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(2) ELEMENTS.—The report required by para-
graph (1) shall include the following:
(A) A statement of the total number of
cases, by Armed Force, in which covered mem-
bers of the Armed Forces have been separated
from the Armed Forces on the basis of a person-
ality disorder, and an identification of the var-
ious forms of personality order forming the basis
for such separations.
(B) A statement of the total number of
cases, by Armed Force, in which covered mem-
bers of the Armed Forces who have served in Iraq
and Afghanistan since October 2001 have been
separated from the Armed Forces on the basis of
a personality disorder, and the identification of
the various forms of personality disorder forming
the basis for such separations.
(C) A summary of the policies, by Armed
Forces, controlling administrative separations of
members of the Armed Forces based on person-
ality disorder, and an evaluation of the ade-
quacy of such policies for ensuring that covered
members of the Armed Forces who may be eligi-
ble for disability evaluation due to mental health
conditions are not separated from the Armed
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Forces prematurely or unjustly on the basis of a
personality order.
(D) A discussion of measures being imple-
mented to ensure that members of the Armed
Forces who should be evaluated for disability
separation or retirement due to mental health
conditions are not prematurely or unjustly proc-
essed for separation from the Armed Forces on
the basis of a personality disorder, and rec-
ommendations regarding how members of the
Armed Forces who may have been so separated
from the Armed Forces should be provided with
expedited review by the applicable board for the
correction of military records.
(c) COMPTROLLER GENERAL REPORT ON POLICIES ON
ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION BASED
ON PERSONALITY
DISORDER.—
(1) REPORT REQUIRED.—Not later than June 1,
2008, the Comptroller General shall submit to Con-
gress a report on the policies and procedures of the
Department of Defense and of the military depart-
ments relating to the separation of members of the
Armed Forces based on a personality disorder.
(2) ELEMENTS.—The report required by para-
graph (1) shall—
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(A) include an audit of a sampling of cases
to determine the validity and clinical efficacy of
the policies and procedures referred to in para-
graph (1) and the extent, if any, of the diver-
gence between the terms of such policies and pro-
cedures and the implementation of such policies
and procedures; and
(B) include a determination by the Comp-
troller General of whether, and to what extent,
the policies and procedures referred to in para-
graph (1)—
(i) deviate from standard clinical diag-
nostic practices and current clinical stand-
ards; and
(ii) provide adequate safeguards aimed
at ensuring that members of the Armed
Forces who suffer from mental health condi-
tions (including depression, post-traumatic
stress disorder, or traumatic brain injury)
resulting from service in a combat zone are
not prematurely or unjustly separated from
the Armed Forces on the basis of a person-
ality disorder.
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(d) COVERED MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES DE-
FINED.—In this section, the term ‘‘covered member of the
Armed Forces’’includes the following:
(1) Any member of a regular component of the
Armed Forces of the Armed Forces who has served in
Iraq or Afghanistan since October 2001.
(2) Any member of the Selected Reserve of the
Ready Reserve of the Armed Forces who served on ac-
tive duty in Iraq or Afghanistan since October 2001.
TITLE VI—COMPENSATION AND
OTHER PERSONNEL BENEFITS
Subtitle A—Pay and Allowances
SEC. 601. FISCAL YEAR 2008 INCREASE IN MILITARY BASIC
PAY.
(a) WAIVER OF SECTION 1009 ADJUSTMENT.—The ad-
justment to become effective during fiscal year 2008 re-
quired by section 1009 of title 37, United States Code, in
the rates of monthly basic pay authorized members of the
uniformed services shall not be made.
(b) INCREASE IN BASIC PAY.—Effective on January
1, 2008, the rates of monthly basic pay for members of the
uniformed services are increased by 3.5 percent.
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SEC. 602. ALLOWANCE FOR PARTICIPATION OF RESERVES
IN ELECTRONIC SCREENING.
(a) ALLOWANCE FOR PARTICIPATION IN ELECTRONIC
SCREENING.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 7 of title 37, United
States Code, is amended by inserting after section 433
the following new section:
‘‘§ 433a. Allowance for participation in Ready Reserve
screening
‘‘(a) ALLOWANCE AUTHORIZED.—(1) Under regula-
tions prescribed by the Secretaries concerned, a member of
the Individual Ready Reserve may be paid a stipend for
participation in the screening performed pursuant to sec-
tion 10149 of title 10, in lieu of muster duty performed
under section 12319 of title 10, if such participation is con-
ducted through electronic means.
‘‘(2) The stipend paid a member under this section
shall constitute the sole monetary allowance authorized for
participation in the screening described in paragraph (1),
and shall constitute payment in full to the member for par-
ticipation in such screening, regardless of the grade or rank
in which the member is serving.
‘‘(b) MAXIMUM PAYMENT.—The aggregate amount of
the stipend paid a member of the Individual Ready Reserve
under this section in any calendar year may not exceed
$50.
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‘‘(c) PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS.—(1) The stipend au-
thorized by this section may not be disbursed in kind.
‘‘(2) Payment of a stipend to a member of the Indi-
vidual Ready Reserve under this section for participation
in screening shall be made on or after the date of participa-
tion in such screening, but not later than 30 days after such
date.’’.
(2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sec-
tions at the beginning of chapter 7 of such title is
amended by inserting after the item relating to sec-
tion 433 the following new item:
‘‘433a. Allowance for participation in Ready Reserve screening.’’.
(b) BAR TO DUAL COMPENSATION.—Section 206 of
such title is amended by adding at the end the following
new subsection:
‘‘(f) A member of the Individual Ready Reserve is not
entitled to compensation under this section for participa-
tion in screening for which the member is paid a stipend
under section 433a of this title.’’.
(c) BAR TO RETIREMENT CREDIT.—Section 12732(b)
of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at
the end the following new paragraph:
‘‘(8) Service in the screening performed pursuant
to section 10149 of this title through electronic means,
regardless of whether or not a stipend is paid the
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member concerned for such service under section 433a
of title 37.’’.
SEC. 603. MIDMONTH PAYMENT OF BASIC PAY FOR CON-
TRIBUTIONS OF MEMBERS PARTICIPATING IN
THRIFT SAVINGS PLAN.
Section 1014 of title 37, United States Code, is amend-
ed by adding at the end the following new subsection:
‘‘(c) Subsection (a) does not preclude a payment with
respect to a member who elects to participate in the Thrift
Savings Plan under section 211 of this title of an amount
equal to one-half of the monthly deposit to the Thrift Sav-
ings Fund otherwise to be made by the member in partici-
pating in the Plan, which amount shall be deposited in the
Fund at midmonth.’’.
SEC. 604. PAYMENT OF INACTIVE DUTY TRAINING TRAVEL
COSTS FOR CERTAIN SELECTED RESERVE
MEMBERS.
(a) PAYMENT OF TRAVEL COSTS AUTHORIZED.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 7 of title 37, United
States Code, is amended by inserting after section 408
the following new section:
‘‘§ 408a. Travel and transportation allowances: inac-
tive duty training
‘‘(a) ALLOWANCE AUTHORIZED.—Under regulations
prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary con-
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cerned may reimburse a member of the Selected Reserve of
the Ready Reserve described in subsection (b) for travel ex-
penses for travel to an inactive duty training location to
perform inactive duty training.
‘‘(b) ELIGIBLE MEMBERS.—A member of the Selected
Reserve of the Ready Reserve described in this subsection
is a member who—
‘‘(1) is—
‘‘(A) qualified in a skill designated as criti-
cally short by the Secretary concerned;
‘‘(B) assigned to a unit of the Selected Re-
serve with a critical manpower shortage, or is in
a pay grade in the member’s reserve component
with a critical manpower shortage; or
‘‘(C) assigned to a unit or position that is
disestablished or relocated as a result of defense
base closure or realignment or another force
structure reallocation; and
‘‘(2) commutes a distance from the member’s per-
manent residence to the member’s inactive duty train-
ing location that is outside the normal commuting
distance (as determined under regulations prescribed
by the Secretary of Defense) for that commute.
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‘‘(c) MAXIMUM AMOUNT.—The maximum amount of
reimbursement provided a member under subsection (a) for
each round trip to a training location shall be $300.
‘‘(d) TERMINATION.—No reimbursement may be pro-
vided under this section for travel that occurs after Decem-
ber 31, 2010.’’.
(2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sec-
tions at the beginning of chapter 7 of such title is
amended by inserting after the item relating to sec-
tion 408 the following new item:
‘‘408a. Travel and transportation allowances: inactive duty training.’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by sub-
section (a) shall take effect on October 1, 2007. No reim-
bursement may be provided under section 408a of title 37,
United States Code (as added by subsection (a)), for travel
costs incurred before October 1, 2007.
SEC. 605. EXTENSION AND ENHANCEMENT OF AUTHORITY
FOR TEMPORARY LODGING EXPENSES FOR
MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES IN AREAS
SUBJECT TO MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION
OR FOR INSTALLATIONS EXPERIENCING SUD-
DEN INCREASE IN PERSONNEL LEVELS.
(a) MAXIMUM PERIOD OF RECEIPT OF EXPENSES.—
Section 404a(c)(3) of title 37, United States Code, is
amended by striking ‘‘20 days’’ and inserting ‘‘60 days’’.
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(b) EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR INCREASE IN CER-
TAIN BAH.—Section 403(b)(7)(E) of such title is amended
by striking ‘‘December 31, 2008’’ and inserting ‘‘December
31, 2009’’.
(c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by this
section shall take effect on October 1, 2007.
Subtitle B—Bonuses and Special
and Incentive Pays
SEC. 611. EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BONUS AND SPECIAL
PAY AUTHORITIES FOR RESERVE FORCES.
(a) SELECTED RESERVE REENLISTMENT BONUS.—
Section 308b(g) of title 37, United States Code, is amended
by striking ‘‘December 31, 2007’’ and inserting ‘‘December
31, 2008’’.
(b) SELECTED RESERVE AFFILIATION OR ENLISTMENT
BONUS.—Section 308c(i) of such title is amended by strik-
ing ‘‘December 31, 2007’’ and inserting ‘‘December 31,
2008’’.
(c) SPECIAL PAY FOR ENLISTED MEMBERS ASSIGNED
TO CERTAIN HIGH PRIORITY UNITS.—Section 308d(c) of
such title is amended by striking ‘‘December 31, 2007’’ and
inserting ‘‘December 31, 2008’’.
(d) READY RESERVE ENLISTMENT BONUS FOR PER-
SONS WITHOUT PRIOR SERVICE.—Section 308g(f)(2) of
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such title is amended by striking ‘‘December 31, 2007’’ and
inserting ‘‘December 31, 2008’’.
(e) READY RESERVE ENLISTMENT
AND REENLIST-
MENT BONUS FOR PERSONS WITH PRIOR SERVICE.—Sec-
tion 308h(e) of such title is amended by striking ‘‘December
31, 2007’’ and inserting ‘‘December 31, 2008’’.
(f) SELECTED RESERVE ENLISTMENT BONUS
FOR
PERSONS WITH PRIOR SERVICE.—Section 308i(f) of such
title is amended by striking ‘‘December 31, 2007’’ and in-
serting ‘‘December 31, 2008’’.
SEC. 612. EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BONUS AND SPECIAL
PAY AUTHORITIES FOR HEALTH CARE PRO-
FESSIONALS.
(a) NURSE OFFICER CANDIDATE ACCESSION PRO-
GRAM.—Section 2130a(a)(1) of title 10, United States Code,
is amended by striking ‘‘December 31, 2007’’ and inserting
‘‘December 31, 2008’’.
(b) REPAYMENT OF EDUCATION LOANS FOR CERTAIN
HEALTH PROFESSIONALS WHO SERVE IN THE SELECTED
RESERVE.—Section 16302(d) of such title is amended by
striking ‘‘January 1, 2008’’ and inserting ‘‘January 1,
2009’’.
(c) ACCESSION BONUS FOR REGISTERED NURSES.—
Section 302d(a)(1) of title 37, United States Code, is
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amended by striking ‘‘December 31, 2007’’ and inserting
‘‘December 31, 2008’’.
(d) INCENTIVE SPECIAL PAY
FOR NURSE ANES-
THETISTS.—Section 302e(a)(1) of such title is amended by
striking ‘‘December 31, 2007’’ and inserting ‘‘December 31,
2008’’.
(e) SPECIAL PAY FOR SELECTED RESERVE HEALTH
PROFESSIONALS IN CRITICALLY SHORT WARTIME SPECIAL-
TIES.—Section 302g(e) of such title is amended by striking
‘‘December 31, 2007’’ and inserting ‘‘December 31, 2008’’.
(f) ACCESSION BONUS FOR DENTAL OFFICERS.—Sec-
tion 302h(a)(1) of such title is amended by striking ‘‘De-
cember 31, 2007’’ and inserting ‘‘December 31, 2008’’.
(g) ACCESSION BONUS FOR PHARMACY OFFICERS.—
Section 302j(a) of such title is amended by striking ‘‘De-
cember 31, 2007’’ and inserting ‘‘December 31, 2008’’.
(h) ACCESSION BONUS FOR MEDICAL OFFICERS IN
CRITICALLY
SHORT
WARTIME
SPECIALTIES.—Section
302k(f) of such title is amended by striking ‘‘December 31,
2007’’ and inserting ‘‘December 31, 2008’’.
(i) ACCESSION BONUS FOR DENTAL SPECIALIST OFFI-
CERS IN CRITICALLY SHORT WARTIME SPECIALTIES.—Sec-
tion 302l(g) of such title is amended by striking ‘‘December
31, 2007’’ and inserting ‘‘December 31, 2008’’.
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SEC. 613. EXTENSION OF SPECIAL PAY AND BONUS AU-
THORITIES FOR NUCLEAR OFFICERS.
(a) SPECIAL PAY FOR NUCLEAR-QUALIFIED OFFICERS
EXTENDING PERIOD OF ACTIVE SERVICE.—Section 312(f)
of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘De-
cember 31, 2007’’ and inserting ‘‘December 31, 2008’’.
(b) NUCLEAR CAREER ACCESSION BONUS.—Section
312b(c) of such title is amended by striking ‘‘December 31,
2007’’ and inserting ‘‘December 31, 2008’’.
(c) NUCLEAR CAREER ANNUAL INCENTIVE BONUS.—
Section 312c(d) of such title is amended by striking ‘‘De-
cember 31, 2007’’ and inserting ‘‘December 31, 2008’’.
SEC. 614. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITIES RELATING TO PAY-
MENT OF OTHER BONUSES AND SPECIAL
PAYS.
(a) AVIATION OFFICER RETENTION BONUS.—Section
301b(a) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by strik-
ing ‘‘December 31, 2007’’ and inserting ‘‘December 31,
2008’’.
(b) REENLISTMENT BONUS FOR ACTIVE MEMBERS.—
Section 308(g) of such title is amended by striking ‘‘Decem-
ber 31, 2007’’ and inserting ‘‘December 31, 2008’’.
(c) ENLISTMENT BONUS.—Section 309(e) of such title
is amended by striking ‘‘December 31, 2007’’ and inserting
‘‘December 31, 2008’’.
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(d) RETENTION BONUS FOR MEMBERS WITH CRITICAL
MILITARY
SKILLS
OR
ASSIGNED
TO
HIGH
PRIORITY
UNITS.—Section 323(i) of such title is amended by striking
‘‘December 31, 2007’’ and inserting ‘‘December 31, 2008’’.
(e) ACCESSION BONUS FOR NEW OFFICERS IN CRIT-
ICAL SKILLS.—Section 324(g) of such title is amended by
striking ‘‘December 31, 2007’’ and inserting ‘‘December 31,
2008’’.
(f) INCENTIVE BONUS FOR CONVERSION TO MILITARY
OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY TO EASE PERSONNEL SHORT-
AGE.—Section 326(g) of such title is amended by striking
‘‘December 31, 2007’’ and inserting ‘‘December 31, 2008’’.
(g) ACCESSION BONUS FOR OFFICER CANDIDATES.—
Section 330(f) of such title is amended by striking ‘‘Decem-
ber 31, 2007’’ and inserting ‘‘December 31, 2008’’.
SEC. 615. INCREASE IN INCENTIVE SPECIAL PAY AND
MULTIYEAR RETENTION BONUS FOR MED-
ICAL OFFICERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.
(a) INCENTIVE SPECIAL PAY.—Section 302(b)(1) of
title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking
‘‘$50,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$75,000’’.
(b) 
MULTIYEAR
RETENTION
BONUS.—Section
301d(a)(2) of such title is amended by striking ‘‘$50,000’’
and inserting ‘‘$75,000’’.
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(c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by this
section shall take effect on October 1, 2007.
SEC. 616. INCREASE IN DENTAL OFFICER ADDITIONAL SPE-
CIAL PAY.
(a) INCREASE.—Section 302b(a)(4) of title 37, United
States Code, is amended—
(1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A),
by striking ‘‘at the following rates’’ and inserting ‘‘at
a rate determined by the Secretary concerned, which
rate may not exceed the following’’;
(2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘$4,000’’
and inserting ‘‘$10,000’’; and
(3) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘$6,000’’
and inserting ‘‘$12,000’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by sub-
section (a) shall take effect on October 1, 2007, and shall
apply to payments of dental officer additional special pay
under agreements entered into under section 302b(b) of title
37, United States Code, on or after that date.
SEC. 617. ENHANCEMENT OF HARDSHIP DUTY PAY.
(a) IN GENERAL.—The text of section 305 of title 37,
United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
‘‘(a) AUTHORITY.—A member of a uniformed service
who is entitled to basic pay may be paid special pay under
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this section while the member is performing duty that is
designated by the Secretary of Defense as hardship duty.
‘‘(b) PAYMENT ON MONTHLY OR LUMP SUM BASIS.—
Special pay payable under this section may be paid on a
monthly basis or in a lump sum.
‘‘(c) MAXIMUM RATE OR AMOUNT.—(1) The maximum
monthly rate of special pay payable to a member on a
monthly basis under this section is $1,500.
‘‘(2) The amount of the lump sum payment of special
pay payable to a member on a lump sum basis under this
section may not exceed an amount equal to the product of—
‘‘(A) the maximum monthly rate authorized
under paragraph (1) at the time the member qualifies
for payment of special pay on a lump sum basis
under this section; and
‘‘(B) the number of months for which special pay
on a lump sum basis under this section is payable to
the member.
‘‘(d) RELATIONSHIP
TO OTHER PAY
AND ALLOW-
ANCES.—Special pay paid to a member under this section
is in addition to any other pay and allowances to which
the member is entitled.
‘‘(e) REPAYMENT.—A member who is paid special pay
in a lump sum under this section, but who fails to complete
the period of service for which such special pay is paid,
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shall be subject to the repayment provisions of section
303a(e) of this title.
‘‘(f) REGULATIONS.—The Secretary of Defense shall
prescribe regulations for the payment of hardship duty pay
under this section, including the specific rates at which spe-
cial pay payable under this section on a monthly basis shall
be paid.’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by sub-
section (a) shall take effect on October 1, 2007, and shall
apply with respect to hardship duty pay payable on or after
that date.
SEC. 618. INCLUSION OF SERVICE AS OFF-CYCLE CREW-
MEMBER OF MULTI-CREWED SHIP IN SEA
DUTY FOR CAREER SEA PAY.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 305a(e)(1)(A) of title 37,
United States Code, is amended—
(1) in clause (ii), by striking ‘‘or’’ at the end;
and
(2) by adding at the end the following new
clause:
‘‘(iv) while serving as an off-cycle crew-
member of a multi-crewed ship; or’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by sub-
section (a) shall take effect on October 1, 2007, and shall
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apply with respect to months beginning on or after that
date.
SEC. 619. MODIFICATION OF REENLISTMENT BONUS FOR
MEMBERS OF THE SELECTED RESERVE.
(a) MINIMUM
PERIOD
OF
REENLISTMENT.—Sub-
section (a)(2) of section 308b of title 37, United States Code,
is amended by striking ‘‘for a period of three years or for
a period of six years’’ and inserting ‘‘for a period of not
less than three years’’.
(b) AMOUNT OF BONUS.—Subsection (b)(1) of such sec-
tion is amended by striking ‘‘may not exceed—’’ and all
that follows and inserting ‘‘may not exceed $15,000.’’.
(c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by this
section shall take effect on October 1, 2007, and shall apply
with respect to reenlistments or extensions of enlistment
that occur on or after that date.
SEC. 620. INCREASE IN YEARS OF COMMISSIONED SERVICE
COVERED BY AGREEMENTS FOR NUCLEAR-
QUALIFIED OFFICERS EXTENDING PERIODS
OF ACTIVE DUTY.
(a) INCREASE.—Section 312 of title 37, United States
Code, is amended—
(1) in subsection (a)(3), by striking ‘‘26 years’’
and inserting ‘‘30 years’’; and
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(2) in subsection (e)(1), by striking ‘‘26 years’’
and inserting ‘‘30 years’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by sub-
section (a) shall take effect on the date of the enactment
of this Act, and shall apply with respect to agreements, in-
cluding new agreements, entered into under section 312 of
title 37, United States Code, on or after that date.
SEC. 621. AUTHORITY TO WAIVE 25-YEAR ACTIVE DUTY
LIMIT FOR RETENTION BONUS FOR CRITICAL
MILITARY SKILLS WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN
MEMBERS.
(a) AUTHORITY.—Section 323(e) of title 37, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following
new paragraph:
‘‘(4) The limitations in paragraph (1) may be waived
by the Secretary of Defense, or by the Secretary of Home-
land Security with respect to the Coast Guard when it is
not operating as a service in the Navy, with respect to a
member who is assigned duties in a critical skill designated
by such Secretary for purposes of this paragraph during
the period of active duty for which the bonus is being of-
fered.’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by this
section shall take effect on October 1, 2007, and shall apply
with respect to written agreements that are executed, or re-
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enlistments or extensions of enlistment that occur, under
section 323 of title 37, United States Code, on or after that
date.
SEC. 622. CODIFICATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF AUTHOR-
ITY TO PAY BONUS TO ENCOURAGE MEMBERS
OF THE ARMY TO REFER OTHER PERSONS
FOR ENLISTMENT IN THE ARMY.
(a) CODIFICATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF BONUS AU-
THORITY.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 5 of title 37, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the fol-
lowing new section:
‘‘§ 331. Bonus to encourage Army personnel to refer
other persons for enlistment in the Army
‘‘(a) AUTHORITY TO PAY BONUS.—
‘‘(1) AUTHORITY.—The Secretary of the Army
may pay a bonus under this section to an individual
referred to in paragraph (2) who refers to an Army
recruiter a person who has not previously served in
an armed force and who, after such referral, enlists
in the regular component of the Army or in the Army
National Guard or Army Reserve.
‘‘(2) INDIVIDUALS ELIGIBLE FOR BONUS.—Sub-
ject to subsection (c), the following individuals are eli-
gible for a referral bonus under this section:
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‘‘(A) A member in the regular component of
the Army.
‘‘(B) A member of the Army National
Guard.
‘‘(C) A member of the Army Reserve.
‘‘(D) A member of the Army in a retired
status, including a member under 60 years of
age who, but for age, would be eligible for retired
pay.
‘‘(E) A civilian employee of the Department
of the Army.
‘‘(b) REFERRAL.—For purposes of this section, a refer-
ral for which a bonus may be paid under subsection (a)
occurs—
‘‘(1) when the individual concerned contacts an
Army recruiter on behalf of a person interested in en-
listing in the Army; or
‘‘(2) when a person interested in enlisting in the
Army contacts the Army recruiter and informs the re-
cruiter of the role of the individual concerned in ini-
tially recruiting the person.
‘‘(c) CERTAIN REFERRALS INELIGIBLE.—
‘‘(1) REFERRAL
OF
IMMEDIATE
FAMILY.—A
member of the Army may not be paid a bonus under
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subsection (a) for the referral of an immediate family
member.
‘‘(2) MEMBERS IN RECRUITING ROLES.—A mem-
ber of the Army serving in a recruiting or retention
assignment, or assigned to other duties regarding
which eligibility for a bonus under subsection (a)
could (as determined by the Secretary) be perceived as
creating a conflict of interest, may not be paid a
bonus under subsection (a).
‘‘(3) JUNIOR
RESERVE
OFFICERS’ 
TRAINING
CORPS INSTRUCTORS.—A member of the Army de-
tailed under subsection (c)(1) of section 2031 of title
10 to serve as an administrator or instructor in the
Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program or
a retired member of the Army employed as an admin-
istrator or instructor in the program under subsection
(d) of such section may not be paid a bonus under
subsection (a).
‘‘(d) AMOUNT OF BONUS.—The amount of the bonus
payable for a referral under subsection (a) may not exceed
$2,000. The amount shall be payable as provided in sub-
section (e).
‘‘(e) PAYMENT.—A bonus payable for a referral of a
person under subsection (a) shall be paid as follows:
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‘‘(1) Not more than $1,000 shall be paid upon
the commencement of basic training by the person.
‘‘(2) Not more than $1,000 shall be paid upon
the completion of basic training and individual ad-
vanced training by the person.
‘‘(f) RELATION TO PROHIBITION ON BOUNTIES.—The
referral bonus authorized by this section is not a bounty
for purposes of section 514(a) of title 10.
‘‘(g) COORDINATION WITH RECEIPT
OF RETIRED
PAY.—A bonus paid under this section to a member of the
Army in a retired status is in addition to any compensa-
tion to which the member is entitled under title 10, 37, or
38, or any other provision of law.
‘‘(h) DURATION OF AUTHORITY.—A bonus may not be
paid under subsection (a) with respect to any referral that
occurs after December 31, 2008.’’.
(2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sec-
tions at the beginning of chapter 5 of such title is
amended by adding at the end the following new item:
‘‘331. Bonus to encourage Army personnel to refer other persons for enlistment in
the Army.’’.
(b) REPEAL OF SUPERSEDED AUTHORITY.—Section
645 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2006 (Public Law 109–163), as amended, is repealed.
(c) PAYMENT OF BONUSES UNDER SUPERSEDED AU-
THORITY.—Any bonus payable under section 645 of the Na-
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tional Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006, as
amended, as of the day before the date of the enactment of
this Act shall remain payable after that date in accordance
with the provisions of such section as in effect on such day.
SEC. 623. AUTHORITY TO PAY BONUS TO ENCOURAGE DE-
PARTMENT 
OF 
DEFENSE 
PERSONNEL 
TO
REFER OTHER PERSONS FOR APPOINTMENT
AS OFFICERS TO SERVE IN HEALTH PROFES-
SIONS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 5 of title 37, United States
Code, as amended by section 622 of this Act, is further
amended by adding at the end the following new section:
‘‘§ 331a. Bonus to encourage Department of Defense
personnel to refer other persons for ap-
pointment as officers to serve in health
professions
‘‘(a) AUTHORITY TO PAY BONUS.—
‘‘(1) AUTHORITY.—The appropriate Secretary
may pay a bonus under this section to an individual
referred to in paragraph (2) who refers to a military
recruiter a person who has not previously served and,
after such referral, takes an oath of enlistment that
leads to appointment as a commissioned officer, or
accepts an appointment as a commissioned officer, in
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an armed force in a health profession designated by
the appropriate Secretary for purposes of this section.
‘‘(2) INDIVIDUALS ELIGIBLE FOR BONUS.—Sub-
ject to subsection (c), the following individuals are eli-
gible for a referral bonus under this section:
‘‘(A) A member of the armed forces in a reg-
ular component of the armed forced.
‘‘(B) A member of the armed forces in a re-
serve component of the armed forced.
‘‘(C) A member of the armed forces in a re-
tired status, including a member under 60 years
of age who, but for age, would be eligible for re-
tired or retainer pay.
‘‘(D) A civilian employee of a military de-
partment or the Department of Defense.
‘‘(b) REFERRAL.—For purposes of this section, a refer-
ral for which a bonus may be paid under subsection (a)
occurs—
‘‘(1) when the individual concerned contacts a
military recruiter on behalf of a person interested in
taking an oath of enlistment that leads to appoint-
ment as a commissioned officer, or accepting an ap-
pointment as a commissioned officer, as applicable,
in an armed force in a health profession; or