H. R. 1585 
One Hundred Tenth Congress 
of the 
United States of America 
AT THE FIRST SESSION 
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Thursday, 
the fourth day of January, two thousand and seven 
An Act 
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the 
Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of 
the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such 
fiscal year, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘National Defense Authorization 
Act for Fiscal Year 2008’’. 
SEC. 2. ORGANIZATION OF ACT INTO DIVISIONS; TABLE OF CONTENTS. 
(a) DIVISIONS.—This Act is organized into three divisions as 
follows: 
(1) Division A—Department of Defense Authorizations. 
(2) Division B—Military Construction Authorizations. 
(3) Division C—Department of Energy National Security 
Authorizations and Other Authorizations. 
(b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of contents for this Act 
is as follows: 
Sec. 1. Short title. 
Sec. 2. Organization of Act into divisions; table of contents. 
Sec. 3. Congressional defense committees. 
DIVISION A—DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS 
TITLE I—PROCUREMENT 
Subtitle A—Authorization of Appropriations 
Sec. 101. 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 Enhancement 
Package upgrades. 
Sec. 112. Multiyear procurement authority for M2A3/M3A3 Bradley fighting vehicle 
upgrades. 
Sec. 113. Multiyear procurement authority for conversion of CH–47D helicopters 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 Information 
Network-Tactical program pending certification to Congress. 
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 program.
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Sec. 122. Report on shipbuilding investment strategy. 
Sec. 123. Sense of Congress on the preservation of a skilled United States shipyard 
workforce. 
Sec. 124. Assessments required prior to start of construction on first ship of a ship-
building 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 aircraft. 
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 demonstration 
of Joint Light Tactical Vehicle program. 
Sec. 213. Requirement to obligate and expend funds for development and procure-
ment 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 de-
fense 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 activi-
ties. 
Sec. 224. Limitation on use of funds for replacing warhead on SM–3 Block IIA mis-
sile. 
Sec. 225. Extension of Comptroller General assessments of ballistic missile defense 
programs. 
Sec. 226. Limitation on availability of funds for procurement, construction, and de-
ployment 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 al-
lies against Iranian ballistic missiles. 
Subtitle D—Other Matters 
Sec. 231. Coordination of human systems integration activities related to acquisi-
tion programs. 
Sec. 232. Expansion of authority for provision of laboratory facilities, services, and 
equipment. 
Sec. 233. Modification of cost-sharing requirement for Technology Transition Initia-
tive. 
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 for-
eign comparative test program. 
Sec. 238. Strategic Plan for the Manufacturing Technology Program. 
Sec. 239. Modification of authorities on coordination of Defense Experimental Pro-
gram to Stimulate Competitive Research with similar Federal programs. 
Sec. 240. Enhancement of defense nanotechnology research and development pro-
gram. 
Sec. 241. Federally funded research and development center assessment of the De-
fense Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research.
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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, Fairbanks, Alaska. 
Sec. 313. Payment to Environmental Protection Agency of stipulated penalties in 
connection with Jackson Park Housing Complex, Washington. 
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 contamination. 
Subtitle C—Workplace and Depot Issues 
Sec. 321. Availability of funds in Defense Information Systems Agency Working 
Capital Fund for technology upgrades to Defense Information Systems 
Network. 
Sec. 322. Modification to public-private competition requirements before conversion 
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 Depart-
ment of Defense public-private competitions. 
Sec. 326. Bid protests by Federal employees in actions under Office of Management 
and Budget Circular A–76. 
Sec. 327. Public-private competition required before conversion to contractor per-
formance. 
Sec. 328. Extension of authority for Army industrial facilities to engage in coopera-
tive 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 operations. 
Sec. 343. Extension of temporary authority for contract performance of security 
guard functions. 
Subtitle E—Reports 
Sec. 351. Reports on National Guard readiness for emergencies and major disas-
ters. 
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 readi-
ness of Army and Marine Corps ground forces. 
Sec. 355. Plan to improve readiness of ground forces of active and reserve compo-
nents. 
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 north-
western 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 De-
partment of Defense.
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Sec. 372. Authority for Department of Defense to provide support for certain sport-
ing events. 
Sec. 373. Authority to impose reasonable restrictions on payment of full replace-
ment value for lost or damaged personal property transported at Gov-
ernment expense. 
Sec. 374. Priority transportation on Department of Defense aircraft of retired mem-
bers 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 deployed 
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 
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 per-
sonnel 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 responsi-
bility. 
Sec. 502. Enhanced authority for Reserve general and flag officers to serve on ac-
tive duty. 
Sec. 503. Increase in years of commissioned service threshold for discharge of pro-
bationary officers and for use of force shaping authority. 
Sec. 504. Mandatory retirement age for active-duty general and flag officers contin-
ued on active duty. 
Sec. 505. Authority for reduced mandatory service obligation for initial appoint-
ments of officers in critically short health professional specialties. 
Sec. 506. Expansion of authority for reenlistment of officers in their former enlisted 
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 Re-
serve due to combat-related disability. 
Sec. 512. Constructive service credit upon original appointment of Reserve officers 
in certain health care professions. 
Sec. 513. Mandatory separation of Reserve officers in the grade of lieutenant gen-
eral or vice admiral after completion of 38 years of commissioned serv-
ice. 
Sec. 514. Maximum period of temporary Federal recognition of person as Army Na-
tional Guard officer or Air National Guard officer.
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Sec. 515. Advance notice to members of reserve components of deployment in sup-
port of contingency operations. 
Sec. 516. Report on relief from professional licensure and certification requirements 
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 education. 
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 Re-
serve and Army National Guard financial assistance program. 
Sec. 524. Treatment of prior active service of members in uniformed medical acces-
sion programs. 
Sec. 525. Repeal of post-2007–2008 academic year prohibition on phased increase 
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 compo-
nents. 
Sec. 529. Extension of period of entitlement to educational assistance for certain 
members of the Selected Reserve affected by force shaping initiatives. 
Sec. 530. Time limit for use of educational assistance benefit for certain members 
of reserve components and resumption of benefit. 
Sec. 531. Secretary of Defense evaluation of the adequacy of the degree-granting 
authorities of certain military universities and educational institutions. 
Sec. 532. Report on success of Army National Guard and Reserve Senior Reserve 
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 pro-
grams 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 assistance 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. 
Sec. 543. Modification of authorities on senior members of the Judge Advocate Gen-
erals’ Corps. 
Sec. 544. Prohibition against members of the Armed Forces participating in crimi-
nal street gangs. 
Subtitle E—Military Leave 
Sec. 551. Temporary enhancement of carryover of accumulated leave for members 
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’ Raiders 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 Department of Defense 
civilian employees.