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(2) AUTHORIZED
STRENGTH.—Section 526 of
such title is amended by adding at the end the fol-
lowing new subsection:
‘‘(g) EXCLUSION OF PRINCIPAL DEPUTIES TO ASSIST-
ANT SECRETARIES OF THE MILITARY DEPARTMENTS FOR
ACQUISITION MATTERS.—The limitations of this section do
not apply to a general or flag officer who is covered by the
exclusion under section 525(b)(9) of this title.’’.
SEC. 906. FLEXIBLE AUTHORITY FOR NUMBER OF ARMY
DEPUTY CHIEFS OF STAFF AND ASSISTANT
CHIEFS OF STAFF.
Subsection (b) of section 3035 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended to read as follows:
‘‘(b) The Secretary of the Army shall prescribe the
number of Deputy Chiefs of Staff and Assistant Chiefs of
Staff. The aggregate number of such positions may not ex-
ceed eight positions.’’.
SEC. 907. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON TERM OF OFFICE OF
THE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONAL TEST AND
EVALUATION.
It is the sense of Congress that the term of office of
the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation of the De-
partment of Defense should be not less than five years.
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Subtitle B—Space Matters
SEC. 921. SPACE POSTURE REVIEW.
(a) REQUIREMENT FOR COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW.—
In order to clarify the national security space policy and
strategy of the United States for the near term, the Sec-
retary of Defense and the Director of National Intelligence
shall jointly conduct a comprehensive review of the space
posture of the United States over the posture review period.
(b) ELEMENTS OF REVIEW.—The review conducted
under subsection (a) shall include, for the posture review
period, the following:
(1) The definition, policy, requirements, and ob-
jectives for each of the following:
(A) Space situational awareness.
(B) Space control.
(C) Space superiority, including defensive
and offensive counterspace.
(D) Force enhancement and force applica-
tion.
(E) Space-based intelligence and surveil-
lance and reconnaissance from space.
(F) Any other matter the Secretary con-
siders relevant to understanding the space pos-
ture of the United States.
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(2) A description of current and planned space
acquisition programs that are in acquisition cat-
egories 1 and 2, including how each such program
will address the policy, requirements, and objectives
described under each of subparagraphs (A) through
(F) of paragraph (1).
(3) A description of future space systems and
technology development (other than such systems and
technology in development as of the date of the enact-
ment of this Act) necessary to address the policy, re-
quirements, and objectives described under each of
subparagraphs (A) through (F) of paragraph (1).
(4) An assessment of the relationship among the
following:
(A) United States military space policy.
(B) National security space policy.
(C) National security space objectives.
(D) Arms control policy.
(5) An assessment of the effect of the military
and national security space policy of the United
States on the proliferation of weapons capable of tar-
geting objects in space or objects on Earth from space.
(c) REPORT.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than December 1,
2009, the Secretary of Defense and the Director of Na-
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tional Intelligence shall jointly submit to the congres-
sional committees specified in paragraph (3) a report
on the review conducted under subsection (a).
(2) FORM OF REPORT.—The report under this
subsection shall be submitted in unclassified form, but
may include a classified annex.
(3) COMMITTEES.—The congressional committees
specified in this paragraph are—
(A) the Committee on Armed Services and
the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Sen-
ate; and
(B) the Committee on Armed Services and
the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
of the House of Representatives.
(d) POSTURE REVIEW PERIOD DEFINED.—In this sec-
tion, the term ‘‘posture review period’’ means the 10-year
period beginning on February 1, 2009.
SEC. 922. ADDITIONAL REPORT ON OVERSIGHT OF ACQUISI-
TION FOR DEFENSE SPACE PROGRAMS.
Section 911(b)(1) of the Bob Stump National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 (Public Law 107–
314; 116 Stat. 2621) is amended by inserting ‘‘, and March
15, 2008,’’ after ‘‘March 15, 2003,’’.
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Subtitle C—Other Matters
SEC. 931. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CONSIDERATION OF
EFFECT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON DEPART-
MENT FACILITIES, CAPABILITIES, AND MIS-
SIONS.
Section 118 of title 10, United States Code, is amended
by adding at the end the following new subsection:
‘‘(g) CONSIDERATION
OF
EFFECT
OF
CLIMATE
CHANGE ON DEPARTMENT FACILITIES, CAPABILITIES, AND
MISSIONS.—(1) The first national security strategy and na-
tional defense strategy prepared after the date of the enact-
ment of this subsection shall include guidance for military
planners—
‘‘(A) to assess the risks of projected climate
change to current and future missions of the armed
forces;
‘‘(B) to update defense plans based on these as-
sessments, including working with allies and partners
to incorporate climate mitigation strategies, capacity
building, and relevant research and development; and
‘‘(C) to develop the capabilities needed to reduce
future impacts.
‘‘(2) The first quadrennial defense review prepared
after the date of the enactment of this subsection shall also
examine the capabilities of the armed forces to respond to
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the consequences of climate change, in particular, prepared-
ness for natural disasters from extreme weather events and
other missions the armed forces may be asked to support
inside the United States and overseas.
‘‘(3) For planning purposes to comply with the re-
quirements of this subsection, the Secretary of Defense shall
use—
‘‘(A) the mid-range projections of the fourth as-
sessment report of the Intergovernmental Panel on
Climate Change;
‘‘(B) subsequent mid-range consensus climate
projections if more recent information is available
when the next national security strategy, national de-
fense strategy, or quadrennial defense review, as the
case may be, is conducted; and
‘‘(C) findings of appropriate and available esti-
mations or studies of the anticipated strategic, social,
political, and economic effects of global climate
change and the implications of such effects on the na-
tional security of the United States.
‘‘(4) The Secretary shall ensure that this subsection is
implemented in a manner that does not have a negative
impact on national security.
‘‘(5) In this subsection, the term ‘national security
strategy’ means the annual national security strategy re-
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port of the President under section 108 of the National Se-
curity Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 404a).’’.
SEC. 932. BOARD OF REGENTS FOR THE UNIFORMED SERV-
ICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES.
(a) APPOINTMENTS.—
(1) IN
GENERAL.—Section 2113 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended—
(A) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ‘‘by the
President, by and with the advice and consent of
the Senate’’ and inserting ‘‘by the Secretary of
Defense’’; and
(B) in subsection (b)—
(i) in paragraph (1), by adding ‘‘and’’
at the end;
(ii) by striking paragraph (2); and
(iii) by redesignating paragraph (3) as
paragraph (2).
(2) CHAIRMAN.—Subsection (c) of such section is
amended by striking ‘‘the President’’ and inserting
‘‘the Secretary’’.
(b) STATUTORY REDESIGNATION OF DEAN AS PRESI-
DENT.—
(1) Section 2113 of such title is further amended
by striking ‘‘Dean’’ each place it appears in sub-
sections (d) and (f)(1) and inserting ‘‘President’’.
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(2) Section 2114(e) of such title is amended by
striking ‘‘Dean’’ each place it appears in paragraphs
(3) and (5).
(c) COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS FOR PERFORMANCE
OF DUTIES.—Subsection (e) of section 2113 of such title
is further amended by striking ‘‘but not exceeding $100 per
diem’’.
SEC. 933. UNITED STATES MILITARY CANCER INSTITUTE.
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Chapter 104 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following
new section:
‘‘§ 2117. United States Military Cancer Institute
‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary of Defense shall
establish in the University the United States Military Can-
cer Institute. The Institute shall be established pursuant to
regulations prescribed by the Secretary.
‘‘(b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of the Institute are as
follows:
‘‘(1) To establish and maintain a clearinghouse
of data on the incidence and prevalence of cancer
among members and former members of the armed
forces.
‘‘(2) To conduct research that contributes to the
detection or treatment of cancer among the members
and former members of the armed forces.
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‘‘(c) HEAD OF INSTITUTE.—The Director of the United
States Military Cancer Institute is the head of the Institute.
The Director shall report to the President of the University
regarding matters relating to the Institute.
‘‘(d) ELEMENTS.—(1) The Institute is composed of
clinical and basic scientists in the Department of Defense
who have an expertise in research, patient care, and edu-
cation relating to oncology and who meet applicable criteria
for affiliation with the Institute.
‘‘(2) The components of the Institute include military
treatment and research facilities that meet applicable cri-
teria and are designated as affiliates of the Institute.
‘‘(e) RESEARCH.—(1) The Director of the United
States Military Cancer Institute shall carry out research
studies on the following:
‘‘(A) The epidemiological features of cancer, in-
cluding assessments of the carcinogenic effect of ge-
netic and environmental factors, and of disparities in
health, inherent or common among populations of
various ethnic origins within the members of the
armed forces.
‘‘(B) The prevention and early detection of can-
cer among members and former members of the armed
forces.
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‘‘(C) Basic, translational, and clinical investiga-
tion matters relating to the matters described in sub-
paragraphs (A) and (B).
‘‘(2) The research studies under paragraph (1) shall
include complementary research on oncologic nursing.
‘‘(f) COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH.—The Director of the
United States Military Cancer Institute shall carry out the
research studies under subsection (e) in collaboration with
other cancer research organizations and entities selected by
the Institute for purposes of the research studies.
‘‘(g) ANNUAL REPORT.—(1) Not later than November
1 each year, the Director of the United States Military Can-
cer Institute shall submit to the President of the University
a report on the current status of the research studies being
carried out by the Institute under subsection (e).
‘‘(2) Not later than 60 days after receiving a report
under paragraph (1), the President of the University shall
transmit such report to the Secretary of Defense and to Con-
gress.’’.
(b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sections at
the beginning of chapter 104 of such title is amended by
adding at the end the following new item:
‘‘2117. United States Military Cancer Institute.’’.
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SEC. 934. WESTERN HEMISPHERE CENTER FOR EXCEL-
LENCE IN HUMAN RIGHTS.
(a) CENTER AUTHORIZED.—The Secretary of Defense
may establish and operate a center to be known as the West-
ern Hemisphere Center for Excellence in Human Rights.
(b) MISSIONS.—The missions of the Center shall be as
follows:
(1) To provide and facilitate education, training,
research, strategic planning, and reform on the inte-
gration of respect for human rights into all aspects of
military operations, doctrine, education, judicial sys-
tems, and other internal control mechanisms, and
into the relations of the military with civil society,
including the development of programs to combat the
growing phenomenon of trafficking in persons.
(2) To sponsor conferences, symposia, seminars,
academic exchanges, and courses, as well as special
projects such as studies, reviews, design of curricula,
and evaluations, on the matters covered by paragraph
(1).
(3) In carrying out its other mission, to place
special emphasis on the implementation of reforms
that result in measurable improvements in respect for
human rights in the provision of effective security.
(c) FORMULATION AND EXECUTION OF PROGRAMS.—
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(1) CONCURRENCE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.—
The Secretary of Defense may carry out this section
only with the concurrence of the Secretary of State.
(2) FORMULATION
AND
EXECUTION
OF
PRO-
GRAMS.—The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary
of State shall—
(A) jointly formulate any program or other
activities undertaken under this section; and
(B) shall coordinate with one another,
under procedures that they jointly establish, to
ensure appropriate implementation of such pro-
grams and activities, including in a manner
that—
(i) incorporates appropriate vetting
procedures, irrespective of the source of
funding for the activity; and
(ii) avoids duplication with existing
programs.
(d) JOINT OPERATION WITH EDUCATIONAL INSTITU-
TIONS AND NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS AUTHOR-
IZED.—The Secretary of Defense may enter into agreements
with appropriate officials of institutions of higher edu-
cation and nongovernmental organizations to provide for
the joint operation of the Center by the Secretary and such
entities. Any such agreement may provide for the institu-
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tion or organization concerned to furnish necessary admin-
istrative services for the Center, including administration
and allocation of funds.
(e) ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS AND DONATIONS.—
(1) ACCEPTANCE AUTHORIZED.—Except as pro-
vided in paragraph (2), the Secretary of Defense may
accept, on behalf of the Center, gifts and donations to
be used to defray the costs of the Center or to enhance
the operation of the Center. Any such gift or donation
may be accepted from any State or local government,
any foreign government, any foundation or other
charitable organization (including any that is orga-
nized or operates under the laws of a foreign coun-
try), or any other private source in the United States
or a foreign country.
(2) LIMITATION.—The Secretary may not accept
a gift or donation under paragraph (1) if acceptance
of the gift or donation would compromise or appear
to compromise—
(A) the ability of the Department of De-
fense, any employee of the Department, or mem-
bers of the Armed Forces to carry out any re-
sponsibility or duty of the Department in a fair
and objective manner; or