 Virginia Def-Wide Arlington National Cemetery Arlington Cemetery Southern Expansion (DAR) 0 30,000 Def-Wide Fort Belvoir Construct Visitor Control Center 5,000 5,000 Def-Wide Fort Belvoir Replace Ground Vehicle Fueling Facility 4,500 4,500 Def-Wide Joint Base Langley-Eustis Replace Fuel Pier and Distribution Facility 28,000 28,000 Def-Wide Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek—Story SOF Applied Instruction Facility 23,916 23,916 Worldwide Unspecified Def-Wide Unspecified Worldwide Locations Contingency Construction 10,000 0 Def-Wide Unspecified Worldwide Locations ECIP Design 10,000 10,000 Def-Wide Unspecified Worldwide Locations Energy Conservation Investment Program 150,000 150,000 Def-Wide Unspecified Worldwide Locations Exercise Related Minor Construction 8,687 8,687 Def-Wide Unspecified Worldwide Locations Planning and Design 3,041 3,041 Def-Wide Unspecified Worldwide Locations Planning and Design 31,628 31,628 Def-Wide Unspecified Worldwide Locations Planning and Design 1,078 1,078 Def-Wide Unspecified Worldwide Locations Planning and Design 27,202 27,202 Def-Wide Unspecified Worldwide Locations Planning and Design 42,183 42,183 Def-Wide Unspecified Worldwide Locations Planning and Design 13,500 13,500 Def-Wide Unspecified Worldwide Locations Unspecified Minor Construction 5,000 5,000 Def-Wide Unspecified Worldwide Locations Unspecified Minor Construction 3,000 3,000 Def-Wide Unspecified Worldwide Locations Unspecified Minor Construction 15,676 15,676 Def-Wide Various Worldwide Locations East Coast Missle Site Planning and Design 0 30,000 Def-Wide Various Worldwide Locations Planning & Design 31,772 31,772 Military Construction, Defense-Wide Total 2,300,767 1,939,879 Worldwide Unspecified NATO NATO Security Investment Program NATO Security Investment Program 120,000 150,000 NATO Security Investment Program Total 120,000 150,000 Connecticut Army NG Camp Hartell Ready Building (CST-WMD) 11,000 11,000 Delaware Army NG Dagsboro National Guard Vehicle Maintenance Shop 10,800 0 Florida Army NG Palm Coast National Guard Readiness Center 18,000 18,000 Illinois Army NG Sparta Basic 10m–25m Firing Range (Zero) 1,900 1,900 Kansas Army NG Salina Automated Combat Pistol/MP Firearms Qual Cour 2,400 2,400 Army NG Salina Modified Record Fire Range 4,300 4,300 Maryland Army NG Easton National Guard Readiness Center 13,800 13,800 Nevada Army NG Reno National Guard Vehicle Maintenance Shop Add/Alt 8,000 8,000 Ohio Army NG Camp Ravenna Modified Record Fire Range 3,300 3,300 Oregon Army NG Salem National Guard/Reserve Center Bldg Add/Alt (JFHQ) 16,500 16,500 Pennsylvania Army NG Fort Indiantown Gap Training Aids Center 16,000 16,000 Vermont Army NG North Hyde Park National Guard Vehicle Maintenance Shop Add 7,900 7,900 Virginia Army NG Richmond National Guard/Reserve Center Building (JFHQ) 29,000 29,000 Washington Army NG Yakima Enlisted Barracks, Transient Training 19,000 0 Worldwide Unspecified Army NG Unspecified Worldwide Locations Planning and Design 20,337 20,337 Army NG Unspecified Worldwide Locations Unspecified Minor Construction 15,000 15,000 Military Construction, Army National Guard Total 197,237 167,437 California Army Res Miramar Army Reserve Center 24,000 24,000 Florida Army Res Macdill AFB AR Center/ AS Facility 55,000 55,000 Mississippi Army Res Starkville Army Reserve Center 9,300 0 New York Army Res Orangeburg Organizational Maintenance Shop 4,200 4,200 Pennsylvania Army Res Conneaut Lake DAR Highway Improvement 5,000 5,000 Worldwide Unspecified Army Res Unspecified Worldwide Locations Planning and Design 9,318 9,318 Army Res Unspecified Worldwide Locations Unspecified Minor Construction 6,777 6,777 Military Construction, Army Reserve Total 113,595 104,295 Nevada N/MC Res Fallon Navopsptcen Fallon 11,480 11,480 New York N/MC Res Brooklyn Reserve Center Storage Facility 2,479 2,479 Virginia N/MC Res Dam Neck Reserve Training Center Complex 18,443 18,443 Worldwide Unspecified N/MC Res Unspecified Worldwide Locations MCNR Planning & Design 2,208 2,208 N/MC Res Unspecified Worldwide Locations MCNR Unspecified Minor Construction 1,468 1,468 Military Construction, Naval Reserve Total 36,078 36,078 Alabama Air NG Dannelly Field TFI—Replace Squadron Operations Facility 7,600 7,600 Arkansas Air NG Fort Smith Map Consolidated SCIF 0 0 California Air NG Moffett Field Replace Vehicle Maintenance Facility 6,500 6,500 Colorado Air NG Buckley Air Force Base ASE Maintenance and Storage Facility 5,100 5,100 Georgia Air NG Savannah/Hilton Head IAP C–130 Squadron Operations Facility 9,000 9,000 Iowa Air NG Des Moines MAP Air Operations Grp/Cyber Beddown-Reno Blg 430 6,700 6,700 Kansas Air NG Smokey Hill ANG Range Range Training Support Facilities 2,900 2,900 Louisiana Air NG New Orleans Replace Squadron Operations Facility 10,000 10,000 Maine Air NG Bangor IAP Add to and Alter Fire Crash/Rescue Station 7,200 7,200 New Hampshire Air NG Pease International Trade Port KC–46A Adal Flight Simulator Bldg 156 2,800 2,800 New Jersey Air NG Atlantic City IAP Fuel Cell and Corrosion Control Hangar 10,200 10,200 New York Air NG Niagara Falls IAP Remotely Piloted Aircraft Beddown Bldg 912 7,700 7,700 North Carolina Air NG Charlotte/Douglas IAP Replace C–130 Squadron Operations Facility 9,000 9,000 North Dakota Air NG Hector IAP Intel Targeting Facilities 7,300 7,300 Oklahoma Air NG Will Rogers World Airport Medium Altitude Manned ISR Beddown 7,600 7,600 Oregon Air NG Klamath Falls IAP Replace Fire Crash/Rescue Station 7,200 7,200 West Virginia Air NG Yeager Airport Force Protection- Relocate Coonskin Road 3,900 3,900 Worldwide Unspecified Air NG Various Worldwide Locations Planning and Design 5,104 5,104 Air NG Various Worldwide Locations Unspecified Minor Construction 7,734 7,734 Military Construction, Air National Guard Total 123,538 123,538 Arizona AF Res Davis-Monthan AFB Guardian Angel Operations 0 0 California AF Res March AFB Satellite Fire Station 4,600 4,600 Florida AF Res Patrick AFB Aircrew Life Support Facility 3,400 3,400 Ohio AF Res Youngstown Indoor Firing Range 9,400 9,400 Texas AF Res Joint Base San Antonio Consolidate 433 Medical Facility 9,900 9,900 Worldwide Unspecified AF Res Various Worldwide Locations Planning and Design 13,400 13,400 AF Res Various Worldwide Locations Unspecified Minor Military Construction 6,121 6,121 Military Construction, Air Force Reserve Total 46,821 46,821 Florida FH Con Army Camp Rudder Family Housing Replacement Construction 8,000 8,000 Germany FH Con Army Wiesbaden Army Airfield Family Housing Improvements 3,500 3,500 Illinois FH Con Army Rock Island Family Housing Replacement Construction 20,000 20,000 Korea FH Con Army Camp Walker Family Housing New Construction 61,000 61,000 Worldwide Unspecified FH Con Army Unspecified Worldwide Locations Family Housing P & D 7,195 7,195 Family Housing Construction, Army Total 99,695 99,695 Worldwide Unspecified FH Ops Army Unspecified Worldwide Locations Furnishings 25,552 25,552 FH Ops Army Unspecified Worldwide Locations Leased Housing 144,879 144,879 FH Ops Army Unspecified Worldwide Locations Maintenance of Real Property Facilities 75,197 75,197 FH Ops Army Unspecified Worldwide Locations Management Account 3,047 3,047 FH Ops Army Unspecified Worldwide Locations Management Account 45,468 45,468 FH Ops Army Unspecified Worldwide Locations Military Housing Privitization Initiative 22,000 22,000 FH Ops Army Unspecified Worldwide Locations Miscellaneous 840 840 FH Ops Army Unspecified Worldwide Locations Services 10,928 10,928 FH Ops Army Unspecified Worldwide Locations Utilities 65,600 65,600 Family Housing Operation And Maintenance, Army Total 393,511 393,511 Worldwide Unspecified FH Con AF Unspecified Worldwide Locations Improvements 150,649 150,649 FH Con AF Unspecified Worldwide Locations Planning and Design 9,849 9,849 Family Housing Construction, Air Force Total 160,498 160,498 Worldwide Unspecified FH Ops AF Unspecified Worldwide Locations Furnishings Account 38,746 38,746 FH Ops AF Unspecified Worldwide Locations Housing Privatization 41,554 41,554 FH Ops AF Unspecified Worldwide Locations Leasing 28,867 28,867 FH Ops AF Unspecified Worldwide Locations Maintenance 114,129 114,129 FH Ops AF Unspecified Worldwide Locations Management Account 52,153 52,153 FH Ops AF Unspecified Worldwide Locations Miscellaneous Account 2,032 2,032 FH Ops AF Unspecified Worldwide Locations Services Account 12,940 12,940 FH Ops AF Unspecified Worldwide Locations Utilities Account 40,811 40,811 Family Housing Operation And Maintenance, Air Force Total 331,232 331,232 Virginia FH Con Navy Wallops Island Construct Housing Welcome Center 438 438 Worldwide Unspecified FH Con Navy Unspecified Worldwide Locations Design 4,588 4,588 FH Con Navy Unspecified Worldwide Locations Improvements 11,515 11,515 Family Housing Construction, Navy And Marine Corps Total 16,541 16,541 Worldwide Unspecified FH Ops Navy Unspecified Worldwide Locations Furnishings Account 17,534 17,534 FH Ops Navy Unspecified Worldwide Locations Leasing 64,108 64,108 FH Ops Navy Unspecified Worldwide Locations Maintenance of Real Property 99,323 99,323 FH Ops Navy Unspecified Worldwide Locations Management Account 56,189 56,189 FH Ops Navy Unspecified Worldwide Locations Miscellaneous Account 373 373 FH Ops Navy Unspecified Worldwide Locations Privatization Support Costs 28,668 28,668 FH Ops Navy Unspecified Worldwide Locations Services Account 19,149 19,149 FH Ops Navy Unspecified Worldwide Locations Utilities Account 67,692 67,692 Family Housing Operation And Maintenance, Navy And Marine Corps Total 353,036 353,036 Worldwide Unspecified FH Ops DW Unspecified Worldwide Locations Furnishings Account 3,402 3,402 FH Ops DW Unspecified Worldwide Locations Furnishings Account 20 20 FH Ops DW Unspecified Worldwide Locations Furnishings Account 781 781 FH Ops DW Unspecified Worldwide Locations Leasing 10,679 10,679 FH Ops DW Unspecified Worldwide Locations Leasing 41,273 41,273 FH Ops DW Unspecified Worldwide Locations Maintenance of Real Property 1,104 1,104 FH Ops DW Unspecified Worldwide Locations Maintenance of Real Property 344 344 FH Ops DW Unspecified Worldwide Locations Management Account 388 388 FH Ops DW Unspecified Worldwide Locations Services Account 31 31 FH Ops DW Unspecified Worldwide Locations Utilities Account 474 474 FH Ops DW Unspecified Worldwide Locations Utilities Account 172 172 Family Housing Operation And Maintenance, Defense-Wide Total 58,668 58,668 Worldwide Unspecified BRAC Base Realignment & Closure, Army Base Realignment and Closure 29,691 29,691 Base Realignment and Closure—Army Total 29,691 29,691 Worldwide Unspecified BRAC Base Realignment & Closure, Navy Base Realignment & Closure 118,906 118,906 BRAC Unspecified Worldwide Locations DON–100: Planing, Design and Management 7,787 7,787 BRAC Unspecified Worldwide Locations DON–101: Various Locations 20,871 20,871 BRAC Unspecified Worldwide Locations DON–138: NAS Brunswick, ME 803 803 BRAC Unspecified Worldwide Locations DON–157: Mcsa Kansas City, MO 41 41 BRAC Unspecified Worldwide Locations DON–172: NWS Seal Beach, Concord, CA 4,872 4,872 BRAC Unspecified Worldwide Locations DON–84: JRB Willow Grove & Cambria Reg Ap 3,808 3,808 Base Realignment and Closure—Navy Total 157,088 157,088 Worldwide Unspecified BRAC Unspecified Worldwide Locations DOD BRAC Activities—Air Force 64,555 64,555 Base Realignment and Closure—Air Force Total 64,555 64,555 Worldwide Unspecified PYS Unspecified Worldwide Locations Air Force 0 –52,600 PYS Unspecified Worldwide Locations Army 0 –96,000 PYS Unspecified Worldwide Locations Defense-Wide 0 –134,000 PYS Unspecified Worldwide Locations Housing Assistance Program 0 –103,918 Prior Year Savings Total 0 –386,518 Total, Military Construction 8,306,510 7,151,000 4602. Military construction for overseas contingency operations SEC. 4602. MILITARY CONSTRUCTION FOR OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS Account State/Country and Installation Project Title FY 2016 House Cuba Army Guantanamo Bay Unaccompanied Personnel Housing 0 76,000 Military Construction, Army Total 0 76,000 Bahrain Navy Bahrain Island Mina Salman Pier Replacement 0 37,700 Navy Bahrain Island Ship Maintenance Support Facility 0 52,091 Italy Navy Sigonella P–8A Hangar and Fleet Support Facility 0 62,302 Navy Sigonella Triton Hangar and Operation Facility 0 40,641 Poland Navy Redzikowo AEGIS Shore Missile Defense Complex 0 51,270 Military Construction, Navy Total 0 244,004 Niger AF Agadez Construct Air Field and Base Camp 0 50,000 Oman AF Al Mussanah AB Airlift Apron 0 25,000 Military Construction, Air Force Total 0 75,000 Djibouti Def-Wide Camp Lemonier Construct Fuel Storage and Distribution Facilities 0 43,700 Poland Def-Wide Redzikowo AEGIS Shore Missile Defense Complex 0 93,296 Military Construction, Defense-Wide Total 0 136,996 Total, Military Construction 0 532,000 XLVII DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS 4701. Department of Energy national security programs SEC. 4701. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS Program FY 2016 House Discretionary Summary By Appropriation Energy And Water Development, And Related Agencies Appropriation Summary: Energy Programs Nuclear Energy 135,161 135,161 Atomic Energy Defense Activities National nuclear security administration: Weapons activities 8,846,948 9,084,648 Defense nuclear nonproliferation 1,940,302 1,901,302 Naval reactors 1,375,496 1,387,496 Federal salaries and expenses 402,654 396,654 Total, National nuclear security administration 12,565,400 12,770,100 Environmental and other defense activities: Defense environmental cleanup 5,527,347 5,143,150 Other defense activities 774,425 778,625 Total, Environmental & other defense activities 6,301,772 5,921,775 Total, Atomic Energy Defense Activities 18,867,172 18,691,875 Total, Discretionary Funding 19,002,333 18,827,036 Nuclear Energy Idaho sitewide safeguards and security 126,161 126,161 Used nuclear fuel disposition 9,000 9,000 Total, Nuclear Energy 135,161 135,161 Weapons Activities Directed stockpile work Life extension programs B61 Life extension program 643,300 643,300 W76 Life extension program 244,019 244,019 W88 Alt 370 220,176 220,176 W80–4 Life extension program 195,037 195,037 Total, Life extension programs 1,302,532 1,302,532 Stockpile systems B61 Stockpile systems 52,247 73,247 W76 Stockpile systems 50,921 50,921 W78 Stockpile systems 64,092 64,092 W80 Stockpile systems 68,005 68,005 B83 Stockpile systems 42,177 51,177 W87 Stockpile systems 89,299 89,299 W88 Stockpile systems 115,685 115,685 Total, Stockpile systems 482,426 512,426 Weapons dismantlement and disposition Operations and maintenance 48,049 48,049 Stockpile services Production support 447,527 447,527 Research and development support 34,159 34,159 R&D certification and safety 192,613 203,813 Management, technology, and production 264,994 264,994 Total, Stockpile services 939,293 950,493 Nuclear material commodities Uranium sustainment 32,916 32,916 Plutonium sustainment 174,698 183,098 Tritium sustainment 107,345 107,345 Domestic uranium enrichment 100,000 100,000 Total, Nuclear material commodities 414,959 423,359 Total, Directed stockpile work 3,187,259 3,236,859 Research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E) Science Advanced certification 50,714 50,714 Primary assessment technologies 98,500 120,100 Dynamic materials properties 109,000 109,000 Advanced radiography 47,000 47,000 Secondary assessment technologies 84,400 84,400 Total, Science 389,614 411,214 Engineering Enhanced surety 50,821 51,921 Weapon systems engineering assessment technology 17,371 17,371 Nuclear survivability 24,461 26,861 Enhanced surveillance 38,724 38,724 Total, Engineering 131,377 134,877 Inertial confinement fusion ignition and high yield Ignition 73,334 67,334 Support of other stockpile programs 22,843 22,843 Diagnostics, cryogenics and experimental support 58,587 58,587 Pulsed power inertial confinement fusion 4,963 4,963 Joint program in high energy density laboratory plasmas 8,900 8,900 Facility operations and target production 333,823 322,823 Total, Inertial confinement fusion and high yield 502,450 485,450 Advanced simulation and computing 623,006 617,006 Advanced manufacturing Component manufacturing development 112,256 112,256 Processing technology development 17,800 17,800 Total, Advanced manufacturing 130,056 130,056 Total, RDT&E 1,776,503 1,778,603 Readiness in technical base and facilities (RTBF) Operating Program readiness 75,185 75,185 Material recycle and recovery 173,859 173,859 Storage 40,920 40,920 Recapitalization 104,327 104,327 Total, Operating 394,291 394,291 Construction: 15–D–302, TA–55 Reinvestment project, Phase 3, LANL 18,195 18,195 11–D–801 TA–55 Reinvestment project Phase 2, LANL 3,903 3,903 07–D–220 Radioactive liquid waste treatment facility upgrade project, LANL 11,533 11,533 07–D–220-04 Transuranic liquid waste facility, LANL 40,949 40,949 06–D–141 PED/Construction, Uranium Capabilities Replacement Project Y–12 430,000 430,000 04–D–125 Chemistry and metallurgy replacement project, LANL 155,610 155,610 Total, Construction 660,190 660,190 Total, Readiness in technical base and facilities 1,054,481 1,054,481 Secure transportation asset Operations and equipment 146,272 146,272 Program direction 105,338 105,338 Total, Secure transportation asset 251,610 251,610 Infrastructure and safety Operations of facilities Kansas City Plant 100,250 100,250 Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory 70,671 70,671 Los Alamos National Laboratory 196,460 196,460 Nevada National Security Site 89,000 89,000 Pantex 58,021 58,021 Sandia National Laboratory 115,300 115,300 Savannah River Site 80,463 80,463 Y–12 National security complex 120,625 120,625 Total, Operations of facilities 830,790 830,790 Safety operations 107,701 107,701 Maintenance 227,000 251,000 Recapitalization 257,724 407,724 Construction: 16–D–621 Substation replacement at TA–3, LANL 25,000 25,000 15–D–613 Emergency Operations Center, Y–12 17,919 17,919 Total, Construction 42,919 42,919 Total, Infrastructure and safety 1,466,134 1,640,134 Site stewardship Nuclear materials integration 17,510 17,510 Minority serving institution partnerships program 19,085 19,085 Total, Site stewardship 36,595 36,595 Defense nuclear security Operations and maintenance 619,891 631,891 Construction: 14–D–710 Device assembly facility argus installation project, NV 13,000 13,000 Total, Defense nuclear security 632,891 644,891 Information technology and cybersecurity 157,588 157,588 Legacy contractor pensions 283,887 283,887 Total, Weapons Activities 8,846,948 9,084,648 Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Programs Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation R&D Global material security 426,751 336,751 Material management and minimization 311,584 331,584 Nonproliferation and arms control 126,703 126,703 Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation R&D 419,333 439,333 Nonproliferation Construction: 99–D–143 Mixed Oxide (MOX) Fuel Fabrication Facility, SRS 345,000 345,000 Total, Nonproliferation construction 345,000 345,000 Total, Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Programs 1,629,371 1,579,371 Legacy contractor pensions 94,617 94,617 Nuclear counterterrorism and incident response program 234,390 245,390 Use of prior-year balances –18,076 –18,076 Total, Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation 1,940,302 1,901,302 Naval Reactors Naval reactors operations and infrastructure 445,196 445,196 Naval reactors development 444,400 444,400 Ohio replacement reactor systems development 186,800 186,800 S8G Prototype refueling 133,000 133,000 Program direction 45,000 45,000 Construction: 15–D–904 NRF Overpack Storage Expansion 3 900 900 15–D–903 KL Fire System Upgrade 600 600 15–D–902 KS Engineroom team trainer facility 3,100 3,100 14–D–902 KL Materials characterization laboratory expansion, KAPL 30,000 30,000 14–D–901 Spent fuel handling recapitalization project, NRF 86,000 98,000 10-D–903, Security upgrades, KAPL 500 500 Total, Construction 121,100 133,100 Total, Naval Reactors 1,375,496 1,387,496 Federal Salaries And Expenses Program direction 402,654 396,654 Total, Office Of The Administrator 402,654 396,654 Defense Environmental Cleanup Closure sites: Closure sites administration 4,889 4,889 Hanford site: River corridor and other cleanup operations: River corridor and other cleanup operations 196,957 268,957 Central plateau remediation: Central plateau remediation 555,163 555,163 Richland community and regulatory support 14,701 14,701 Construction: 15–D–401 Containerized sludge removal annex, RL 77,016 77,016 Total, Hanford site 843,837 915,837 Idaho National Laboratory: Idaho cleanup and waste disposition 357,783 357,783 Idaho community and regulatory support 3,000 3,000 Total, Idaho National Laboratory 360,783 360,783 NNSA sites Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory 1,366 1,366 Nevada 62,385 62,385 Sandia National Laboratories 2,500 2,500 Los Alamos National Laboratory 188,625 188,625 Total, NNSA sites and Nevada off-sites 254,876 254,876 Oak Ridge Reservation: OR Nuclear facility D & D OR Nuclear facility D & D 75,958 75,958 Construction: 14–D–403 Outfall 200 Mercury Treatment Facility 6,800 6,800 Total, OR Nuclear facility D & D 82,758 82,758 U233 Disposition Program 26,895 26,895 OR cleanup and disposition: OR cleanup and disposition 60,500 60,500 Total, OR cleanup and disposition 60,500 60,500 OR reservation community and regulatory support 4,400 4,400 Solid waste stabilization and disposition Oak Ridge technology development 2,800 2,800 Total, Oak Ridge Reservation 177,353 177,353 Office of River Protection: Waste treatment and immobilization plant 01–D–416 A-D/ORP-0060 / Major construction 595,000 595,000 01–D–16E Pretreatment facility 95,000 95,000 Total, Waste treatment and immobilization plant 690,000 690,000 Tank farm activities Rad liquid tank waste stabilization and disposition 649,000 649,000 Construction: 15–D–409 Low Activity Waste Pretreatment System, Hanford 75,000 75,000 Total, Tank farm activities 724,000 724,000 Total, Office of River protection 1,414,000 1,414,000 Savannah River sites: Savannah River risk management operations 386,652 398,252 SR community and regulatory support 11,249 11,249 Radioactive liquid tank waste: Radioactive liquid tank waste stabilization and disposition 581,878 581,878 Construction: 15–D–402—Saltstone Disposal Unit #6 34,642 34,642 05–D–405 Salt waste processing facility, Savannah River 194,000 194,000 Total, Construction 228,642 228,642 Total, Radioactive liquid tank waste 810,520 810,520 Total, Savannah River site 1,208,421 1,220,021 Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Waste isolation pilot plant 212,600 212,600 Construction: 15–D–411 Safety significant confinement ventilation system, WIPP 23,218 23,218 15–D–412 Exhaust shaft, WIPP 7,500 7,500 Total, Construction 30,718 30,718 Total, Waste Isolation Pilot Plant 243,318 243,318 Program direction 281,951 281,951 Program support 14,979 14,979 Safeguards and Security: Oak Ridge Reservation 17,228 17,228 Paducah 8,216 8,216 Portsmouth 8,492 8,492 Richland/Hanford Site 67,601 67,601 Savannah River Site 128,345 128,345 Waste Isolation Pilot Project 4,860 4,860 West Valley 1,891 1,891 Technology development 14,510 18,510 Subtotal, Defense environmental cleanup 5,055,550 5,143,150 Uranium enrichment D&D fund contribution 471,797 0 Total, Defense Environmental Cleanup 5,527,347 5,143,150 Other Defense Activities Specialized security activities 221,855 226,055 Environment, health, safety and security Environment, health, safety and security 120,693 120,693 Program direction 63,105 63,105 Total, Environment, Health, safety and security 183,798 183,798 Enterprise assessments Enterprise assessments 24,068 24,068 Program direction 49,466 49,466 Total, Enterprise assessments 73,534 73,534 Office of Legacy Management Legacy management 154,080 154,080 Program direction 13,100 13,100 Total, Office of Legacy Management 167,180 167,180 Defense-related activities Defense related administrative support Chief financial officer 35,758 35,758 Chief information officer 83,800 83,800 Management 3,000 3,000 Total, Defense related administrative support 122,558 122,558 Office of hearings and appeals 5,500 5,500 Subtotal, Other defense activities 774,425 778,625 Total, Other Defense Activities 774,425 778,625 Amend the title so as to read: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2016 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. May 5, 2015 Reported with amendments, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Summary: Highlights: The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 authorizes FY2016 appropriations and sets forth policies regarding the military activities of the Department of Defense (DOD), military construction, and the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE). The bill authorizes appropriations, but does not provide appropriations, which are considered in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for: Procurement; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; Cooperative Threat Reduction; Working Capital Funds; the National Defense Sealift Fund; Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction; Defense-Wide Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities; the Defense Inspector General; the Defense Health Program; and the National Sea-Based Deterrence Fund. This bill also authorizes appropriations for Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO), which are exempt from discretionary spending limits. OCO appropriations authorized in the bill support base budget requirements as well as OCO activities. The bill authorizes the FY2016 personnel strengths for active duty and reserve forces and sets forth policies regarding military personnel; compensation and other personnel benefits; health care; acquisition policy and management; DOD organization and management; civilian personnel matters; matters relating to foreign nations; cooperative threat reduction; and strategic programs, cyber, and intelligence matters. The bill authorizes appropriations and sets forth policies regarding military construction for the Army, Navy, Air Force, defense agencies, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program, and Guard and Reserve Forces facilities. The bill authorizes appropriations for base realignment and closure (BRAC) activities and prohibits an additional BRAC round. The bill also authorizes appropriations and sets forth policies for DOE national security programs, including the National Nuclear Security Administration. Full Summary: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Sec. 3) Defines &quot;congressional defense committees&quot; as the House and Senate Armed Services and Appropriations Committees. (Sec. 4) Specifies procedures for determining the budgetary effects of this bill for compliance with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) Act of 2010. DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS TITLE I--PROCUREMENT Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for Procurement at the levels identified in section 4101 of this bill. Subtitle B--Army Programs (Sec. 111) Requires the National Guard to issue guidance that prioritizes UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter upgrades within the Army National Guard to units with the aircraft that have the highest flight hours and utilization rates. (Sec. 112) Requires DOD to submit to Congress a roadmap for replacing A/MH-6 Mission Enhanced Little Bird aircraft to meet the rotary-wing, light attack, reconnaissance requirements particular to special operations. (Sec. 113) Requires the Army to submit to Congress a report containing options for accelerating the replacement of all UH-60A helicopters of the Army National Guard. (Sec. 114) Expresses the sense of Congress on tactical wheeled vehicle protection kits. Subtitle C--Navy Programs (Sec. 121) Requires the quarterly report for the U.S.S. John F. Kennedy (CVN-79) to include a description of new design and engineering changes to CVN-78 class aircraft carriers. (Sec. 122) Amends the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 to reduce the limit on the cost of the CVN-78 class aircraft carrier program. Permits a specified increase in the cost cap if the Navy determines that measures required to complete the ship within the revised cost cap will result in an unacceptable reduction to the ship's operational capability. (Sec. 123) Amends the Carl Levin and Howard P. ''Buck'' McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 to extend and modify the limitation on funds for the Littoral Combat Ships designated as LCS-25 and LCS-26 until pre-existing requirements are met. Requires the Navy to provide Congress with acquisition strategies, a plan to outfit Flight 0 and Flight 0+ Littoral Combat Ships with capabilities identified for the upgraded Littoral Combat Ship, and a current test and evaluation master plan for the Littoral Combat Ship mission modules. (Sec. 124) Amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 to authorize the Navy to enter into a multiyear contract for a Flight III destroyer, in addition to the existing authority for a Flight IIA destroyer. (Sec. 125) Permits the Navy to enter into a contract beginning in FY2016 for the procurement of one Arleigh Burke class destroyer in addition to the 10 DDG-51s in the FY2013-FY2017 multiyear procurement contract or for one DDG-51 in FY2018. Permits incremental funding to be used. (Sec. 126) Permits the Navy to use incremental funding for the nuclear refueling and complex overhaul of the U.S.S. George Washington (CVN-73). (Sec. 127) Permits the Navy to enter into one or more contracts to procure up to six Fleet Replenishment Oilers. (Sec. 128) Limits the funds that may be used for the U.S.S. John. F. Kennedy (CVN-79) until the Navy submits to Congress: (1) a certification that it will conduct full ship shock trials by the end of FY2017, and (2) specified reports regarding cost issues and requirements, capabilities, and alternatives for aircraft carriers that would replace or supplement the CVN-78 class aircraft carrier. Permits DOD to waive the certification requirement if specified conditions are met. (Sec. 129) Limits the funds that may be used for the U.S.S. Enterprise (CVN-80) until a specified certification and report regarding the design and cost is submitted to Congress. (Sec. 130) Limits the availability of funds for research and development, design, construction, procurement or advanced procurement of materials for the upgraded Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) until the Navy submits specified capabilities assessments, reports, certifications, and plans to Congress. (Sec. 131) Sets forth reporting requirements for the Ohio-class replacement submarine program. Subtitle D--Air Force Programs (Sec. 141) Prohibits the Air Force from moving more than 18 A-10 aircraft in the Active Component to backup flying status pursuant to a DOD authorization under the Carl Levin and Howard P. ''Buck'' McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015. (Sec. 142) Prohibits the retirement of certain A-10 aircraft before December 31, 2016. Requires the Air Force to commission and report to Congress on an assessment of the required capabilities or mission platform to replace the A-10 aircraft. (Sec. 143) Prohibits the retirement of any EC-130H Compass Call aircraft. Requires the Air Force to commission and report to Congress on an assessment of the required capabilities or mission platform to replace the EC-130H Compass Call aircraft. (Sec. 144) Prohibits the Air Force from using FY2016 or FY2017 funds to retire any operational Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS), EC-130H Compass Call, or Airborne Early Warning and Control (AWACS) aircraft. (Sec. 145) Limits the use of FY2016 funds for F-35A procurement until DOD certifies to Congress that F-35A aircraft delivered in FY2018 will have full combat capability with currently planned Block 3F hardware, software, and weapons carriage. (Sec. 146) Prohibits the Air Force from using FY2016 or FY2017 funds for retiring any KC-10 aircraft, unless the aircraft is nonoperational because of mishaps, other damage, or being uneconomical to repair. (Sec. 147) Limits the use of funds to transfer any C-130H aircraft from one facility to another, initiate any C-130 manpower authorization adjustments, retire or prepare to retire any C-130H aircraft, or close any C-130H unit until after the Air Force makes a specified certification to Congress. (Sec. 148) Limits the availability of funds to upgrade the executive communications of C-20 and C-37 aircraft until the Air Force certifies to Congress that the upgrades do not cause the aircraft to exceed any weight limitations or reduce operational capability of the aircraft. (Sec. 149) Limits the use of funds for avionics modification to the T-1A Jayhawk aircraft until after the Air Force submits to Congress a required report on options for the modernization or replacement of the T-1A aircraft capability. (Sec.150) Limits the retirement of B-1, B-2, or B-52 bomber aircraft prior to initial operational capability of the long-range strike bomber unless DOD includes a notification of the proposed retirement and specified details in the defense budget materials. (Sec. 151) Requires the Air Force to maintain a minimum total active inventory of at least 1,900 fighter aircraft and a total primary mission aircraft inventory (combat-coded) of at least 1,100 fighter aircraft. Requires the Air Force to report to Congress in advance of retiring the aircraft. (Sec. 152) Expresses the sense of Congress regarding basing of the F-35A aircraft outside of the continental United States. Subtitle E--Defense-wide, Joint, and Multiservice Matters (Sec. 161) Limits the availability of funds for joint battle command-platform equipment until after the Army submits to Congress a report providing a test and evaluation plan to address the effectiveness, suitability, and survivability shortfalls identified by the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation in the FY2014 report. (Sec. 162) Requires the Army and the Navy to submit to Congress a report on the plan to modernize small arms for the Army and the Marine Corps. (Sec. 163) Requires DOD to contract with a federally funded research and development center to study the use of different types of enhanced 5.56mm ammunition by the Army and the Marine Corps. TITLE II--RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations (Sec. 201) Authorizes appropriations for Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation at the levels identified in section 4201 of this bill. Subtitle B--Program Requirements, Restrictions, and Limitations (Sec. 211) Requires DOD to: (1) designate each science and technology reinvention laboratory as a Center for Science, Technology, and Engineering Partnership in the core competencies of the designee, and (2) establish a policy to encourage the Secretary of each military department to reengineer management and business processes and adopt best-business and personnel practices at their Centers to serve as recognized leaders in their core competencies. (Sec. 212) Expands DOD's Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) program, which awards scholarships to students studying science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, to include students from countries which are parties to The Technical Cooperation Program memorandum of understanding of October 24, 1995 (currently the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada). Limits the number of new foreign students entering the program to five per year. (Sec. 213) Modifies the authority for education partnerships to permit institutions that support technology transition or transfer activities, such as business or law schools with technology management programs, to participate. (Sec. 214) Revises requirements for the Secretary of Defense to promote, monitor, and evaluate programs for the communication and exchange of research, development, and technological data. (Sec. 215) Reauthorizes the Global Research Watch Program, which monitors and analyzes research activities and capabilities of foreign nations in areas of military interest. Expands the focus of the program to include the private sector as a part of the global focus. (Sec. 216) Amends the Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 to reauthorize the Rapid Innovation Program to accelerate the fielding of innovative technologies. Requires DOD to ensure that projects are selected using merit-based selection procedures and not subject to undue influence by Congress or other federal agencies. (Sec. 217) Requires DOD to: (1) establish a set of science, technology, and innovation activities to improve the acquisition outcomes of major automated information systems through improved performance and reduced developmental and life cycle costs, and (2) conduct a gap analysis to identify activities that are not being pursued in the current science and technology program. (Sec. 218) Requires DOD to establish a technology offset program to build and maintain the military technological superiority of the United States by: (1) accelerating the fielding of offset technologies that would help counter technological advantages of potential adversaries, and (2) developing and implementing new policies and acquisition and business practices. (Sec. 219) Limits the availability of funds for F-15 infrared search and track capability until after DOD reports to Congress on the requirements and cost estimates for the development and procurement of infrared search and track capability for F/A-18 and F-15 aircraft of the Navy and the Air Force. (Sec. 220) Limits the use of U.S. Special Operations Command funds for the Shallow Water Combat Submersible until the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics: (1) designates a civilian official responsible for oversight and assistance for all undersea mobility programs; and (2) submits a report to Congress on the Shallow Water Combat Submersible. (Sec. 221) Limits the availability of funds for advanced development and manufacturing activities under the medical countermeasure program within the Chemical-Biological Defense Program until DOD submits a specified report to Congress on the activities. (Sec. 222) Limits the use of funds for the distributed common ground system of the Army until the Army reviews and reports to Congress on the program planning for the system. (Sec. 223) Limits the use of U.S. Special Operations Command funds for the distributed common ground system until a specified report is submitted to Congress. (Sec. 224) Limits funds that the Army may use for the Integrated Personnel and Pay System of the Army until the Army reports to Congress on the performance of legacy systems, changes in human resources organization and financial system capabilities, and alternatives that could reduce the current cost of the system. Subtitle C--Reports and Other Matters (Sec. 231) Amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 to eliminate the requirements for the Joint Federated Assurance Center to coordinate certain research and development activities with the Center for Assured Software of the National Security Agency and the Defense Microelectronics Activity. (The Joint Federated Assurance Center was established to serve as a joint, department-wide federation of existing capabilities to ensure security of DOD software and hardware.) (Sec. 232) Requires the Air Force, the Army, and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to jointly conduct a demonstration of the Persistent Close Air Support (PCAS) capability in FY2016. (Sec. 233) Requires the Secretaries of the military departments and the Secretary of Defense to each develop and submit to Congress a strategy for engagement with historically black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions in the development of scientific, technical, engineering, and mathematics capabilities. (Sec. 234) Requires the Army to submit to Congress a report including the findings of a market survey and assessment of commercial-off-the-shelf wide-area surveillance sensors suitable for insertion into Army tactical unmanned aerial systems. (Sec. 235) Requires the Navy and the Air Force to submit to Congress a report on the baseline and alternatives for the Navy's Tactical Air Combat Training System (TCTS) Increment II. (Sec. 236) Requires DOD to submit to Congress and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review a report on the Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) of the technologies and capabilities critical to the long-range strike bomber aircraft. (Sec. 237) Requires the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation to seek to enter into a contract with a federally funded research and development center to conduct a comprehensive assessment of current and future requirements and capabilities of the Army with respect to air-land ad hoc, mobile tactical communications and data networks. (Sec. 238) Requires DOD to conduct a hardware assurance study to assess the presence, scope, and effect on DOD operations of counterfeit electronic parts that have passed through the Department supply chain and into fielded systems. (Sec. 239) Requires the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics and the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to jointly develop a plan to enable secure and survivable communications between and among fifth- and fourth-generation fighter aircraft, and the aircraft that support them, in anti-access/area denial environments. (Sec. 240) Requires DOD to submit to Congress a plan for integrating advanced weapons technologies into exercises carried out by the military to improve the development and experimentation of various concepts for employment by the Armed Forces. (Sec. 241) Requires DOD to contract with a federally funded research and development center to conduct an assessment of the F135 engine program. (Sec. 242) Requires the GAO to report on the autonomic logistics information system for the F-35 Lightning II aircraft program. (Sec. 243) Expresses the sense of Congress that DOD should explore using existing authorities for promoting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programs to allow DOD laboratories and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers to help facilitate and shape a scientific and technical future workforce that can support DOD needs. TITLE III--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations (Sec. 301) Authorizes appropriations for Operation and Maintenance activities at the levels identified in section 4301 of this bill. Subtitle B--Energy and Environment (Sec. 311) Prohibits DOD from making a bulk purchase of a drop-in fuel (biofuels that are similar to conventional fuels and may be used with existing vehicles and transportation infrastructure) for operational purposes unless the fully burdened cost of the fuel is cost-competitive with a traditional fuel, subject to a national security waiver. (Sec. 312) Establishes Southern Sea Otter Military Readiness Areas at specified offshore islands in the Southern California Bight. Exempts military readiness activities of the Navy from specified environmental laws pertaining to the southern sea otter in the Areas. Requires the Navy to monitor and report to Congress on the effects of military readiness activities on the southern otter population in the Areas. (Sec. 313) Amends energy management reporting requirements to eliminate requirements for reporting of renewable energy credits and revise electricity outage reporting requirements to include non-commercial utility outages and DOD-owned infrastructure. (Sec. 314) Revises the scope of required DOD reviews of projects related to potential obstructions to aviation to: (1) cover requests for reviews by Indian tribes and landowners, (2) provide that information received from private entities is not publicly releasable, (3) eliminate categories of adverse risk, and (4) limit the applicability of the section to only energy projects. (Sec. 315) Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to exclude from the definition of &quot;chemical substance&quot; any component of any article subject to the excise tax on firearms and ammunition, limited to shot shells, cartridges, and components of shot shells and cartridges. Subtitle C--Logistics and Sustainment (Sec. 322) Repeals a limitation on the authority of the Air Force to enter into a contract for the sustainment, maintenance, repair, or overhaul of the F117 engine. (Sec. 323) Requires each of the service acquisition executives of the military departments to: (1) initiate a pilot program in FY2016 for product improvement under the authority provided in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, and (2) spend at least $5 million in working capital funds in FY2016 to support the initiative. Subtitle D--Reports (Sec. 331) Revises requirements for the annual report on prepositioned materiel and equipment to require a list of any equipment used in support of contingency operations slated for retrograde and subsequent inclusion in the prepositioned stocks. (Under current law, the list applies specifically to Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation New Dawn, or Operation Enduring Freedom.) (Sec. 332) Requires DOD to report to Congress on the merger of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Operational Energy Plans and the Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Installations and Environment. (Sec. 333) Requires DOD to submit to Congress a report on equipment purchased noncompetitively from foreign entities outside of the national technology and industrial base. Subtitle E--Other Matters (Sec. 341) Prohibits DOD from entering into any contract or other agreement under which payments are to be made for activities by the contractor intended to honor members of the Armed Forces at a sporting event. (Sec. 342) Revises the priority order of recipients of adopted military animals and requires the Secretary of the military department concerned to make animals available for adoption under certain circumstances. (Sec. 343) Permits certain contracts or subcontracts entered into under the Armament Retooling and Manufacturing Support (ARMS) Initiative to include an option to extend the term for an additional 25 years. (Sec. 344) Requires DOD to submit to Congress a plan for the improved management and oversight of the systems, processes, and controls involved in the disposal of excess DOD property by the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services. (Sec. 345) Limits the use of funds for sponsorship, advertising, or marketing associated with a sports-related organization or sporting event until the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness reviews and reports to Congress on current contracts and task orders for sponsorships, advertising, and marketing. (Sec. 346) Requires DOD to: (1) plan and budget for $10 billion in cost savings in its headquarters, administrative and support activities between FY2015-FY2019; (2) include at least a 25% reduction to headquarters activities in the savings; and (3) conduct a comprehensive review of headquarters, administrative, and support functions. TITLE IV--MILITARY PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATIONS Subtitle A--Active Forces (Sec. 401) Authorizes specified end strengths for Active Duty personnel of the Armed Forces. (Sec. 402) Establishes new minimum Active Duty end strengths for the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force. Subtitle B--Reserve Forces (Sec. 411) Authorizes specified end strengths for Selected Reserve personnel. (Sec. 412) Authorizes specified end strengths for Reserves on Active Duty in support of the Reserves. (Sec. 413) Authorizes specified end strengths for military technicians (dual status). (Sec. 414) Establishes the maximum end strengths for the Reserve Components of the Army and Air Force for non-dual status technicians. (Sec. 415) Authorizes the maximum number of Reserve Component personnel who may be on Active Duty or full-time National Guard duty during FY2016 to provide operational support. Subtitle C--Authorization of Appropriations (Sec. 421) Authorizes appropriations for Military Personnel at the levels identified in section 4401 of this bill. (Sec. 422) Requires DOD to submit to Congress a report containing specified assessments, evaluations, and details regarding the force structure of the Army. TITLE V--MILITARY PERSONNEL POLICY Subtitle A--Officer Personnel Policy (Sec. 501) Reinstates the authority for the service secretaries to convene selection boards to consider regular warrant officers on the Active-Duty list for involuntary discharge. (Sec. 502) Specifies that if the Secretary of a military department determines that one or more officers were not placed on an all-fully-qualified-list for promotion because of administrative error, the Secretary may prepare a supplemental list for promotion containing the names of the officers. (Sec. 503) Revises the restriction on the number of officers that may be recommended for discharge by a selection board. (Sec. 504) Permits the Secretaries of the military departments to defer, until age 68, the mandatory retirement age of a general or flag officer serving as Chief or Deputy Chief of Chaplains of the Army, Navy, or Air Force. (Sec. 505) Authorizes a service secretary to retire warrant officers in the highest grade in which they served satisfactorily before retirement. (Sec. 506) Implements GAO recommendations on the definition and availability of general and flag officer costs and requires DOD to submit a report to Congress describing the costs. Subtitle B--Reserve Component Management (Sec. 511) Provides that a member of the Ready Reserve who is also a Member of Congress may not be transferred to the Standby Reserve or discharged on account of the individual's position as a Member of Congress unless the transfer or discharge is ordered by the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of Homeland Security, in the case of the Coast Guard Reserve, based on the needs of the services. (Sec. 512) Provides that the purpose of a Reserve Component special selection board is limited to the correction of errors at a mandatory promotion board. (Sec. 513) Increases from 90 to 180 days the number of continuous days of Active Duty required to be performed by reserve component members for the duty to be considered satisfactory federal service for purposes of unemployment compensation. (Sec. 514) Authorizes the Air Force to use up to 50 Active, Guard, and Reserve members and dual status military technicians to provide pilot instruction training to active duty and foreign military personnel in excess of what is currently authorized. Requires the Air Force to submit to Congress a plan to eliminate pilot instructor shortages within the Air Force. (Sec. 515) Requires DOD submit to Congress an assessment of the Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission's recommendation to consolidate the statutory authorities by which members of the reserve components may be ordered to perform duty. Subtitle C--General Service Authorities (Sec. 521) Authorizes the service secretaries to apply for a correction to military records on behalf of a group of members or former members of the Armed Forces who were similarly harmed by the same error or injustice. (Sec. 522) Provides authority through 2020 for the Secretary of a military department to develop and provide incentives to encourage individuals to accept an appointment as a commissioned officer, accept an appointment as a warrant officer, or enlist in the Armed Forces. (Sec. 523) Amends the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2009 to expand the authority to conduct pilot programs on career flexibility to enhance retention of members of the Armed Forces. Removes limitations on the number of participants in the program. (Under the program, officers and enlisted members of the Armed Forces may be inactivated from active duty in order to meet personal or professional needs and returned to active duty at the end of the period of inactivation.) (Sec. 524) Modifies the waiting period and congressional notification requirements for changes in the ground combat exclusion policy for female members of the Armed Forces. Requires DOD to notify Congress at least 30 days before a change is implemented. (Sec. 525) Requires gender-neutral occupational standards developed by the Secretaries of the military departments to measure the combat readiness of combat units, including special operations forces. (Sec. 526) Requires DOD to establish a process by which the commander of a military installation in the United States, reserve center, recruiting center, or other defense facility may authorize a member of the Armed Forces assigned to duty at the installation to carry an appropriate firearm on the installation if it is necessary as a personal- or force-protection measure. (Sec. 527) Requires the Army to develop a breastfeeding policy for female members of the Army. (Sec. 528) Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should (1) continue to recognize and promote diversity in the Armed Forces; and (2) honor those from diverse backgrounds and religious traditions who have made sacrifices in serving the United States through the Armed Services. Subtitle D--Military Justice, Including Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Prevention and Response (Sec. 531) Amends the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) to authorize a victim to petition the Court of Criminal Appeals for a writ of mandamus based on an assertion that the victim's rights at an Article 32, UCMJ, investigation were violated or that the victim is subject to an order to submit to a deposition notwithstanding the fact that the victim is available to testify at a court-martial. (Sec. 532) Authorizes DOD to provide Special Victims' Counsel (SVC) services to a civilian DOD employee who is the victim of an alleged sex-related offense. (Sec. 533) Authorizes the SVC to provide legal consultation and assistance to victims of an alleged sex-related offense, in connection with inspector general and equal opportunity complaints, requests under the Freedom of Information Act, and communications with Congress. (Sec. 534) Requires a victim of a sex-related offense to be notified of the availability of a Special Victims' Counsel prior to interviewing or requesting a statement from the victim, subject to exceptions for exigent circumstances. (Sec. 535) Requires DOD to develop a policy to standardize the training for Special Victims' Counsel, establish performance measures and standards, and ensure that Special Victims' Counsel are assigned to locations that maximize face-to-face interactions with clients. (Sec. 536) Provides that federal law protecting the privacy of victims who are servicemembers or adult military dependents and who file restricted reports of sexual assault preempts state laws requiring reporting to a sexual assault response coordinator, a sexual assault victim advocate, or healthcare personnel providing assistance to a victim. Includes an exception if reporting is necessary to prevent or mitigate a serious and imminent threat to the health or safety of an individual. (Sec. 537) Requires DOD to establish the Defense Advisory Committee on Investigation, Prosecution, and Defense of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces no later than 90 days after enactment of this bill. (Sec. 538) Requires DOD to develop a plan to improve prevention and response to sexual assaults of male members of the Armed Forces. (Sec. 539) Requires DOD to establish a strategy to prevent retaliation against members of the Armed Forces who report or intervene on behalf of sexual assault victims. (Sec. 540) Requires the service secretaries to ensure that the commanders, administrators, and instructors of each unit of the Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps receive regular sexual assault prevention and response training and education. (Sec. 541) Requires DOD to retain all elements of the case file in investigations of sex-related offenses for at least 50 years. (Sec. 542) Requires the GAO to report on policies of the Army National Guard and the Army Reserve regarding sexual assault response and prevention. (Sec. 543) Requires DOD to examine the DOD process for implementing changes to the UCMJ to develop options for streamlining the process and ensure that legal guidance is published when the changes are implemented. (Sec. 544) Modifies the Rules for Courts-Martial to prohibit giving a less favorable rating to any member of the Armed Forces serving as a Special Victims' Counsel because of the zeal with which the Counsel represented a victim. (Sec. 545) Authorizes the President to modify Rule 304(c) of the Military Rules of Evidence to conform to the rules governing the admissibility of the corroboration of admissions and confessions in the trial of criminal cases in the U.S. district courts. Subtitle E--Member Education, Training, and Transition (Sec. 551) Amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 to revise the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program to: expand eligibility for the program; add quality of life services to the services that DOD may enter into partnerships to provide under the program; provide flexibility in the number and timing of information, events, and activities under the program; and require the Office for Reintegration Programs to assist in the collection and analysis of best practices regarding suicide prevention. (Sec. 552) Excludes any day on which a member: (1) performed full-time training or annual training duty, and (2) attended a school designated as a service school from the calculation of continuous days of Active Duty for the purpose of receiving preseparation counseling. (Sec. 553) Requires DOD and the Department of Homeland Security to permit a member of the Armed Forces eligible for the Transition Assistance Program to receive additional training in preparation for higher education or training, career or technical training, or entrepreneurship. (Sec. 554) Authorizes the Joint Professional Military Education Phase II courses to be taught in residence at or offered through the Joint Forces Staff College or senior level service school designated as a joint professional military education institution. (Sec. 555) Terminates the program to provide educational assistance for reserve component members supporting contingency operations and other operations in four years after the date of enactment of this bill. (Sec. 556) Adds one additional nomination for appointment to each military service academy by each Delegate in Congress from the territories of Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. (Sec. 557) Authorizes the Army to enter into certain contracts and agreements with the Army West Point Athletic Association to support the athletic programs of the U.S. Military Academy and sets forth requirements for the agreements. (Sec. 558) Removes the requirement that admission of defense industry civilians to the U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology be on a space-available basis as long as the attendance does not require an increase in the size of the faculty, course offerings, or laboratory facilities of the school. (Sec. 559) Requires the Secretaries of the military departments to ensure that professional accreditation programs provided to members of the Armed Services meet recognized national and international standards. (Sec. 560) Provides that individuals receiving Post-9/11 Education Assistance may not also receive unemployment insurance while receiving the post-9/11 education benefit, subject to an exception for individuals who were involuntarily separated from service under honorable conditions. (Sec. 561) Establishes a Job Training and Post-Service Placement Executive Committee within the Department of Veterans Affairs-Department of Defense Joint Executive Committee to: (1) review policies, procedures, and practices with respect to job training and post-service placement programs; and (2) identify changes to improve job training and post-service placement. (Sec. 562) Exempts two additional involuntary mobilization duty authorities from the five-year limit on reemployment rights: (1) orders of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force Reserve to active duty to respond to a major disaster or emergency; and (2) orders of the Selected Reserve to active duty for preplanned missions in support of the combatant commands. (Sec. 563) Amends the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act to expand outreach for veterans transitioning from Active Duty to inform them about community oriented veteran peer support networks and other available support programs. Subtitle F--Defense Dependents' Education and Military Family Readiness Matters (Sec. 571) Authorizes appropriations to continue DOD assistance to local educational agencies impacted by enrollment of dependent children of military members and DOD civilian employees. (Sec. 572) Authorizes appropriations for impact aid payments for children with disabilities to continue DOD assistance to local educational agencies that benefit eligible dependents with severe disabilities. (Sec. 573) Authorizes the use of appropriations to support student meal programs in domestic defense dependents' schools located outside of the United States. (Sec. 574) Extends the authority for family support programs for immediate family members of members of the Armed Forces assigned to Special Operations Forces and modifies reporting requirements. Subtitle G--Decorations and Awards (Sec. 581) Waives the statutory time limitation to authorize the Army to award the Distinguished-Service Cross to Edward G. Halcomb for service in the Korean War. Subtitle H--Miscellaneous Reports and Other Matters (Sec. 591) Authorizes DOD to develop a policy to coordinate the efforts of DOD and non-governmental suicide prevention organizations. (Sec. 592) Extends the requirement for semiannual reports on involuntary separation of members of the Armed Forces. (Sec. 593) Requires DOD to report to Congress on the feasibility of conducting preliminary mental health screenings for individuals becoming members of the Armed Forces. (Sec. 594) Requires DOD to report to Congress on new Military Lending Act regulations related to the identification of covered borrowers, including: (1) the ability of the Defense Manpower Data Center to provide the information needed to determine whether a borrower is covered, or (2) an alternate mechanism for identifying covered borrowers. Specifies requirements for Defense Manpower Data Center reports and meetings with private sector users. (Sec. 595) Limits the use of Air Force Operation and Maintenance funds until the Air Force reports to Congress on remotely piloted aircraft career field manning levels and actions that will be taken to rectify personnel shortfalls. TITLE VI--COMPENSATION AND OTHER PERSONNEL BENEFITS Subtitle A--Pay and Allowances (Sec. 601) Freezes the monthly basic pay for all general and flag officers. (Sec. 602) Ends the supplemental subsistence allowance for servicemembers serving inside the United States. (Servicemembers serving outside the United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or Guam would still be eligible to receive the supplemental subsistence allowance from DOD.) (Sec. 603) Permits DOD to reduce the monthly amount of the basic allowance for housing (BAH) by up to the following percentages of the national average for housing for a given pay grade and dependency status: 1% in 2015, 2% 2016, 3% in 2017, 4% in 2018, and 5% for months after 2018. (Sec. 604) Extends the authority of DOD to temporarily increase the rates of basic allowance for housing in areas impacted by natural disasters or experiencing a sudden influx of personnel. (Sec. 605) Permits DOD to obtain information from the Department of Agriculture regarding the number of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) applicant households that contain members of the Armed Forces. Subtitle B--Bonuses and Special and Incentive Pays (Sec. 611) Extends certain bonus and special pay authorities for Reserve Forces. (Sec. 612) Extends certain bonus and special pay authorities for health care professionals. (Sec. 613) Extends certain bonus and special pay authorities for nuclear officers. (Sec. 614) Extends the general bonus authority for enlisted members and officers, the special bonus and incentive pay authority for nuclear officers, special aviation incentive pay and bonus authorities, the special health professions incentive pay and bonus authorities, hazardous duty pay, assignment pay or special duty pay, skill incentive pay or the proficiency bonus, the contracting bonus for Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets and midshipmen, and the retention bonus for members with critical military skills or assigned to high-priority units. (Sec. 615) Extends the authority for the aviation officer retention bonus, assignment incentive pay, the reenlistment bonus for active members, the enlistment bonus for active members, the incentive pay for members of precommissioning programs pursuing foreign language proficiency, the accession bonus for new officers in critical skills, the incentive bonus for conversion to military occupational specialty to ease personnel shortage, the incentive bonus for transfer between Armed Forces, and the accession bonus for officer candidates. (Sec. 616) Authorizes the Navy to increase the maximum nuclear officer bonus if necessary to address declining nuclear officer retention and growing retention uncertainty. (Sec. 617) Increases aviation incentive pay for officers performing qualifying flying duty relating to remotely piloted aircraft and makes technical amendments to the aviation pay and bonus authorities. (Sec. 618) Repeals the authority of the Army to pay bonuses to encourage Army personnel to refer persons for enlistment in the Army. Subtitle C--Travel and Transportation Allowances (Sec. 621) Permits the Secretary of the military department concerned to provide round trip transportation to transfer ceremonies for family and next of kin of members of the armed forces who die overseas during humanitarian relief operations. (Sec. 622) Repeals the special travel and transportation allowance for survivors of deceased members of the Armed Forces from the Vietnam conflict to provide equal travel benefits regardless of the location of death or connection to a specific conflict. (Sec. 623) Requires the GAO to study the impact of the policy changes to the Joint Travel Regulations for uniformed service members and DOD civilian employees related to flat rate per diem for long-term temporary duty travel. Subtitle D--Disability Pay, Retired Pay, and Survivor Benefits Part I--Retired Pay Reform (Sec. 631) Changes the current uniformed services retirement system by blending the current defined benefit retirement plan with a defined contribution plan, lump sum career continuation pay, and retention bonuses paid at defined career milestones, while continuing a 20-year defined annuity. Limits service members who may opt-in to the new retirement system to those with less than 12 years of service. Repeals the modified cost-of-living adjustment for members under the age of 62 included in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013. (Sec. 632) Provides a government-matching Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) retirement benefit for those who enter uniformed service on or after January 1, 2018, or a member serving before that date who makes a voluntary election to opt-in to the new plan. Ends the government matching contributions at 26 years of service. (Sec. 633) Permits the voluntary election of lump sum payments of retired pay for those serving for 20 or more years. (Sec. 634) Changes the current military retirement system by adding a mandatory lump sum career continuation pay at 12 years of service with an agreement by the service member to continue in service for 4 more years. (Sec. 635) Establishes January 1, 2018, as the effective date for this subtitle, and requires the Secretaries concerned to submit an implementation plan to Congress. Part II--Other Matters (Sec. 641) Permits the election of a new spouse beneficiary under the Survivor Benefit Plan after the death of a former spouse beneficiary. Subtitle E--Commissary and Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality Benefits and Operations (Sec. 651) Requires DOD to submit to Congress a plan to make delivery of commissary and exchange benefits budget-neutral by October 1, 2018. Requires GAO to assess the plan. Permits DOD to conduct one or more pilot programs to evaluate processes and methods for achieving budget-neutrality in the delivery of commissary and exchange benefits. (Sec. 652) Requires GAO to report on policies and procedures for construction projects funded through the Commissary Surcharge, Non-appropriated Fund and the Privately-Financed Major Construction Program of DOD. Subtitle F--Other Matters (Sec. 661) Requires DOD to increase the frequency of and make specified improvements to financial literacy and preparedness training for members of the Armed Forces. (Sec. 662) Authorizes DOD to obligate installment payments of bonus, incentive pay, and similar benefits at the time payment is due. TITLE VII--HEALTH CARE PROVISIONS Subtitle A--TRICARE and Other Health Care Benefits (Sec. 701) Modifies residency requirements for certain beneficiaries to receive access to TRICARE Prime. (Sec. 702) Modifies cost-sharing requirements for the TRICARE pharmacy benefits program. (Sec. 703) Expands continued health benefits coverage to include discharged and released members of the Selected Reserve. (Sec. 704) Requires DOD to ensure that TRICARE Prime beneficiaries obtain health care appointments within health care access standards established by DOD. Requires DOD to publish the health care access standards in the Federal Register and on a publicly accessible DOD web site. (Sec. 705) Expands reimbursement for smoking cessation services for certain TRICARE beneficiaries. Subtitle B--Health Care Administration (Sec. 711) Authorizes DOD to waive recoupment of an erroneous payment to a covered TRICARE beneficiary if: the payment was due to an administrative error by an employee of the DOD or a TRICARE contractor, the beneficiary reasonably believed that the payment was correct, the beneficiary relied on the expectation of the benefit, and a waiver of recoupment is necessary to prevent an injustice. Requires DOD to impose financial responsibility on TRICARE contractors that are responsible for erroneous payments. (Sec. 712) Requires DOD to publish data on measures used to assess patient safety, quality of care, patient satisfaction, and health outcomes for health care provided under the TRICARE program at each military medical treatment facility on a publicly available DOD website. Requires data for health care provided by a military medical treatment facility to be accessible on the primary web site of that facility. Prohibits DOD from publishing any data related to risk management activities. (Sec. 713) Requires DOD to include data on patient safety, quality of care, and access to care at each military medical treatment facility in the annual report to Congress on TRICARE program effectiveness. (Sec. 714) Requires DOD to ensure that beneficiaries covered under a TRICARE health plan can access health care under that health plan in each TRICARE program region. (Sec. 715) Requires DOD and the VA to establish a joint uniform formulary with respect to pharmaceutical agents that are critical for the transition of an individual from receiving treatment furnished by DOD to treatment furnished by the VA. (Sec. 716) Establishes criteria under which licensed mental health counselors may be reimbursed under the TRICARE program. (Sec. 717) Requires DOD to develop a system for designating non-department mental health care providers that meet criteria relating to knowledge and understanding of military culture and evidence-based mental health treatments approved by DOD. (Sec. 718) Requires DOD to: (1) establish and disseminate clinical practice guidelines on standards of care with respect to methods of contraception and counseling on methods of contraception for members of the Armed Forces, and (2) ensure that female members of the Armed Forces have access to comprehensive counseling on the full range of methods of contraception provided by health care providers during health care visits. Subtitle C--Reports and Other Matters (Sec. 721) Makes permanent the authority to provide transportation for certain dependents receiving obstetrical anesthesia services related to childbirth. (Sec. 722) Extends the authority for the DOD-VA Health Care Sharing Incentive Fund for five years. (Sec. 723) Extends the authority for the joint DOD-VA Medical Facility Demonstration Fund. (Sec. 724) Limits funds that may be spent by the Office of the Secretary of Defense until DOD submits to Congress a required report on the military health system modernization study. (Sec. 725) Requires DOD to carry out and report to Congress on a pilot program to allow covered beneficiaries under the TRICARE program to access urgent care visits without requiring pre-authorization for the visits. (Sec. 726) Requires DOD to conduct and report to Congress on a pilot program to assess value-based incentive programs to encourage institutional and individual health care providers under the TRICARE program to improve quality of care, the experience of beneficiaries in receiving care, and the health of beneficiaries. (Sec. 727) Limits the funds authorized by this bill that may be used for DOD Healthcare Management Systems Modernization until DOD makes a specified certification required by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014. (Sec. 728) Requires DOD to submit to the VA specified information related to the exposure of members of the Armed Forces to airborne hazards, open burn pits, and environmental factors in Iraq and Afghanistan connected to respiratory illnesses. (Sec. 729) Requires DOD to submit to Congress a plan to compile and assess data relating to: (1) outcomes for mental health care provided by DOD, (2) variations in outcomes among different medical facilities, and (3) barriers to the implementation by mental health care providers of the clinical practice guidelines and other evidence-based treatments and approaches. (Sec. 730) Requires DOD to submit to Congress and GAO to assess a report describing plans to improve the experience of care of beneficiaries and to eliminate performance variability for health care provided in military medical treatment facilities and in the TRICARE purchased care network. (Sec. 731) Requires GAO to study gaming facilities at military installations and problem gambling among members of the Armed Forces. TITLE VIII--ACQUISITION POLICY, ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT, AND RELATED MATTERS Subtitle A--Acquisition Policy and Management (Sec. 801) Requires the Chief of Staff of the Army, the Chief of Naval Operations, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and the Commandant of the Marine Corps to review their current individual authorities related to defense acquisitions to develop recommendations to further or advance their roles in the development of requirements, acquisition processes, and the associated DOD budget practices. (Sec. 802) Sets forth the role of the Chiefs of Staff and other specified officials with respect to decisions regarding the balancing of resources, priorities, and associated trade-offs among cost, schedule, technical feasibility, and performance on major defense acquisition programs. (Sec. 803) Amends the Bob Stump National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 to allow DOD to use existing rapid acquisition authority for supplies and services that DOD determines are: urgently needed and impact an ongoing or anticipated contingency operation that, if left unfulfilled, could potentially result in loss of life or critical mission failure; or urgently needed to eliminate a deficiency that as the result of a cyber-attack has resulted or is likely to result in critical mission failure, the loss of life, property destruction, or economic effects. Increases the amount of rapid acquisition authority for contingency operations and authorizes a specified amount for cyber security. (Sec. 804) Requires the Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics to issue guidance for an expedited and streamlined ''middle tier'' of acquisition programs that are intended to be completed within five years. Requires the guidance to include two acquisition pathways: (1) a rapid prototyping pathway that can demonstrate new capabilities to meet emerging military needs which could result in a residual operational capability, and (2) a rapid fielding pathway for proven technologies to field production quantities of new or upgraded systems with minimal development required. Authorizes the use of expedited and streamlined procedures for both of these pathways and establishes a Rapid Prototyping Fund to provide additional funds for each rapid prototyping pathway program. (Sec. 805) Requires DOD to establish and report to Congress on procedures and guidelines for alternative acquisition pathways to acquire capital assets and services that meet critical national security needs. (Sec. 806) Permits DOD to waive acquisition laws or regulations to acquire a capability that is in the vital national security interest of the United States and is not otherwise available to the Armed Forces. Requires DOD to notify Congress before using this authority and designate a senior official to be responsible and accountable for the rapid and effective acquisition and deployment of the needed capability. (Sec. 807) Authorizes limited acquisition authority for non-major systems for the Commander of U.S. Cyber Command. Requires an implementation plan to be submitted to Congress. Requires the Cyber Investment Management Board to review and assess programs being acquired under this authority. (Sec. 808) Requires the Chief of Staff of the Army, the Chief of Naval Operations, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and the Commandant of the Marine Corps to each submit to Congress a report on efforts to link and streamline the requirements, acquisition, and budget processes within the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. (Sec. 809) Requires DOD to establish, under the sponsorship of the Defense Acquisition University and the National Defense University, an advisory panel on streamlining acquisition regulations. (Sec. 810) Requires the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to review the requirements process to: (1) establish an agile and streamlined system that develops requirements that provide stability and foundational direction for acquisition programs, and (2) to determine the advisability of providing a time-based or phased distinction between capabilities needed to be deployed urgently, within two years, within five years, and longer than five years. Requires DOD to ensure that the acquisition and budgeting systems are structured to meet time-based or phased requirements in a manner that is predictable, cost effective, and efficient and takes advantage of emerging technological developments. Subtitle B--Amendments to General Contracting Authorities, Procedures, and Limitations (Sec. 811) Replaces a requirement that the head of an agency determine that substantial savings would be achieved before entering into a multiyear contract with a requirement that the savings be significant. (Sec. 812) Limits the applicability of requirements under the Truth in Negotiations Act to submit certified cost and pricing data if: (1) the data relates to an offset agreement in connection with a contract for the sale of a weapon system or defense-related item to a foreign country or foreign firm, and (2) does not relate to a contract or subcontract under the offset agreement for work performed in a foreign country that is directly related to the weapon system or defense-related item being purchased under the contract. (Sec. 813) Sets forth procedures for the validation of rights in technical data for subsystems and components of major weapon systems and establishes a government-industry advisory panel on rights in technical data. (Sec. 814) Revises experimental acquisition authority to apply the authority to transportation, energy, medical, and space-flight supplies. (Sec. 815) Amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994 to make permanent the transaction authority for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to carry out certain prototype projects that are directly relevant to enhancing the mission effectiveness of military personnel and the supporting platforms, systems, components, or materials proposed to be acquired or developed by DOD, or to improvement of platforms, systems, components, or materials in use by the Armed Forces. Sets forth policies regarding the qualification of contractors as nontraditional contractors, permissible uses of the authority, and the participation of small businesses without a cost-share requirement. (Sec. 816) Raises the special emergency procurement authority threshold. (Sec. 817) Changes the rounding method used for making inflation adjustments to certain acquisition-related dollar thresholds. Subtitle C--Provisions Related to Major Defense Acquisition Programs (Sec. 821) Requires DOD to create an acquisition strategy for each major defense acquisition program, each major automated information system, and each major system approved by a Milestone Decision Authority (MDA). (Sec. 822) Requires the program acquisition strategy for each major defense acquisition program or major system to specifically address approaches to manage and mitigate risks. (Sec. 823) Establishes the MDA's responsibility to ensure that an acquisition program has demonstrated sufficient knowledge to enter into a risk reduction phase following milestone A (initiates technology maturation and risk reduction) and has sound plans to progress to the development phase before granting milestone approval. Specifies the considerations that the MDA must take into account. (Sec. 824) Establishes the MDA's responsibility to ensure that an acquisition program has demonstrated sufficient knowledge to enter a development phase and has sound plans in place to deliver the required capability before granting milestone B (initiates engineering and manufacturing development) approval. Specifies the considerations that the MDA must take into account. Requires the MDA to certify that: (1) the program has a high likelihood of accomplishing its intended mission based on a formal post-preliminary design review assessment, and (2) the technology in the program has been demonstrated in a relevant environment based on an independent review and assessment. (Sec. 825) Designates the service acquisition executives as the MDA for major acquisition programs managed by the military services unless DOD designates another official to serve as the MDA. (Sec. 826) Requires DOD to revise guidance for defense acquisition programs to address the tenure and accountability of program managers for the program definition period of defense acquisition programs. (Sec. 827) Requires DOD to revise guidance for major defense acquisition programs to address the tenure and accountability of program managers for the program execution period of major defense acquisition programs. Specifies requirements for the revised guidance. (Sec. 828) Requires each military department to pay an annual penalty for cost overruns on the covered major defense acquisition programs of the military department. (Sec. 829) Modifies reporting requirements applicable to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering regarding major defense acquisition programs. (Sec. 830) Requires each Configuration Steering Board to track any changes in program requirements for a major defense acquisition program and requires certain changes to be approved by the service chief. (Sec. 831) Repeals the requirement for separate manpower estimates for major defense acquisition programs. (Sec. 832) Authorizes the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Developmental Test and Evaluation and the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Systems Engineering to review developmental test and evaluation and systems engineering master plans for major defense acquisition programs, respectively, and advise relevant technical authorities on the incorporation of best practices for programs under consideration. Subtitle D--Provisions Relating to Acquisition Workforce (Sec. 841) Makes permanent the authority for the Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Fund and the associated expedited hiring authority. (Sec. 842) Reinstitutes a dual-track career path for officers and enlisted personnel to gain experience and receive credit for both a primary career in combat arms and a functional secondary career in the acquisition field. (Sec. 843) Includes acquisition matters addressed by military personnel in the definition of &quot;joint matters&quot; to enable military acquisition professionals to receive joint professional credit and end certain double experience requirements for officers who serve in acquisition positions. (Sec. 844) Requires DOD to provide mandatory training for members of the Armed Forces and DOD employees responsible for conducting market research. (Sec. 845) Requires DOD to contract with an independent research entity to study DOD strategic planning related to the defense acquisition workforce. (Sec. 846) Extends the Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project. Subtitle E--Provisions Relating to Commercial Items (Sec. 851) Requires DOD to: (1) establish and maintain a centralized capability to oversee the making of commercial item determinations for DOD procurements, and (2) provide public access to the determinations. Permits a contracting officer to presume that a prior commercial item determination made by a DOD component may serve as a determination for subsequent procurements of the items. (Sec. 852) Modifies the information that a contractor is required to submit to DOD to support a price reasonableness determination. (Sec. 853) Requires a contracting officer to consider evidence provided by an offeror of recent purchase prices paid by the government for the same or similar commercial items in establishing price reasonableness if the previous prices remain a valid reference for comparison after considering other relevant factors. (Sec. 854) Requires DOD to submit to Congress a report identifying the defense-unique provisions of law that are applicable for the procurement of commercial items or commercial off-the-shelf items, both at the prime and subcontract level. (Sec. 855) Requires DOD to issue guidance and conduct reviews to ensure that defense acquisition officials and specified documents fully comply with requirements regarding market research and the preference for commercial items. (Sec. 856) Requires a written determination to be made prior to any conversion of the procurement of commercial items to a non-commercial acquisition procedure. Requires DOD to establish procedures to track conversions of future contracts and subcontracts for improved analysis and reporting. (Sec. 857) Authorizes DOD to treat goods and services provided by a non-traditional contractor as a commercial item. Subtitle F--Industrial Base Matters (Sec. 861) Extends the DOD Mentor-Protege Pilot Program, which provides incentives for major DOD contractors to furnish disadvantaged small business concerns with assistance to enhance capabilities to perform under DOD contracts. Modifies eligibility requirements, forms of assistance, and reporting requirements. (Sec. 862) Amends the Small Business Act to require the Small Business Administration (SBA) to annually provide to Congress certification of the accuracy and completeness of data reported on bundled and consolidated contracts. Requires GAO to report on the effectiveness of the certification process and assess whether contracts were accurately labeled as bundled or consolidated. (Sec. 863) Requires: (1) the senior procurement executive or chief acquisition officer to announce through a public website that a determination has been made to bundle or consolidate contracts, and (2) the head of a contracting agency to announce through a public website that a determination has been made regarding a substantial bundling of contracts for a proposed procurement plan. Specifies requirements for the timing of the announcements. (Sec. 864) Provides that Small Business Act requirements for certain contracts apply to contracts for goods, but not services or construction. (Sec. 865) Establishes certification requirements for Commercial Market Representatives and modifies the certification requirements for Procurement Center Representatives and Business Opportunity Specialists. (Sec. 866) Amends the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005 to revise requirements for small businesses located in base closure areas to participate in the Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) program. Authorizes the inclusion of qualified disaster areas and base closure areas in the program. (Sec. 867) Requires agencies to consider the capabilities and past performances of the small businesses that submit offers as teams or joint ventures for a multiple award contract or when the contract is bundled or consolidated. (Sec. 868) Requires the SBA to: ensure the participation of a wide variety of industries and a broad spectrum of small businesses within each industry to meet small business contracting goals, and develop a scorecard program for evaluating federal agency compliance with small business contracting goals. Specifies requirements for the scorecard and requires the GAO to review the methodology. Requires the SBA to report to Congress on specified details regarding contracts awarded to small businesses. (Sec. 869) Establishes an Office of Hearings and Appeals in the SBA to: (1) impartially decide matters relating to certain program decisions of the Administrator, and (2) handle Freedom of Information Act requests and maintain records pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974. Establishes procedures for the Office of Hearing and Appeals to consider petitions for the reconsideration of size standards for small business concerns. (Sec. 870) Sets forth additional duties for the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization in cases where a small business believes that a solicitation, request for proposal, or request for quotation might unduly restrict the ability of the small business concern to compete for an award. (Sec. 871) Includes consideration of success in attainment of small business subcontracting goals as a part of agency responsibilities for achieving small business goals. (Sec. 872) Requires DOD to report to Congress regarding the failure of contractors to meet goals under negotiated comprehensive small business subcontracting plans. (Sec. 873) Establishes a pilot program for streamlining awards of certain contracts to a small business or non-traditional defense contractor pursuant to: (1) a technical merit based selection procedure, or (2) the Small Business Innovation Research Program. Establishes exceptions to requirements for certified cost and pricing data and records examination for these contracts. (Sec. 874) Increases the amount of SBA surety bond guarantees from 70% to 90% percent. (A surety bond is a three-party instrument between a surety who agrees to be responsible for the debt or obligation of another, a contractor, and a project owner.) (Sec. 875) Requires DOD to contract with an independent entity to review: (1) regulations, practices, and sustainment requirements related to government access to and use of intellectual property rights of private sector firms; and (2) practices related to the procurement, management, and use of intellectual property rights to facilitate competition in sustainment of weapon systems throughout their life-cycle. (Sec. 876) Requires DOD to include in the periodic assessment of defense capability a determination of the extent to which the requirements associated with defense acquisition programs can be satisfied by the present and projected performance capacities of: (1) industries supporting the sectors or capabilities in the assessment, and (2) industries that do not actively supporting DOD. Subtitle G--Other Matters (Sec. 881) Requires DOD acquisition, management, and oversight agencies to ensure that oversight efforts do not result in unnecessary delays or increases in program costs or cost estimates. (Sec. 882) Requires the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics to: (1) examine the decision authority related to acquisition of services; and (2) develop and issue guidance to improve capabilities related to services contracts requirements development, source selection, and contract oversight and management. (Sec. 883) States the responsibilities of the Secretary of Defense, the Defense Business Council, and other specified officials for the management of defense business systems. (Sec. 884) Requires DOD to ensure that the procurements of items of personal protective equipment or critical safety items rely on source selection criteria predominately based on technical qualifications of the item and not on price if the level of quality or failure of the item could result in death or severe bodily harm to the user. (Sec. 885) Expands the eligibility for contractors to include costs for rework and corrective action related to counterfeit electronic parts as allowable costs under DOD contracts. Permits DOD to approve industry-selected trusted suppliers. (Sec. 886) Provides that the enhanced authority to acquire goods and services manufactured in Afghanistan and Central Asian States is not available for any good contained in the AbilityOne procurement catalog that can be produced and delivered by a qualified non-profit agency for the blind or a non-profit agency for other severely disabled in a timely fashion to support mission requirements. (Sec. 887) Requires the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council to prescribe a regulation making clear that agency acquisition personnel are permitted and encouraged to engage in responsible and constructive exchanges with industry, if the exchanges are consistent with existing laws and regulations and do not promote an unfair competitive advantage to particular firms. (Sec. 888) Requires DOD to conduct and brief Congress on an assessment of the application of the Open Trusted Technology Provider Standard or similar public, open technology standards to DOD procurements for information technology and cyber security acquisitions. (Sec. 889) Requires the Deputy Chief Management Officer; the Chief Information Officer (CIO); and the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics to jointly complete a business case analysis to determine the most effective and efficient way to procure and deploy common information technology services. (Sec. 890) Requires the CIO to: (1) develop a cloud strategy for the Secret Internet Protocol Network (SIPRNet); (2) develop a consistent pricing and cost recovery process for the use by DOD components of the Intelligence Community's cloud services; and (3) assess the feasibility and advisability of imposing a minimum set of open standards for cloud infrastructure, middle-ware, metadata, and application programming interfaces to promote interoperability, information sharing, access to data, and competition. (Sec. 891) Modifies requirements for a major automated information system program that fails to achieve a full deployment decision within five years after the initiation of the program. Requires DOD to submit a written determination justifying the need for a longer time period. (Sec. 892) Expands the pilot program on the acquisition of military purpose non-developmental items to include additional classes of contractors and apply the standards of the Competition in Contracting Act of 1984 to the contracts. (Sec. 893) Prohibits the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) from providing outside audit support to non-DOD agencies until the DCAA certifies that the backlog for incurred cost audits is less than 18 months of incurred cost inventory. (Sec. 894) Expresses the sense of the Congress that before using the lowest price, technically acceptable evaluation method for the procurement of audit or audit readiness services, DOD should establish the values and metrics for evaluating companies offering audit services. (Sec. 895) Requires the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics to review, and revise or issue if necessary, policy guidance for the identification, mitigation, and prevention of potential unfair competitive advantage conferred to technical advisors to acquisition programs. (Sec. 896) Requires DOD to conduct and report to Congress on a survey of the contractors with the highest level of reimbursements for cost type contracts with DOD during FY2014 to estimate industry's cost of regulatory compliance with certain acquisition regulations and requirements. (Sec. 897) Provides that DOD contracts for purchases of products by other federal agencies or state or local governments where DOD serves as an intermediary for the General Services Administration are not subject to specified contracting requirements. (Sec. 898) Ensures that non-profit organizations can compete for contracts for religious related services on a U.S. military installation. (Sec. 899) Permits DOD to establish a pilot program to test a risk-based contracting approach under which cost or pricing data is required for a sample of contracts for purposes of the Truth in Negotiations Act. TITLE IX--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT (Sec. 901) Revises the functions of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to include additional joint force integration functions currently overseen by the Chairman, as a result of the disestablishment of U.S. Joint Forces Command and the deletion of that command from the Unified Command Plan. (Sec. 902) Expresses the sense of the Congress regarding the U.S. Marine Corps. TITLE X--GENERAL PROVISIONS Subtitle A--Financial Matters (Sec. 1001) Permits DOD to make transfers between amounts authorized for FY2016 in division A of this bill, subject to specified limitations and a congressional notification requirement. (Sec. 1002) Requires DOD to work with the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board to establish accounting standards to value large and unordinary general property, plant, and equipment items. (Sec. 1003) Requires DOD to submit to Congress a report ranking all military departments and defense agencies in order of how advanced they are in achieving auditable financial statements as required by law. (Sec. 1004) Expresses the sense of the Congress on the negative impact that the statutory budget caps on discretionary spending are having on DOD and U.S. national security, as well as the need for bipartisan legislation to adjust the caps. (Sec. 1005) Requires the DOD Inspector General to fulfill its statutory audit responsibilities to perform financial statement audits for the military departments and other designated DOD components by contracting with independent external auditors. Subtitle B--Counter-Drug Activities (Sec. 1011) Extends the authority of DOD to provide assistance to support the unified counterdrug and counterterrorism campaign of the government of Colombia. (Sec. 1012) Extends the authority of DOD to provide additional support for counter-drug activities of certain foreign governments and adds Kenya and Tanzania to the countries eligible to receive assistance. Sets forth reporting requirements. (Sec. 1013) Expresses the Sense of Congress that the United States should, to the extent practicable, prioritize efforts to address the challenges to regional security in Central America. Subtitle C--Naval Vessels and Shipyards (Sec. 1021) Requires the annual naval vessel construction plan to include the estimated levels of annual funding necessary to carry out the program by ship class in both graphical and tabular form. (Sec. 1022) Expands the authority of the Navy to use the National Sea-Based Deterrence Fund to include incremental funding authority, economic order quantity contract authority, advance construction authority, and transfer authority from any DOD appropriation. (Sec. 1023) Extends the authority of DOD to use Navy operation and maintenance accounts to fund the cost of meals on U.S. naval and naval auxiliary vessels for non-military personnel. (Sec. 1024) Prohibits the retirement, preparation for retirement, inactivation, or placement in storage of any Ticonderoga-class cruisers or Whidbey Island-class amphibious ships, except to allow the modernization and upgrades for those ships to continue in accordance with the plan required under current law. (Sec. 1025) Prohibits the removal of ballistic missile capabilities from any of the Ticonderoga-class cruisers until the Navy certifies to Congress that it has: (1) obtained the ballistic missile capabilities required by the most recent Navy Force Structure Assessment, (2) determined to upgrade the cruisers with an equal or improved capability, or (3) obtained at least 40 large surface combatants with ballistic missile defense capability. (Sec. 1026) Requires DOD to seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center for an assessment of the anticipated future demands of the combat logistics force ships of the Navy and the challenges the ships may face when conducting and supporting future naval operations in contested maritime environments. Subtitle D--Counterterrorism (Sec. 1031) Prohibits the use of funds to transfer or release detainees at Guantanamo to or within the United States, its territories, or possessions. (Sec. 1032) Prohibits DOD from using funds to modify or construct any facility in the United States, its territories, or possessions to house any detainee transferred from Guantanamo for the purposes of detention or imprisonment in the custody or under control of DOD. (Sec. 1033) Prohibits DOD from using funds for the transfer or release of any individual detained at Guantanamo to Libya, Somalia, Syria, or Yemen. (Sec. 1034) Prohibits DOD from using funds to transfer or release any individual detained at Guantanamo to the individual's country of origin or any other foreign country or entity, unless DOD provides a certification to Congress addressing specified requirements. (Sec. 1035) Requires DOD to submit to Congress a strategy for the detention of current and future individuals captured and held pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force pending the end of hostilities. (Sec. 1036) Prohibits the use of funds to: (1) close or abandon Guantanamo, (2) relinquish control of Guantanamo to Cuba, or (3) implement a material modification to the 1934 Treaty Between the United States of America and Cuba that constructively closes Guantanamo. (Sec. 1037) Requires DOD to submit to Congress a report including a list of the individuals detained at Guantanamo who have been determined or assessed by Joint Task Force Guantanamo to be a high-risk or medium-risk threat to the United States, its interests, or its allies. (Sec. 1038) Amends the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 to include in a required report on Guantanamo detainees a description of any information or discussion about planning for or conducting hostilities against the United States or its allies or partners, or information on the organizational, logistical, or resource needs or activities of any terrorist group. (Sec. 1039) Requires the President to include in reports to Congress details regarding recidivism of individuals formerly detained at Guantanamo. (Sec. 1040) Requires DOD and the Department of State to jointly submit to Congress a report describing the terms of any written agreement between the U.S. and the government of the foreign country concerned regarding each individual detained at Guantanamo who was transferred to a foreign country pursuant to a negotiated transfer. (Sec. 1041) Requires DOD to report to Congress on the use by terrorist organizations of images and symbols relating to Guantanamo or any other DOD or Bureau of Prisons detention facility for recruitment and propaganda purposes. (Sec. 1042) Makes permanent the authority of DOD to issue rewards for providing U.S. personnel or allied forces participating in a combined operation with information or nonlethal assistance that is beneficial to force protection or an operation or activity against international terrorism. Modifies reporting requirements for the rewards. (Sec. 1043) Removes on December 31, 2017, an exemption of operations executed within the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force from congressional notification requirements for sensitive military operations. (Sec. 1044) Modifies reporting requirements for funds related to programs for combating terrorism. (Sec. 1045) Limits interrogation techniques to those that are authorized and listed in the Army Field Manual, with an exception for federal law enforcement officials. Requires DOD to review and revise the Army Field Manual to ensure that it complies with the legal obligations of the United States and reflects practices for interrogation that do not involve the use or threat of force. Requires the interagency body established pursuant to Executive Order 13491 (commonly known as the High-Value Detainee Interrogation Group) to report to DOD and other specified agencies on best practices for interrogation that do not involve the use of force. Requires the head of any U.S. department or agency to provide the International Committee of the Red Cross with access to detainees. Subtitle E--Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations (Sec. 1051) Requires DOD to create a website providing information on property transferred under the DOD excess property program. Establishes eligibility requirements that must be met prior to transferring certain types of property to recipients. Requires a federally funded research and development center, the GAO, and DOD to review program objectives, efficacy, and training requirements. (Sec. 1052) Permits DOD to sell or donate excess personal property to federal or state agencies for border security activities. (Sec. 1053) Requires DOD to convert at least 20% of the general administration, clerical, and office service occupation positions identified in a specified report from military technician (dual status) positions to civilian positions. Phases in the termination of military technician (non-dual status) positions. Sets forth reporting requirements. (Sec. 1054) Limits the transfer of certain AH-64 Apache helicopters from the Army National Guard to the regular Army or the reduction of related personnel levels before June 30, 2016. (Sec. 1055) Authorizes DOD to provide training to personnel of foreign ministries of defense or regional organizations with security missions for the purpose of: (1) enhancing civilian oversight; (2) establishing responsible defense governance and internal controls; (3) assessing and addressing organizational weaknesses; and (4) enhancing ministerial, general or joint staff, service level core competencies. (Sec. 1056) Requires DOD to carry out a series of technology demonstrations to assess innovative new technologies for information operations and information engagement to support the operational and strategic requirements of the commanders of the geographic and functional combatant commands. (Sec. 1057) Prohibits the Navy from using FY2016 funds to retire, prepare to retire, transfer, or place in storage any Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 84 (HSC-84) or Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 85 (HSC-85) aircraft or to change the manning levels of the squadrons. Permits a waiver if the Secretary of the Navy certifies that he has conducted a cost-benefit analysis identifying savings to DOD and has identified a replacement capability to meet all operational requirements. (Sec. 1058) Prohibits the use of funds for the destruction of anti-personnel landmines of the United States until specified conditions are met. Includes an exception for any anti-personnel land mine that has become unsafe or poses a safety risk if not demilitarized or destroyed. (Sec. 1059) Authorizes DOD to provide assistance to U.S. Customs and Border Protection to increase ongoing efforts to secure the southern land border of the United States, subject to the concurrence of the Department of Homeland Security. Subtitle F--Studies and Reports (Sec. 1060) Requires DOD to include in the annual budget submission a report to Congress containing summaries of the defense planning guidance and contingency planning guidance (Sec. 1061) Exempts meetings of the National Commission on the Future of the Army from specified requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, unless the meetings are attended by five or more members of the Commission. (Sec. 1062) Amends the National Nuclear Security Administration Act to provide GAO with additional time to complete a required report on the NNSA budget request. Amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 to eliminate a requirement for GAO to conduct a final review of all projects carried out by the Department of Energy's Office of Environmental Management using American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 funds. (Sec. 1063) Requires DOD to report to Congress on plans for implementing the geographically distributed force laydown in the area of responsibility of U.S. Pacific Command. (Sec. 1064) Requires DOD to contract with an independent research entity to carry out a study of the DOD national security strategy formulation process. (Sec. 1065) Requires DOD to submit to Congress a report addressing the suitability of existing capabilities to detect, identify, and disable remotely piloted aircraft operating within special use and restricted airspace. (Sec. 1066) Requires the Air Force to submit to Congress a report addressing the immediate and critical training and operational needs of the remotely piloted aircraft community. (Sec. 1067) Directs DOD to commission and submit to Congress three independent studies of alternative future fleet platform architectures for the Navy in the 2030 timeframe. (Sec. 1068) Requires DOD to submit to Congress an updated military strategy for the protection of U.S. national security interests in the Arctic region. (Sec. 1069) Requires the GAO to report on VA administration and oversight of contracts for the design and construction of major medical facility projects. (Sec. 1070) Requires DOD to annually submit specified munitions assessments to Congress. (Sec. 1071) Requires the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to jointly conduct and brief Congress on a comprehensive assessment of potential roles for U.S. ground forces in the western Pacific in cooperation with host nations to deter and defeat aggression in the western Pacific region. (Sec. 1072) Repeals or revises specified reporting requirements related to military personnel issues. (Sec. 1073) Repeals or revises specified reporting requirements related to readiness. (Sec. 1074) Repeals or revises specified reporting requirements related to Naval vessels and the Merchant Marine. (Sec. 1075) Repeals or revises specified reporting requirements related to civilian personnel. (Sec. 1076) Repeals or revises specified reporting requirements related to nuclear proliferation and related matters. (Sec. 1077 Repeals or revises specified reporting requirements related to acquisition. (Sec. 1078) Repeals or revises specified reporting requirements related to technological maturity and integration risk of critical technologies, systems engineering, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), and the Navy Next Generation Enterprise Networks Program. (Sec. 1079) Eliminates specified reporting requirements. (Sec. 1080) Eliminates requirements for specified recurring reports. Subtitle G--Other Matters (Sec. 1081) Makes technical and clerical amendments to existing laws. (Sec. 1082) Specifies procedures, requirements, and limitations that apply when members of the Armed Forces provide support to civilian law enforcement agencies during situations involving bombings of places of public use, government facilities, public transportation systems, and infrastructure facilities. (Sec. 1083) Requires DOD to establish an executive agent for and report to Congress on the oversight and management of alternative compensatory control measures. (Sec. 1084) Eliminates a requirement for the Navy to make funds available annually to support the Ocean Research Advisory Panel. (Sec. 1085) Requires DOD to include with the annual budget submission specified details regarding the level of readiness of Civil Reserve Air Fleet carriers. (Sec. 1086) Requires DOD to develop and report to Congress on specified plans and schedules related to personnel security, insider threat detection and prevention, and physical security. Requires DOD to define physical and logical access standards, capabilities, and processes applicable to all personnel with access to DOD installations and information technology systems. Requires the Office of Management and Budget to: (1) develop a capability to share and apply electronic identity information across the government, (2) develop investigative and adjudicative standards for the reevaluation of the eligibility of an individual to retain credentials, and (3) formalize the Security, Suitability, and Credentialing Line of Business. Requires the Performance Accountability Council to ensure that: (1) a centralized system is available to serve as the reciprocity management system for the federal government; and (2) the system is aligned with, and incorporates results from, continuous evaluation and other enterprise reform initiatives. Revises the requirements for criminal justice agencies to provide agencies with access to criminal history records for national security and other purposes. (Sec. 1087) Authorizes DOD to transfer certain surplus firearms, spare parts, and related accessories to the Corporation for the Promotion of Rifle Practice and Firearms Safety, also known as the Civilian Marksmanship Program. (Sec. 1088) Modifies specified administrative requirements for transferring aircraft from the Reserve Components to the Active Components of the Air Force. (Sec. 1089) Reestablishes the Commission to Assess the Threat to the United States from Electromagnetic Pulse Attack and sets forth requirements for membership, the purpose, and duties. (Sec. 1090) Requires the Navy to submit a mine countermeasures master plan to Congress with the annual budget submission for each fiscal year from FY2018-FY2023. (Sec. 1091) Requires DOD and the Department of State to notify and brief Congress as soon as practicable upon the initiation of an ordered evacuation of a U.S. embassy or consulate involving support provided by DOD. (Sec. 1092) Requires the President to designate an existing federal officer as the Interagency Hostage Recovery Coordinator to coordinate efforts to secure the release of U.S. persons who are hostages of hostile groups or state sponsors of terrorism. Specifies duties, reporting requirements, and limitations on authority for the position. (Sec. 1093) Expresses the sense of the Congress regarding the accidental transfer of live anthrax from an Army laboratory to other laboratories and the measures that DOD should take to prevent a reoccurrence. (Sec. 1094) Modifies the requirements for the amount of usable space and the length of the lease for a major medical facility lease for a VA outpatient clinic in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Sec. 1095) Authorizes the VA to carry out specified major medical facility projects in FY2015. Authorizes appropriations and limits funding for each project. (Sec. 1096) Requires the VA to enter into an agreement with the Army Corps of Engineers or another entity of the federal government to serve, on a reimbursable basis, as the construction agent for the construction, alteration, or acquisition of medical facilities of the VA when total expenditures exceed $100 million. (Sec. 1097) Requires DOD to develop a strategy to counter unconventional warfare threats posed by adversarial state and non-state actors. TITLE XI--CIVILIAN PERSONNEL MATTERS (Sec. 1101) Requires DOD to establish procedures for using performance as the primary factor for determining which employees should be separated from employment during any reduction in force for civilian positions. Expresses the sense of Congress that DOD should proceed with the collaborative work with employee representatives on the &quot;New Beginnings&quot; performance management and workforce incentive system and begin implementing the new system at the earliest possible date. (Sec. 1102) Amends the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, 2006 to extend the authority for federal agencies to grant allowances, benefits, and gratuities comparable to those provided to members of the foreign service to an agency's civilian employees on official duty in a combat zone. (Sec. 1103) Extends the authority for overtime pay for Navy employees assigned to temporary duty to perform work aboard or dockside in direct support of the nuclear aircraft carrier that is forward deployed in Japan. (Sec. 1104) Permits the noncompetitive conversion of students that have graduated from an applicable institution of higher education to a permanent appointment. Increases the limit on the number of appointments allowable in a calendar year. (Sec. 1105) Establishes a required two-year probationary period for new DOD employees and permits service secretaries to extend the probationary period. (Sec. 1106) Authorizes DOD to delay periodic step increases in salary for civilian DOD employees based on unacceptable performance. (Sec. 1107) Provides enhanced hiring and retention authorities to DOD for civilians on the staff of the U.S. Cyber Command (CYBERCOM) and the elements of the CYBERCOM components of the armed services. (Sec. 1108) Extends the authority to waive limitations on pay of certain employees who perform work in overseas locations. (Sec. 1109) Requires DOD to carry out a pilot program to assess the use of authorities such as flexible length and renewable term technical appointments, reemployment of annuitants, early retirement incentives, and separation incentive pay to improve the technical skills and expertise at certain DOD laboratories. (Sec. 1110) Authorizes DOD to carry out a pilot program to assess the temporary exchange of financial management and acquisition personnel with nontraditional defense contractors (commercial companies who either do not do business with DOD or do so exclusively through commercial terms and conditions). (Sec. 1111) Authorizes DOD to carry out a pilot program to assess using a higher level of pay to attract and retain high quality acquisition and technology experts in positions responsible for management and developing complex, high cost, technological acquisition efforts of DOD. (Sec. 1112) Requires DOD to carry out a pilot program for the service acquisition executives of each military department to directly appoint qualified veteran candidates to scientific, technical, engineering, and mathematics positions in the defense acquisition activities. (Sec. 1113) Authorizes the service secretaries of each military department to directly appoint qualified candidates with a scientific or engineering degree to scientific and engineering positions within the defense acquisition workforce. TITLE XII--MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN NATIONS Subtitle A--Assistance and Training (Sec. 1201) Extends the authority for DOD to provide supplies, services, transportation, and other logistical support to coalition forces supporting U.S. operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. (Sec. 1202) Requires DOD, in coordination with the Department of State, to develop a strategic framework for DOD security cooperation to guide prioritization of resources and activities. (Sec. 1203) Redesignates the National Guard State Partnership Program as the Department of Defense State Partnership Program. Extends and modifies the program. Requires DOD to report to Congress on the feasibility and advisability of establishing a central fund for the program and recommend legislation if a central fund is found to be feasible and advisable. (Sec. 1204) Extends the authorization for non-reciprocal exchanges of defense personnel between the United States and foreign countries. (Sec. 1205) Permits specified funds to be used to monitor and evaluate DOD overseas humanitarian, disaster, and civic aid programs. Requires DOD to brief Congress on mechanisms to evaluate the programs. (Sec. 1206) Extends funding limitations for DOD's authority to build the capacity of foreign security forces. (Sec. 1207) Authorizes DOD, in coordination with the Department of State, to provide, on a non-reimbursable basis, logistic support, supplies, and services to the national military forces of an allied country conducting counterterrorism operations in Africa if DOD determines that the support is: (1) in the national security interests of the United States, and (2) critical to the timely and effective participation of the national military forces in the operations. (Sec. 1208) Requires DOD to report to Congress on training provided to foreign military intelligence units. (Sec. 1209) Prohibits DOD from providing security assistance to an entity in Yemen controlled by members of the Houthi movement unless DOD determines that the assistance is important to the national security interests of the United States. Subtitle B--Matters Relating to Afghanistan and Pakistan (Sec. 1211) Extends and modifies the authorization of appropriations for the Commanders' Emergency Response Program in Afghanistan. Authorizes payments to redress injury and loss in Iraq. (Sec. 1212) Extends and modifies the authority for reimbursement of coalition nations for support provided to the United States for military operations in Afghanistan. Extends the requirement for DOD to: (1) notify Congress prior to making any reimbursement to Pakistan, of any logistical, military, or other support that Pakistan provides to the United States; and (2) certify, prior to providing reimbursement, that Pakistan has met specified requirements. Limits reimbursements that may be made to Pakistan until DOD certifies to Congress that Pakistan has met specified conditions. (Sec. 1213) Requires the semiannual report on enhancing security and stability in Afghanistan to include an assessment of the risks to the mission in Afghanistan associated with any drawdown of U.S. forces that occurred during the period covered by the report. (Sec. 1214) Extends the authority to acquire products and services produced in countries along a major route of supply to Afghanistan. (Sec. 1215) Extends the authority to transfer defense articles and provide defense services to the military and security forces of Afghanistan. Extends the quarterly reporting requirement for this authority. Provides that excess defense articles transferred from DOD stocks to the military and security forces of Afghanistan will not be subject to specified authorities and limitations in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. (Sec. 1216) Modifies the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa program to require at least two years of service for petitions submitted after September 30, 2015. (The program applies to translators and interpreters working for the U.S. military and who meet certain requirements.) Subtitle C--Matters Relating to Syria and Iraq (Sec. 1221) Extends the authority to support operations and activities of the Office of Security Cooperation in Iraq and modifies reporting requirements. (Sec. 1222) Requires DOD and the Department of State to jointly submit to Congress a strategy for the Middle East and to counter violent extremism. (Sec. 1223) Modifies the authority and reporting requirements for providing assistance to counter the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). (Sec. 1224) Requires DOD to submit to Congress a report on U.S. Armed Forces deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve (operations in Iraq and Syria against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant or ISIL). (Sec. 1225) Sets forth reporting requirements regarding support provided to vetted elements of the Syrian opposition. Requires DOD to submit to Congress a strategy for Syria. (Sec. 1226) Authorizes DOD to provide assistance on a reimbursement basis to the governments of Jordan and Lebanon for border security operations. (Sec. 1227) Expresses the sense of Congress regarding the security and protection of Iranian dissidents living in Camp Liberty, Iraq. Subtitle D--Matters Relating to Iran (Sec. 1231) Extends and modifies the requirement for an annual report on the military power of Iran. (Sec. 1232) Expresses the sense of Congress that Iran continues to conduct malign activities and sponsorship of terrorism, and that the United States should continue to enhance the region's security architecture, build partner capacity to respond to external aggression, and increase interoperability with regional security forces. (Sec. 1233) Requires DOD to submit to Congress a report on military-to-military engagements with Iraq. (Sec. 1234) Requires DOD to submit to Congress a report summarizing any agreement that provides security commitments by the United States to any country in the Middle East, including the member countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council. Requires the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to provide the Secretary of Defense with an analysis of the U.S. military force structure and posture required to meet any current agreement that provides security commitments in the Middle East. (Sec. 1235) Provides that nothing in this bill authorizes the use of force against Iran. Subtitle E--Matters Relating to the Russian Federation (Sec. 1241) Requires DOD to notify Congress within seven days of determining that the Russian Federation has tested, initially deployed, or sold or transferred to another state or non-state actor the Club-K cruise missile system. Requires the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to include options for responding to the Club-K cruise missile threat in current military planning. (Sec. 1242) Requires DOD to notify Congress within seven days of determining that the Russian Federation has deployed nuclear weapons onto the territory of the Ukrainian Republic or the Russian territory of Kaliningrad. Requires the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to include in current planning options for responding to the military threat posed by the Russian Federation deploying nuclear weapons into the territory of Ukraine and Kaliningrad, including opportunities for allied cooperation. (Sec. 1243) Requires the President to notify Congress regarding Russia's continued violation of or compliance with the Treaty on Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces (INF). Requires DOD to submit reports to Congress on the status of discussions with allies regarding Russia's violation of the INF Treaty. Requires the President, if Russia has not begun to return to full compliance with the INF treaty, to begin developing counterforce and countervailing capabilities and report to Congress on development and deployment. (Sec. 1244) Extends from 30 to 90 days the time period by which the President must notify Congress after the Russian Federation submits a proposal to modify or introduce a new aircraft or sensor under the Open Skies Treaty. Requires the views of any relevant combatant commander to be provided in the assessment of the national security implications of any new aircraft or sensor proposed to be deployed by the Russian Federation under the Treaty. Limits the availability of FY2016 funds for arms control implementation until DOD submits to Congress a report describing any meetings of the Open Skies Consultative Commission during the prior year, a description of any agreements entered into during the meetings, and a description of future year proposals for modification to aircraft sensors that will be subject to the Open Skies Treaty. (Sec. 1245) Prohibits FY2016 funds from being used to implement any activity that recognizes the sovereignty of the Russian Federation over Crimea. Permits DOD to waive the prohibition by certifying to Congress that is in the national interest. (Sec. 1246) Prohibits FY2016 funds from being used for bilateral military-to-military cooperation between the governments of the United States and the Russian Federation until DOD certifies to that the Russian Federation has: (1) ceased its occupation of Ukrainian territory and its aggressive activities that threaten the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine and members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization; and (2) is abiding by the terms of and taking steps in support of the Minsk Protocols regarding a ceasefire in eastern Ukraine. (Sec. 1247) Requires DOD to submit to Congress a report explaining the reasons that the continued implementation of the New START Treaty is in the national security interests of the United States. (Sec. 1248) Requires the annual report on military matters and security developments involving Russia to include: (1) an assessment of the force structure and capabilities of Russian military forces stationed in the Arctic region, Kaliningrad, and Crimea; (2) an assessment of the Russian military strategy and objectives in the Arctic region; and (3) a description of the status of testing, production, deployment, and sale or transfer to other states or non-state actors of the Club-K cruise missile system by the Russian Federation. (Sec. 1249) Requires DOD to submit to Congress an assessment of alternative capabilities to procure and sustain nonstandard rotary wing aircraft that are historically acquired through or are reliant on Rosoboronexport. (Sec. 1250) Authorizes DOD to provide security assistance and intelligence support to military and other security forces of the government of Ukraine. (Sec. 1251) Authorizes DOD to conduct training for Eastern European military forces in the course of multilateral exercises. Subtitle F--Matters Relating to the Asia-Pacific Region (Sec. 1261) Requires the President to: (1) develop an overall strategy to promote U.S. interests in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, (2) issue a Presidential Policy Directive to relevant departments and agencies that implements the strategy, and (3) include in the budget submission a description of how the programs and projects funded in the request align with the strategy. (Sec. 1262) Requires DOD to submit to Congress a copy of the policy regarding foreign disclosure or technology release of Aegis Ashore capability to Japan. (Sec. 1263) Authorizes DOD, with the concurrence of the Department of State, to provide equipment, supplies, and training to national military or other security forces of foreign countries along the South China Sea (Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam) for the purpose of increasing maritime security and maritime domain awareness. Subtitle G--Other Matters (Sec. 1271) Extends and modifies the authority of DOD to develop, manage, and execute a Non-Conventional Assisted Recovery personnel recovery program for isolated DOD, U.S. government, and other designated personnel supporting U.S. national interests worldwide. Designates the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict as the primary civilian within DOD with oversight responsibilities for the activities. Authorizes the use of specified O&amp;M appropriations for the program. (Sec. 1272) Amends the Arms Control and Disarmament Act to revise the requirements for the annual report on arms control compliance (also known as the Report on Adherence to and Compliance with Arms Control, Nonproliferation, and Disarmament Agreements and Commitments). (Sec. 1273) Extends the authority to conduct activities to enhance the capability of foreign countries to respond to incidents involving weapons of mass destruction. (Sec. 1274) Amends the authority for support of special operations to combat terrorism to increase the annual cap on the authority and add congressional notification requirements. (Sec. 1275) Prohibits funds from being used to support the implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty until the Senate ratifies the Treaty and implementing legislation has been enacted. (Sec. 1276) Requires DOD and the State Department to jointly submit to Congress a report on the security relationship between the United States and the Republic of Cyprus. (Sec. 1277) Expresses the sense of Congress regarding European defense, the future of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and initiatives to expand NATO. (Sec. 1278) Requires DOD to brief Congress on the risks and benefits of the sale of fighter aircraft to Qatar pursuant to the July 2013 Letter of Request from the government of Qatar. (Sec. 1279) Authorizes DOD to carry out research, development, test, and evaluation jointly with Israel to establish anti-tunnel capabilities to detect, map, and neutralize underground tunnels that threaten the United States or Israel. Requires DOD, prior to carrying out the activities, to submit a report and certification to Congress regarding a memorandum of agreement between the United States and Israel addressing the sharing of costs, a framework for negotiating the rights to intellectual property developed, and reports on expenditures. Authorizes DOD to provide procurement, maintenance, and sustainment assistance to Israel in support of the anti-tunnel capabilities research, development, test, and evaluation activities authorized in this section if Israel matches the contribution. Requires DOD to designate a research and development entity of a military department as the lead agency in carrying out this section. (Sec. 1280) Extends the authority for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Special Operations Headquarters. (Sec. 1281) Requires DOD to report to Congress on options for expanding the presence of U.S. ground forces of the size of a Brigade Combat Team in Eastern Europe to respond to the security challenges posed by Russia and increase the combat capability of forces able to respond to unconventional or hybrid warfare tactics such as those used by the Russian Federation in Crimea and Eastern Ukraine. TITLE XIII--COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION (Sec. 1301) Specifies the Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) programs and authorizations of appropriations included in this bill and authorizes CTR funds to be available for obligation for FY2016-FY2018. (Sec. 1302) Allocates authorizations of appropriations of funds for the CTR program in FY2016. TITLE XIV--OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS Subtitle A--Military Programs (Sec. 1401) Authorizes appropriations for Defense Working Capital Funds at the levels identified in section 4501. (Sec. 1402) Authorizes appropriations for the National Defense Sealift Fund at the levels identified in section 4501. (Sec. 1403) Authorizes appropriations for Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction--Defense at the levels identified in section 4501. (Sec. 1404) Authorizes appropriations for Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities--Defense-Wide at the levels identified in section 4501. (Sec. 1405) Authorizes appropriations for the Office of the Inspector General of DOD at the levels identified in section 4501. (Sec. 1406) Authorizes appropriations for the Defense Health Program at the levels identified in section 4501. (Sec. 1407) Authorizes appropriations for National Sea-Based Deterrence Fund at the levels identified in section 4501. Subtitle B--National Defense Stockpile (Sec. 1411) Extends the date for completion of destruction of the existing stockpile of lethal chemical agents and munitions. Subtitle C--Working-Capital Funds (Sec. 1421) Provides that DOD may not cease funding current projects being completed by indirectly funded government employees of DOD who are paid out of working-capital funds unless: (1) the fund is insolvent, or (2) there are insufficient funds in the fund to pay the labor costs for the project concerned. (Sec. 1422) Establishes a reserve account within the Defense Working Capital Fund to provide fund managers a contingency account for sudden fluctuations in market rates for petroleum. Subtitle D--Other Matters (Sec. 1431) Authorizes DOD to transfer funds from the Defense Health Program to the Joint Department of Defense-Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Demonstration Fund for the Captain James A. Lovell Health Care Center. (Sec. 1432) Authorizes appropriations for the Armed Forces Retirement Home. TITLE XV--AUTHORIZATION OF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations (Sec. 1501) Provides that that the purpose of this title is to authorize FY2016 appropriations to provide additional funds for: (1) for overseas contingency operations being carried out by the Armed Forces, (2) operation and maintenance expenses not otherwise provided for, and (3) to support base budget requirements. Provides that if an Act is enacted at a later date that would revise the FY2016 discretionary spending limits, the amount authorized to be appropriated by section 1504 and no greater than the increase to the revised security category will be deemed as authorized to be appropriated by section 301. (Sec. 1502) Authorizes additional appropriations for Procurement at the levels identified in section 4102. (Sec. 1503) Authorizes additional appropriations for Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation at the levels identified in section 4202. (Sec. 1504) Authorizes additional appropriations for Operation and Maintenance programs at the levels identified in sections 4302 and 4303. (Sec. 1505) Authorizes additional appropriations for Military Personnel at the levels identified in section 4402. (Sec. 1506) Authorizes additional appropriations for Defense Working Capital Funds at the levels identified in section 4502. (Sec. 1507) Authorizes additional appropriations for Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities-- Defense-Wide at the level identified in section 4502. (Sec. 1508) Authorizes additional appropriations for the Office of the Inspector General at the levels identified in section 4502. (Sec. 1509) Authorizes additional appropriations for the Defense Health Program at the levels identified in section 4502. (Sec. 1510) Authorizes additional appropriations to remain available through FY2017 for the Counterterrorism Partnerships Fund at the levels identified in section 4502. Subtitle B--Financial Matters (Sec. 1521) Provides that appropriations authorized by this title are in addition to amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated by this bill. (Sec. 1522) Authorizes the transfer of up to $3.5 billion of the FY2016 authorizations included in this title among other FY2016 authorizations, subject to the requirements and restrictions included in section 1001 of this bill. Subtitle C--Limitations, Reports, and Other Matters (Sec. 1531) Continues the existing limitation and restrictions on the use of funds in the Afghanistan Security Forces Fund (ASFF) for FY2016. Requires specified funds from the ASFF to be used to support, to the extent practicable, the efforts of the government of Afghanistan to promote the security of Afghan women and girls. Requires DOD to submit to Congress a plan to promote the security of Afghan women. (Sec. 1532) Authorizes the Joint Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Defeat Fund to permit DOD to investigate, develop, and provide training, equipment, supplies, and services, to assist in the defeat of improvised explosive devices for operations in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, and other operations or military missions designated by DOD. Prohibits the transition of the Joint IED Defeat Organization to a combat support agency. Requires DOD to submit to Congress a plan for the Joint IED Defeat Organization to be transitioned to an office under the authority, direction, and control of an executive agent by September 30, 2016. Prohibits DOD from using funds in the Joint IED Defeat Fund after FY2016 if the transition is not complete. (Sec. 1533) Authorizes DOD to use specified Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Fund appropriations to fund training activities for foreign security forces to defeat improvised explosive devices. (Sec. 1534) Requires the GAO to report on the use of funds provided for operation and maintenance, as specified in the funding table in section 4303. TITLE XVI--STRATEGIC PROGRAMS, CYBER, AND INTELLIGENCE MATTERS Subtitle A--Space Activities (Sec. 1601) Requires DOD to establish and report to Congress on a unified major force program for national security space programs to prioritize national security space activities in accordance with the requirements of DOD and national security. Requires DOD to include in the annual budget submission a report on the budget for national security space programs. (Sec. 1602) Requires DOD to designate an individual to serve as the Principal Space Control Advisor. (Sec. 1603) Establishes a council to oversee the DOD positioning, navigation, and timing enterprise, including services provided to civil, commercial, scientific, and international users. (Sec. 1604) Modifies requirements for the development of a unified space and technology strategy to remove specified directions for the elements of the strategy, coordination, and reporting requirements. (Sec. 1605) Limits the delegation of waiver authority regarding the purchase of global positioning user equipment to a level no lower than the Secretaries of the military departments or the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics. (Sec. 1606) Requires DOD to use and brief Congress on a streamlined acquisition approach for the rocket propulsion system development program. Requires the approach to include tailored documentation and review processes. Provides that funds authorized for the rocket propulsion system may be used only for the development of the system, and the necessary interfaces to, or integration of, the launch vehicle, to replace non-allied space launch engines by 2019. (Sec. 1607) Creates exceptions to the prohibition on contracting with Russian suppliers of rocket engines for the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) program. (Sec. 1608) Requires the Air Force to discontinue the currently structured EELV launch capability arrangement by no later than December 31, 2019, for existing contracts using rocket engines designed or manufactured in the Russian Federation and no later than December 31, 2020 for existing contracts using domestic rocket engines. Permits a national security waiver if Congress is notified. Requires the Air Force to: (1) apply consistent and appropriate standards to certified EELV providers with respect to certified cost and pricing data, and conduct audits; and (2) develop and carry out a 10-year phased acquisition strategy for the EELV program that meets specified criteria. (Sec. 1609) Requires the OMB to submit with the budgets for fiscal years 2017, 2018, and 2019: (1) a certification that the cost share between the Air Force and the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) for the EELV launch capability program equitably reflects the appropriate allocation of funding for the Air Force and the NRO based on the launch schedule and national mission forecast, and (2) sufficient rationale to justify the cost share. (Sec. 1610) Requires DOD to: (1) submit a plan for the consolidation of the acquisition of wideband satellite communications, (2) identify and designate a single acquisition agent, (3) and implement the consolidation plan. Permits DOD to forgo implementation if it will require significant additional funding or is not in the interests of national security. (Sec. 1611) Requires DOD to analyze and report to Congress on alternatives for a follow-on wide-band communications system to the Wideband Global SATCOM System that includes space, air, and ground layer communications capabilities of DOD. (Sec. 1612) Modifies the goals and requirements for the pilot program for the acquisition of commercial satellite communication services. (Sec. 1613) Requires the President to establish an interagency process to develop a policy to deter adversaries in space. (Sec. 1614) Prohibits DOD from relying on space-based weather data for national security purposes, if the data is provided by the governments of China or Russia or entities controlled by those governments. Requires DOD to certify to Congress that it is in compliance with this prohibition. (Sec. 1615) Prohibits the use of specified RDT&amp;E funds for the weather satellite follow-on system until: (1) DOD briefs Congress on a plan to address DOD requirements for cloud characterization and theater weather imagery, and (2) the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff certifies to Congress that the plan will meet the requirements and not negatively affect the commanders of the combatant commands. (Sec. 1616) Restricts the use of funds for the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program or the launch of Defense Meteorological Satellite Program satellite #20 until the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff jointly certify to Congress that the program meets specified criteria. (Sec. 1617) Directs the Department of Transportation, in consultation with other appropriate agencies and the commercial space sector, to report annually to Congress on actions taken to remove duplication and minimize inconsistencies across the federal government for commercial space launch requirements and approval. (Sec. 1618) Requires the Commander of the U.S. Strategic Command and the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation to jointly submit to Congress a plan for the integration of overhead persistent infrared capabilities to support specified DOD missions. (Sec. 1619) Requires DOD to evaluate and brief Congress on options for the use of current DOD assets for the purpose of rapid reconstitution of critical space-based warfighter enabling capabilities. (Sec. 1620) Requires the Commander, U.S. Strategic Command and the Commander, U.S. Northern Command to conduct and submit to Congress an evaluation of the space-based infrared system to detect, track, and target, or to develop the capability to detect, track, and target, threats to the United States, deployed members of the Armed Forces, and allies. (Sec. 1621) Requires the Air Force to submit quarterly reports to the GAO on the Global Positioning System III space segment, the Global Positioning System operational control segment, and the Military Global Positioning System user equipment acquisition programs. (Sec. 1622) Expresses the sense of Congress that a robust multi-mission space sensor network will be vital to ensuring a strong missile defense system. Subtitle B--Defense Intelligence and Intelligence-Related Activities (Sec. 1631) Requires DOD to designate a senior official to act as an executive agent for open source intelligence tools. (Sec. 1632) Modifies the waiver and congressional notification requirements regarding maintenance and repair of facilities for intelligence collection and for special operations abroad. (Sec. 1633) Prohibits the use of funds to: (1) separate the National Intelligence Program budget from the DOD budget, (2) consolidate the National Intelligence Program budget within the DOD budget, or (3) establish a new appropriations account or account structure for the National Intelligence Program budget. (Sec. 1634) Limits the availability of funds for the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence until DOD identifies the intelligence gaps and establishes the written policy required by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014. (Sec. 1635) Requires the Director of National Intelligence to submit to Congress a report on how the Director ensures that National Intelligence Program budgets for the elements of the intelligence community within DOD are adequate to satisfy the national intelligence needs of DOD as required under the National Security Act of 1947. (Sec. 1636) Requires the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence to submit to Congress a report on the management of science and technology research and development programs and foreign materiel exploitation programs of DOD intelligence elements. (Sec. 1637) Requires the Air Force to report to Congress on the feasibility of using the Air National Guard in association with the active duty Air Force to operate and maintain the RQ-4 Global Hawk. (Sec. 1638) Requires the GAO to review the processes and procedures for the integration of intelligence into the defense acquisition process. Subtitle C--Cyberspace-Related Matters (Sec. 1641) Codifies and amends requirements for contractors to report to DOD on cyber incidents and penetrations of networks and information systems. Provides liability protection for covered contractors reporting cyber incidents to DOD using the required procedures. (Sec. 1642) Authorizes DOD to develop, prepare, coordinate, and to conduct (when appropriately authorized to do so) a military cyber operation in response to malicious cyber activity carried out against the United States by a foreign power. (Sec. 1643) Limits the use of unobligated balances of DOD appropriations to provide support services to the Executive Office of the President until the President submits a required report including an interagency process for the development of an integrated policy to deter adversaries in cyberspace. (Sec. 1644) Authorizes specified unobligated balances of appropriations to the Army to be used for procurement of a relocatable Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility for the Cyber Center of Excellence at Fort Gordon, Georgia. (Sec. 1645) Requires DOD to designate a DOD entity to be responsible for the acquisition of certain critical cyber capabilities. (Sec. 1646) Requires the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in consultation with the Principal Cyber Advisor, to conduct and report to Congress on a series of war games to assess the strategy, assumptions, and capabilities of the U.S. Cyber Command to prevent large-scale cyber-attacks by foreign powers. (Sec. 1647) Requires DOD to: (1) evaluate the cyber vulnerabilities of every major weapons system after submitting a plan to Congress for the evaluation, and (2) develop strategies for mitigating the risks of cyber vulnerabilities to major weapons systems. Authorizes appropriations for the evaluation. (Sec. 1648) Requires DOD to: (1) develop a comprehensive plan for the US. Cyber Command to support civil authorities in responding to cyber-attacks by foreign powers against the United States, and (2) conduct biennial exercises on responding to cyber-attacks against critical infrastructure. (Sec. 1649) Expresses the sense of Congress that DOD should review and consider any findings and recommendations of the Council of Governors pertaining to cyber capabilities of the Armed Forces. Subtitle D--Nuclear Forces (Sec. 1651) Requires the Council on Oversight of the National Leadership Command, Control, and Communications System to collect and assess all reports and assessments conducted by the Intelligence Community regarding foreign threats to the command, control, and communications system for the national leadership of the United States and the vulnerabilities of the system to the threats. (Sec. 1652) Requires the Chief of Staff of the Air Force to: (1) oversee the safety, security, effectiveness, and credibility of the nuclear deterrence mission, and (2) designate a Deputy Chief of Staff to carry out specified duties related to the nuclear deterrence mission. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of the Air Force should consolidate, to the extent the Secretary determines appropriate, under a major command commanded by a single general officer the responsibility, authority, accountability, and resources for carrying out the nuclear deterrence mission. Requires the Air Force to report to Congress on actions have been taken or are planned to reorganize, streamline, and clarify responsibilities, authorities, accountability, and resources for the nuclear deterrence mission. (Sec. 1653) Authorizes specified Missile Procurement--Air Force funds to be used for the procurement of certain commercially available parts for intercontinental ballistic missile fuzes. (Sec. 1654) Prohibits funds from being used for reducing the responsiveness or alert level of U.S. intercontinental ballistic missiles, with the exception of maintenance, safety, and security activities; and reductions for compliance with the New START treaty pursuant to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015. (Sec. 1655) Directs the DOD Director of Net Assessment to assess the global security environment with respect to nuclear weapons and the role of U.S. nuclear forces, policy, and strategy in that environment. (Sec. 1656) Requires DOD to brief Congress annually on the costs of forward-deploying nuclear weapons in Europe. (Sec. 1657) Requires DOD to submit to Congress a report on the justification of the number of planned nuclear-armed cruise missiles, known as the long-range standoff weapon. (Sec. 1658) Requires the GAO to review and brief Congress on DOD's approach for addressing recommendations in specified reports related to the Nuclear Security Enterprise. (Sec. 1659) Expresses the sense of Congress on the activities of the Navy related to the nuclear deterrence mission. (Sec. 1660) Expresses the sense of Congress on the nuclear force improvement programs of the Air Force. (Sec. 1661) Expresses the sense of Congress on: (1) the importance of collaboration be the United States and the United Kingdom on nuclear issues, and (2) on the 60th anniversary of the Navy's Fleet Ballistic Missile Program. (Sec. 1662) Expresses the sense of Congress that DOD should submit to Congress a plan for implementing the full recommendations of the two nuclear enterprise reviews conducted by the Air Force. (Sec. 1663) Requires DOD to submit to Congress report on the outcome of the Milestone A decision for the long-range standoff weapon. (Sec. 1664) Expresses the sense of Congress that retaining all three legs of the nuclear triad (heavy bomber aircraft, land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles, and ballistic missile submarines) is among the highest priorities of DOD and will best maintain strategic stability at a reasonable cost, while hedging against potential technical problems and vulnerabilities. (Sec. 1665) Requires the Air Force to submit to Congress a report examining the costs associated with extending the life of the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile compared to the costs associated with procuring a new ground based strategic deterrent. Subtitle E--Missile Defense Programs and Other Matters (Sec. 1671) Prohibits the use of funds to provide specified missile defense information to the Russian Federation, subject to an exception for information regarding ballistic missile early warning. (Sec. 1672) Prohibits DOD from using FY2016 or FY2017 funds to integrate a missile defense system of the Russian Federation into any missile defense system of the United States. (Sec. 1673) Prohibits the use of funds to integrate a missile defense system of the People's Republic of China into any U.S. missile defense system. (Sec. 1674) Prohibits funds from being used for specified components and capabilities of the Patriot air and missile defense program of the Army until: (1) an analysis of alternatives has been submitted to Congress; and (2) the Under Secretary of Defense Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics certifies that the expenditure of funds for the program is consistent with the analysis. (Sec. 1675) Requires the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics and the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure the interoperability and integration of certain air and missile defense systems. (Sec. 1676) Requires the Commanders of the U.S. European, Central, and Pacific Commands to submit to the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff an assessment of the opportunities for integration and interoperability of air and missile defenses of the United States with capabilities of U.S. allies. Requires the Secretary and the Chairman to: (1) submit the assessments to Congress; (2) carry out the planning, risk assessments, policy developments, and concepts of operations necessary to assure the integration, interoperability, and command-and-control of U.S. and allied air and missile defenses; and (3) provide quarterly updates to Congress. (Sec. 1677) Requires DOD to submit to NATO a request to support an air defense capability at the Aegis Ashore sites in Romania and Poland and notify Congress regarding NATO's response. Requires DOD to report to Congress on: (1) the plan and budget profile to provide an air defense capability to the Aegis Ashore sites in Romania and Poland, and (2) an assessment of the air and ballistic missile threat to U.S. military installations in Europe. Requires DOD to ensure that a terminal high altitude area defense battery is available for rotational deployment to the area of responsibility of the U.S. States European Command unless it is needed in another combatant command's area of responsibility. (Sec. 1678) Authorizes appropriations to be provided to Israel for the Iron Dome short-range rocket defense system. Requires the funds to be subject to the &quot;Agreement Between the Department of Defense of the United States of America and the Ministry of Defense of the State of Israel Concerning Iron Dome Defense System Procurement.&quot; Requires DOD to submit to Congress prior to obligating funds: (1) a certification that the Agreement is being successfully implemented, and (2) an assessment of risks relating to the implementation of the Agreement. (Sec. 1679) Authorizes appropriations for procurement and coproduction of the Israeli David's Sling Weapons System and the Arrow 3 Upper Tier missile defense system, subject to specified terms and conditions. (Sec. 1680) Requires DOD to: prioritize technology investments to develop and field a boost phase missile defense system by FY2025 and ensure it can benefit multiple warfighter requirements; continue development of high-energy lasers, high-power microwave systems, and other advanced technologies as part of a layered architecture to defend ships and theater bases against air and cruise missile strikes; and encourage collaboration among the military departments and the DARPA with respect to high energy laser efforts. Sets forth reporting requirements. (Sec. 1681) Requires the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) to develop and deploy a highly reliable multiple-object kill vehicle for the ground-based midcourse defense system vehicle as early as practicable after rigorous flight testing is completed. Requires the FY2017 budget submission to reflect the funding profile necessary to meet the objectives of the multiple object kill vehicle program. (Sec. 1682) Requires the MDA to ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, that all remaining ground-based interceptors of the ground-based midcourse defense system that are armed with the capability enhancement I exoatmospheric kill vehicle are replaced with the redesigned exoatmospheric kill vehicle before September 30, 2022. (Sec. 1683) Requires the MDA to designate the preferred location in the United States for the potential future deployment of a missile defense site not later than 30 days after DOD publishes the draft environmental impact statement (EIS). Requires the determination to be based on operational effectiveness and cost effectiveness in addition to the results of the EIS. Permits DOD to submit updates to the designation after the final EIS is submitted. Requires DOD to submit to Congress and the GAO to review a plan for expediting the deployment time for a potential future continental interceptor site by at least two years. Prohibits DOD from spending specified military construction funds for the East Coast missile site planning and design until the final EIS is published. (Sec. 1684) Requires the MDA to deploy by December 31, 2020, a long-range discrimination radar or other appropriate sensor capability in a location optimized to support the defense of the homeland of the United States from emerging long-range ballistic missile threats from Iran. Requires the MDA to evaluate at least three possible additional locations that would be best suited for future deployment of an advanced missile defense sensor site at a location optimized against threats from Iran. Requires the MDA to: (1) commence any siting studies and other required evaluations necessary to carry out the reassignment of the homeport of the sea-based X-band radar to a homeport on the East Coast of the United States; and (2) certify, prior to executing the relocation, that the relocation will not impact the missile defense of Hawaii. (Sec. 1685) Requires the MDA to commence the concept definition of a space-based ballistic missile intercept layer to the ballistic missile defense system that provides: (1) a boost-phase layer for missile defense; or (2) additional defensive options against direct ascent anti-satellite weapons, hypersonic glide vehicles, and maneuvering reentry vehicles. (Sec. 1686) Requires the MDA to evaluate the role, feasibility, cost, cost benefit, and operational effectiveness of additional Aegis Ashore sites and upgrades to current ballistic missile defense system sensors to offset capacity demands on current Aegis ships, Aegis Ashore sites, and Patriot and Terminal High Altitude Area Defense capability and to meet the requirements of the combatant commanders. Requires the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy and the Secretary of State to jointly identify any obstacles to foreign military sales of Aegis Ashore or co-financing of additional Aegis Ashore sites. (Sec. 1687) Requires the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to oversee the development of: (1) the warfighter requirements for persistent and survivable capabilities to detect, identify, determine the status, track, and support engagement of strategically important mobile or relocatable assets; and (2) the enabling framework for intelligence support to integrated air and missile defense and, as appropriate, the development of requirements for capabilities to be acquired to achieve integrated operation. (Sec. 1688) Extends specified requirements for the GAO to review and assess missile defense acquisition program. (Sec. 1689) Requires the MDA conduct an evaluation of potential options for fielding a medium range ballistic missile defense sensor for the defense of Hawaii. (Sec. 1690) Requires DOD to submit to Congress a report regarding the outcome of the military requirements process and Milestone A decision for at least one conventional prompt global strike weapons system. Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 DIVISION B--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATIONS (Sec. 2002) Provides that all authorizations contained in titles XXI through XXVII for military construction projects, land acquisition, family housing projects and facilities, and contributions to the NATO Security Investment Program expire on the later of October 1, 2018, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for FY2019. Includes an exception for funds that have been obligated prior to the later of the two dates. (Sec. 2003) Provides that titles XXI through XXVII of this bill shall take effect on October 1, 2015, or the date of enactment of this bill, whichever is later. TITLE XXI--ARMY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION (Sec. 2101) Authorizes specified Army construction and land acquisition projects. (Sec. 2102) Authorizes new construction and planning and design of family housing units for the Army. (Sec. 2103) Authorizes the Army to make improvements to existing units of family housing. (Sec. 2104) Authorizes appropriations for Army military construction, land acquisition, and military family housing functions at the levels identified in section 4601. (Sec. 2105) Modifies the authorization for the construction of a Cadet barracks building at the U.S. Military Academy in New York. (Sec. 2106) Extends the authorizations for specified FY2012 projects. (Sec. 2107) Extends the authorizations for specified FY2013 projects. (Sec. 2108) Authorizes a project to construct a vehicle bridge and traffic circle to facilitate traffic flow to and from the Medical Center at Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Germany. Permits the Army to use available host-nation payment-in-kind funding for the project TITLE XXII--NAVY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION (Sec. 2201) Authorizes specified Navy construction and land acquisition projects. (Sec. 2202) Authorizes new construction and planning and design of family housing units for the Navy. (Sec. 2203) Authorizes the Navy to make improvements to existing units of family housing. (Sec. 2204) Authorizes appropriations for Navy military construction, land acquisition, and military family housing functions at the levels identified in section 4601. (Sec. 2205) Extends the authorizations of specified FY2012 projects. (Sec. 2206) Extends the authorizations of specified FY2013 projects. TITLE XXIII--AIR FORCE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION (Sec. 2301) Authorizes specified Air Force construction and land acquisition projects. (Sec. 2302) Authorizes new construction and planning and design of family housing units for the Air Force. (Sec. 2303) Authorizes the Air Force to make improvements to existing units of family housing. (Sec. 2304) Authorizes appropriations for Air Force military construction, land acquisition, and military family housing functions at the levels identified in section 4601. (Sec. 2305) Modifies the authorization for construction of a ground control tower at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. (Sec. 2306) Modifies the authorization for construction of a Guardian Angel Operations Facility at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom. (Sec. 2307) Modifies the authorization for construction of a KC-46A Alter Composite Maintenance Shop at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. (Sec. 2308) Extends the authorization for a specified project at Sigonella Naval Air Station, Italy. (Sec. 2309) Extends the authorization for a specified project at Lajes Field, Portugal. (Sec. 2310) Requires DOD to certify to Congress that Royal Air Force Croughton, United Kingdom, remains the optimal location for recapitalization of the Joint Intelligence Analysis Complex before funds may be used for the construction of the Joint Intelligence Analysis Complex Consolidation, Phase 2, at Royal Air Force Croughton, United Kingdom. Requires DOD to submit to Congress determinations and plans regarding the operational viability of Lajes Field, Azores, for specified uses. TITLE XXIV--DEFENSE AGENCIES MILITARY CONSTRUCTION (Sec. 2401) Authorizes specified construction and land acquisition projects for defense agencies. (Sec. 2402) Authorizes DOD to carry out specified energy conservation projects. (Sec. 2403) Authorizes appropriations for military construction, land acquisition, and military family housing functions of defense agencies at the levels identified in section 4601. (Sec. 2404) Modifies the authorization for construction of the High Performance Computing Center at Fort Meade, Maryland. (Sec. 2405) Extends the authorizations of specified FY2012 projects. (Sec. 2406) Extends the authorizations of specified FY2013 projects. (Sec. 2407) Modifies the authorization for construction of an Ambulatory Care Center for Fort Knox, Kentucky. (Sec. 2408) Modifies the authorization for construction of a school in Brussels, Belgium to allow additional land purchases and improvements to construct a multi-sport athletic field, track, perimeter road, parking, and fencing. TITLE XXV--NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION SECURITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM (Sec. 2501) Authorizes DOD to make specified contributions to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security equal to the sum of amount authorized in section 2502 and the amount collected from NATO for construction previously financed by the United States. (Sec. 2502) Authorizes appropriations for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program at the levels identified in section 460 TITLE XXVI--GUARD AND RESERVE FORCES FACILITIES Subtitle A--Project Authorizations and Authorization of Appropriations (Sec. 2601) Authorizes specified construction and land acquisition projects for the Army National Guard. (Sec. 2602) Authorizes specified construction and land acquisition projects for the Army Reserve. (Sec. 2603) Authorizes specified construction and land acquisition projects for the Navy Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve. (Sec. 2604) Authorizes specified construction and land acquisition projects for the Air National Guard. (Sec. 2605) Authorizes specified construction and land acquisition projects for the Air Force Reserve. (Sec. 2606) Authorize appropriations for the National Guard and Reserve military construction at the levels identified in section 4601. Subtitle B--Other Matters (Sec. 2611) Authorizes the Army to modify the scope of the authorization for construction of the Army Reserve Center for Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. (Sec. 2612) Modifies the authorizations for construction of: (1) a Guardian Angel Operations facility at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona; and (2) a consolidated Secure Compartmented Information Facility at Fort Smith Municipal Airport, Arkansas to provide for increased costs associated with these projects. (Sec. 2613) Extends the authorizations of specified FY2012 projects. (Sec. 2614) Extends the authorizations of specified FY2013 projects. TITLE XXVII--BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE ACTIVITIES (Sec. 2701) Authorizes appropriations for ongoing Base Realignment and Closure activities at the levels identified in section 4601. (Sec. 2702) States that nothing in this bill authorizes an additional Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) round. TITLE XXVIII--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION GENERAL PROVISIONS Subtitle A--Military Construction Program and Military Family Housing Changes (Sec. 2801) Aligns the thresholds for congressional notification of reserve facility expenditures and contributions with the thresholds for minor construction and repair projects. (Sec. 2802) Extends the authority to use Operation and Maintenance funds for certain construction projects outside of the United States. (Sec. 2803) Authorizes DOD to use specified funds to carry out a defense laboratory modernization pilot program. (Sec. 2804) Authorizes DOD to accept cash contributions from the government of Kuwait for the purpose of the payment of costs in connection with mutually beneficial construction, maintenance, and repair projects. (Sec. 2805) Permit service secretaries to convey excess relocatable military housing units to certain Indian tribes, at no cost, and without consideration. Subtitle B--Real Property and Facilities Administration (Sec. 2811) Requires DOD to protect the buildings, grounds, and property under the jurisdiction, custody, or control of DOD and persons on the property. Permits DOD to designate personnel to: (1) enforce federal laws and regulations to protect people and property, (2) carry firearms, (3) make arrests, and (4) conduct investigations. (Sec. 2812) Authorizes the military service academies to accept a gift of real property conditioned upon the naming of the property if the acceptance and naming would not reflect unfavorably on the United States, and the real property has not otherwise been named by an act of Congress. (Sec. 2813) Permits the conveyance of additional utility systems to an entity already operating other utility systems on a joint base if it is in the best interest of the government using a business case analysis. (Sec. 2814) Authorizes the Secretary concerned to lease non-excess property for consideration that is below fair market value if the lease is to a local education agency or an elementary or secondary school. (Sec. 2815) Requires DOD to submit with the annual budget request a 20-year force structure plan for each of the military services and a comprehensive inventory of worldwide infrastructure. (Sec. 2816) Requires DOD to submit to Congress an annual report specifying each location that was newly designated, or had a change in its designation, as a main operating base, forward operating site, or cooperative security location during the preceding year. (Sec. 2817) Exempts certain excess, unutilized, or underutilized non-mobile Army property from property disposal requirements of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act if: (1) the property is not feasible to relocate, (2) the property is located in an area to which the general public is denied access in the interest of national security, and (3) the exemption would facilitate the efficient disposal of excess property or result in more efficient real property management. Subtitle C--Provisions Related to Asia-Pacific Military Realignment (Sec. 2821) Amends restrictions on the development of public infrastructure on Guam to support the realignment of Marine Corps Forces in the Asia-Pacific region. Permits funds to be used for a public infrastructure project to improve water and wastewater systems on Guam if: (1) the project is identified in a specified DOD report, and (2) funds have been appropriated or made available by DOD for the project. (Sec. 2822) Requires DOD to submit to Congress an annual report that addresses the total amount of received and anticipated contributions from Japan to the Support for United States Relocation to Guam Account. Subtitle D--Land Conveyances (Sec. 2831) Amends the terms of a conveyance of real property in Jefferson County, Arkansas to the Economic Development Alliance of Jefferson County, Arkansas to allow the conveyance for other than the required conditions if the Economic Development Alliance pays fair market value for the property and the costs associated with conveyance. (Sec. 2832) Authorizes a land exchange involving a parcel of real property under the jurisdiction of the Army on the site of the former Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, in the event that a current real property exchange process is unsuccessful. (Sec. 2833) Authorizes the Navy to convey a parcel of real property containing Navy Outlying Landing Field Site 8 in Escambia County, Florida, to Escambia County in exchange for a parcel of property that is suitable for use as a Navy outlying landing field to replace Navy Outlying Landing Field Site 8. (Sec. 2834) Authorizes the Army to release property interests and terms and conditions imposed in connection with a parcel of property at Camp Villere, Louisiana that the United States conveyed to Louisiana for National Guard purposes. Requires Louisiana to: (1) transfer the property from the Louisiana Military Department to the Louisiana Agricultural Finance Authority, and (2) Make available to the Louisiana Military Department real property to replace the transferred parcel that is suitable for use for National Guard training and operational support for emergency management and homeland defense activities. (Sec. 2835) Authorizes the Army to release the rights and the reversionary interests reserved by the United States for a parcel of land in El Paso, Texas, to authorize Texas to sell a portion of the property and use all proceeds from the sale to fund improvements or repairs for the National Guard facilities on the remainder of the property. Subtitle E--Military Land Withdrawals (Sec. 2841) Provides for the withdrawal and reservation of additional public land in San Bernardino County, California, to support operations at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, California. Subtitle F--Other Matters (Sec. 2851) Requires DOD to modify specified guidance and specifications for pavement markings to permit the use of the Type III category of retro-reflective beads. Requires the determination of the category of retro-reflective beads used on air-fields to be made on an installation-by-installation basis based on local conditions and the life-cycle maintenance costs of the pavement markings. (Sec. 2852) Extends the authority to establish a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to honor Brigadier General Francis Marion. DIVISION C--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY AUTHORIZATIONS AND OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS TITLE XXXI--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS Subtitle A--National Security Programs Authorizations (Sec. 3101) Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy (DOE) for the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) at the levels identified in section 4701 of division D of this bill. Authorizes a new plant project for the NNSA at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico. (Sec. 3102) Authorizes appropriations to DOE for Defense Environmental Cleanup activities at the levels identified in section 4701 of this bill. (Sec. 3103) Authorizes to DOE for Other Defense Activities in carrying out programs as specified in section 4701 of this bill. (Sec. 3104) Authorizes appropriations to DOE for nuclear energy as specified in section 4701 of this bill. Subtitle B--Program Authorizations, Restrictions, and Limitations (Sec. 3111) Requires DOE and the NNSA to: (1) submit to Congress specified details regarding employees involved in nuclear security whose security clearances were revoked, (2) notify Congress whenever a covered employee involved in nuclear security is terminated or removed and reassigned, and (3) certify to Congress that they possess the authorities needed to terminate an employee for cause relating to improper program management. Prohibits bonuses from being paid to employees during the one-year period beginning on the date on which DOE or the NNSA determines that the employee committed improper program management, subject to a waiver. Establishes congressional notification and reporting requirements when a contractor of the NNSA is engaged in specified improper program management. (Sec. 3112) Amends the Atomic Energy Defense Act to establish a DOE stockpile responsiveness program to identify, sustain, enhance, integrate, and continually exercise all capabilities required to conceptualize, study, design, develop, engineer, certify, produce, and deploy nuclear weapons. (Sec. 3113) Specifies requirements for congressional notification of cost overruns and selected acquisition reports and cost estimates for major alteration projects. (Sec. 3114) Requires DOE to conduct and submit to Congress a root cause assessment when certain programs experience a significant cost overrun. (Sec. 3115) Revises the percentage of funds provided to DOE laboratories for national security activities that may be used for laboratory-directed research and development. Requires the NNSA to brief Congress on all recent or ongoing reviews of the laboratory-directed research and development program. (Sec. 3116) Requires DOE to arrange to have an owner's agent advise DOE with respect to oversight responsibilities associated with a specified contract between the DOE Office of River Protection and Bechtel National, Inc. relating to the Hanford Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plan. (Sec. 3117) Requires DOE to ensure the use of best practices in analyzing alternatives and estimating costs for capital asset projects and nuclear weapon life extension programs. (Sec. 3118) Requires specified funds to be made available for initial planning and early research and development of an advanced naval nuclear fuel system based on low-enriched uranium. Requires the NNSA to submit to Congress a conceptual plan for a program for research and development of an advanced naval nuclear fuel system based on low-enriched uranium to meet military requirements. (Sec. 3119) Requires DOE to carry out construction and program support activities for the Mixed Oxide (MOX) Fuel Fabrication Facility using specified funds. Authorizes DOE to use specified funds to conduct an analysis of alternative options for carrying out the plutonium disposition program. Requires DOE to include in the budget justification materials an updated performance baseline for construction and project support activities relating to the MOX facility. (Sec. 3120) Requires DOE to establish a pilot program to create microlabs for: (1) enhancing collaboration with regional research groups; (2) accelerating technology transfer from national security laboratories to the marketplace; and (3) promoting regional workforce development through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics instruction and training. (Sec. 3121) Prohibits the use of funds made available for defense nuclear nonproliferation activities from being used to enter into a contract with, or otherwise provide assistance to, the Russian Federation. Permits a national security waiver. (Sec. 3122) Prohibits the NNSA from using FY2016 funds for the installation of fixed site radiological portal monitors or equipment in foreign countries until the Director National Intelligence submits an assessment to the NNSA and Congress. Requires the NNSA to submit to Congress a plan for transitioning fixed site radiological portal monitors installed in foreign countries to being sustained, to the greatest extent possible, by the countries in which the monitors are located. (Sec. 3123) Prohibits FY2016 funds authorized for the NNSA Office of Nonproliferation and Arms Control from being used to test or validate technologies designed to verify and monitor obligations under arms control treaties or other agreements to which U.S. is not a signatory until the NNSA submits a review to Congress. (Sec. 3124) Limits the availability of funds for certain nuclear weapons dismantlement and disposition activities. Subtitle C--Plans and Reports (Sec. 3131) Requires DOE to submit with the President's budget in even-numbered years a plan for meeting the national security requirements for unencumbered uranium through 2026. (Unencumbered, with respect to uranium, means that the United States has no obligation to foreign governments to use the uranium for only peaceful purposes.) (Sec. 3132) Requires the NNSA to submit annually to Congress a five-year management plan for activities associated with defense nuclear nonproliferation programs. (Sec. 3133) Requires DOE to develop a plan to provide guidance for activities related to the deactivation and decommissioning of nonoperational defense nuclear facilities. (Sec. 3134) Requires DOE to include an assessment of the emergency preparedness of the facility in each award-fee evaluation conducted of a management and operating contract for a DOE nuclear facility in 2016, or any even-numbered year thereafter. (Sec. 3135) Modifies requirements for cost-benefit analyses and other reports regarding contracts to manage and operate an NNSA facility. (Sec. 3136) Sets forth reporting and notification requirements for specified agencies regarding the transfer of U.S. civil nuclear technology to foreign countries. Requires DOE to: (1) revise regulations to ensure that the Director of National Intelligence is consulted regarding a transfer before a decision is made, and (2) issue guidance regarding civil penalties and referrals to the Attorney General for violations of the terms of authorizations for the transfer of U.S. civil nuclear technology. (Sec. 3137) Requires DOE and the NNSA to jointly establish a team of senior officials to implement a plan to reform governance and management to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the nuclear security enterprise. (Sec. 3138) Requires the NNSA to submit to Congress an annual report on the number of full-time equivalent and contract employees. (Sec. 3139) Requires the President to develop, pursue, and brief Congress on a strategy to address the risks to the goals and policies of the United States regarding nuclear nonproliferation that are caused by the increased use of additive manufacture technology (commonly referred to as 3D printing). (Sec. 3140) Requires the Chairman of the Nuclear Weapons Council to brief Congress on the annual plutonium pit production capacity requirement of the nuclear security enterprise. (Sec. 3141) Requires the Direction of National Intelligence to report to Congress annually on nuclear proliferation risks and nuclear nonproliferation opportunities. (Sec. 3142) Requires the NNSA to submit to Congress the analysis of alternatives conducted for the Mobile Guardian Transporter program. TITLE XXXII--DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD (Sec. 3201) Authorizes appropriations for the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board. (Sec. 3202) Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to provide that: (1) the Chairman of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Board may not withhold from members of the Board certain information regarding the Board's functions, powers, and mission; and (2) the Chairman of the Board, subject to the approval of the Board, may appoint and remove specified senior employees of the Board. TITLE XXXIV--NAVAL PETROLEUM RESERVES (Sec. 3401) Authorizes appropriations for the operation and maintenance of the Naval Petroleum Reserves. TITLE XXXV--MARITIME ADMINISTRATION (Sec. 3501) Authorizes appropriations for the national security aspects of the Merchant Marine. (Sec. 3502) Expresses the sense of Congress that dedicated and enhanced support is necessary to stabilize and preserve the Maritime Security Fleet program. (Sec. 3503) Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reflect the transfer of the Maritime Administration from the Department of Commerce to the Department of Transportation. (Sec. 3504) Increases the authorization of appropriations for FY2016 payments to contractors for each maritime security fleet vessel covered by an operating agreement. Increases the authorization of appropriations for expenses to maintain and preserve a United States-flag merchant marine to serve the national security needs of the United States. (Sec. 3505) Permits the Maritime Administrator to accept a gift of money from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association and Foundation, Inc. for the purpose of renovating Melville Hall on the campus of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. (Sec. 3506) Amends the requirements for U.S. Merchant Marine Academy cadet commitment agreements to modify licensing and service requirements. (Sec. 3507) Modifies requirements for U.S. Merchant Marine Academy student incentive payment agreements related to licensing, the service commitment, and the circumstances under which an individual may be ordered to active duty. Permits payments to individuals to be modified if the total amount of payments to an individual does not exceed $32,000. (Sec. 3508) Modifies the definition of &quot;short sea transportation&quot; to include carriage by a documented vessel of cargo that is: (1) shipped in discrete units or packages that are handled individually, palletized, or unitized for purposes of transportation; or (2) freight vehicles carried aboard commuter ferry boats. DIVISION D--FUNDING TABLES (Sec. 4001) Provides for the allocation of funds among programs, projects, and activities in accordance with the tables in division D of this bill, subject to reprogramming requirements. (Sec. 4002) Provides that undistributed reductions in funding for operation and maintenance due to bulk fuel purchases and foreign currency fluctuations may be applied to specified operation and maintenance funding. TITLE XLI--PROCUREMENT (Sec. 4101) Sets forth amounts requested and authorized for Procurement. (Sec. 4102) Sets forth amounts requested and authorized for Procurement for Overseas Contingency Operations. TITLE XLII--RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION (Sec. 4201) Sets forth amounts requested and authorized for Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation. (Sec. 4202) Sets forth amounts requested and authorized for Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation for Overseas Contingency Operations. TITLE XLIII--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (Sec. 4301) Sets forth amounts requested and authorized for Operation and Maintenance. (Sec. 4302) Sets forth amounts requested and authorized for Operation and Maintenance for Overseas Contingency Operations. (Sec. 4303) Sets forth amounts requested and authorized for Operation and Maintenance for Overseas Contingency Operations for base requirements. TITLE XLIV--MILITARY PERSONNEL (Sec. 4401) Sets forth amounts requested and authorized for Military Personnel. (Sec. 4402) Sets forth amounts requested and authorized for Military Personnel for Overseas Contingency Operations. TITLE XLV--OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS (Sec. 4501) Sets forth amounts requested and authorized for other specified authorizations, including: the Working Capital Fund, the National Defense Sealift Fund, the National Sea-Based Deterrence Fund, Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction, Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, the Office of the Inspector General, and the Defense Health Program. (Sec. 4502) Sets forth amounts requested and authorized for the Working Capital Fund, Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, the Office of the Inspector General, and the Defense Health Program for Overseas Contingency Operations. TITLE XLVI--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION (Sec. 4601) Sets forth amounts requested and authorized for Military Construction. (Sec. 4602) Sets forth amounts requested and authorized for Military Construction for Overseas Contingency Operations. TITLE XLVII--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS (Sec. 4701) Sets forth amounts requested and authorized for Department of Energy National Security Programs.