II 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 4986 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
JANUARY 22 (legislative day, JANUARY 3), 2008 
Received 
AN ACT 
To provide for the enactment of the National Defense Au-
thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, as previously en-
rolled, with certain modifications to address the foreign 
sovereign immunities provisions of title 28, United States 
Code, with respect to the attachment of property in 
certain judgments against Iraq, the lapse of statutory 
authorities for the payment of bonuses, special pays, 
and similar benefits for members of the uniformed serv-
ices, and for other purposes. 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TREATMENT OF EXPLANATORY 
STATEMENT. 
(a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as the 
‘‘National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 
2008’’. 
(b) EXPLANATORY STATEMENT.—The Joint Explan-
atory Statement submitted by the Committee of Con-
ference for the conference report to accompany H.R. 1585 
of the 110th Congress (Report 110–477) shall be deemed 
to be part of the legislative history of this Act and shall 
have the same effect with respect to the implementation 
of this Act as it would have had with respect to the imple-
mentation of H.R. 1585, if such bill had been enacted. 
SEC. 2. ORGANIZATION OF ACT INTO DIVISIONS; TABLE OF 
CONTENTS. 
(a) DIVISIONS.—This Act is organized into three divi-
sions as follows: 
(1) Division A—Department of Defense Au-
thorizations. 
(2) Division B—Military Construction Author-
izations. 
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(3) Division C—Department of Energy Na-
tional Security Authorizations and Other Authoriza-
tions. 
(b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of contents for 
this Act is as follows: 
Sec. 1. Short title; treatment of explanatory statement. 
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. Army. 
Sec. 102. Navy and Marine Corps. 
Sec. 103. Air Force. 
Sec. 104. Defense-wide activities. 
Sec. 105. National Guard and Reserve equipment. 
Subtitle B—Army Programs 
Sec. 111. Multiyear procurement authority for M1A2 Abrams System Enhance-
ment Package upgrades. 
Sec. 112. Multiyear procurement authority for M2A3/M3A3 Bradley fighting 
vehicle upgrades. 
Sec. 113. Multiyear procurement authority for conversion of CH–47D heli-
copters to CH–47F configuration. 
Sec. 114. Multiyear procurement authority for CH–47F helicopters. 
Sec. 115. Limitation on use of funds for Increment 1 of the Warfighter Infor-
mation Network-Tactical program pending certification to Con-
gress. 
Sec. 116. Prohibition on closure of Army Tactical Missile System production 
line pending report. 
Sec. 117. Stryker Mobile Gun System. 
Subtitle C—Navy Programs 
Sec. 121. Multiyear procurement authority for Virginia-class submarine pro-
gram. 
Sec. 122. Report on shipbuilding investment strategy. 
Sec. 123. Sense of Congress on the preservation of a skilled United States ship-
yard workforce. 
Sec. 124. Assessments required prior to start of construction on first ship of 
a shipbuilding program. 
Sec. 125. Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program. 
Subtitle D—Air Force Programs 
Sec. 131. Limitation on Joint Cargo Aircraft. 
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Sec. 132. Clarification of limitation on retirement of U–2 aircraft. 
Sec. 133. Repeal of requirement to maintain retired C–130E tactical aircraft. 
Sec. 134. Limitation on retirement of C–130E/H tactical airlift aircraft. 
Sec. 135. Limitation on retirement of KC–135E aerial refueling aircraft. 
Sec. 136. Transfer to Government of Iraq of three C–130E tactical airlift air-
craft. 
Sec. 137. Modification of limitations on retirement of B–52 bomber aircraft. 
TITLE II—RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION 
Subtitle A—Authorization of Appropriations 
Sec. 201. Authorization of appropriations. 
Sec. 202. Amount for defense science and technology. 
Subtitle B—Program Requirements, Restrictions, and Limitations 
Sec. 211. Operational test and evaluation of Future Combat Systems network. 
Sec. 212. Limitation on use of funds for systems development and demonstra-
tion of Joint Light Tactical Vehicle program. 
Sec. 213. Requirement to obligate and expend funds for development and pro-
curement of a competitive propulsion system for the Joint 
Strike Fighter. 
Sec. 214. Limitation on use of funds for defense-wide manufacturing science 
and technology program. 
Sec. 215. Advanced Sensor Applications Program. 
Sec. 216. Active protection systems. 
Subtitle C—Ballistic Missile Defense 
Sec. 221. Participation of Director, Operational Test and Evaluation, in missile 
defense test and evaluation activities. 
Sec. 222. Study on future roles and missions of the Missile Defense Agency. 
Sec. 223. Budget and acquisition requirements for Missile Defense Agency ac-
tivities. 
Sec. 224. Limitation on use of funds for replacing warhead on SM–3 Block IIA 
missile. 
Sec. 225. Extension of Comptroller General assessments of ballistic missile de-
fense programs. 
Sec. 226. Limitation on availability of funds for procurement, construction, and 
deployment of missile defenses in Europe. 
Sec. 227. Sense of Congress on missile defense cooperation with Israel. 
Sec. 228. Limitation on availability of funds for deployment of missile defense 
interceptors in Alaska. 
Sec. 229. Policy of the United States on protection of the United States and 
its allies against Iranian ballistic missiles. 
Subtitle D—Other Matters 
Sec. 231. Coordination of human systems integration activities related to acqui-
sition programs. 
Sec. 232. Expansion of authority for provision of laboratory facilities, services, 
and equipment. 
Sec. 233. Modification of cost-sharing requirement for Technology Transition 
Initiative. 
Sec. 234. Report on implementation of Manufacturing Technology Program. 
Sec. 235. Assessment of sufficiency of test and evaluation personnel. 
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Sec. 236. Repeal of requirement for separate reports on technology area review 
and assessment summaries. 
Sec. 237. Modification of notice and wait requirement for obligation of funds 
for foreign comparative test program. 
Sec. 238. Strategic Plan for the Manufacturing Technology Program. 
Sec. 239. Modification of authorities on coordination of Defense Experimental 
Program to Stimulate Competitive Research with similar Fed-
eral programs. 
Sec. 240. Enhancement of defense nanotechnology research and development 
program. 
Sec. 241. Federally funded research and development center assessment of the 
Defense Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Re-
search. 
Sec. 242. Cost-benefit analysis of proposed funding reduction for High Energy 
Laser Systems Test Facility. 
Sec. 243. Prompt global strike. 
TITLE III—OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 
Subtitle A—Authorization of Appropriations 
Sec. 301. Operation and maintenance funding. 
Subtitle B—Environmental Provisions 
Sec. 311. Reimbursement of Environmental Protection Agency for certain costs 
in connection with Moses Lake Wellfield Superfund Site, Moses 
Lake, Washington. 
Sec. 312. Reimbursement of Environmental Protection Agency for certain costs 
in connection with the Arctic Surplus Superfund Site, Fair-
banks, Alaska. 
Sec. 313. Payment to Environmental Protection Agency of stipulated penalties 
in connection with Jackson Park Housing Complex, Wash-
ington. 
Sec. 314. Report on control of the brown tree snake. 
Sec. 315. Notification of certain residents and civilian employees at Camp 
Lejeune, North Carolina, of exposure to drinking water con-
tamination. 
Subtitle C—Workplace and Depot Issues 
Sec. 321. Availability of funds in Defense Information Systems Agency Work-
ing Capital Fund for technology upgrades to Defense Informa-
tion Systems Network. 
Sec. 322. Modification to public-private competition requirements before conver-
sion to contractor performance. 
Sec. 323. Public-private competition at end of period specified in performance 
agreement not required. 
Sec. 324. Guidelines on insourcing new and contracted out functions. 
Sec. 325. Restriction on Office of Management and Budget influence over De-
partment of Defense public-private competitions. 
Sec. 326. Bid protests by Federal employees in actions under Office of Manage-
ment and Budget Circular A–76. 
Sec. 327. Public-private competition required before conversion to contractor 
performance. 
Sec. 328. Extension of authority for Army industrial facilities to engage in co-
operative activities with non-Army entities. 
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Sec. 329. Reauthorization and modification of multi-trades demonstration 
project. 
Sec. 330. Pilot program for availability of working-capital funds to Army for 
certain product improvements. 
Subtitle D—Extension of Program Authorities 
Sec. 341. Extension of Arsenal Support Program Initiative. 
Sec. 342. Extension of period for reimbursement for helmet pads purchased by 
members of the Armed Forces deployed in contingency oper-
ations. 
Sec. 343. Extension of temporary authority for contract performance of secu-
rity guard functions. 
Subtitle E—Reports 
Sec. 351. Reports on National Guard readiness for emergencies and major dis-
asters. 
Sec. 352. Annual report on prepositioned materiel and equipment. 
Sec. 353. Report on incremental cost of early 2007 enhanced deployment. 
Sec. 354. Modification of requirements of Comptroller General report on the 
readiness of Army and Marine Corps ground forces. 
Sec. 355. Plan to improve readiness of ground forces of active and reserve com-
ponents. 
Sec. 356. Independent assessment of Civil Reserve Air Fleet viability. 
Sec. 357. Department of Defense Inspector General report on physical security 
of Department of Defense installations. 
Sec. 358. Review of high-altitude aviation training. 
Sec. 359. Reports on safety measures and encroachment issues and master plan 
for Warren Grove Gunnery Range, New Jersey. 
Sec. 360. Report on search and rescue capabilities of the Air Force in the 
northwestern United States. 
Sec. 361. Report and master infrastructure recapitalization plan for Cheyenne 
Mountain Air Station, Colorado. 
Subtitle F—Other Matters 
Sec. 371. Enhancement of corrosion control and prevention functions within 
Department of Defense. 
Sec. 372. Authority for Department of Defense to provide support for certain 
sporting events. 
Sec. 373. Authority to impose reasonable restrictions on payment of full re-
placement value for lost or damaged personal property trans-
ported at Government expense. 
Sec. 374. Priority transportation on Department of Defense aircraft of retired 
members residing in Commonwealths and possessions of the 
United States for certain health care services. 
Sec. 375. Recovery of missing military property. 
Sec. 376. Retention of combat uniforms by members of the Armed Forces de-
ployed in support of contingency operations. 
Sec. 377. Issue of serviceable material of the Navy other than to Armed Forces. 
Sec. 378. Reauthorization of Aviation Insurance Program. 
TITLE IV—MILITARY PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATIONS 
Subtitle A—Active Forces 
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Sec. 401. End strengths for active forces. 
Sec. 402. Revision in permanent active duty end strength minimum levels. 
Sec. 403. Additional authority for increases of Army and Marine Corps active 
duty end strengths for fiscal years 2009 and 2010. 
Sec. 404. Increase in authorized strengths for Army officers on active duty in 
the grade of major. 
Sec. 405. Increase in authorized strengths for Navy officers on active duty in 
the grades of lieutenant commander, commander, and captain. 
Sec. 406. Increase in authorized daily average of number of members in pay 
grade E–9. 
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 2008 limitation on number of non-dual status technicians. 
Sec. 415. Maximum number of reserve personnel authorized to be on active 
duty for operational support. 
Sec. 416. Future authorizations and accounting for certain reserve component 
personnel authorized to be on active duty or full-time National 
Guard duty to provide operational support. 
Sec. 417. Revision of variances authorized for Selected Reserve end strengths. 
Subtitle C—Authorization of Appropriations 
Sec. 421. Military personnel. 
TITLE V—MILITARY PERSONNEL POLICY 
Subtitle A—Officer Personnel Policy 
Sec. 501. Assignment of officers to designated positions of importance and re-
sponsibility. 
Sec. 502. Enhanced authority for Reserve general and flag officers to serve on 
active duty. 
Sec. 503. Increase in years of commissioned service threshold for discharge of 
probationary officers and for use of force shaping authority. 
Sec. 504. Mandatory retirement age for active-duty general and flag officers 
continued on active duty. 
Sec. 505. Authority for reduced mandatory service obligation for initial appoint-
ments of officers in critically short health professional special-
ties. 
Sec. 506. Expansion of authority for reenlistment of officers in their former en-
listed grade. 
Sec. 507. Increase in authorized number of permanent professors at the United 
States Military Academy. 
Sec. 508. Promotion of career military professors of the Navy. 
Subtitle B—Reserve Component Management 
Sec. 511. Retention of military technicians who lose dual status in the Selected 
Reserve due to combat-related disability. 
Sec. 512. Constructive service credit upon original appointment of Reserve offi-
cers in certain health care professions. 
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Sec. 513. Mandatory separation of Reserve officers in the grade of lieutenant 
general or vice admiral after completion of 38 years of commis-
sioned service. 
Sec. 514. Maximum period of temporary Federal recognition of person as Army 
National Guard officer or Air National Guard officer. 
Sec. 515. Advance notice to members of reserve components of deployment in 
support of contingency operations. 
Sec. 516. Report on relief from professional licensure and certification require-
ments for reserve component members on long-term active 
duty. 
Subtitle C—Education and Training 
Sec. 521. Revisions to authority to pay tuition for off-duty training or edu-
cation. 
Sec. 522. Reduction or elimination of service obligation in an Army Reserve or 
Army National Guard troop program unit for certain persons 
selected as medical students at Uniformed Services University 
of the Health Sciences. 
Sec. 523. Repeal of annual limit on number of ROTC scholarships under Army 
Reserve and Army National Guard financial assistance pro-
gram. 
Sec. 524. Treatment of prior active service of members in uniformed medical 
accession programs. 
Sec. 525. Repeal of post-2007–2008 academic year prohibition on phased in-
crease in cadet strength limit at the United States Military 
Academy. 
Sec. 526. National Defense University master’s degree programs. 
Sec. 527. Authority of the Air University to confer degree of master of science 
in flight test engineering. 
Sec. 528. Enhancement of education benefits for certain members of reserve 
components. 
Sec. 529. Extension of period of entitlement to educational assistance for cer-
tain members of the Selected Reserve affected by force shaping 
initiatives. 
Sec. 530. Time limit for use of educational assistance benefit for certain mem-
bers of reserve components and resumption of benefit. 
Sec. 531. Secretary of Defense evaluation of the adequacy of the degree-grant-
ing authorities of certain military universities and educational 
institutions. 
Sec. 532. Report on success of Army National Guard and Reserve Senior Re-
serve Officers’ Training Corps financial assistance program. 
Sec. 533. Report on utilization of tuition assistance by members of the Armed 
Forces. 
Sec. 534. Navy Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps unit for Southold, 
Mattituck, and Greenport High Schools. 
Sec. 535. Report on transfer of administration of certain educational assistance 
programs for members of the reserve components. 
Subtitle D—Military Justice and Legal Assistance Matters 
Sec. 541. Authority to designate civilian employees of the Federal Government 
and dependents of deceased members as eligible for legal as-
sistance from Department of Defense legal staff resources. 
Sec. 542. Authority of judges of the United States Court of Appeals for the 
Armed Forces to administer oaths. 
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Sec. 543. Modification of authorities on senior members of the Judge Advocate 
Generals’ Corps. 
Sec. 544. Prohibition against members of the Armed Forces participating in 
criminal street gangs. 
Subtitle E—Military Leave 
Sec. 551. Temporary enhancement of carryover of accumulated leave for mem-
bers of the Armed Forces. 
Sec. 552. Enhancement of rest and recuperation leave. 
Subtitle F—Decorations and Awards 
Sec. 561. Authorization and request for award of Medal of Honor to Leslie H. 
Sabo, Jr., for acts of valor during the Vietnam War. 
Sec. 562. Authorization and request for award of Medal of Honor to Henry 
Svehla for acts of valor during the Korean War. 
Sec. 563. Authorization and request for award of Medal of Honor to Woodrow 
W. Keeble for acts of valor during the Korean War. 
Sec. 564. Authorization and request for award of Medal of Honor to Private 
Philip G. Shadrach for acts of valor as one of Andrews’ Raid-
ers during the Civil War. 
Sec. 565. Authorization and request for award of Medal of Honor to Private 
George D. Wilson for acts of valor as one of Andrews’ Raiders 
during the Civil War. 
Subtitle G—Impact Aid and Defense Dependents Education System 
Sec. 571. Continuation of authority to assist local educational agencies that 
benefit dependents of members of the Armed Forces and De-
partment of Defense civilian employees. 
Sec. 572. Impact aid for children with severe disabilities. 
Sec. 573. Inclusion of dependents of non-Department of Defense employees em-
ployed on Federal property in plan relating to force structure 
changes, relocation of military units, or base closures and re-
alignments. 
Sec. 574. Payment of private boarding school tuition for military dependents in 
overseas areas not served by defense dependents’ education sys-
tem schools. 
Subtitle H—Military Families 
Sec. 581. Department of Defense Military Family Readiness Council and policy 
and plans for military family readiness. 
Sec. 582. Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program. 
Sec. 583. Study to enhance and improve support services and programs for 
families of members of regular and reserve components under-
going deployment. 
Sec. 584. Protection of child custody arrangements for parents who are mem-
bers of the Armed Forces deployed in support of a contingency 
operation. 
Sec. 585. Family leave in connection with injured members of the Armed 
Forces. 
Sec. 586. Family care plans and deferment of deployment of single parent or 
dual military couples with minor dependents. 
Sec. 587. Education and treatment services for military dependent children 
with autism. 
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Sec. 588. Commendation of efforts of Project Compassion in paying tribute to 
members of the Armed Forces who have fallen in the service 
of the United States. 
Subtitle I—Other Matters 
Sec. 590. Uniform performance policies for military bands and other musical 
units. 
Sec. 591. Transportation of remains of deceased members of the Armed Forces 
and certain other persons. 
Sec. 592. Expansion of number of academies supportable in any State under 
STARBASE program. 
Sec. 593. Gift acceptance authority. 
Sec. 594. Conduct by members of the Armed Forces and veterans out of uni-
form during hoisting, lowering, or passing of United States 
flag. 
Sec. 595. Annual report on cases reviewed by National Committee for Employer 
Support of the Guard and Reserve. 
Sec. 596. Modification of Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty 
(DD Form 214). 
Sec. 597. Reports on administrative separations of members of the Armed 
Forces for personality disorder. 
Sec. 598. Program to commemorate 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. 
Sec. 599. Recognition of members of the Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives 
program of the Civil Affairs and Military Government Sections 
of the Armed Forces during and following World War II. 
TITLE VI—COMPENSATION AND OTHER PERSONNEL BENEFITS 
Subtitle A—Pay and Allowances 
Sec. 601. Fiscal year 2008 increase in military basic pay. 
Sec. 602. Basic allowance for housing for reserve component members without 
dependents who attend accession training while maintaining a 
primary residence. 
Sec. 603. Extension and enhancement of authority for temporary lodging ex-
penses for members of the Armed Forces in areas subject to 
major disaster declaration or for installations experiencing sud-
den increase in personnel levels. 
Sec. 604. Income replacement payments for reserve component members experi-
encing extended and frequent mobilization for active duty serv-
ice. 
Sec. 605. Midmonth payment of basic pay for contributions of members of the 
uniformed services participating in Thrift Savings Plan. 
Subtitle B—Bonuses and Special and Incentive Pays 
Sec. 610. Correction of lapsed authorities for payment of bonuses, special pays, 
and similar benefits for members of the uniformed services. 
Sec. 611. Extension of certain bonus and special pay authorities for Reserve 
forces. 
Sec. 612. Extension of certain bonus and special pay authorities for health care 
professionals. 
Sec. 613. Extension of special pay and bonus authorities for nuclear officers. 
Sec. 614. Extension of authorities relating to payment of other bonuses and 
special pays. 
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Sec. 615. Increase in incentive special pay and multiyear retention bonus for 
medical officers. 
Sec. 616. Increase in dental officer additional special pay. 
Sec. 617. Increase in maximum monthly rate of hardship duty pay and author-
ity to provide hardship duty pay in a lump sum. 
Sec. 618. Definition of sea duty for career sea pay to include service as off- 
cycle crewmembers of multi-crew ships. 
Sec. 619. Reenlistment bonus for members of the Selected Reserve. 
Sec. 620. Availability of Selected Reserve accession bonus for persons who pre-
viously served in the Armed Forces for a short period. 
Sec. 621. Availability of nuclear officer continuation pay for officers with more 
than 26 years of commissioned service. 
Sec. 622. Waiver of years-of-service limitation on receipt of critical skills reten-
tion bonus. 
Sec. 623. Accession bonus for participants in the Armed Forces Health Profes-
sions Scholarship and Financial Assistance Program. 
Sec. 624. Payment of assignment incentive pay for Reserve members serving in 
combat zone for more than 22 months. 
Subtitle C—Travel and Transportation Allowances 
Sec. 631. Payment of inactive duty training travel costs for certain Selected Re-
serve members. 
Sec. 632. Survivors of deceased members eligible for transportation to attend 
burial ceremonies. 
Sec. 633. Allowance for participation of Reserves in electronic screening. 
Sec. 634. Allowance for civilian clothing for members of the Armed Forces trav-
eling in connection with medical evacuation. 
Sec. 635. Payment of moving expenses for Junior Reserve Officers’ Training 
Corps instructors in hard-to-fill positions. 
Subtitle D—Retired Pay and Survivor Benefits 
Sec. 641. Expansion of combat-related special compensation eligibility. 
Sec. 642. Inclusion of veterans with service-connected disabilities rated as total 
by reason of unemployability under termination of phase-in of 
concurrent receipt of retired pay and veterans’ disability com-
pensation. 
Sec. 643. Recoupment of annuity amounts previously paid, but subject to offset 
for dependency and indemnity compensation. 
Sec. 644. Special survivor indemnity allowance for persons affected by required 
Survivor Benefit Plan annuity offset for dependency and in-
demnity compensation. 
Sec. 645. Modification of authority of members of the Armed Forces to des-
ignate recipients for payment of death gratuity. 
Sec. 646. Clarification of application of retired pay multiplier percentage to 
members of the uniformed services with over 30 years of serv-
ice. 
Sec. 647. Commencement of receipt of non-regular service retired pay by mem-
bers of the Ready Reserve on active Federal status or active 
duty for significant periods. 
Sec. 648. Computation of years of service for purposes of retired pay for non- 
regular service. 
Subtitle E—Commissary and Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentality Benefits 
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Sec. 651. Authority to continue commissary and exchange benefits for certain 
involuntarily separated members of the Armed Forces. 
Sec. 652. Authorization of installment deductions from pay of employees of 
nonappropriated fund instrumentalities to collect indebtedness 
to the United States. 
Subtitle F—Consolidation of Special Pay, Incentive Pay, and Bonus 
Authorities 
Sec. 661. Consolidation of special pay, incentive pay, and bonus authorities of 
the uniformed services. 
Sec. 662. Transitional provisions. 
Subtitle G—Other Matters 
Sec. 671. Referral bonus authorities. 
Sec. 672. Expansion of education loan repayment program for members of the 
Selected Reserve. 
Sec. 673. Ensuring entry into United States after time abroad for permanent 
resident alien military spouses and children. 
Sec. 674. Overseas naturalization for military spouses and children. 
Sec. 675. Modification of amount of back pay for members of Navy and Marine 
Corps selected for promotion while interned as prisoners of war 
during World War II to take into account changes in Con-
sumer Price Index. 
TITLE VII—HEALTH CARE PROVISIONS 
Subtitle A—Improvements to Military Health Benefits 
Sec. 701. One-year extension of prohibition on increases in certain health care 
costs for members of the uniformed services. 
Sec. 702. Temporary prohibition on increase in copayments under retail phar-
macy system of pharmacy benefits program. 
Sec. 703. Inclusion of TRICARE retail pharmacy program in Federal procure-
ment of pharmaceuticals. 
Sec. 704. Stipend for members of reserve components for health care for cer-
tain dependents. 
Sec. 705. Authority for expansion of persons eligible for continued health bene-
fits coverage. 
Sec. 706. Continuation of eligibility for TRICARE Standard coverage for cer-
tain members of the Selected Reserve. 
Sec. 707. Extension of pilot program for health care delivery. 
Sec. 708. Inclusion of mental health care in definition of health care and report 
on mental health care services. 
Subtitle B—Studies and Reports 
Sec. 711. Surveys on continued viability of TRICARE Standard and TRICARE 
Extra. 
Sec. 712. Report on training in preservation of remains under combat or com-
bat-related conditions. 
Sec. 713. Report on patient satisfaction surveys. 
Sec. 714. Report on medical physical examinations of members of the Armed 
Forces before their deployment. 
Sec. 715. Report and study on multiple vaccinations of members of the Armed 
Forces. 
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Sec. 716. Review of gender- and ethnic group-specific mental health services 
and treatment for members of the Armed Forces. 
Sec. 717. Licensed mental health counselors and the TRICARE program. 
Sec. 718. Report on funding of the Department of Defense for health care. 
Subtitle C—Other Matters 
Sec. 721. Prohibition on conversion of military medical and dental positions to 
civilian medical and dental positions. 
Sec. 722. Establishment of Joint Pathology Center. 
TITLE VIII—ACQUISITION POLICY, ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT, 
AND RELATED MATTERS 
Sec. 800. Short title. 
Subtitle A—Acquisition Policy and Management 
Sec. 801. Internal controls for procurements on behalf of the Department of 
Defense by certain non-Defense agencies. 
Sec. 802. Lead systems integrators. 
Sec. 803. Reinvestment in domestic sources of strategic materials. 
Sec. 804. Clarification of the protection of strategic materials critical to na-
tional security. 
Sec. 805. Procurement of commercial services. 
Sec. 806. Specification of amounts requested for procurement of contract serv-
ices. 
Sec. 807. Inventories and reviews of contracts for services. 
Sec. 808. Independent management reviews of contracts for services. 
Sec. 809. Implementation and enforcement of requirements applicable to 
undefinitized contractual actions. 
Sec. 810. Clarification of limited acquisition authority for Special Operations 
Command. 
Subtitle B—Provisions Relating to Major Defense Acquisition Programs 
Sec. 811. Requirements applicable to multiyear contracts for the procurement 
of major systems of the Department of Defense. 
Sec. 812. Changes to Milestone B certifications. 
Sec. 813. Comptroller General report on Department of Defense organization 
and structure for major defense acquisition programs. 
Sec. 814. Clarification of submission of cost or pricing data on noncommercial 
modifications of commercial items. 
Sec. 815. Clarification of rules regarding the procurement of commercial items. 
Sec. 816. Review of systemic deficiencies on major defense acquisition pro-
grams. 
Sec. 817. Investment strategy for major defense acquisition programs. 
Sec. 818. Report on implementation of recommendations on total ownership 
cost for major weapon systems. 
Subtitle C—Amendments to General Contracting Authorities, Procedures, and 
Limitations 
Sec. 821. Plan for restricting Government-unique contract clauses on commer-
cial contracts. 
Sec. 822. Extension of authority for use of simplified acquisition procedures for 
certain commercial items. 
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Sec. 823. Five-year extension of authority to carry out certain prototype 
projects. 
Sec. 824. Exemption of Special Operations Command from certain require-
ments for certain contracts relating to vessels, aircraft, and 
combat vehicles. 
Sec. 825. Provision of authority to maintain equipment to unified combatant 
command for joint warfighting. 
Sec. 826. Market research. 
Sec. 827. Modification of competition requirements for purchases from Federal 
Prison Industries. 
Sec. 828. Multiyear contract authority for electricity from renewable energy 
sources. 
Sec. 829. Procurement of fire resistant rayon fiber for the production of uni-
forms from foreign sources. 
Sec. 830. Comptroller General review of noncompetitive awards of congressional 
and executive branch interest items. 
Subtitle D—Accountability in Contracting 
Sec. 841. Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan. 
Sec. 842. Investigation of waste, fraud, and abuse in wartime contracts and 
contracting processes in Iraq and Afghanistan. 
Sec. 843. Enhanced competition requirements for task and delivery order con-
tracts. 
Sec. 844. Public disclosure of justification and approval documents for non-
competitive contracts. 
Sec. 845. Disclosure of Government contractor audit findings. 
Sec. 846. Protection for contractor employees from reprisal for disclosure of 
certain information. 
Sec. 847. Requirements for senior Department of Defense officials seeking em-
ployment with defense contractors. 
Sec. 848. Report on contractor ethics programs of Major Defense contractors. 
Sec. 849. Contingency contracting training for personnel outside the acquisition 
workforce and evaluations of Army Commission recommenda-
tions. 
Subtitle E—Acquisition Workforce Provisions 
Sec. 851. Requirement for section on defense acquisition workforce in strategic 
human capital plan. 
Sec. 852. Department of Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Fund. 
Sec. 853. Extension of authority to fill shortage category positions for certain 
Federal acquisition positions. 
Sec. 854. Repeal of sunset of acquisition workforce training fund. 
Sec. 855. Federal acquisition workforce improvements. 
Subtitle F—Contracts in Iraq and Afghanistan 
Sec. 861. Memorandum of understanding on matters relating to contracting. 
Sec. 862. Contractors performing private security functions in areas of combat 
operations. 
Sec. 863. Comptroller General reviews and reports on contracting in Iraq and 
Afghanistan. 
Sec. 864. Definitions and other general provisions. 
Subtitle G—Defense Materiel Readiness Board 
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Sec. 871. Establishment of Defense Materiel Readiness Board. 
Sec. 872. Critical materiel readiness shortfalls. 
Subtitle H—Other Matters 
Sec. 881. Clearinghouse for rapid identification and dissemination of commer-
cial information technologies. 
Sec. 882. Authority to license certain military designations and likenesses of 
weapons systems to toy and hobby manufacturers. 
Sec. 883. Modifications to limitation on contracts to acquire military flight sim-
ulator. 
Sec. 884. Requirements relating to waivers of certain domestic source limita-
tions relating to specialty metals. 
Sec. 885. Telephone services for military personnel serving in combat zones. 
Sec. 886. Enhanced authority to acquire products and services produced in Iraq 
and Afghanistan. 
Sec. 887. Defense Science Board review of Department of Defense policies and 
procedures for the acquisition of information technology. 
Sec. 888. Green procurement policy. 
Sec. 889. Comptroller General review of use of authority under the Defense 
Production Act of 1950. 
Sec. 890. Prevention of export control violations. 
Sec. 891. Procurement goal for Native Hawaiian-serving institutions and Alas-
ka Native-serving institutions. 
Sec. 892. Competition for procurement of small arms supplied to Iraq and Af-
ghanistan. 
TITLE IX—DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ORGANIZATION AND 
MANAGEMENT 
Subtitle A—Department of Defense Management 
Sec. 901. Repeal of limitation on major Department of Defense headquarters 
activities personnel and related report. 
Sec. 902. Flexibility to adjust the number of deputy chiefs and assistant chiefs. 
Sec. 903. Change in eligibility requirements for appointment to Department of 
Defense leadership positions. 
Sec. 904. Management of the Department of Defense. 
Sec. 905. Revision in guidance relating to combatant command acquisition au-
thority. 
Sec. 906. Department of Defense Board of Actuaries. 
Sec. 907. Modification of background requirement of individuals appointed as 
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and 
Logistics. 
Sec. 908. Assistant Secretaries of the military departments for acquisition mat-
ters; principal military deputies. 
Sec. 909. Sense of Congress on term of Office of the Director of Operational 
Test and Evaluation. 
Subtitle B—Space Activities 
Sec. 911. Space protection strategy. 
Sec. 912. Biennial report on management of space cadre within the Depart-
ment of Defense. 
Sec. 913. Additional report on oversight of acquisition for defense space pro-
grams. 
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Subtitle C—Chemical Demilitarization Program 
Sec. 921. Chemical demilitarization citizens advisory commissions. 
Sec. 922. Sense of Congress on completion of destruction of United States 
chemical weapons stockpile. 
Sec. 923. Repeal of certain qualifications requirement for director of chemical 
demilitarization management organization. 
Sec. 924. Modification of termination of assistance to State and local govern-
ments after completion of the destruction of the United States 
chemical weapons stockpile. 
Subtitle D—Intelligence-Related Matters 
Sec. 931. Technical amendments to title 10, United States Code, arising from 
enactment of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Preven-
tion Act of 2004. 
Subtitle E—Roles and Missions Analysis 
Sec. 941. Requirement for quadrennial roles and missions review. 
Sec. 942. Joint Requirements Oversight Council additional duties relating to 
core mission areas. 
Sec. 943. Requirement for certification of major systems prior to technology de-
velopment. 
Sec. 944. Presentation of future-years mission budget by core mission area. 
Subtitle F—Other Matters 
Sec. 951. Department of Defense consideration of effect of climate change on 
Department facilities, capabilities, and missions. 
Sec. 952. Interagency policy coordination. 
Sec. 953. Expansion of employment creditable under service agreements under 
National Security Education Program. 
Sec. 954. Board of Regents for the Uniformed Services University of the 
Health Sciences. 
Sec. 955. Establishment of Department of Defense School of Nursing. 
Sec. 956. Inclusion of commanders of Western Hemisphere combatant com-
mands in Board of Visitors of Western Hemisphere Institute 
for Security Cooperation. 
Sec. 957. Comptroller General assessment of reorganization of the Office of the 
Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. 
Sec. 958. Report on foreign language proficiency. 
TITLE X—GENERAL PROVISIONS 
Subtitle A—Financial Matters 
Sec. 1001. General transfer authority. 
Sec. 1002. United States contribution to NATO common-funded budgets in fis-
cal year 2008. 
Sec. 1003. Authorization of additional emergency supplemental appropriations 
for fiscal year 2007. 
Sec. 1004. Modification of fiscal year 2007 general transfer authority. 
Sec. 1005. Financial management transformation initiative for the Defense 
Agencies. 
Sec. 1006. Repeal of requirement for two-year budget cycle for the Department 
of Defense. 
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Subtitle B—Policy Relating to Vessels and Shipyards 
Sec. 1011. Limitation on leasing of vessels. 
Sec. 1012. Policy relating to major combatant vessels of the strike forces of the 
United States Navy. 
Subtitle C—Counter-Drug Activities 
Sec. 1021. Extension of authority for joint task forces to provide support to law 
enforcement agencies conducting counter-terrorism activities. 
Sec. 1022. Expansion of authority to provide additional support for counter- 
drug activities in certain foreign countries. 
Sec. 1023. Report on counternarcotics assistance for the Government of Haiti. 
Subtitle D—Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations 
Sec. 1031. Provision of Air Force support and services to foreign military and 
state aircraft. 
Sec. 1032. Department of Defense participation in Strategic Airlift Capability 
Partnership. 
Sec. 1033. Improved authority to provide rewards for assistance in combating 
terrorism. 
Sec. 1034. Support for non-Federal development and testing of material for 
chemical agent defense. 
Sec. 1035. Prohibition on sale of F–14 fighter aircraft and related parts. 
Subtitle E—Reports 
Sec. 1041. Extension and modification of report relating to hardened and deep-
ly buried targets. 
Sec. 1042. Report on joint modeling and simulation activities. 
Sec. 1043. Renewal of submittal of plans for prompt global strike capability. 
Sec. 1044. Report on workforce required to support the nuclear missions of the 
Navy and the Department of Energy. 
Sec. 1045. Comptroller General report on Defense Finance and Accounting 
Service response to Butterbaugh v. Department of Justice. 
Sec. 1046. Study on size and mix of airlift force. 
Sec. 1047. Report on feasibility of establishing a domestic military aviation na-
tional training center. 
Sec. 1048. Limited field user evaluations for combat helmet pad suspension 
systems. 
Sec. 1049. Study on national security interagency system. 
Sec. 1050. Report on solid rocket motor industrial base. 
Sec. 1051. Reports on establishment of a memorial for members of the Armed 
Forces who died in the air crash in Bakers Creek, Australia, 
and establishment of other memorials in Arlington National 
Cemetery. 
Subtitle F—Other Matters 
Sec. 1061. Reimbursement for National Guard support provided to Federal 
agencies. 
Sec. 1062. Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United 
States. 
Sec. 1063. Technical and clerical amendments. 
Sec. 1064. Repeal of certification requirement. 
Sec. 1065. Maintenance of capability for space-based nuclear detection. 
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Sec. 1066. Sense of Congress regarding detainees at Naval Station, Guanta-
namo Bay, Cuba. 
Sec. 1067. A report on transferring individuals detained at Naval Station, 
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. 
Sec. 1068. Repeal of provisions in section 1076 of Public Law 109–364 relating 
to use of Armed Forces in major public emergencies. 
Sec. 1069. Standards required for entry to military installations in United 
States. 
Sec. 1070. Revised nuclear posture review. 
Sec. 1071. Termination of Commission on the Implementation of the New Stra-
tegic Posture of the United States. 
Sec. 1072. Security clearances; limitations. 
Sec. 1073. Improvements in the process for the issuance of security clearances. 
Sec. 1074. Protection of certain individuals. 
Sec. 1075. Modification of authorities on Commission to Assess the Threat to 
the United States from Electromagnetic Pulse Attack. 
Sec. 1076. Sense of Congress on Small Business Innovation Research Program. 
Sec. 1077. Revision of proficiency flying definition. 
Sec. 1078. Qualifications for public aircraft status of aircraft under contract 
with the Armed Forces. 
Sec. 1079. Communications with the Committees on Armed Services of the 
Senate and the House of Representatives. 
Sec. 1080. Retention of reimbursement for provision of reciprocal fire protec-
tion services. 
Sec. 1081. Pilot program on commercial fee-for-service air refueling support for 
the Air Force. 
Sec. 1082. Advisory panel on Department of Defense capabilities for support of 
civil authorities after certain incidents. 
Sec. 1083. Terrorism exception to immunity. 
TITLE XI—CIVILIAN PERSONNEL MATTERS 
Sec. 1101. Extension of authority to waive annual limitation on total compensa-
tion paid to Federal civilian employees working overseas under 
areas of United States Central Command. 
Sec. 1102. Continuation of life insurance coverage for Federal employees called 
to active duty. 
Sec. 1103. Transportation of dependents, household effects, and personal prop-
erty to former home following death of Federal employee where 
death resulted from disease or injury incurred in the Central 
Command area of responsibility. 
Sec. 1104. Special benefits for civilian employees assigned on deployment tem-
porary change of station. 
Sec. 1105. Death gratuity authorized for Federal employees. 
Sec. 1106. Modifications to the National Security Personnel System. 
Sec. 1107. Requirement for full implementation of personnel demonstration 
project. 
Sec. 1108. Authority for inclusion of certain Office of Defense Research and 
Engineering positions in experimental personnel program for 
scientific and technical personnel. 
Sec. 1109. Pilot program for the temporary assignment of information tech-
nology personnel to private sector organizations. 
Sec. 1110. Compensation for Federal wage system employees for certain travel 
hours. 
Sec. 1111. Travel compensation for wage grade personnel. 
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Sec. 1112. Accumulation of annual leave by senior level employees. 
Sec. 1113. Uniform allowances for civilian employees. 
Sec. 1114. Flexibility in setting pay for employees who move from a Depart-
ment of Defense or Coast Guard nonappropriated fund instru-
mentality position to a position in the General Schedule pay 
system. 
Sec. 1115. Retirement service credit for service as cadet or midshipman at a 
military service academy. 
Sec. 1116. Authorization for increased compensation for faculty and staff of the 
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. 
Sec. 1117. Report on establishment of a scholarship program for civilian mental 
health professionals. 
TITLE XII—MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN NATIONS 
Subtitle A—Assistance and Training 
Sec. 1201. Military-to-military contacts and comparable activities. 
Sec. 1202. Authority for support of military operations to combat terrorism. 
Sec. 1203. Medical care and temporary duty travel expenses for liaison officers 
of certain foreign nations. 
Sec. 1204. Extension and expansion of Department of Defense authority to 
participate in multinational military centers of excellence. 
Sec. 1205. Reauthorization of Commanders’ Emergency Response Program. 
Sec. 1206. Authority to build the capacity of the Pakistan Frontier Corps. 
Sec. 1207. Authority to equip and train foreign personnel to assist in account-
ing for missing United States Government personnel. 
Sec. 1208. Authority to provide automatic identification system data on mari-
time shipping to foreign countries and international organiza-
tions. 
Sec. 1209. Report on foreign-assistance related programs carried out by the 
Department of Defense. 
Sec. 1210. Extension and enhancement of authority for security and stabiliza-
tion assistance. 
Sec. 1211. Government Accountability Office report on Global Peace Oper-
ations Initiative. 
Sec. 1212. Repeal of limitations on military assistance under the American 
Servicemembers’ Protection Act of 2002. 
Subtitle B—Matters Relating to Iraq and Afghanistan 
Sec. 1221. Modification of authorities relating to the Office of the Special In-
spector General for Iraq Reconstruction. 
Sec. 1222. Limitation on availability of funds for certain purposes relating to 
Iraq. 
Sec. 1223. Report on United States policy and military operations in Iraq. 
Sec. 1224. Report on a comprehensive set of performance indicators and meas-
ures for progress toward military and political stability in Iraq. 
Sec. 1225. Report on support from Iran for attacks against coalition forces in 
Iraq. 
Sec. 1226. Sense of Congress on the consequences of a failed state in Iraq. 
Sec. 1227. Sense of Congress on federalism in Iraq. 
Sec. 1228. Tracking and monitoring of defense articles provided to the Govern-
ment of Iraq and other individuals and groups in Iraq. 
Sec. 1229. Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction. 
Sec. 1230. Report on progress toward security and stability in Afghanistan. 
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Sec. 1231. United States plan for sustaining the Afghanistan National Security 
Forces. 
Sec. 1232. Report on enhancing security and stability in the region along the 
border of Afghanistan and Pakistan. 
Sec. 1233. Reimbursement of certain coalition nations for support provided to 
United States military operations. 
Sec. 1234. Logistical support for coalition forces supporting operations in Iraq 
and Afghanistan. 
Subtitle C—Iraq Refugee Crisis 
Sec. 1241. Short title. 
Sec. 1242. Processing mechanisms. 
Sec. 1243. United States refugee program processing priorities. 
Sec. 1244. Special immigrant status for certain Iraqis. 
Sec. 1245. Senior Coordinator for Iraqi Refugees and Internally Displaced Per-
sons. 
Sec. 1246. Countries with significant populations of Iraqi refugees. 
Sec. 1247. Motion to reopen denial or termination of asylum. 
Sec. 1248. Reports. 
Sec. 1249. Authorization of appropriations. 
Subtitle D—Other Authorities and Limitations 
Sec. 1251. Cooperative opportunities documents under cooperative research and 
development agreements with NATO organizations and other 
allied and friendly foreign countries. 
Sec. 1252. Extension and expansion of temporary authority to use acquisition 
and cross-servicing agreements to lend military equipment for 
personnel protection and survivability. 
Sec. 1253. Acceptance of funds from the Government of Palau for costs of 
United States military Civic Action Team in Palau. 
Sec. 1254. Repeal of requirement relating to North Korea. 
Sec. 1255. Justice for Osama bin Laden and other leaders of al Qaeda. 
Sec. 1256. Extension of Counterproliferation Program Review Committee. 
Sec. 1257. Sense of Congress on the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security 
Cooperation. 
Sec. 1258. Sense of Congress on Iran. 
Subtitle E—Reports 
Sec. 1261. One-year extension of update on report on claims relating to the 
bombing of the Labelle Discotheque. 
Sec. 1262. Report on United States policy toward Darfur, Sudan. 
Sec. 1263. Inclusion of information on asymmetric capabilities in annual report 
on military power of the People’s Republic of China. 
Sec. 1264. Report on application of the Uniform Code of Military Justice to ci-
vilians accompanying the Armed Forces during a time of de-
clared war or contingency operation. 
Sec. 1265. Report on family reunions between United States citizens and their 
relatives in North Korea. 
Sec. 1266. Reports on prevention of mass atrocities. 
Sec. 1267. Report on threats to the United States from ungoverned areas. 
TITLE XIII—COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION WITH STATES 
OF THE FORMER SOVIET UNION 
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Sec. 1301. Specification of Cooperative Threat Reduction programs and funds. 
Sec. 1302. Funding allocations. 
Sec. 1303. Specification of Cooperative Threat Reduction programs in states 
outside the former Soviet Union. 
Sec. 1304. Repeal of restrictions on assistance to states of the former Soviet 
Union for Cooperative Threat Reduction. 
Sec. 1305. Modification of authority to use Cooperative Threat Reduction funds 
outside the former Soviet Union. 
Sec. 1306. New initiatives for the Cooperative Threat Reduction Program. 
Sec. 1307. Report relating to chemical weapons destruction at Shchuch’ye, Rus-
sia. 
Sec. 1308. National Academy of Sciences study of prevention of proliferation of 
biological weapons. 
TITLE XIV—OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS 
Subtitle A—Military Programs 
Sec. 1401. Working capital funds. 
Sec. 1402. National Defense Sealift Fund. 
Sec. 1403. Defense Health Program. 
Sec. 1404. Chemical agents and munitions destruction, Defense. 
Sec. 1405. Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, Defense-wide. 
Sec. 1406. Defense Inspector General. 
Subtitle B—National Defense Stockpile 
Sec. 1411. Authorized uses of National Defense Stockpile funds. 
Sec. 1412. Revisions to required receipt objectives for previously authorized dis-
posals from the National Defense Stockpile. 
Sec. 1413. Disposal of ferromanganese. 
Sec. 1414. Disposal of chrome metal. 
Subtitle C—Armed Forces Retirement Home 
Sec. 1421. Authorization of appropriations for Armed Forces Retirement 
Home. 
Sec. 1422. Administration and oversight of the Armed Forces Retirement 
Home. 
TITLE XV—AUTHORIZATION OF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS 
FOR OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM AND OPERATION ENDURING 
FREEDOM 
Sec. 1501. Purpose. 
Sec. 1502. Army procurement. 
Sec. 1503. Navy and Marine Corps procurement. 
Sec. 1504. Air Force procurement. 
Sec. 1505. Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Fund. 
Sec. 1506. Defense-wide activities procurement. 
Sec. 1507. Research, development, test, and evaluation. 
Sec. 1508. Operation and maintenance. 
Sec. 1509. Working capital funds. 
Sec. 1510. Other Department of Defense programs. 
Sec. 1511. Iraq Freedom Fund. 
Sec. 1512. Iraq Security Forces Fund. 
Sec. 1513. Afghanistan Security Forces Fund. 
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Sec. 1514. Military personnel. 
Sec. 1515. Strategic Readiness Fund. 
Sec. 1516. Treatment as additional authorizations. 
Sec. 1517. Special transfer authority. 
TITLE XVI—WOUNDED WARRIOR MATTERS 
Sec. 1601. Short title. 
Sec. 1602. General definitions. 
Sec. 1603. Consideration of gender-specific needs of recovering service members 
and veterans. 
Subtitle A—Policy on Improvements to Care, Management, and Transition of 
Recovering Service Members 
Sec. 1611. Comprehensive policy on improvements to care, management, and 
transition of recovering service members. 
Sec. 1612. Medical evaluations and physical disability evaluations of recovering 
service members. 
Sec. 1613. Return of recovering service members to active duty in the Armed 
Forces. 
Sec. 1614. Transition of recovering service members from care and treatment 
through the Department of Defense to care, treatment, and re-
habilitation through the Department of Veterans Affairs. 
Sec. 1615. Reports. 
Sec. 1616. Establishment of a wounded warrior resource center. 
Sec. 1617. Notification to Congress of hospitalization of combat wounded serv-
ice members. 
Sec. 1618. Comprehensive plan on prevention, diagnosis, mitigation, treatment, 
and rehabilitation of, and research on, traumatic brain injury, 
post-traumatic stress disorder, and other mental health condi-
tions in members of the Armed Forces. 
Subtitle B—Centers of Excellence in the Prevention, Diagnosis, Mitigation, 
Treatment, and Rehabilitation of Traumatic Brain Injury, Post-Traumatic 
Stress Disorder, and Eye Injuries 
Sec. 1621. Center of excellence in the prevention, diagnosis, mitigation, treat-
ment, and rehabilitation of traumatic brain injury. 
Sec. 1622. Center of excellence in prevention, diagnosis, mitigation, treatment, 
and rehabilitation of post-traumatic stress disorder and other 
mental health conditions. 
Sec. 1623. Center of excellence in prevention, diagnosis, mitigation, treatment, 
and rehabilitation of military eye injuries. 
Sec. 1624. Report on establishment of centers of excellence. 
Subtitle C—Health Care Matters 
Sec. 1631. Medical care and other benefits for members and former members 
of the Armed Forces with severe injuries or illnesses. 
Sec. 1632. Reimbursement of travel expenses of retired members with combat- 
related disabilities for follow-on specialty care, services, and 
supplies. 
Sec. 1633. Respite care and other extended care benefits for members of the 
uniformed services who incur a serious injury or illness on ac-
tive duty. 
Sec. 1634. Reports. 
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Sec. 1635. Fully interoperable electronic personal health information for the 
Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs. 
Sec. 1636. Enhanced personnel authorities for the Department of Defense for 
health care professionals for care and treatment of wounded 
and injured members of the Armed Forces. 
Sec. 1637. Continuation of transitional health benefits for members of the 
Armed Forces pending resolution of service-related medical 
conditions. 
Subtitle D—Disability Matters 
Sec. 1641. Utilization of veterans’ presumption of sound condition in estab-
lishing eligibility of members of the Armed Forces for retire-
ment for disability. 
Sec. 1642. Requirements and limitations on Department of Defense determina-
tions of disability with respect to members of the Armed 
Forces. 
Sec. 1643. Review of separation of members of the Armed Forces separated 
from service with a disability rating of 20 percent disabled or 
less. 
Sec. 1644. Authorization of pilot programs to improve the disability evaluation 
system for members of the Armed Forces. 
Sec. 1645. Reports on Army action plan in response to deficiencies in the Army 
physical disability evaluation system. 
Sec. 1646. Enhancement of disability severance pay for members of the Armed 
Forces. 
Sec. 1647. Assessments of continuing utility and future role of temporary dis-
ability retired list. 
Sec. 1648. Standards for military medical treatment facilities, specialty medical 
care facilities, and military quarters housing patients and an-
nual report on such facilities. 
Sec. 1649. Reports on Army Medical Action Plan in response to deficiencies 
identified at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, District of Co-
lumbia. 
Sec. 1650. Required certifications in connection with closure of Walter Reed 
Army Medical Center, District of Columbia. 
Sec. 1651. Handbook for members of the Armed Forces on compensation and 
benefits available for serious injuries and illnesses. 
Subtitle E—Studies and Reports 
Sec. 1661. Study on physical and mental health and other readjustment needs 
of members and former members of the Armed Forces who de-
ployed in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring 
Freedom and their families. 
Sec. 1662. Access of recovering service members to adequate outpatient resi-
dential facilities. 
Sec. 1663. Study and report on support services for families of recovering serv-
ice members. 
Sec. 1664. Report on traumatic brain injury classifications. 
Sec. 1665. Evaluation of the Polytrauma Liaison Officer/Non-Commissioned 
Officer program. 
Subtitle F—Other Matters 
Sec. 1671. Prohibition on transfer of resources from medical care. 
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Sec. 1672. Medical care for families of members of the Armed Forces recov-
ering from serious injuries or illnesses. 
Sec. 1673. Improvement of medical tracking system for members of the Armed 
Forces deployed overseas. 
Sec. 1674. Guaranteed funding for Walter Reed Army Medical Center, District 
of Columbia. 
Sec. 1675. Use of leave transfer program by wounded veterans who are Federal 
employees. 
Sec. 1676. Moratorium on conversion to contractor performance of Department 
of Defense functions at military medical facilities. 
TITLE XVII—VETERANS MATTERS 
Sec. 1701. Sense of Congress on Department of Veterans Affairs efforts in the 
rehabilitation and reintegration of veterans with traumatic 
brain injury. 
Sec. 1702. Individual rehabilitation and community reintegration plans for vet-
erans and others with traumatic brain injury. 
Sec. 1703. Use of non-Department of Veterans Affairs facilities for implemen-
tation of rehabilitation and community reintegration plans for 
traumatic brain injury. 
Sec. 1704. Research, education, and clinical care program on traumatic brain 
injury. 
Sec. 1705. Pilot program on assisted living services for veterans with traumatic 
brain injury. 
Sec. 1706. Provision of age-appropriate nursing home care. 
Sec. 1707. Extension of period of eligibility for health care for veterans of com-
bat service during certain periods of hostilities and war. 
Sec. 1708. Service-connection and assessments for mental health conditions in 
veterans. 
Sec. 1709. Modification of requirements for furnishing outpatient dental serv-
ices to veterans with service-connected dental conditions or dis-
abilities. 
Sec. 1710. Clarification of purpose of outreach services program of Department 
of Veterans Affairs. 
Sec. 1711. Designation of fiduciary or trustee for purposes of Traumatic 
Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance. 
TITLE XVIII—NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU MATTERS AND 
RELATED MATTERS 
Sec. 1801. Short title. 
Subtitle A—National Guard Bureau 
Sec. 1811. Appointment, grade, duties, and retirement of the Chief of the Na-
tional Guard Bureau. 
Sec. 1812. Establishment of National Guard Bureau as joint activity of the De-
partment of Defense. 
Sec. 1813. Enhancement of functions of the National Guard Bureau. 
Sec. 1814. Requirement for Secretary of Defense to prepare plan for response 
to natural disasters and terrorist events. 
Sec. 1815. Determination of Department of Defense civil support requirements. 
Subtitle B—Additional Reserve Component Enhancement 
Sec. 1821. United States Northern Command. 
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Sec. 1822. Council of Governors. 
Sec. 1823. Plan for Reserve Forces Policy Board. 
Sec. 1824. High-level positions authorized or required to be held by reserve 
component general or flag officers. 
Sec. 1825. Retirement age and years of service limitations on certain reserve 
general and flag officers. 
Sec. 1826. Additional reporting requirements relating to National Guard equip-
ment. 
DIVISION B—MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATIONS 
Sec. 2001. Short title. 
Sec. 2002. Expiration of authorizations and amounts required to be specified 
by law. 
TITLE XXI—ARMY 
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. Termination of authority to carry out fiscal year 2007 Army 
projects for which funds were not appropriated. 
Sec. 2106. Technical amendments to Military Construction Authorization Act 
for Fiscal Year 2007. 
Sec. 2107. Modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2006 
project. 
Sec. 2108. Extension of authorization of certain fiscal year 2005 project. 
Sec. 2109. Ground lease, SOUTHCOM headquarters facility, Miami-Doral, 
Florida. 
TITLE XXII—NAVY 
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. Termination of authority to carry out fiscal year 2007 Navy projects 
for which funds were not appropriated. 
Sec. 2206. Modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2005 
project. 
Sec. 2207. Repeal of authorization for construction of Navy Outlying Landing 
Field, Washington County, North Carolina. 
TITLE XXIII—AIR FORCE 
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. Termination of authority to carry out fiscal year 2007 Air Force 
projects for which funds were not appropriated. 
Sec. 2306. Modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2006 
projects. 
Sec. 2307. Extension of authorizations of certain fiscal year 2005 projects. 
Sec. 2308. Extension of authorizations of certain fiscal year 2004 projects. 
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TITLE XXIV—DEFENSE AGENCIES 
Sec. 2401. Authorized Defense Agencies construction and land acquisition 
projects. 
Sec. 2402. Energy conservation projects. 
Sec. 2403. Authorization of appropriations, Defense Agencies. 
Sec. 2404. Termination or modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal 
year 2007 Defense Agencies projects. 
Sec. 2405. Munitions demilitarization facilities, Blue Grass Army Depot, Ken-
tucky, and Pueblo Chemical Activity, Colorado. 
Sec. 2406. Extension of authorizations of certain fiscal year 2005 projects. 
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 
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. 
Sec. 2607. Termination of authority to carry out fiscal year 2007 Guard and 
Reserve projects for which funds were not appropriated. 
Sec. 2608. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2006 Air Force 
Reserve construction and acquisition projects. 
Sec. 2609. Extension of authorizations of certain fiscal year 2005 projects. 
Sec. 2610. Extension of authorizations of certain fiscal year 2004 projects. 
TITLE XXVII—BASE CLOSURE AND REALIGNMENT ACTIVITIES 
Sec. 2701. Authorization of appropriations for base closure and realignment ac-
tivities funded through Department of Defense Base Closure 
Account 1990. 
Sec. 2702. Authorized base closure and realignment activities funded through 
Department of Defense Base Closure Account 2005. 
Sec. 2703. Authorization of appropriations for base closure and realignment ac-
tivities funded through Department of Defense Base Closure 
Account 2005. 
Sec. 2704. Authorized cost and scope of work variations for military construc-
tion and military family housing projects related to base clo-
sures and realignments. 
Sec. 2705. Transfer of funds from Department of Defense Base Closure Ac-
count 2005 to Department of Defense Housing Funds. 
Sec. 2706. Comprehensive accounting of funding required to ensure timely im-
plementation of 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment 
Commission recommendations. 
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Sec. 2707. Relocation of units from Roberts United States Army Reserve Cen-
ter and Navy-Marine Corps Reserve Center, Baton Rouge, 
Louisiana. 
Sec. 2708. Acquisition of real property, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, as part of the 
realignment of the installation. 
Sec. 2709. Report on availability of traffic infrastructure and facilities to sup-
port base realignment. 
TITLE XXVIII—MILITARY CONSTRUCTION GENERAL PROVISIONS 
Subtitle A—Military Construction Program and Military Family Housing 
Changes 
Sec. 2801. Authority to use operation and maintenance funds for construction 
projects outside the United States. 
Sec. 2802. Clarification of requirement for authorization of military construc-
tion. 
Sec. 2803. Increase in thresholds for unspecified minor military construction 
projects. 
Sec. 2804. Temporary authority to support revitalization of Department of De-
fense laboratories through unspecified minor military construc-
tion projects. 
Sec. 2805. Extension of authority to accept equalization payments for facility 
exchanges. 
Sec. 2806. Modifications of authority to lease military family housing. 
Sec. 2807. Expansion of authority to exchange reserve component facilities. 
Sec. 2808. Limitation on use of alternative authority for acquisition and im-
provement of military housing for privatization of temporary 
lodging facilities. 
Sec. 2809. Two-year extension of temporary program to use minor military con-
struction authority for construction of child development cen-
ters. 
Sec. 2810. Report on housing privatization initiatives. 
Subtitle B—Real Property and Facilities Administration 
Sec. 2821. Requirement to report real property transactions resulting in annual 
costs of more than $750,000. 
Sec. 2822. Continued consolidation of real property provisions without sub-
stantive change. 
Sec. 2823. Modification of authority to lease non-excess property of the military 
departments. 
Sec. 2824. Cooperative agreement authority for management of cultural re-
sources on certain sites outside military installations. 
Sec. 2825. Agreements to limit encroachments and other constraints on mili-
tary training, testing, and operations. 
Sec. 2826. Expansion to all military departments of Army pilot program for 
purchase of certain municipal services for military installations. 
Sec. 2827. Prohibition on commercial flights into Selfridge Air National Guard 
Base. 
Sec. 2828. Sense of Congress on Department of Defense actions to protect in-
stallations, ranges, and military airspace from encroachment. 
Sec. 2829. Reports on Army and Marine Corps operational ranges. 
Sec. 2830. Niagara Air Reserve Base, New York, basing report. 
Sec. 2831. Report on the Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site, Colorado. 
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Subtitle C—Land Conveyances 
Sec. 2841. Modification of conveyance authority, Marine Corps Base, Camp 
Pendleton, California. 
Sec. 2842. Grant of easement, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. 
Sec. 2843. Land conveyance, Lynn Haven Fuel Depot, Lynn Haven, Florida. 
Sec. 2844. Modification of lease of property, National Flight Academy at the 
National Museum of Naval Aviation, Naval Air Station, Pensa-
cola, Florida. 
Sec. 2845. Land exchange, Detroit, Michigan. 
Sec. 2846. Transfer of jurisdiction, former Nike missile site, Grosse Ile, Michi-
gan. 
Sec. 2847. Modification to land conveyance authority, Fort Bragg, North Caro-
lina. 
Sec. 2848. Land conveyance, Lewis and Clark United States Army Reserve 
Center, Bismarck, North Dakota. 
Sec. 2849. Land exchange, Fort Hood, Texas. 
Subtitle D—Energy Security 
Sec. 2861. Repeal of congressional notification requirement regarding cancella-
tion ceiling for Department of Defense energy savings perform-
ance contracts. 
Sec. 2862. Definition of alternative fueled vehicle. 
Sec. 2863. Use of energy efficient lighting fixtures and bulbs in Department of 
Defense facilities. 
Sec. 2864. Reporting requirements relating to renewable energy use by Depart-
ment of Defense to meet Department electricity needs. 
Subtitle E—Other Matters 
Sec. 2871. Revised deadline for transfer of Arlington Naval Annex to Arlington 
National Cemetery. 
Sec. 2872. Transfer of jurisdiction over Air Force Memorial to Department of 
the Air Force. 
Sec. 2873. Report on plans to replace the monument at the Tomb of the Un-
knowns at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia. 
Sec. 2874. Increased authority for repair, restoration, and preservation of La-
fayette Escadrille Memorial, Marnes-la-Coquette, France. 
Sec. 2875. Addition of Woonsocket local protection project. 
Sec. 2876. Repeal of moratorium on improvements at Fort Buchanan, Puerto 
Rico. 
Sec. 2877. Establishment of national military working dog teams monument on 
suitable military installation. 
Sec. 2878. Report required prior to removal of missiles from 564th Missile 
Squadron. 
Sec. 2879. Report on condition of schools under jurisdiction of Department of 
Defense Education Activity. 
Sec. 2880. Report on facilities and operations of Darnall Army Medical Center, 
Fort Hood Military Reservation, Texas. 
Sec. 2881. Report on feasibility of establishing a regional disaster response cen-
ter at Kelly Air Field, San Antonio, Texas. 
Sec. 2882. Naming of housing facility at Fort Carson, Colorado, in honor of 
the Honorable Joel Hefley, a former member of the United 
States House of Representatives. 
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Sec. 2883. Naming of Navy and Marine Corps Reserve Center at Rock Island, 
Illinois, in honor of the Honorable Lane Evans, a former mem-
ber of the United States House of Representatives. 
Sec. 2884. Naming of research laboratory at Air Force Rome Research Site, 
Rome, New York, in honor of the Honorable Sherwood L. 
Boehlert, a former member of the United States House of Rep-
resentatives. 
Sec. 2885. Naming of administration building at Joint Systems Manufacturing 
Center, Lima, Ohio, in honor of the Honorable Michael G. 
Oxley, a former member of the United States House of Rep-
resentatives. 
Sec. 2886. Naming of Logistics Automation Training Facility, Army Quarter-
master Center and School, Fort Lee, Virginia, in honor of Gen-
eral Richard H. Thompson. 
Sec. 2887. Authority to relocate Joint Spectrum Center to Fort Meade, Mary-
land. 
TITLE XXIX—WAR-RELATED AND EMERGENCY MILITARY 
CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATIONS 
Sec. 2901. Authorized Army construction and land acquisition projects. 
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. Authorized base closure and realignment activities funded through 
Department of Defense Base Closure Account 2005 and re-
lated 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. 
Sec. 3104. Defense nuclear waste disposal. 
Sec. 3105. Energy security and assurance. 
Subtitle B—Program Authorizations, Restrictions, and Limitations 
Sec. 3111. Reliable Replacement Warhead program. 
Sec. 3112. Nuclear test readiness. 
Sec. 3113. Modification of reporting requirement. 
Sec. 3114. Limitation on availability of funds for Fissile Materials Disposition 
program. 
Sec. 3115. Modification of limitations on availability of funds for Waste Treat-
ment and Immobilization Plant. 
Sec. 3116. Modification of sunset date of the Office of the Ombudsman of the 
Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Pro-
gram. 
Sec. 3117. Technical amendments. 
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Subtitle C—Other Matters 
Sec. 3121. Study on using existing pits for the Reliable Replacement Warhead 
program. 
Sec. 3122. Report on retirement and dismantlement of nuclear warheads. 
Sec. 3123. Plan for addressing security risks posed to nuclear weapons com-
plex. 
Sec. 3124. Department of Energy protective forces. 
Sec. 3125. Evaluation of National Nuclear Security Administration strategic 
plan for advanced computing. 
Sec. 3126. Sense of Congress on the nuclear nonproliferation policy of the 
United States and the Reliable Replacement Warhead program. 
Sec. 3127. Department of Energy report on plan to strengthen and expand 
International Radiological Threat Reduction program. 
Sec. 3128. Department of Energy report on plan to strengthen and expand Ma-
terials Protection, Control, and Accounting program. 
Sec. 3129. Agreements and reports on nuclear forensics capabilities. 
Sec. 3130. Report on status of environmental management initiatives to accel-
erate the reduction of environmental risks and challenges posed 
by the legacy of the Cold War. 
Subtitle D—Nuclear Terrorism Prevention 
Sec. 3131. Definitions. 
Sec. 3132. Sense of Congress on the prevention of nuclear terrorism. 
Sec. 3133. Minimum security standard for nuclear weapons and formula quan-
tities of strategic special nuclear material. 
Sec. 3134. Annual report. 
TITLE XXXII—WAR-RELATED NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY 
ADMINISTRATION AUTHORIZATIONS 
Sec. 3201. Additional war-related authorization of appropriations for National 
Nuclear Security Administration. 
TITLE XXXIII—DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD 
Sec. 3301. Authorization. 
TITLE XXXIV—NAVAL PETROLEUM RESERVES 
Sec. 3401. Authorization of appropriations. 
Sec. 3402. Remedial action at Moab uranium milling site. 
TITLE XXXV—MARITIME ADMINISTRATION 
Subtitle A—Maritime Administration Reauthorization 
Sec. 3501. Authorization of appropriations for fiscal year 2008. 
Sec. 3502. Temporary authority to transfer obsolete combatant vessels to Navy 
for disposal. 
Sec. 3503. Vessel disposal program. 
Subtitle B—Programs 
Sec. 3511. Commercial vessel chartering authority. 
Sec. 3512. Maritime Administration vessel chartering authority. 
Sec. 3513. Chartering to State and local governmental instrumentalities. 
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Sec. 3514. Disposal of obsolete Government vessels. 
Sec. 3515. Vessel transfer authority. 
Sec. 3516. Sea trials for Ready Reserve Force. 
Sec. 3517. Review of applications for loans and guarantees. 
Subtitle C—Technical Corrections 
Sec. 3521. Personal injury to or death of seamen. 
Sec. 3522. Amendments to Chapter 537 based on Public Law 109–163. 
Sec. 3523. Additional amendments based on Public Law 109–163. 
Sec. 3524. Amendments based on Public Law 109–171. 
Sec. 3525. Amendments based on Public Law 109–241. 
Sec. 3526. Amendments based on Public Law 109–364. 
Sec. 3527. Miscellaneous amendments. 
Sec. 3528. Application of sunset provision to codified provision. 
Sec. 3529. Additional technical corrections. 
SEC. 3. CONGRESSIONAL DEFENSE COMMITTEES. 
For purposes of this Act, the term ‘‘congressional de-
fense committees’’ has the meaning given that term in sec-
tion 101(a)(16) of title 10, United States Code. 
DIVISION A—DEPARTMENT OF 
DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS 
TITLE I—PROCUREMENT 
Subtitle A—Authorization of Appropriations 
Sec. 101. Army. 
Sec. 102. Navy and Marine Corps. 
Sec. 103. Air Force. 
Sec. 104. Defense-wide activities. 
Sec. 105. National Guard and Reserve equipment. 
Subtitle B—Army Programs 
Sec. 111. Multiyear procurement authority for M1A2 Abrams System Enhance-
ment Package upgrades. 
Sec. 112. Multiyear procurement authority for M2A3/M3A3 Bradley fighting 
vehicle upgrades. 
Sec. 113. Multiyear procurement authority for conversion of CH-47D heli-
copters to CH-47F configuration. 
Sec. 114. Multiyear procurement authority for CH-47F helicopters. 
Sec. 115. Limitation on use of funds for Increment 1 of the Warfighter Infor-
mation Network-Tactical program pending certification to Con-
gress. 
Sec. 116. Prohibition on closure of Army Tactical Missile System production 
line pending report. 
Sec. 117. Stryker Mobile Gun System. 
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Subtitle C—Navy Programs 
Sec. 121. Multiyear procurement authority for Virginia-class submarine pro-
gram. 
Sec. 122. Report on shipbuilding investment strategy. 
Sec. 123. Sense of Congress on the preservation of a skilled United States ship-
yard workforce. 
Sec. 124. Assessments required prior to start of construction on first ship of 
a shipbuilding program. 
Sec. 125. Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program. 
Subtitle D—Air Force Programs 
Sec. 131. Limitation on Joint Cargo Aircraft. 
Sec. 132. Clarification of limitation on retirement of U–2 aircraft. 
Sec. 133. Repeal of requirement to maintain retired C–130E tactical aircraft. 
Sec. 134. Limitation on retirement of C–130E/H tactical airlift aircraft. 
Sec. 135. Limitation on retirement of KC–135E aerial refueling aircraft. 
Sec. 136. Transfer to Government of Iraq of three C–130E tactical airlift air-
craft. 
Sec. 137. Modification of limitations on retirement of B–52 bomber aircraft. 
Subtitle A—Authorization of 
Appropriations 
SEC. 101. ARMY. 
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for 
fiscal year 2008 for procurement for the Army as follows: 
(1) For aircraft, $4,168,798,000. 
(2) For missiles, $1,911,979,000. 
(3) For weapons and tracked combat vehicles, 
$3,007,489,000. 
(4) For ammunition, $2,214,576,000. 
(5) For other procurement, $12,451,312,000. 
(6) For the Joint Improvised Explosive Device 
Defeat Fund, $228,000,000. 
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SEC. 102. NAVY AND MARINE CORPS. 
(a) NAVY.—Funds are hereby authorized to be appro-
priated for fiscal year 2008 for procurement for the Navy 
as follows: 
(1) For aircraft, $12,432,644,000. 
(2) For weapons, including missiles and tor-
pedoes, $3,068,187,000. 
(3) 
For 
shipbuilding 
and 
conversion, 
$13,596,120,000. 
(4) For other procurement, $5,209,330,000. 
(b) MARINE CORPS.—Funds are hereby authorized to 
be appropriated for fiscal year 2008 for procurement for 
the Marine Corps in the amount of $2,299,419,000. 
(c) NAVY AND MARINE CORPS AMMUNITION.—Funds 
are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 
2008 for procurement of ammunition for the Navy and 
the Marine Corps in the amount of $1,058,832,000. 
SEC. 103. AIR FORCE. 
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for 
fiscal year 2008 for procurement for the Air Force as fol-
lows: 
(1) For aircraft, $12,117,800,000. 
(2) For ammunition, $854,167,000. 
(3) For missiles, $4,984,102,000. 
(4) For other procurement, $15,405,832,000. 
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SEC. 104. DEFENSE-WIDE ACTIVITIES. 
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for 
fiscal year 2008 for Defense-wide procurement in the 
amount of $3,280,435,000. 
SEC. 105. NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVE EQUIPMENT. 
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for 
fiscal year 2008 for the procurement of aircraft, missiles, 
wheeled and tracked combat vehicles, tactical wheeled ve-
hicles, ammunition, other weapons, and other procurement 
for the reserve components of the Armed Forces in the 
amount of $980,000,000. 
Subtitle B—Army Programs 
SEC. 111. MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR 
M1A2 ABRAMS SYSTEM ENHANCEMENT PACK-
AGE UPGRADES. 
The Secretary of the Army, in accordance with sec-
tion 2306b of title 10, United States Code, may enter into 
a multiyear contract, beginning with the fiscal year 2008 
program year, for procurement of M1A2 Abrams System 
Enhancement Package upgrades. 
SEC. 112. MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR 
M2A3/M3A3 BRADLEY FIGHTING VEHICLE UP-
GRADES. 
The Secretary of the Army, in accordance with sec-
tion 2306b of title 10, United States Code, may enter into 
a multiyear contract, beginning with the fiscal year 2008 
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not more than 50 percent may be obligated or expended 
until the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation sub-
mits to the congressional defense committees a certifi-
cation, in writing, that the Director of Operational Test 
and Evaluation has approved a Test and Evaluation Mas-
ter Plan and Initial Operational Test Plan for Increment 
1 of the Warfighter Information Network-Tactical pro-
gram. 
(b) INCREMENT 1 DEFINED.—For the purposes of 
this section, Increment 1 of the Warfighter Information 
Network-Tactical program includes all program elements 
described as constituting ‘‘Increment 1’’ in the memo-
randum titled ‘‘Warfighter Information Network-Tactical 
(WIN-T) Program Acquisition Decision Memorandum’’, 
dated June 5, 2007, and signed by the Under Secretary 
of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics. 
SEC. 116. PROHIBITION ON CLOSURE OF ARMY TACTICAL 
MISSILE SYSTEM PRODUCTION LINE PEND-
ING REPORT. 
(a) PROHIBITION.—Amounts appropriated pursuant 
to the authorization of appropriations in section 101(2) 
for missiles, Army, and in section 1502(4) for missile pro-
curement, Army, and any other appropriated funds avail-
able to the Secretary of the Army may not be used to close 
the production line for the Army Tactical Missile System 
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program until after the date on which the Secretary of 
the Army submits to the congressional defense committees 
a report that contains— 
(1) the certification of the Secretary that the 
long range surface-to-surface strike and counter bat-
tery mission of the Army can be adequately per-
formed by other Army weapons systems or by other 
elements of the Armed Forces; and 
(2) a plan to mitigate any shortfalls in the in-
dustrial base that would be created by the closure of 
the production line. 
(b) SUBMISSION OF REPORT.—The report referred to 
in subsection (a) is required not later than April 1, 2008. 
SEC. 117. STRYKER MOBILE GUN SYSTEM. 
(a) LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.—None 
of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by sections 
101(3) and 1501(3) for procurement of weapons and 
tracked combat vehicles for the Army may be obligated 
or expended for purposes of the procurement of the 
Stryker Mobile Gun System until 30 days after the date 
on which the Secretary of the Army certifies to Congress 
that the Stryker Mobile Gun System is operationally effec-
tive, suitable, and survivable for its anticipated deploy-
ment missions. 
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(b) WAIVER.—The Secretary of Defense may waive 
the limitation in subsection (a) if the Secretary— 
(1) determines that further procurement of the 
Stryker Mobile Gun System utilizing amounts re-
ferred to in subsection (a) is in the national security 
interest of the United States notwithstanding the in-
ability of the Secretary of the Army to make the cer-
tification required by that subsection; and 
(2) submits to the Congress, in writing, a noti-
fication of the waiver together with a discussion of— 
(A) the reasons for the determination de-
scribed in paragraph (1); and 
(B) the actions that will be taken to miti-
gate any deficiencies that cause the Stryker 
Mobile Gun System not to be operationally ef-
fective, suitable, or survivable, as that case may 
be, as described in subsection (a). 
Subtitle C—Navy Programs 
SEC. 121. MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR VIR-
GINIA-CLASS SUBMARINE PROGRAM. 
(a) AUTHORITY.—The Secretary of the Navy may, in 
accordance with section 2306b of title 10, United States 
Code, enter into multiyear contracts, beginning with the 
fiscal year 2009 program year, for the procurement of Vir-
ginia-class submarines and Government-furnished equip-
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ment associated with the Virginia-class submarine pro-
gram. 
(b) LIMITATION.—The Secretary may not enter into 
a contract authorized by subsection (a) until— 
(1) the Secretary submits to the congressional 
defense committees a certification that the Secretary 
has made, with respect to that contract, each of the 
findings required by subsection (a) of section 2306b 
of title 10, United States Code; and 
(2) a period of 30 days has elapsed after the 
date of the transmission of such certification. 
SEC. 122. REPORT ON SHIPBUILDING INVESTMENT STRAT-
EGY. 
(a) STUDY REQUIRED.—The Secretary of the Navy 
shall provide for a study to determine the effectiveness of 
current financing mechanisms for providing incentives for 
contractors to make shipbuilding capital expenditures, and 
to assess potential capital expenditure incentives that 
would lead to ship construction or life-cycle cost savings 
to the Federal Government. The study shall examine— 
(1) potential improvements in design tools and 
techniques, material management, technology inser-
tion, systems integration and testing, and other key 
processes and functions that would lead to reduced 
construction costs; 
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(2) construction process improvements that 
would reduce procurement and life-cycle costs of the 
vessels under construction at the contractor’s facili-
ties; and 
(3) incentives for investment in shipyard infra-
structure that support construction process improve-
ments. 
(b) REPORT.—Not later than October 1, 2008, the 
Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the congressional 
defense committees a report providing the results of the 
study under subsection (a). The report shall include each 
of the following: 
(1) An assessment of the shipbuilding industrial 
base, as measured by a 10-year history for major 
shipbuilders with respect to— 
(A) estimated value of shipbuilding facili-
ties; 
(B) critical shipbuilding capabilities; 
(C) capital expenditures; 
(D) major investments in process improve-
ments; and 
(E) costs for related Navy shipbuilding 
projects. 
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Sec. 223. Budget and acquisition requirements for Missile Defense Agency ac-
tivities. 
Sec. 224. Limitation on use of funds for replacing warhead on SM–3 Block IIA 
missile. 
Sec. 225. Extension of Comptroller General assessments of ballistic missile de-
fense programs. 
Sec. 226. Limitation on availability of funds for procurement, construction, and 
deployment of missile defenses in Europe. 
Sec. 227. Sense of Congress on missile defense cooperation with Israel. 
Sec. 228. Limitation on availability of funds for deployment of missile defense 
interceptors in Alaska. 
Sec. 229. Policy of the United States on protection of the United States and 
its allies against Iranian ballistic missiles. 
Subtitle D—Other Matters 
Sec. 231. Coordination of human systems integration activities related to acqui-
sition programs. 
Sec. 232. Expansion of authority for provision of laboratory facilities, services, 
and equipment. 
Sec. 233. Modification of cost sharing requirement for Technology Transition 
Initiative. 
Sec. 234. Report on implementation of Manufacturing Technology Program. 
Sec. 235. Assessment of sufficiency of test and evaluation personnel. 
Sec. 236. Repeal of requirement for separate reports on technology area review 
and assessment summaries. 
Sec. 237. Modification of notice and wait requirement for obligation of funds 
for foreign comparative test program. 
Sec. 238. Strategic Plan for the Manufacturing Technology Program. 
Sec. 239. Modification of authorities on coordination of Defense Experimental 
Program to Stimulate Competitive Research with similar Fed-
eral programs. 
Sec. 240. Enhancement of defense nanotechnology research and development 
program. 
Sec. 241. Federally funded research and development center assessment of the 
Defense Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Re-
search. 
Sec. 242. Cost-benefit analysis of proposed funding reduction for High Energy 
Laser Systems Test Facility. 
Sec. 243. Prompt global strike. 
Subtitle A—Authorization of 
Appropriations 
SEC. 201. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for 
fiscal year 2008 for the use of the Department of Defense 
for research, development, test, and evaluation as follows: 
(1) For the Army, $10,840,392,000. 
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(2) For the Navy, $16,980,732,000. 
(3) For the Air Force, $25,692,521,000. 
(4) 
For 
Defense-wide 
activities, 
$20,213,900,000, of which $180,264,000 is author-
ized for the Director of Operational Test and Eval-
uation. 
SEC. 202. AMOUNT FOR DEFENSE SCIENCE AND TECH-
NOLOGY. 
(a) FISCAL YEAR 2008.—Of the amounts authorized 
to be appropriated by section 201, $10,913,944,000 shall 
be available for the Defense Science and Technology Pro-
gram, including basic research, applied research, and ad-
vanced technology development projects. 
(b) BASIC RESEARCH, APPLIED RESEARCH, AND AD-
VANCED TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT DEFINED.—For 
purposes of this section, the term ‘‘basic research, applied 
research, and advanced technology development’’ means 
work funded in program elements for defense research and 
development under Department of Defense budget activity 
1, 2, or 3. 
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Subtitle 
B—Program 
Require-
ments, Restrictions, and Limita-
tions 
SEC. 211. OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION OF FU-
TURE COMBAT SYSTEMS NETWORK. 
(a) OPERATIONAL
TEST
AND
EVALUATION
RE-
QUIRED.—The Secretary of the Army, in cooperation with 
the Director, Operational Test and Evaluation, shall com-
plete an operational test and evaluation (as defined in sec-
tion 139(a)(2)(A) of title 10, United States Code), of the 
FCS network in a realistic environment simulating oper-
ational conditions. The operational test and evaluation 
shall— 
(1) be conducted in accordance with a Future 
Combat Systems Test and Evaluation Master Plan 
approved by the Director, Operational Test and 
Evaluation; 
(2) be conducted using prototype equipment, 
sensors, and software for the FCS network; 
(3) be conducted in a manner that simulates a 
full Future Combat Systems brigade; 
(4) be conducted, to the maximum extent pos-
sible, using actual communications equipment in-
stead of computer simulations; 
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(5) be conducted in a realistic operational elec-
tronic warfare environment, including enemy elec-
tronic warfare and network attacks; and 
(6) include, to the maximum extent possible, all 
sensor information feeds the FCS network is de-
signed to incorporate. 
(b) FCS NETWORK DEFINED.—In this section, the 
term ‘‘FCS network’’ includes all sensors, information sys-
tems, computers, and communications systems necessary 
to support Future Combat Systems brigade operations. 
(c) REPORT.—Not later than 120 days after com-
pleting the operational test and evaluation required by 
subsection (a), the Director, Operational Test and Evalua-
tion shall submit to the congressional defense committees 
a report on the outcome of the operational test and evalua-
tion. The report shall include, at a minimum— 
(1) an evaluation of the overall operational ef-
fectiveness of the FCS network, including— 
(A) an evaluation of the FCS network’s ca-
pability to transmit the volume and classes of 
data required by Future Combat Systems ap-
proved requirements; and 
(B) an evaluation of the FCS network’s 
performance in a degraded condition due to 
enemy network attack, sophisticated enemy 
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electronic warfare, adverse weather conditions, 
and terrain variability; 
(2) an evaluation of the FCS network’s ability 
to improve friendly force knowledge of the location 
and capability of enemy forces and combat systems; 
and 
(3) an evaluation of the overall operational suit-
ability of the FCS network. 
(d) LIMITATION
PENDING
SUBMISSION
OF
RE-
PORT.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—No funds, with the exception 
of funds for advanced procurement, appropriated 
pursuant to an authorization of appropriations or 
otherwise made available to the Department of the 
Army for any fiscal year may be obligated for low- 
rate initial production or full-rate production of Fu-
ture Combat Systems manned ground vehicles until 
60 days after the date on which the report is sub-
mitted under subsection (c). 
(2) WAIVER AUTHORITY.—The Secretary of De-
fense may waive the limitation in paragraph (1) if 
the Secretary determines that such a waiver is crit-
ical for national security. Such a waiver shall not be-
come effective until 45 days after the date on which 
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the Secretary submits to the congressional defense 
committees a written notice of the waiver. 
(3) INAPPLICABILITY
TO
THE
NON
LINE
OF 
SIGHT CANNON VEHICLE.—The limitation in para-
graph (1) does not apply to the Non Line of Sight 
Cannon vehicle. 
SEC. 212. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR SYSTEMS DE-
VELOPMENT AND DEMONSTRATION OF JOINT 
LIGHT TACTICAL VEHICLE PROGRAM. 
Of the amounts appropriated pursuant to an author-
ization of appropriations or otherwise made available for 
the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Program for the acquisi-
tion program phase of systems development and dem-
onstration for fiscal year 2008 or any fiscal year there-
after, no more than 50 percent of those amounts may be 
obligated or expended until after— 
(1) the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisi-
tion, Technology, and Logistics, or the appropriate 
milestone decision authority, makes the certification 
required by section 2366a of title 10, United States 
Code, with respect to the Joint Light Tactical Vehi-
cle Program; and 
(2) the certification has been received by the 
congressional defense committees. 
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proposed to be deployed have each given final ap-
proval to any missile defense agreements negotiated 
between such governments and the United States 
Government concerning the proposed deployment of 
such components in their countries. 
(2) Forty five days have elapsed following the 
receipt by Congress of the report required under 
subsection (c)(6). 
(b) ADDITIONAL LIMITATION.—In addition to the 
limitation in subsection (a), no funds authorized to be ap-
propriated by this Act may be obligated or expended for 
the acquisition or deployment of operational missiles of a 
long-range missile defense system in Europe until the Sec-
retary of Defense, after receiving the views of the Director 
of Operational Test and Evaluation, submits to Congress 
a report certifying that the proposed interceptor to be de-
ployed as part of such missile defense system has dem-
onstrated, through successful, operationally realistic flight 
testing, a high probability of working in an operationally 
effective manner. 
(c) REPORT
ON INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENT
FOR 
BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE IN EUROPE.— 
(1) INDEPENDENT
ASSESSMENT.—Not later 
than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this 
Act, the Secretary of Defense shall select a federally 
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funded research and development center to conduct 
an independent assessment of options for ballistic 
missile defense for forward deployed forces of the 
United States and its allies in Europe and for the 
United States homeland. 
(2) 
ANALYSIS
OF
ADMINISTRATION
PRO-
POSAL.—The study shall provide a full analysis of 
the Administration’s proposal to protect forward-de-
ployed forces of the United States and its allies in 
Europe, forward-deployed radars in Europe, and the 
United States by deploying, in Europe, interceptors 
and radars of the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense 
(GMD) system. In providing the analysis, the study 
shall examine each of the following matters: 
(A) The threat to Europe and the United 
States of ballistic missiles (including short- 
range, medium-range, intermediate-range, and 
long-range ballistic missiles) from Iran, includ-
ing the likelihood and timing of such threats. 
(B) The technical capabilities of the sys-
tem, as so deployed, to effectively protect for-
ward-deployed forces of the United States and 
its allies in Europe, forward-deployed radars in 
Europe, and the United States against the 
threat specified in subparagraph (A). 
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(C) The degree of coverage of the Euro-
pean territory of members of the North Atlantic 
Treaty Organization. 
(D) The political implications of such a de-
ployment on the United States, the North At-
lantic Treaty Organization, and other interested 
parties. 
(E) Integration and interoperability with 
North Atlantic Treaty Organization missile de-
fenses. 
(F) The operational issues associated with 
such a deployment, including operational effec-
tiveness. 
(G) The force structure implications of 
such a deployment, including a comparative 
analysis of alternative deployment options. 
(H) The budgetary implications of such a 
deployment, including possible allied cost shar-
ing, and the cost-effectiveness of such a deploy-
ment. 
(I) Command and control arrangements, 
including any command and control roles for 
the United States European Command and the 
North Atlantic Treaty Organization. 
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(J) Potential opportunities for participa-
tion by the Government of Russia. 
(3) ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES.—The study 
shall also provide a full analysis of alternative sys-
tems that could be deployed to fulfill, in whole or in 
part, the protective purposes of the Administration’s 
proposal. The alternative systems shall include a 
range of feasible combinations of other missile de-
fense systems that are available or are expected to 
be available as of 2015 and 2020. These should in-
clude, but not be limited to, the following: 
(A) The Patriot PAC–3 system. 
(B) The Medium Extended Air Defense 
System. 
(C) The Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense 
system, with all variants of the Standard Mis-
sile–3 interceptor. 
(D) The Terminal High Altitude Area De-
fense (THAAD) system. 
(E) Forward-Based X-band Transportable 
(FBX-T) radars. 
(F) The Kinetic Energy Interceptor (KEI). 
(G) Other non-United States, North Atlan-
tic Treaty Organization missile defense systems 
or components. 
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(4) MATTERS
EXAMINED.—In providing the 
analysis, the study shall examine, for each alter-
native system included, each of the matters specified 
in paragraph (2). 
(5) COOPERATION OF OTHER AGENCIES.—The 
Secretary of Defense shall provide the federally 
funded research and development center selected 
under paragraph (1) data, analyses, briefings, and 
other information as the center considers necessary 
to carry out the assessment described in that para-
graph. Furthermore, the Director of National Intel-
ligence and the heads of other departments and 
agencies of the United States Government shall also 
provide the center the appropriate data, analyses, 
briefings, and other information necessary for the 
purpose of carrying out the assessment described in 
that paragraph. 
(6) REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after 
the date of the enactment of this Act, the federally 
funded research and development center shall submit 
to the congressional defense committees and the Sec-
retary of Defense a report on the results of the 
study. The report shall be in unclassified form, but 
may include a classified annex. 
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(7) FUNDING.—Of the amounts appropriated or 
otherwise made available pursuant to the authoriza-
tion of appropriations in section 201(4), $1,000,000 
is available to carry out the study required by this 
subsection. 
(d) CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this section shall be 
construed to limit continuing obligation and expenditure 
of funds for missile defense, including for research and 
development and for other activities not otherwise limited 
by subsection (a) or (b), including, but not limited to, site 
surveys, studies, analysis, and planning and design for the 
proposed missile defense deployment in Europe. 
SEC. 227. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON MISSILE DEFENSE CO-
OPERATION WITH ISRAEL. 
(a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Con-
gress that the United States should have an active pro-
gram of ballistic missile defense cooperation with Israel, 
and should take steps to improve the coordination, inter-
operability, and integration of United States and Israeli 
missile defense capabilities, and to enhance the capability 
of both nations to defend against ballistic missile threats 
present in the Middle East region. 
(b) REPORT.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Sec-
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retary of Defense shall submit to the congressional 
defense committees a report on the status of missile 
defense cooperation between the United States and 
Israel. 
(2) CONTENT.—The report submitted under 
this subsection shall include each of the following: 
(A) A description of the current program 
of ballistic missile defense cooperation between 
the United States and Israel, including its ob-
jectives and results to date. 
(B) A description of steps taken within the 
previous five years to improve the interoper-
ability and coordination of the missile defense 
capabilities of the United States and Israel. 
(C) A description of steps planned to be 
taken by the governments of the United States 
and Israel in the future to improve the coordi-
nation, interoperability, and integration of their 
missile defense capabilities. 
(D) A description of joint efforts of the 
United States and Israel to develop ballistic 
missile defense technologies. 
(E) A description of joint missile defense 
exercises and training that have been conducted 
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by the United States and Israel, and the lessons 
learned from those exercises. 
(F) A description of the joint missile de-
fense testing activities of the United States and 
Israel, past and planned, and the benefits of 
such joint testing activities. 
(G) A description of how the United States 
and Israel share threat assessments regarding 
the ballistic missile threat. 
(H) Any other matters that the Secretary 
considers appropriate. 
SEC. 228. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR DE-
PLOYMENT OF MISSILE DEFENSE INTERCEP-
TORS IN ALASKA. 
None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by 
this Act may be obligated or expended to deploy more than 
40 Ground-Based Interceptors at Fort Greely, Alaska, 
until the Secretary of Defense, after receiving the views 
of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation, sub-
mits to Congress a certification that the Block 2006 
Ground-based Midcourse Defense element of the Ballistic 
Missile Defense System has demonstrated, through oper-
ationally realistic end-to-end flight testing, that it has a 
high probability of working in an operationally effective 
manner. 
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SEC. 229. POLICY OF THE UNITED STATES ON PROTECTION 
OF THE UNITED STATES AND ITS ALLIES 
AGAINST IRANIAN BALLISTIC MISSILES. 
(a) FINDING.—Congress finds that Iran maintains a 
nuclear program in continued defiance of the international 
community while developing ballistic missiles of increasing 
sophistication and range that— 
(1) pose a threat to— 
(A) the forward-deployed forces of the 
United States; 
(B) North Atlantic Treaty Organization 
(NATO) allies in Europe; and 
(C) other allies and friendly foreign coun-
tries in the region; and 
(2) eventually could pose a threat to the United 
States homeland. 
(b) POLICY OF THE UNITED STATES.—It is the pol-
icy of the United States— 
(1) to develop, test, and deploy, as soon as tech-
nologically feasible, in conjunction with allies and 
friendly foreign countries whenever possible, an ef-
fective defense against the threat from Iran de-
scribed in subsection (a) that will provide protec-
tion— 
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(A) for the forward-deployed forces of the 
United States, NATO allies, and other allies 
and friendly foreign countries in the region; and 
(B) for the United States homeland; 
(2) to encourage the NATO alliance to accel-
erate its efforts to— 
(A) protect NATO territory in Europe 
against the existing threat of Iranian short- and 
medium-range ballistic missiles; and 
(B) facilitate the ability of NATO allies to 
acquire the missile defense systems needed to 
provide a wide-area defense capability against 
short- and medium-range ballistic missiles; and 
(3) to proceed with the activities specified in 
paragraphs (1) and (2) in a manner such that any 
missile defense systems fielded by the United States 
in Europe are integrated with or complementary to 
missile defense systems fielded by NATO in Europe. 
Subtitle D—Other Matters 
SEC. 231. COORDINATION OF HUMAN SYSTEMS INTEGRA-
TION ACTIVITIES RELATED TO ACQUISITION 
PROGRAMS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Defense, acting 
through the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, 
Technology, and Logistics, shall coordinate and manage 
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human systems integration activities throughout the ac-
quisition programs of the Department of Defense. 
(b) ADMINISTRATION.—In carrying out subsection 
(a), the Secretary shall designate a senior official to be 
responsible for the effort. 
(c) RESPONSIBILITIES.—In carrying out this section, 
the senior official designated in subsection (b) shall— 
(1) coordinate the planning, management, and 
execution of such activities; and 
(2) identify and recommend, as appropriate, re-
source requirements for human systems integration 
activities. 
(d) DESIGNATION.—The designation required by sub-
section (b) shall be made not later than 60 days after the 
date of the enactment of this Act. 
SEC. 232. EXPANSION OF AUTHORITY FOR PROVISION OF 
LABORATORY FACILITIES, SERVICES, AND 
EQUIPMENT. 
Section 2539b of title 10, United States Code, is 
amended— 
(1) in subsection (a)— 
(A) in paragraph (2) by striking ‘‘and’’ at 
the end; 
(B) in paragraph (3) by striking the period 
at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and 
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(1) the use of a technology or process in the 
manufacture of defense materiel; 
(2) the inclusion of a technology or process in 
the systems engineering plan for a program of 
record; or 
(3) the use of a technology or process for the 
manufacture of commercial items. 
(d) SCOPE.—The report shall include technologies or 
processes developed with funds appropriated or otherwise 
made available for the Manufacturing Technology pro-
grams of the military departments and Defense Agencies 
for fiscal years 2003 through 2005. 
SEC. 235. ASSESSMENT OF SUFFICIENCY OF TEST AND 
EVALUATION PERSONNEL. 
(a) ASSESSMENT REQUIRED.—The Director of Oper-
ational Test and Evaluation shall assess whether the Di-
rector’s professional staff meets the requirement of section 
139(j) of title 10, United States Code, that the staff be 
sufficient to carry out the Director’s duties and respon-
sibilities. 
(b) INCLUSION IN REPORT.—The Director shall in-
clude the results of the assessment in the report, required 
by section 139(g) of title 10, United States Code, summa-
rizing the operational test and evaluation activities during 
fiscal year 2007. 
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SEC. 236. REPEAL OF REQUIREMENT FOR SEPARATE RE-
PORTS ON TECHNOLOGY AREA REVIEW AND 
ASSESSMENT SUMMARIES. 
Subsection (c) of section 253 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 (Public Law 109– 
163; 119 Stat. 3179; 10 U.S.C. 2501 note) is repealed. 
SEC. 237. MODIFICATION OF NOTICE AND WAIT REQUIRE-
MENT FOR OBLIGATION OF FUNDS FOR FOR-
EIGN COMPARATIVE TEST PROGRAM. 
Paragraph (3) of section 2350a(g) of title 10, United 
States Code, is amended to read as follows: 
‘‘(3) The Director of Defense Research and Engi-
neering shall notify the congressional defense committees 
of the intent to obligate funds made available to carry out 
this subsection not less than 7 days before such funds are 
obligated.’’. 
SEC. 238. STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE MANUFACTURING 
TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 2521 of title 10, United 
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the fol-
lowing new subsection: 
‘‘(e) FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN.—(1) The Sec-
retary shall develop a plan for the program that includes 
the following: 
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‘‘(A) The overall manufacturing technology 
goals, milestones, priorities, and investment strategy 
for the program. 
‘‘(B) The objectives of, and funding for, the 
program for each military department and each De-
fense Agency that shall participate in the program 
during the period of the plan. 
‘‘(2) The Secretary shall include in the plan mecha-
nisms for assessing the effectiveness of the program under 
the plan. 
‘‘(3) The Secretary shall update the plan on a bien-
nial basis. 
‘‘(4) Each plan, and each update to the plan, shall 
cover a period of five fiscal years.’’. 
(b) INITIAL DEVELOPMENT
AND SUBMISSION
OF 
PLAN.— 
(1) DEVELOPMENT.—The Secretary of Defense 
shall develop the strategic plan required by sub-
section (e) of section 2521 of title 10, United States 
Code (as added by subsection (a) of this section), so 
that the plan goes into effect at the beginning of fis-
cal year 2009. 
(2) SUBMISSION.—Not later than the date on 
which the budget of the President for fiscal year 
2010 is submitted to Congress under section 1105 
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of title 31, United States Code, the Secretary shall 
submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the 
Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the 
House of Representatives the plan specified in para-
graph (1). 
SEC. 239. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITIES ON COORDINA-
TION OF DEFENSE EXPERIMENTAL PROGRAM 
TO 
STIMULATE 
COMPETITIVE 
RESEARCH 
WITH SIMILAR FEDERAL PROGRAMS. 
Section 257(e)(2) of the National Defense Authoriza-
tion Act for Fiscal Year 1995 (10 U.S.C. 2358 note) is 
amended by striking ‘‘shall’’ each place it appears and in-
serting ‘‘may’’. 
SEC. 240. ENHANCEMENT OF DEFENSE NANOTECHNOLOGY 
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. 
(a) PROGRAM PURPOSES.—Subsection (b) of section 
246 of the Bob Stump National Defense Authorization 
Act for Fiscal Year 2003 (Public Law 107–314; 116 Stat. 
2500; 10 U.S.C. 2358 note) is amended— 
(1) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘in nanoscale 
research and development’’ and inserting ‘‘in the 
National Nanotechnology Initiative and with the Na-
tional Nanotechnology Coordination Office under 
section 3 of the 21st Century Nanotechnology Re-
search and Development Act (15 U.S.C. 7502)’’; and 
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(2) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘portfolio of 
fundamental and applied nanoscience and engineer-
ing research initiatives’’ and inserting ‘‘portfolio of 
nanotechnology research and development initia-
tives’’. 
(b) PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION.— 
(1) ADMINISTRATION
THROUGH
UNDER
SEC-
RETARY
OF
DEFENSE
FOR
ACQUISITION, TECH-
NOLOGY, AND LOGISTICS.—Subsection (c) of such 
section is amended— 
(A) by striking ‘‘the Director of Defense 
Research and Engineering’’ and inserting ‘‘the 
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, 
Technology, and Logistics’’; and 
(B) by striking ‘‘The Director’’ and insert-
ing ‘‘The Under Secretary’’. 
(2) OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS.—Such 
subsection is further amended— 
(A) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘the De-
partment’s 
increased 
investment 
in 
nanotechnology research and development and 
the National Nanotechnology Initiative; and’’ 
and inserting ‘‘investments by the Department 
and other departments and agencies partici-
pating in the National Nanotechnology Initia-
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tive in nanotechnology research and develop-
ment;’’; 
(B) in paragraph (3), by striking the pe-
riod at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and 
(C) by adding at the end the following new 
paragraph: 
‘‘(4) oversee Department of Defense participa-
tion in interagency coordination of the program with 
other departments and agencies participating in the 
National Nanotechnology Initiative.’’. 
(c) PROGRAM ACTIVITIES.—Such section is further 
amended— 
(1) by striking subsection (d); and 
(2) by adding at the end the following new sub-
section (d): 
‘‘(d) STRATEGIC PLAN.—The Under Secretary shall 
develop and maintain a strategic plan for defense 
nanotechnology research and development that— 
‘‘(1) is integrated with the strategic plan for 
the National Nanotechnology Initiative and the stra-
tegic plans of the Director of Defense Research and 
Engineering, the military departments, and the De-
fense Agencies; and 
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‘‘(2) includes a clear strategy for transitioning 
the research into products needed by the Depart-
ment.’’. 
(d) REPORTS.—Such section is further amended by 
adding at the end the following new subsection: 
‘‘(e) REPORTS.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than March 1 of 
each of 2009, 2011, and 2013, the Under Secretary 
of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logis-
tics shall submit to the congressional defense com-
mittees a report on the program. 
‘‘(2) MATTERS INCLUDED.—Each report under 
paragraph (1) shall include the following: 
‘‘(A) A review of— 
‘‘(i) the long-term challenges and spe-
cific technical goals of the program; and 
‘‘(ii) the progress made toward meet-
ing such challenges and achieving such 
goals. 
‘‘(B) An assessment of current and pro-
posed funding levels for the program, including 
an assessment of the adequacy of such funding 
levels to support program activities. 
‘‘(C) A review of the coordination of activi-
ties under the program within the Department 
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of Defense, with other departments and agen-
cies of the United States, and with the National 
Nanotechnology Initiative. 
‘‘(D) A review and analysis of the findings 
and recommendations relating to the Depart-
ment of Defense of the most recent triennial ex-
ternal review of the National Nanotechnology 
Program under section 5 of the 21st Century 
Nanotechnology Research and Development Act 
(15 U.S.C. 1704), and a description of initia-
tives of the Department to implement such rec-
ommendations. 
‘‘(E) An assessment of technology transi-
tion from nanotechnology research and develop-
ment to enhanced warfighting capabilities, in-
cluding contributions from the Department of 
Defense Small Business Innovative Research 
and Small Business Technology Transfer Re-
search programs, and the Department of De-
fense Manufacturing Technology program, and 
an identification of acquisition programs and 
deployed defense systems that are incorporating 
nanotechnologies. 
‘‘(F) 
An 
assessment 
of 
global 
nanotechnology research and development in 
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areas of interest to the Department, including 
an identification of the use of nanotechnologies 
in any foreign defense systems. 
‘‘(G) An assessment of the defense 
nanotechnology manufacturing and industrial 
base and its capability to meet the near and far 
term requirements of the Department. 
‘‘(H) Such recommendations for additional 
activities under the program to meet emerging 
national security requirements as the Under 
Secretary considers appropriate. 
‘‘(3) 
CLASSIFICATION.—Each 
report 
under 
paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified 
form, but may include a classified annex.’’. 
SEC. 241. FEDERALLY FUNDED RESEARCH AND DEVELOP-
MENT CENTER ASSESSMENT OF THE DE-
FENSE EXPERIMENTAL PROGRAM TO STIMU-
LATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH. 
(a) ASSESSMENT REQUIRED.—The Secretary of De-
fense shall— 
(1) utilize a defense federally funded research 
and development center to carry out an assessment 
of the effectiveness of the Defense Experimental 
Program to Stimulate Competitive Research; and 
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(2) not later than nine months after the date 
of the enactment of this Act, submit to the Commit-
tees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House 
of Representatives a report on that assessment. 
(b) MATTERS ASSESSED.—The report under sub-
section (a) shall include the following: 
(1) A description and assessment of the tan-
gible results and progress toward the objectives of 
the program, including— 
(A) an identification of any past program 
activities that led to, or were fundamental to, 
applications used by, or supportive of, oper-
ational users; and 
(B) an assessment of whether the program 
has expanded the national research infrastruc-
ture. 
(2) An assessment whether the activities under-
taken under the program are consistent with the 
statute authorizing the program. 
(3) An assessment whether the various elements 
of the program, such as structure, funding, staffing, 
project solicitation and selection, and administration, 
are working effectively and efficiently to support the 
effective execution of the program. 
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(4) A description and assessment of past and 
ongoing activities of State planning committees 
under the program in supporting the achievement of 
the objectives of the program. 
(5) An analysis of the advantages and disadvan-
tages of having an institution-based formula for 
qualification to participate in the program when 
compared with the advantages and disadvantages of 
having a State-based formula for qualification to 
participate in supporting defense missions and the 
objective of expanding the Nation’s defense research 
infrastructure. 
(6) An identification of mechanisms for improv-
ing the management and implementation of the pro-
gram, including modification of the statute author-
izing the program, Department regulations, program 
structure, funding levels, funding strategy, or the ac-
tivities of the State committees. 
(7) Any other matters the Secretary considers 
appropriate. 
SEC. 242. COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF PROPOSED FUNDING 
REDUCTION FOR HIGH ENERGY LASER SYS-
TEMS TEST FACILITY. 
(a) REPORT REQUIRED.—Not later than 90 days 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary 
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of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense com-
mittees a report containing a cost-benefit analysis of the 
proposed reduction in Army research, development, test, 
and evaluation funding for the High Energy Laser Sys-
tems Test Facility. 
(b) EVALUATION OF IMPACT ON OTHER MILITARY 
DEPARTMENTS.—The report required under subsection 
(a) shall include an evaluation of the impact of the pro-
posed reduction in funding on each Department of De-
fense organization or activity that utilizes the High En-
ergy Laser Systems Test Facility. 
SEC. 243. PROMPT GLOBAL STRIKE. 
(a) RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, 
AND
TESTING 
PLAN.—The Secretary of Defense shall submit to the con-
gressional defense committees a research, development, 
and testing plan for prompt global strike program objec-
tives for fiscal years 2008 through 2013. 
(b) PLAN FOR OBLIGATION AND EXPENDITURE OF 
FUNDS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Under Secretary of De-
fense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics 
shall submit to the congressional defense committees 
a plan for obligation and expenditure of funds avail-
able for prompt global strike for fiscal year 2008. 
The plan shall include correlations between each 
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technology application being developed in fiscal year 
2008 and the prompt global strike alternative or al-
ternatives toward which the technology application 
applies. 
(2) LIMITATION.—The Under Secretary shall 
not implement the plan required by paragraph (1) 
until at least 10 days after the plan is submitted as 
required by that paragraph. 
TITLE III—OPERATION AND 
MAINTENANCE 
Subtitle A—Authorization of Appropriations 
Sec. 301. Operation and maintenance funding. 
Subtitle B—Environmental Provisions 
Sec. 311. Reimbursement of Environmental Protection Agency for certain costs 
in connection with Moses Lake Wellfield Superfund Site, Moses 
Lake, Washington. 
Sec. 312. Reimbursement of Environmental Protection Agency for certain costs 
in connection with the Arctic Surplus Superfund Site, Fair-
banks, Alaska. 
Sec. 313. Payment to Environmental Protection Agency of stipulated penalties 
in connection with Jackson Park Housing Complex, Wash-
ington. 
Sec. 314. Report on control of the brown tree snake. 
Sec. 315. Notification of certain residents and civilian employees at Camp 
Lejeune, North Carolina, of exposure to drinking water con-
tamination. 
Subtitle C—Workplace and Depot Issues 
Sec. 321. Availability of funds in Defense Information Systems Agency Work-
ing Capital Fund for technology upgrades to Defense Informa-
tion Systems Network. 
Sec. 322. Modification to public-private competition requirements before conver-
sion to contractor performance. 
Sec. 323. Public-private competition at end of period specified in performance 
agreement not required. 
Sec. 324. Guidelines on insourcing new and contracted out functions. 
Sec. 325. Restriction on Office of Management and Budget influence over De-
partment of Defense public-private competitions. 
Sec. 326. Bid protests by Federal employees in actions under Office of Manage-
ment and Budget Circular A–76. 
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Sec. 327. Public-private competition required before conversion to contractor 
performance. 
Sec. 328. Extension of authority for Army industrial facilities to engage in co-
operative activities with non-Army entities. 
Sec. 329. Reauthorization and modification of multi-trades demonstration 
project. 
Sec. 330. Pilot program for availability of working-capital funds to Army for 
certain product improvements. 
Subtitle D—Extension of Program Authorities 
Sec. 341. Extension of Arsenal Support Program Initiative. 
Sec. 342. Extension of period for reimbursement for helmet pads purchased by 
members of the Armed Forces deployed in contingency oper-
ations. 
Sec. 343. Extension of temporary authority for contract performance of secu-
rity guard functions. 
Subtitle E—Reports 
Sec. 351. Reports on National Guard readiness for emergencies and major dis-
asters. 
Sec. 352. Annual report on prepositioned materiel and equipment. 
Sec. 353. Report on incremental cost of early 2007 enhanced deployment. 
Sec. 354. Modification of requirements of Comptroller General report on the 
readiness of Army and Marine Corps ground forces. 
Sec. 355. Plan to improve readiness of ground forces of active and reserve com-
ponents. 
Sec. 356. Independent assessment of Civil Reserve Air Fleet viability. 
Sec. 357. Department of Defense Inspector General report on physical security 
of Department of Defense installations. 
Sec. 358. Review of high-altitude aviation training. 
Sec. 359. Reports on safety measures and encroachment issues and master plan 
for Warren Grove Gunnery Range, New Jersey. 
Sec. 360. Report on search and rescue capabilities of the Air Force in the 
northwestern United States. 
Sec. 361. Report and master infrastructure recapitalization plan for Cheyenne 
Mountain Air Station, Colorado. 
Subtitle F—Other Matters 
Sec. 371. Enhancement of corrosion control and prevention functions within 
Department of Defense. 
Sec. 372. Authority for Department of Defense to provide support for certain 
sporting events. 
Sec. 373. Authority to impose reasonable restrictions on payment of full re-
placement value for lost or damaged personal property trans-
ported at Government expense. 
Sec. 374. Priority transportation on Department of Defense aircraft of retired 
members residing in Commonwealths and possessions of the 
United States for certain health care services. 
Sec. 375. Recovery of missing military property. 
Sec. 376. Retention of combat uniforms by members of the Armed Forces de-
ployed in support of contingency operations. 
Sec. 377. Issue of serviceable material of the Navy other than to Armed Forces. 
Sec. 378. Reauthorization of Aviation Insurance Program. 
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Subtitle A—Authorization of 
Appropriations 
SEC. 301. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FUNDING. 
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for 
fiscal year 2008 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, in amounts as follows: 
(1) For the Army, $28,787,219,000. 
(2) For the Navy, $33,355,683,000. 
(3) For the Marine Corps, $4,967,193,000. 
(4) For the Air Force, $33,118,462,000. 
(5) 
For 
Defense-wide 
activities, 
$22,500,253,000. 
(6) For the Army Reserve, $2,509,862,000. 
(7) For the Navy Reserve, $1,186,883,000. 
(8) 
For 
the 
Marine 
Corps 
Reserve, 
$208,637,000. 
(9) For the Air Force Reserve, $2,821,817,000. 
(10) 
For 
the 
Army 
National 
Guard, 
$5,857,409,000. 
(11) 
For 
the 
Air 
National 
Guard, 
$5,456,668,000. 
(12) For the United States Court of Appeals 
for the Armed Forces, $11,971,000. 
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(13) For Environmental Restoration, Army, 
$434,879,000. 
(14) For Environmental Restoration, Navy, 
$300,591,000. 
(15) For Environmental Restoration, Air Force, 
$458,428,000. 
(16) For Environmental Restoration, Defense- 
wide, $12,751,000. 
(17) For Environmental Restoration, Formerly 
Used Defense Sites, $270,249,000. 
(18) For Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster, and 
Civic Aid programs, $103,300,000. 
(19) For Former Soviet Union Threat Reduc-
tion programs, $428,048,000. 
(20) For the Overseas Contingency Operations 
Transfer Fund, $5,000,000. 
Subtitle B—Environmental 
Provisions 
SEC. 311. REIMBURSEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTEC-
TION AGENCY FOR CERTAIN COSTS IN CON-
NECTION WITH MOSES LAKE WELLFIELD 
SUPERFUND 
SITE, 
MOSES 
LAKE, 
WASH-
INGTON. 
(a) AUTHORITY TO REIMBURSE.— 
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(1) TRANSFER
AMOUNT.—Using funds de-
scribed in subsection (b), the Secretary of Defense 
may, notwithstanding section 2215 of title 10, 
United States Code, transfer not more than 
$91,588.51 to the Moses Lake Wellfield Superfund 
Site 10–6J Special Account. 
(2) PURPOSE OF REIMBURSEMENT.—The pay-
ment under paragraph (1) is to reimburse the Envi-
ronmental Protection Agency for its costs incurred 
in overseeing a remedial investigation/feasibility 
study performed by the Department of the Army 
under the Defense Environmental Restoration Pro-
gram at the former Larson Air Force Base, Moses 
Lake Superfund Site, Moses Lake, Washington. 
(3) INTERAGENCY
AGREEMENT.—The reim-
bursement described in paragraph (2) is provided for 
in the interagency agreement entered into by the 
Department of the Army and the Environmental 
Protection Agency for the Moses Lake Wellfield 
Superfund Site in March 1999. 
(b) SOURCE OF FUNDS.—Any payment under sub-
section (a) shall be made using funds authorized to be ap-
propriated by section 301(16) for operation and mainte-
nance for Environmental Restoration, Defense-wide. 
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(c) USE OF FUNDS.—The Environmental Protection 
Agency shall use the amount transferred under subsection 
(a) to pay costs incurred by the Agency at the Moses Lake 
Wellfield Superfund Site. 
SEC. 312. REIMBURSEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTEC-
TION AGENCY FOR CERTAIN COSTS IN CON-
NECTION WITH THE ARCTIC SURPLUS SUPER-
FUND SITE, FAIRBANKS, ALASKA. 
(a) AUTHORITY TO REIMBURSE.— 
(1) TRANSFER
AMOUNT.—Using funds de-
scribed in subsection (b), the Secretary of Defense 
may, notwithstanding section 2215 of title 10, 
United States Code, transfer not more than 
$186,625.38 to the Hazardous Substance Super-
fund. 
(2) PURPOSE OF REIMBURSEMENT.—The pay-
ment under paragraph (1) is to reimburse the Envi-
ronmental Protection Agency for costs incurred pur-
suant to the agreement known as ‘‘In the Matter of 
Arctic Surplus Superfund Site, U.S. EPA Docket 
Number CERCLA–10–2003–0114: Administrative 
Order on Consent for Remedial Design and Reme-
dial Action’’, entered into by the Department of De-
fense and the Environmental Protection Agency on 
December 11, 2003. 
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(b) SOURCE OF FUNDS.—Any payment under sub-
section (a) shall be made using funds authorized to be ap-
propriated by section 301(16) for operation and mainte-
nance for Environmental Restoration, Defense-wide. 
(c) USE OF FUNDS.—The Environmental Protection 
Agency shall use the amount transferred under subsection 
(a) to pay costs incurred by the Agency pursuant to the 
agreement described in paragraph (2) of such subsection. 
SEC. 313. PAYMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 
AGENCY OF STIPULATED PENALTIES IN CON-
NECTION WITH JACKSON PARK HOUSING 
COMPLEX, WASHINGTON. 
(a) AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER FUNDS.— 
(1) TRANSFER
AMOUNT.—Using funds de-
scribed in subsection (b), the Secretary of the Navy 
may, notwithstanding section 2215 of title 10, 
United States Code, transfer not more than 
$40,000.00 to the Hazardous Substance Superfund. 
(2) PURPOSE
OF
TRANSFER.—The payment 
under paragraph (1) is to pay a stipulated penalty 
assessed by the Environmental Protection Agency on 
October 25, 2005, against the Jackson Park Hous-
ing Complex, Washington, for the failure by the 
Navy to timely submit a draft final Phase II Reme-
dial Investigation Work Plan for the Jackson Park 
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Housing Complex Operable Unit (OU–3T–JPHC) 
pursuant to a schedule included in an Interagency 
Agreement (Administrative Docket No. CERCLA– 
10–2005–0023). 
(b) SOURCE OF FUNDS.—Any payment under sub-
section (a) shall be made using funds authorized to be ap-
propriated by section 301(14) for operation and mainte-
nance for Environmental Restoration, Navy. 
(c) USE OF FUNDS.—The amount transferred under 
subsection (a) shall be used by the Environmental Protec-
tion Agency to pay the penalty described under paragraph 
(2) of such subsection. 
SEC. 314. REPORT ON CONTROL OF THE BROWN TREE 
SNAKE. 
(a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the following: 
(1) The brown tree snake (Boiga irregularis), 
an invasive species, is found in significant numbers 
on military installations and in other areas on 
Guam, and constitutes a serious threat to the ecol-
ogy of Guam. 
(2) If introduced into Hawaii, the Common-
wealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or the con-
tinental United States, the brown tree snake would 
pose an immediate and serious economic and ecologi-
cal threat. 
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(3) The most probable vector for the introduc-
tion of the brown tree snake into Hawaii, the Com-
monwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or the 
continental United States is the movement from 
Guam of military aircraft, personnel, and cargo, in-
cluding the household goods of military personnel 
and other military assets. 
(4) It is probable that the movement of military 
aircraft, personnel, and cargo, including the house-
hold goods of military personnel, from Guam to Ha-
waii, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana 
Islands, or the continental United States will in-
crease significantly coincident with the increase in 
the number of military units and personnel stationed 
on Guam. 
(5) Current policies, programs, procedures, and 
dedicated resources of the Department of Defense 
and of other departments and agencies of the United 
States may not be sufficient to adequately address 
the management, control, and eradication of the 
brown tree snake on Guam and the increasing threat 
of the introduction of the brown tree snake from 
Guam into Hawaii, the Commonwealth of the North-
ern Mariana Islands, the continental United States, 
or other non-native environments. 
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(b) REPORT.—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 re-
port on the following: 
(1) The actions currently being taken (including 
the resources being made available) by the Depart-
ment of Defense to control, and to develop new or 
existing techniques to control, the brown tree snake 
on Guam and to prevent the introduction of the 
brown tree snake into Hawaii, the Commonwealth of 
the Northern Mariana Island, the continental United 
States, or any other non-native environment as a re-
sult of the movement from Guam of military air-
craft, personnel, and cargo, including the household 
goods of military personnel and other military as-
sets. Such actions shall include any actions taken by 
the Department of Defense to implement the rec-
ommendations of the Brown Tree Snake Review 
Panel commissioned by the Department of the Inte-
rior, as contained in the Review Panel’s final report 
entitled ‘‘Review of Brown Tree Snake Problems and 
Control Programs’’ published in March 2005. 
(2) Current plans for enhanced future actions, 
policies, and procedures and increased levels of re-
sources in order to ensure that the projected in-
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crease of military personnel stationed on Guam does 
not increase the threat of introduction of the brown 
tree snake from Guam into Hawaii, the Common-
wealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the conti-
nental United States, or other non-native environ-
ments. 
(3) The results of management, control, and 
eradication carried out by the Secretary of Defense, 
in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, 
before the date on which the report is submitted 
with respect to brown tree snakes through the inte-
grated natural resource management plans prepared 
for military installations in Guam under the pilot 
program authorized by section 101(g) of the Sikes 
Act (16 U.S.C. 670a(g)). 
SEC. 315. NOTIFICATION OF CERTAIN RESIDENTS AND CI-
VILIAN 
EMPLOYEES 
AT 
CAMP 
LEJEUNE, 
NORTH CAROLINA, OF EXPOSURE TO DRINK-
ING WATER CONTAMINATION. 
(a) NOTIFICATION
OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED
BY 
TARAWA TERRACE WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, IN-
CLUDING KNOX TRAILER PARK.—Not later than 1 year 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary 
of the Navy shall make reasonable efforts to identify and 
notify directly individuals who were served by the Tarawa 
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Terrace Water Distribution System, including Knox Trail-
er Park, at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, during the 
years 1958 through 1987 that they may have been ex-
posed 
to 
drinking 
water 
contaminated 
with 
tetrachloroethylene (PCE). 
(b) NOTIFICATION
OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED
BY 
HADNOT POINT WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM.—Not 
later than 1 year after the Agency for Toxic Substances 
and Disease Registry (ATSDR) completes its water mod-
eling study of the Hadnot Point water distribution system, 
the Secretary of the Navy shall make reasonable efforts 
to identify and notify directly individuals who were served 
by the system during the period identified in the study 
of the drinking water contamination to which they may 
have been exposed. 
(c) NOTIFICATION OF FORMER CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES 
AT CAMP LEJEUNE.—Not later than 1 year after the date 
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy 
shall make reasonable efforts to identify and notify di-
rectly civilian employees who worked at Camp Lejeune 
during the period identified in the ATSDR drinking water 
study of the drinking water contamination to which they 
may have been exposed. 
(d) CIRCULATION OF HEALTH SURVEY.— 
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(1) FINDINGS.—Congress makes the following 
findings: 
(A) Notification and survey efforts related 
to the drinking water contamination described 
in this section are necessary due to the poten-
tial negative health impacts of these contami-
nants. 
(B) The Secretary of the Navy will not be 
able to identify or contact all former residents 
and former employees due to the condition, 
non-existence, or accessibility of records. 
(C) It is the intent of Congress that the 
Secretary of the Navy contact as many former 
residents and former employees as quickly as 
possible. 
(2) ATSDR HEALTH SURVEY.— 
(A) DEVELOPMENT.— 
(i) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 120 
days after the date of the enactment of 
this Act, the ATSDR, in consultation with 
a well-qualified contractor selected by the 
ATSDR, shall develop a health survey that 
would voluntarily request of individuals de-
scribed in subsections (a), (b), and (c) per-
sonal health information that may lead to 
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scientifically useful health information as-
sociated with exposure to trichloroethylene 
(TCE), PCE, vinyl chloride, and the other 
contaminants identified in the ATSDR 
studies that may provide a basis for fur-
ther reliable scientific studies of potentially 
adverse health impacts of exposure to con-
taminated water at Camp Lejeune. 
(ii) FUNDING.—The Secretary of the 
Navy is authorized to provide from avail-
able funds the necessary funding for the 
ATSDR to develop the health survey. 
(B) INCLUSION WITH NOTIFICATION.—The 
survey developed under subparagraph (A) shall 
be distributed by the Secretary of the Navy 
concurrently with the direct notification re-
quired under subsections (a), (b), and (c). 
(e) USE
OF MEDIA TO SUPPLEMENT NOTIFICA-
TION.—The Secretary of the Navy may use media notifica-
tion as a supplement to direct notification of individuals 
described under subsections (a), (b), and (c). Media notifi-
cation may reach those individuals not identifiable via re-
maining records. Once individuals respond to media notifi-
cations, the Secretary will add them to the contact list 
to be included in future information updates. 
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Subtitle C—Workplace and Depot 
Issues 
SEC. 321. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS IN DEFENSE INFORMA-
TION SYSTEMS AGENCY WORKING CAPITAL 
FUND FOR TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES TO DE-
FENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS NETWORK. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding section 2208 of 
title 10, United States Code, funds in the Defense Infor-
mation Systems Agency Working Capital Fund may be 
used for expenses directly related to technology upgrades 
to the Defense Information Systems Network. 
(b) LIMITATION
ON CERTAIN PROJECTS.—Funds 
may not be used under subsection (a) for— 
(1) any technology insertion to the Defense In-
formation 
Systems 
Network 
that 
significantly 
changes the performance envelope of an end item; or 
(2) any component with an estimated total cost 
in excess of $500,000. 
(c) LIMITATION IN FISCAL YEAR PENDING TIMELY 
REPORT.—If in any fiscal year the report required by 
paragraph (1) of subsection (d) is not submitted by the 
date specified in paragraph (2) of subsection (d), funds 
may not be used under subsection (a) in such fiscal year 
during the period— 
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(1) beginning on the date specified in para-
graph (2) of subsection (d); and 
(2) ending on the date of the submittal of the 
report under paragraph (1) of subsection (d). 
(d) ANNUAL REPORT.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Director of the Defense 
Information Systems Agency shall submit to the 
congressional defense committees each fiscal year a 
report on the use of the authority in subsection (a) 
during the preceding fiscal year. 
(2) DEADLINE
FOR
SUBMITTAL.—The report 
required by paragraph (1) in a fiscal year shall be 
submitted not later than 60 days after the date of 
the submittal to Congress of the budget of the Presi-
dent for the succeeding fiscal year pursuant to sec-
tion 1105 of title 31, United States Code. 
(e) SUNSET.—The authority in subsection (a) shall 
expire on October 1, 2011. 
SEC. 322. MODIFICATION TO PUBLIC-PRIVATE COMPETI-
TION REQUIREMENTS BEFORE CONVERSION 
TO CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE. 
(a) COMPARISON OF RETIREMENT SYSTEM COSTS.— 
Section 2461(a)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is 
amended— 
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(1) in subparagraph (F), by striking ‘‘and’’ at 
the end; 
(2) by redesignating subparagraph (G) as sub-
paragraph (H); and 
(3) by inserting after subparagraph (F) the fol-
lowing new subparagraph (G): 
‘‘(G) requires that the contractor shall not re-
ceive an advantage for a proposal that would reduce 
costs for the Department of Defense by— 
‘‘(i) not making an employer-sponsored 
health insurance plan (or payment that could be 
used in lieu of such a plan), health savings ac-
count, or medical savings account available to 
the workers who are to be employed to perform 
the function under the contract; 
‘‘(ii) offering to such workers an employer- 
sponsored health benefits plan that requires the 
employer to contribute less towards the pre-
mium or subscription share than the amount 
that is paid by the Department of Defense for 
health benefits for civilian employees of the De-
partment under chapter 89 of title 5; or 
‘‘(iii) offering to such workers a retirement 
benefit that, in any year, costs less than the an-
nual retirement cost factor applicable to civilian 
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employees of the Department of Defense under 
chapter 84 of title 5; and’’. 
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—Such title is fur-
ther amended— 
(1) by striking section 2467; and 
(2) in section 2461— 
(A) 
by 
redesignating 
subsections 
(b) 
through (d) as subsections (c) through (e), re-
spectively; and 
(B) by inserting after subsection (a) the 
following new subsection (b): 
‘‘(b) REQUIREMENT
TO CONSULT DOD EMPLOY-
EES.—(1) Each officer or employee of the Department of 
Defense responsible for determining under Office of Man-
agement and Budget Circular A–76 whether to convert to 
contractor performance any function of the Department 
of Defense— 
‘‘(A) shall, at least monthly during the develop-
ment and preparation of the performance work 
statement and the management efficiency study used 
in making that determination, consult with civilian 
employees who will be affected by that determination 
and consider the views of such employees on the de-
velopment and preparation of that statement and 
that study; and 
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‘‘(B) may consult with such employees on other 
matters relating to that determination. 
‘‘(2)(A) In the case of employees represented by a 
labor organization accorded exclusive recognition under 
section 7111 of title 5, consultation with representatives 
of that labor organization shall satisfy the consultation re-
quirement in paragraph (1). 
‘‘(B) In the case of employees other than employees 
referred to in subparagraph (A), consultation with appro-
priate representatives of those employees shall satisfy the 
consultation requirement in paragraph (1). 
‘‘(C) The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regula-
tions to carry out this subsection. The regulations shall 
include provisions for the selection or designation of ap-
propriate representatives of employees referred to in sub-
paragraph (B) for purposes of the consultation required 
by paragraph (1).’’. 
(c) TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS.—Section 2461 of 
such title, as amended by this section, is further amend-
ed— 
(1) in subsection (a)(1)— 
(A) in subparagraph (B), by inserting after 
‘‘2003’’ the following: ‘‘, or any successor cir-
cular’’; and 
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(B) in subparagraph (D), by striking ‘‘and 
reliability’’ and inserting ‘‘, reliability, and 
timeliness’’; and 
(2) in subsection (c)(2), as redesignated by sub-
section (b)(2), by inserting ‘‘of’’ after ‘‘examina-
tion’’. 
(d) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sections 
at the beginning of chapter 146 of such title is amended 
by striking the item relating to section 2467. 
SEC. 323. PUBLIC-PRIVATE COMPETITION AT END OF PE-
RIOD SPECIFIED IN PERFORMANCE AGREE-
MENT NOT REQUIRED. 
Section 2461(a) of title 10, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following new para-
graph: 
‘‘(4) A military department or Defense Agency may 
not be required to conduct a public-private competition 
under Office of Management and Budget Circular A–76 
or any other provision of law at the end of the perform-
ance period specified in a letter of obligation or other 
agreement entered into with Department of Defense civil-
ian employees pursuant to a public-private competition for 
any function of the Department of Defense performed by 
Department of Defense civilian employees.’’. 
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SEC. 324. GUIDELINES ON INSOURCING NEW AND CON-
TRACTED OUT FUNCTIONS. 
(a) CODIFICATION AND REVISION OF REQUIREMENT 
FOR GUIDELINES.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—Chapter 146 of title 10, 
United States Code, is amended by inserting after 
section 2462 the following new section: 
‘‘§ 2463. Guidelines and procedures for use of civilian 
employees to perform Department of De-
fense functions 
‘‘(a) GUIDELINES REQUIRED.—(1) The Under Sec-
retary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness shall devise 
and implement guidelines and procedures to ensure that 
consideration is given to using, on a regular basis, Depart-
ment of Defense civilian employees to perform new func-
tions and functions that are performed by contractors and 
could be performed by Department of Defense civilian em-
ployees. The Secretary of a military department may pre-
scribe supplemental regulations, if the Secretary deter-
mines such regulations are necessary for implementing 
such guidelines within that military department. 
‘‘(2) The guidelines and procedures required under 
paragraph (1) may not include any specific limitation or 
restriction on the number of functions or activities that 
may be converted to performance by Department of De-
fense civilian employees. 
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‘‘(b) SPECIAL CONSIDERATION FOR CERTAIN FUNC-
TIONS.—The guidelines and procedures required under 
subsection (a) shall provide for special consideration to be 
given to using Department of Defense civilian employees 
to perform any function that— 
‘‘(1) is performed by a contractor and— 
‘‘(A) has been performed by Department of 
Defense civilian employees at any time during 
the previous 10 years; 
‘‘(B) is a function closely associated with 
the performance of an inherently governmental 
function; 
‘‘(C) has been performed pursuant to a 
contract awarded on a non-competitive basis; or 
‘‘(D) has been performed poorly, as deter-
mined by a contracting officer during the 5- 
year period preceding the date of such deter-
mination, because of excessive costs or inferior 
quality; or 
‘‘(2) is a new requirement, with particular em-
phasis given to a new requirement that is similar to 
a function previously performed by Department of 
Defense civilian employees or is a function closely 
associated with the performance of an inherently 
governmental function. 
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‘‘(c) EXCLUSION
OF CERTAIN FUNCTIONS FROM 
COMPETITIONS.—The Secretary of Defense may not con-
duct a public-private competition under this chapter, Of-
fice of Management and Budget Circular A–76, or any 
other provision of law or regulation before— 
‘‘(1) in the case of a new Department of De-
fense function, assigning the performance of the 
function to Department of Defense civilian employ-
ees; 
‘‘(2) in the case of any Department of Defense 
function described in subsection (b), converting the 
function to performance by Department of Defense 
civilian employees; or 
‘‘(3) in the case of a Department of Defense 
function performed by Department of Defense civil-
ian employees, expanding the scope of the function. 
‘‘(d) USE OF FLEXIBLE HIRING AUTHORITY.—(1) 
The Secretary of Defense may use the flexible hiring au-
thority available to the Secretary under the National Secu-
rity Personnel System, as established pursuant to section 
9902 of title 5, to facilitate the performance by Depart-
ment of Defense civilian employees of functions described 
in subsection (b). 
‘‘(2) The Secretary shall make use of the inventory 
required by section 2330a(c) of this title for the purpose 
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of identifying functions that should be considered for per-
formance by Department of Defense civilian employees 
pursuant to subsection (b). 
‘‘(e) DEFINITIONS.—In this section the term ‘func-
tions closely associated with inherently governmental func-
tions’ has the meaning given that term in section 
2383(b)(3) of this title.’’. 
(2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sec-
tions at the beginning of such chapter is amended 
by inserting after the item relating to section 2462 
the following new item: 
‘‘2463. Guidelines and procedures for use of civilian employees to perform De-
partment of Defense functions.’’. 
(3) DEADLINE FOR ISSUANCE OF GUIDELINES 
AND PROCEDURES.—The Secretary of Defense shall 
implement the guidelines and procedures required 
under section 2463 of title 10, United States Code, 
as added by paragraph (1), by not later than 60 
days after the date of the enactment of this Act. 
(b) INSPECTOR GENERAL REPORT.—Not later than 
180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the 
Inspector General of the Department of Defense shall sub-
mit to the congressional defense committees a report on 
the implementation of this section and the amendments 
made by this section. 
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(c) CONFORMING REPEAL.—The National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 (Public Law 109– 
163) is amended by striking section 343. 
SEC. 325. RESTRICTION ON OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND 
BUDGET INFLUENCE OVER DEPARTMENT OF 
DEFENSE PUBLIC-PRIVATE COMPETITIONS. 
(a) RESTRICTION ON OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND 
BUDGET.—The Office of Management and Budget may 
not direct or require the Secretary of Defense or the Sec-
retary of a military department to prepare for, undertake, 
continue, or complete a public-private competition or di-
rect conversion of a Department of Defense function to 
performance by a contractor under Office of Management 
and Budget Circular A–76, or any other successor regula-
tion, directive, or policy. 
(b) RESTRICTION ON SECRETARY OF DEFENSE.— 
The Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of a military 
department may not prepare for, undertake, continue, or 
complete a public-private competition or direct conversion 
of a Department of Defense function to performance by 
a contractor under Office of Management and Budget Cir-
cular A–76, or any other successor regulation, directive, 
or policy by reason of any direction or requirement pro-
vided by the Office of Management and Budget. 
(c) INSPECTOR GENERAL REVIEW.— 
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(1) COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW REQUIRED.—The 
Inspector General of the Department of Defense 
shall conduct a comprehensive review of the compli-
ance of the Secretary of Defense and the Secretaries 
of the military departments with the requirements of 
this section during calendar year 2008. The Inspec-
tor General shall submit to the congressional defense 
committees the following reports on the comprehen-
sive review: 
(A) An interim report, to be submitted by 
not later than 90 days after the date of the en-
actment of this Act. 
(B) A final report, to be submitted by not 
later than December 31, 2008. 
(2) INSPECTOR
GENERAL
ACCESS.—For the 
purpose of determining compliance with the require-
ments of this section, the Secretary of Defense shall 
ensure that the Inspector General has access to all 
Department records of relevant communications be-
tween Department officials and officials of other de-
partments and agencies of the Federal Government, 
whether such communications occurred inside or 
outside of the Department. 
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SEC. 326. BID PROTESTS BY FEDERAL EMPLOYEES IN AC-
TIONS UNDER OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND 
BUDGET CIRCULAR A–76. 
(a) ELIGIBILITY TO PROTEST PUBLIC-PRIVATE COM-
PETITIONS.—Section 3551(2) of title 31, United States 
Code, is amended to read as follows: 
‘‘(2) The term ‘interested party’— 
‘‘(A) with respect to a contract or a solici-
tation or other request for offers described in 
paragraph (1), means an actual or prospective 
bidder or offeror whose direct economic interest 
would be affected by the award of the contract 
or by failure to award the contract; and 
‘‘(B) with respect to a public-private com-
petition conducted under Office of Management 
and Budget Circular A–76 with respect to the 
performance of an activity or function of a Fed-
eral agency, or a decision to convert a function 
performed by Federal employees to private sec-
tor performance without a competition under 
Office of Management and Budget Circular A– 
76, includes— 
‘‘(i) any official who submitted the 
agency tender in such competition; and 
‘‘(ii) any one individual who, for the 
purpose of representing the Federal em-
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ployees engaged in the performance of the 
activity or function for which the public- 
private competition is conducted in a pro-
test under this subchapter that relates to 
such public-private competition, has been 
designated as the agent of the Federal em-
ployees by a majority of such employees.’’. 
(b) EXPEDITED ACTION.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter V of chapter 35 
of such title is amended by adding at the end the 
following new section: 
‘‘§ 3557. Expedited action in protests of Public-Pri-
vate competitions 
‘‘For any protest of a public-private competition con-
ducted under Office of Management and Budget Circular 
A–76 with respect to the performance of an activity or 
function of a Federal agency, the Comptroller General 
shall administer the provisions of this subchapter in the 
manner best suited for expediting the final resolution of 
the protest and the final action in the public-private com-
petition.’’. 
(2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The chapter anal-
ysis at the beginning of such chapter is amended by 
inserting after the item relating to section 3556 the 
following new item: 
‘‘3557. Expedited action in protests of public-private competitions.’’. 
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(c) RIGHT TO INTERVENE IN CIVIL ACTION.—Sec-
tion 1491(b) of title 28, United States Code, is amended 
by adding at the end the following new paragraph: 
‘‘(5) If an interested party who is a member of the 
private sector commences an action described in para-
graph (1) with respect to a public-private competition con-
ducted under Office of Management and Budget Circular 
A–76 regarding the performance of an activity or function 
of a Federal agency, or a decision to convert a function 
performed by Federal employees to private sector perform-
ance without a competition under Office of Management 
and Budget Circular A–76, then an interested party de-
scribed in section 3551(2)(B) of title 31 shall be entitled 
to intervene in that action.’’. 
(d) APPLICABILITY.—Subparagraph (B) of section 
3551(2) of title 31, United States Code (as added by sub-
section (a)), and paragraph (5) of section 1491(b) of title 
28, United States Code (as added by subsection (c)), shall 
apply to— 
(1) a protest or civil action that challenges final 
selection of the source of performance of an activity 
or function of a Federal agency that is made pursu-
ant to a study initiated under Office of Management 
and Budget Circular A–76 on or after January 1, 
2004; and 
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(2) any other protest or civil action that relates 
to a public-private competition initiated under Office 
of Management and Budget Circular A–76, or to a 
decision to convert a function performed by Federal 
employees to private sector performance without a 
competition under Office of Management and Budg-
et Circular A–76, on or after the date of the enact-
ment of this Act. 
SEC. 327. PUBLIC-PRIVATE COMPETITION REQUIRED BE-
FORE CONVERSION TO CONTRACTOR PER-
FORMANCE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Office of Federal Procure-
ment Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 403 et seq.) is amended by 
adding at the end the following new section: 
‘‘SEC. 43. PUBLIC-PRIVATE COMPETITION REQUIRED BE-
FORE CONVERSION TO CONTRACTOR PER-
FORMANCE. 
‘‘(a) PUBLIC-PRIVATE COMPETITION.—(1) A func-
tion of an executive agency performed by 10 or more agen-
cy civilian employees may not be converted, in whole or 
in part, to performance by a contractor unless the conver-
sion is based on the results of a public-private competition 
that— 
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‘‘(A) formally compares the cost of performance 
of the function by agency civilian employees with the 
cost of performance by a contractor; 
‘‘(B) creates an agency tender, including a most 
efficient organization plan, in accordance with Office 
of Management and Budget Circular A–76, as im-
plemented on May 29, 2003, or any successor cir-
cular; 
‘‘(C) includes the issuance of a solicitation; 
‘‘(D) determines whether the submitted offers 
meet the needs of the executive agency with respect 
to factors other than cost, including quality, reli-
ability, and timeliness; 
‘‘(E) examines the cost of performance of the 
function by agency civilian employees and the cost of 
performance of the function by one or more contrac-
tors to demonstrate whether converting to perform-
ance by a contractor will result in savings to the 
Government over the life of the contract, including— 
‘‘(i) the estimated cost to the Government 
(based on offers received) for performance of 
the function by a contractor; 
‘‘(ii) the estimated cost to the Government 
for performance of the function by agency civil-
ian employees; and 
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‘‘(iii) an estimate of all other costs and ex-
penditures that the Government would incur be-
cause of the award of such a contract; 
‘‘(F) requires continued performance of the 
function by agency civilian employees unless the dif-
ference in the cost of performance of the function by 
a contractor compared to the cost of performance of 
the function by agency civilian employees would, 
over all performance periods required by the solicita-
tion, be equal to or exceed the lesser of— 
‘‘(i) 10 percent of the personnel-related 
costs for performance of that function in the 
agency tender; or 
‘‘(ii) $10,000,000; and 
‘‘(G) examines the effect of performance of the 
function by a contractor on the agency mission asso-
ciated with the performance of the function. 
‘‘(2) A function that is performed by the executive 
agency and is reengineered, reorganized, modernized, up-
graded, expanded, or changed to become more efficient, 
but still essentially provides the same service, shall not be 
considered a new requirement. 
‘‘(3) In no case may a function being performed by 
executive agency personnel be— 
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‘‘(A) modified, reorganized, divided, or in any 
way changed for the purpose of exempting the con-
version of the function from the requirements of this 
section; or 
‘‘(B) converted to performance by a contractor 
to circumvent a civilian personnel ceiling. 
‘‘(b) REQUIREMENT TO CONSULT EMPLOYEES.—(1) 
Each civilian employee of an executive agency responsible 
for determining under Office of Management and Budget 
Circular A–76 whether to convert to contractor perform-
ance any function of the executive agency— 
‘‘(A) shall, at least monthly during the develop-
ment and preparation of the performance work 
statement and the management efficiency study used 
in making that determination, consult with civilian 
employees who will be affected by that determination 
and consider the views of such employees on the de-
velopment and preparation of that statement and 
that study; and 
‘‘(B) may consult with such employees on other 
matters relating to that determination. 
‘‘(2)(A) In the case of employees represented by a 
labor organization accorded exclusive recognition under 
section 7111 of title 5, United States Code, consultation 
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with representatives of that labor organization shall sat-
isfy the consultation requirement in paragraph (1). 
‘‘(B) In the case of employees other than employees 
referred to in subparagraph (A), consultation with appro-
priate representatives of those employees shall satisfy the 
consultation requirement in paragraph (1). 
‘‘(C) The head of each executive agency shall pre-
scribe regulations to carry out this subsection. The regula-
tions shall include provisions for the selection or designa-
tion of appropriate representatives of employees referred 
to in paragraph (2)(B) for purposes of consultation re-
quired by paragraph (1). 
‘‘(c) CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION.—(1) Before 
commencing a public-private competition under subsection 
(a), the head of an executive agency shall submit to Con-
gress a report containing the following: 
‘‘(A) The function for which such public-private 
competition is to be conducted. 
‘‘(B) The location at which the function is per-
formed by agency civilian employees. 
‘‘(C) The number of agency civilian employee 
positions potentially affected. 
‘‘(D) The anticipated length and cost of the 
public-private competition, and a specific identifica-
tion of the budgetary line item from which funds will 
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be used to cover the cost of the public-private com-
petition. 
‘‘(E) A certification that a proposed perform-
ance of the function by a contractor is not a result 
of a decision by an official of an executive agency to 
impose predetermined constraints or limitations on 
such employees in terms of man years, end 
strengths, full-time equivalent positions, or max-
imum number of employees. 
‘‘(2) The report required under paragraph (1) shall 
include an examination of the potential economic effect of 
performance of the function by a contractor on— 
‘‘(A) agency civilian employees who would be af-
fected by such a conversion in performance; and 
‘‘(B) the local community and the Government, 
if more than 50 agency civilian employees perform 
the function. 
‘‘(3)(A) A representative individual or entity at a fa-
cility where a public-private competition is conducted may 
submit to the head of the executive agency an objection 
to the public-private competition on the grounds that the 
report required by paragraph (1) has not been submitted 
or that the certification required by paragraph (1)(E) is 
not included in the report submitted as a condition for 
the public-private competition. The objection shall be in 
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writing and shall be submitted within 90 days after the 
following date: 
‘‘(i) In the case of a failure to submit the report 
when required, the date on which the representative 
individual or an official of the representative entity 
authorized to pose the objection first knew or should 
have known of that failure. 
‘‘(ii) In the case of a failure to include the cer-
tification in a submitted report, the date on which 
the report was submitted to Congress. 
‘‘(B) If the head of the executive agency determines 
that the report required by paragraph (1) was not sub-
mitted or that the required certification was not included 
in the submitted report, the function for which the public- 
private competition was conducted for which the objection 
was submitted may not be the subject of a solicitation of 
offers for, or award of, a contract until, respectively, the 
report is submitted or a report containing the certification 
in full compliance with the certification requirement is 
submitted. 
‘‘(d) EXEMPTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF PRODUCTS 
AND SERVICES OF THE BLIND AND OTHER SEVERELY 
HANDICAPPED PERSONS.—This section shall not apply to 
a commercial or industrial type function of an executive 
agency that— 
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‘‘(1) is included on the procurement list estab-
lished pursuant to section 2 of the Javits-Wagner- 
O’Day Act (41 U.S.C. 47); or 
‘‘(2) is planned to be changed to performance 
by a qualified nonprofit agency for the blind or by 
a qualified nonprofit agency for other severely handi-
capped persons in accordance with that Act. 
‘‘(e) INAPPLICABILITY DURING WAR
OR EMER-
GENCY.—The provisions of this section shall not apply 
during war or during a period of national emergency de-
clared by the President or Congress.’’. 
(b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sections 
in section 1(b) of such Act is amended by adding at the 
end the following new item: 
‘‘Sec. 43. Public-private competition required before conversion to contractor 
performance.’’. 
SEC. 328. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR ARMY INDUS-
TRIAL FACILITIES TO ENGAGE IN COOPERA-
TIVE ACTIVITIES WITH NON-ARMY ENTITIES. 
(a) EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY.—Section 4544 of 
title 10, United States Code, is amended— 
(1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the 
following: ‘‘This authority may be used to enter into 
not more than eight contracts or cooperative agree-
ments.’’; and 
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(2) in subsection (k), by striking ‘‘2009’’ and 
inserting ‘‘2014’’. 
(b) REPORTS.— 
(1) ANNUAL REPORT ON USE OF AUTHORITY.— 
The Secretary of the Army shall submit to Congress 
at the same time the budget of the President is sub-
mitted to Congress for fiscal years 2009 through 
2016 under section 1105 of title 31, United States 
Code, a report on the use of the authority provided 
under section 4544 of title 10, United States Code. 
(2) ANALYSIS
OF
USE
OF
AUTHORITY.—Not 
later than September 30, 2012, the Secretary of the 
Army shall submit to the congressional defense com-
mittees a report assessing the advisability of making 
such authority permanent and eliminating the limi-
tation on the number of contracts or cooperative ar-
rangements that may be entered into pursuant to 
such authority. 
SEC. 329. REAUTHORIZATION AND MODIFICATION OF 
MULTI-TRADES DEMONSTRATION PROJECT. 
(a) REAUTHORIZATION
AND EXPANSION.—Section 
338 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 
Year 2004 (Public Law 108–136; 10 U.S.C. 5013 note) 
is amended— 
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(1) by striking subsection (a) and inserting the 
following new subsection (a): 
‘‘(a) DEMONSTRATION PROJECT AUTHORIZED.—In 
accordance with section 4703 of title 5, United States 
Code, the Secretary of a military department may carry 
out a demonstration project under which workers who are 
certified at the journey level as able to perform multiple 
trades may be promoted by one grade level. A demonstra-
tion project under this subsection may be carried out as 
follows: 
‘‘(1) In the case of the Secretary of the Army, 
at one Army depot. 
‘‘(2) In the case of the Secretary of the Navy, 
at one Navy Fleet Readiness Center. 
‘‘(3) In the case of the Secretary of the Air 
Force, at one Air Force Logistics Center.’’; 
(2) in subsection (b)— 
(A) by striking ‘‘a Naval Aviation Depot’’ 
and inserting ‘‘an Air Force Air Logistics Cen-
ter, Navy Fleet Readiness Center, or Army 
depot’’; and 
(B) by striking ‘‘Secretary’’ and inserting 
‘‘Secretary of the military department con-
cerned’’; 
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(3) by striking subsection (d) and redesignating 
subsections (e) through (g) as subsections (d) 
through (f), respectively; 
(4) in subsection (d), as so redesignated, by 
striking ‘‘2004 through 2006’’ and inserting ‘‘2008 
through 2013’’; 
(5) in subsection (e), as so redesignated— 
(A) by striking ‘‘2007’’ and inserting 
‘‘2014’’; 
(B) by inserting after ‘‘Secretary’’ the fol-
lowing ‘‘of each military department that car-
ried out a demonstration project under this sec-
tion’’; and 
(C) by adding at the end the following new 
sentence: ‘‘Each such report shall include the 
Secretary’s recommendation on whether perma-
nent multi-trade authority should be author-
ized.’’; and 
(6) in subsection (f), as so redesignated— 
(A) in the first sentence, by striking ‘‘The 
Secretary’’ and inserting ‘‘Each Secretary who 
submits a report under subsection (e)’’; and 
(B) in the second sentence— 
(i) by striking ‘‘receiving the report’’ 
and inserting ‘‘receiving a report’’; and 
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(ii) by striking ‘‘evaluation of the re-
port’’ and inserting ‘‘evaluation of that re-
port’’. 
(b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The heading for such 
section is amended to read as follows: 
‘‘SEC. 338. MULTI-TRADES DEMONSTRATION PROJECT.’’. 
SEC. 330. PILOT PROGRAM FOR AVAILABILITY OF WORK-
ING-CAPITAL FUNDS TO ARMY FOR CERTAIN 
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding section 2208 of 
title 10, United States Code, the Secretary of the Army 
may use a working-capital fund established pursuant to 
that section for expenses directly related to conducting a 
pilot program for a product improvement described in sub-
section (b). 
(b) PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT.—A product improve-
ment covered by the pilot program is the procurement and 
installation of a component or subsystem of a weapon sys-
tem platform or major end item that would improve the 
reliability and maintainability, extend the useful life, en-
hance safety, lower maintenance costs, or provide perform-
ance enhancement of the weapon system platform or 
major end item. 
(c) LIMITATION
ON CERTAIN PROJECTS.—Funds 
may not be used under subsection (a) for— 
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(1) any product improvement that significantly 
changes the performance envelope of an end item; or 
(2) any component with an estimated total cost 
in excess of $1,000,000. 
(d) LIMITATION IN FISCAL YEAR PENDING TIMELY 
REPORT.—If during any fiscal year the report required 
by paragraph (1) of subsection (e) is not submitted by 
the date specified in paragraph (3) of that subsection, 
funds may not be used under subsection (a) in such fiscal 
year during the period— 
(1) beginning on the date specified in para-
graph (3) of subsection (e); and 
(2) ending on the date of the submittal of the 
report under paragraph (1) of subsection (e). 
(e) ANNUAL REPORT.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Each fiscal year, the Assist-
ant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, 
and Technology, in consultation with the Assistant 
Secretary of the Army for Financial Management 
and Comptroller, shall submit to the congressional 
defense committees a report on the use of the au-
thority in subsection (a) during the preceding fiscal 
year. 
(2) RECOMMENDATION.—In the case of the re-
port required to be submitted under paragraph (1) 
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during fiscal year 2012, the report shall include the 
recommendation of the Assistant Secretary of the 
Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology re-
garding whether the authority under subsection (a) 
should be made permanent. 
(3) DEADLINE
FOR
SUBMITTAL.—The report 
required by paragraph (1) in a fiscal year shall be 
submitted not later than 60 days after the date of 
the submittal to Congress of the budget of the Presi-
dent for the succeeding fiscal year pursuant to sec-
tion 1105 of title 31, United States Code. 
(f) SUNSET.—The authority under subsection (a) 
shall expire on October 1, 2013. 
Subtitle D—Extension of Program 
Authorities 
SEC. 341. EXTENSION OF ARSENAL SUPPORT PROGRAM INI-
TIATIVE. 
Section 343 of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (10 U.S.C. 4551 
note) is amended— 
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘2008’’ and 
inserting ‘‘2010’’; and 
(2) in subsection (g)(1), by striking ‘‘2008’’ 
and inserting ‘‘2010’’. 
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SEC. 342. EXTENSION OF PERIOD FOR REIMBURSEMENT 
FOR HELMET PADS PURCHASED BY MEM-
BERS OF THE ARMED FORCES DEPLOYED IN 
CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS. 
(a) EXTENSION.—Section 351 of the Ronald W. 
Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 
Year 2005 (Public Law 108–375; 118 Stat. 1857) is 
amended— 
(1) in subsection (a)(3), by inserting before the 
period at the end the following: ‘‘, or in the case of 
protective helmet pads purchased by a member from 
a qualified vendor for that member’s personal use, 
ending on September 30, 2007’’; 
(2) in subsection (c)— 
(A) by inserting after ‘‘Armed Forces’’ the 
following: ‘‘shall comply with regular Depart-
ment of Defense procedures for the submission 
of claims and’’; and 
(B) by inserting before the period at the 
end the following: ‘‘or one year after the date 
on which the purchase of the protective, safety, 
or health equipment was made, whichever oc-
curs last’’; and 
(3) in subsection (d), by adding at the end the 
following new sentence: ‘‘Subsection (a)(1) shall not 
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apply in the case of the purchase of protective hel-
met pads on behalf of a member.’’. 
(b) FUNDING.—Amounts for reimbursements made 
under section 351 of the Ronald W. Reagan National De-
fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005 after the 
date of the enactment of this Act shall be derived from 
supplemental appropriations for the Department of De-
fense for fiscal year 2008, contingent upon such appro-
priations being enacted. 
SEC. 343. EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY AUTHORITY FOR 
CONTRACT 
PERFORMANCE 
OF 
SECURITY 
GUARD FUNCTIONS. 
(a) EXTENSION.—Subsection (c) of section 332 of 
the Bob Stump National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2003 (Public Law 107–314) is amended by 
striking ‘‘September 30, 2009’’ both places it appears and 
inserting ‘‘September 30, 2012’’. 
(b) LIMITATION FOR FISCAL YEARS 2010 THROUGH 
2012.—Subsection (d) of such section is amended— 
(1) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the 
end; 
(2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period and 
inserting a semicolon; and 
(3) by adding at the end the following new 
paragraphs: 
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‘‘(4) for fiscal year 2010, the number equal to 
70 percent of the total number of such personnel 
employed under such contracts on October 1, 2006; 
‘‘(5) for fiscal year 2011, the number equal to 
60 percent of the total number of such personnel 
employed under such contracts on October 1, 2006; 
and 
‘‘(6) for fiscal year 2012, the number equal to 
50 percent of the total number of such personnel 
employed under such contracts on October 1, 
2006.’’. 
Subtitle E—Reports 
SEC. 351. REPORTS ON NATIONAL GUARD READINESS FOR 
EMERGENCIES AND MAJOR DISASTERS. 
(a) ANNUAL REPORTS
ON EQUIPMENT.—Section 
10541(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by 
adding at the end the following new paragraph: 
‘‘(9) An assessment of the extent to which the 
National Guard possesses the equipment required to 
perform the responsibilities of the National Guard 
pursuant to sections 331, 332, 333, 12304(b), and 
12406 of this title in response to an emergency or 
major disaster (as such terms are defined in section 
102 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and 
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Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5122)). Such 
assessment shall— 
‘‘(A) identify any shortfall in equipment 
provided to the National Guard by the Depart-
ment of Defense throughout the United States 
and the territories and possessions of the 
United States that is likely to affect the ability 
of the National Guard to perform such respon-
sibilities; 
‘‘(B) evaluate the effect of any such short-
fall on the capacity of the National Guard to 
perform such responsibilities in response to an 
emergency or major disaster that occurs in the 
United States or a territory or possession of the 
United States; and 
‘‘(C) identify the requirements and invest-
ment strategies for equipment provided to the 
National Guard by the Department of Defense 
that are necessary to plan for a reduction or 
elimination of any such shortfall.’’. 
(b) INCLUSION
OF
ASSESSMENT
OF
NATIONAL 
GUARD READINESS
IN QUARTERLY PERSONNEL
AND 
UNIT READINESS REPORT.—Section 482 of such title is 
amended— 
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(1) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘and (e)’’ and 
inserting ‘‘(e), and (f)’’; 
(2) by redesignating subsection (f) as sub-
section (g); and 
(3) by inserting after subsection (e) the fol-
lowing new subsection (f): 
‘‘(f) READINESS OF NATIONAL GUARD TO PERFORM 
CIVIL SUPPORT MISSIONS.—(1) Each report shall also in-
clude an assessment of the readiness of the National 
Guard to perform tasks required to support the National 
Response Plan for support to civil authorities. 
‘‘(2) Any information in an assessment under this 
subsection that is relevant to the National Guard of a par-
ticular State shall also be made available to the Governor 
of that State. 
‘‘(3) The Secretary shall ensure that each State Gov-
ernor has an opportunity to provide to the Secretary an 
independent evaluation of that State’s National Guard, 
which the Secretary shall include with each assessment 
submitted under this subsection.’’. 
(c) EFFECTIVE DATE.— 
(1) ANNUAL REPORT ON NATIONAL GUARD AND 
RESERVE
COMPONENT
EQUIPMENT.—The amend-
ment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect 
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to reports submitted after the date of the enactment 
of this Act. 
(2) QUARTERLY REPORTS ON PERSONNEL AND 
UNIT READINESS.—The amendment made by sub-
section (b) shall apply with respect to the quarterly 
report required under section 482 of title 10, United 
States Code, for the second quarter of fiscal year 
2009 and each subsequent report required under 
that section. 
(d) REPORT ON IMPLEMENTATION.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—As part of the budget jus-
tification materials submitted to Congress in support 
of the budget of the President for each of fiscal 
years 2009 and 2010 (as submitted under section 
1105 of title 31, United States Code), the Secretary 
of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense 
committees a report on actions taken by the Sec-
retary to implement the amendments made by this 
section. 
(2) ELEMENTS.—Each report required under 
paragraph (1) shall include a description of the 
mechanisms to be utilized by the Secretary for as-
sessing the personnel, equipment, and training readi-
ness of the National Guard, including the standards 
and measures that will be applied and mechanisms 
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for sharing information on such matters with the 
Governors of the States. 
SEC. 352. ANNUAL REPORT ON PREPOSITIONED MATERIEL 
AND EQUIPMENT. 
(a) ANNUAL REPORT REQUIRED.—Chapter 131 of 
title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the 
end the following new section: 
‘‘§ 2229a. Annual report on prepositioned materiel 
and equipment 
‘‘(a) ANNUAL REPORT REQUIRED.—Not later than 
the date of the submission of the President’s budget re-
quest for a fiscal year under section 1105 of title 31, the 
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional de-
fense committees a report on the status of the materiel 
in the prepositioned stocks as of the end of the fiscal year 
preceding the fiscal year during which the report is sub-
mitted. Each report shall be unclassified and may contain 
a classified annex. Each report shall include the following 
information: 
‘‘(1) The level of fill for major end items of 
equipment and spare parts in each prepositioned set 
as of the end of the fiscal year covered by the report. 
‘‘(2) The material condition of equipment in the 
prepositioned stocks as of the end of such fiscal 
year, grouped by category or major end item. 
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‘‘(3) A list of major end items of equipment 
drawn from the prepositioned stocks during such fis-
cal year and a description of how that equipment 
was used and whether it was returned to the stocks 
after being used. 
‘‘(4) A timeline for completely reconstituting 
any shortfall in the prepositioned stocks. 
‘‘(5) An estimate of the amount of funds re-
quired to completely reconstitute any shortfall in the 
prepositioned stocks and a description of the Sec-
retary’s plan for carrying out such complete recon-
stitution. 
‘‘(6) A list of any operations plan affected by 
any shortfall in the prepositioned stocks and a de-
scription of any action taken to mitigate any risk 
that such a shortfall may create. 
‘‘(b) COMPTROLLER GENERAL REVIEW.—(1) By not 
later than 120 days after the date on which a report is 
submitted under subsection (a), the Comptroller General 
shall review the report and, as the Comptroller General 
determines appropriate, submit to the congressional de-
fense committees any additional information that the 
Comptroller General determines will further inform such 
committees on issues relating to the status of the materiel 
in the prepositioned stocks. 
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‘‘(2) The Secretary of Defense shall ensure the full 
cooperation of the Department of Defense with the Comp-
troller General for purposes of the conduct of the review 
required by this subsection, both before and after each re-
port is submitted under subsection (a). The Secretary 
shall conduct periodic briefings for the Comptroller Gen-
eral on the information covered by each report required 
under subsection (a) and provide to the Comptroller Gen-
eral access to the data and preliminary results to be used 
by the Secretary in preparing each such report before the 
Secretary submits the report to enable the Comptroller 
General to conduct each review required under paragraph 
(1) in a timely manner. 
‘‘(3) The requirement to conduct a review under this 
subsection shall terminate on September 30, 2015.’’. 
(b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sections 
at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding 
at the end the following new item: 
‘‘2229a. Annual report on prepositioned materiel and equipment.’’. 
SEC. 353. REPORT ON INCREMENTAL COST OF EARLY 2007 
ENHANCED DEPLOYMENT. 
Section 323(b)(2) of the John Warner National De-
fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (Public Law 
109–364; 120 Stat. 2146; 10 U.S.C. 229 note) is amend-
ed— 
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(1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘; and’’ 
and inserting a semicolon; 
(2) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period 
at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and 
(3) by adding at the end the following new sub-
paragraph: 
‘‘(C) each of the military departments for 
the incremental changes in reset costs resulting 
from the deployment and redeployment of 
forces to Iraq and Afghanistan above the levels 
deployed to such countries on January 1, 
2007.’’. 
SEC. 354. MODIFICATION OF REQUIREMENTS OF COMP-
TROLLER GENERAL REPORT ON THE READI-
NESS OF ARMY AND MARINE CORPS GROUND 
FORCES. 
(a) SUBMITTAL DATE.—Subsection (a)(1) of section 
345 of the John Warner National Defense Authorization 
Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (Public Law 109–364; 120 Stat. 
2156) is amended by striking ‘‘June 1, 2007’’ and insert-
ing ‘‘June 1, 2008’’. 
(b) ELEMENTS.—Subsection (b) of such section is 
amended— 
(1) by striking paragraph (2); 
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(2) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through 
(7) as paragraphs (4) through (8), respectively; and 
(3) by inserting after paragraph (1) the fol-
lowing new paragraphs: 
‘‘(2) An assessment of the ability of the Army 
and Marine Corps to provide trained and ready 
forces to meet the requirements of increased force 
levels in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and 
Operation Enduring Freedom above such force levels 
in effect on January 1, 2007, and to meet the re-
quirements of other ongoing operations simulta-
neously with such increased force levels. 
‘‘(3) An assessment of the strategic depth of 
the Army and Marine Corps and their ability to pro-
vide trained and ready forces to meet the require-
ments of the high-priority contingency war plans of 
the regional combatant commands, including an 
identification and evaluation for each such plan of— 
‘‘(A) the strategic and operational risks as-
sociated with current and projected forces of 
current and projected readiness; 
‘‘(B) the time required to make forces 
available and prepare them for deployment; and 
‘‘(C) likely strategic tradeoffs necessary to 
meet the requirements of each such plan.’’. 
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