Task Force Light Weight Armor Research Requirements 
for Individual Operational Readiness’’ or ‘‘JTF–LT WAR-
RIOR’’, to— 
(1) synchronize efforts among the military de-
partments to identify and examine the requirements 
for lighter weight body armor; and 
(2) serve as the centralized body for deter-
mining and coordinating issues regarding lightweight 
body armor and other personal protective equipment, 
including the required attributes of such armor and 
the development and procurement of such armor and 
equipment. 
(b) COMPOSITION.— 
(1) MEMBERSHIP.—The task force shall consist 
of not more than 20 members, to be appointed by 
the Secretary as follows: 
(A) At least one member shall be ap-
pointed from each of the Army, Navy, Air 
Force, and Marine Corps. 
(B) At least one member shall represent 
the Natick Soldier Research, Development and 
Engineering Center of the Army. 
(C) At least one member shall represent 
the Defense Logistics Agency. 
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(D) At least one member shall represent 
the United States Special Operations Com-
mand. 
(E) At least one member shall represent 
the Program Executive Office Soldier. 
(F) At least one member shall represent 
the Test and Evaluation Command of the 
Army. 
(G) At least one member shall represent 
the Defense Standardization Program Office. 
(H) Other members representing other en-
tities considered appropriate by the Secretary. 
(2) PRIVATE ENTITIES.—In appointing mem-
bers to the task force, the Secretary may consider 
including representatives from industry, including 
developers, manufacturers, and testing personnel. 
(3) DEADLINE.—The members of the task force 
shall be appointed not later than 30 days after the 
date of the enactment of this Act. 
(4) CHAIR.—Of a member appointed under 
paragraph (1) who is a member of the Armed 
Forces, the Secretary shall designate a chair of the 
task force. 
(c) RECOMMENDATIONS.— 
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(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than six months 
after the date on which all members of the task 
force have been appointed, and each six month pe-
riod thereafter for a period of 18 months, the task 
force shall submit to the Secretary a report recom-
mending ways in which the Secretary and each Sec-
retary of a military department may more effectively 
address the research, development, and procurement 
requirements regarding reducing the weight of body 
armor. 
(2) MATTERS
INCLUDED.—The reports re-
quired under paragraph (1) shall include an assess-
ment of the following: 
(A) The requirement for lighter weight 
body armor and personal protective equipment. 
(B) Innovative design ideas for more mod-
ular body armor that allow for scalable protec-
tion levels for various missions and threats. 
(C) Research, development, acquisition, 
and funding objectives specifically dedicated to 
reducing the weight of body armor and other 
personal protective equipment items. 
(D) The efficiency and effectiveness of cur-
rent body armor funding procedures and proc-
esses. 
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(E) Industry concerns, capabilities, and 
willingness to invest in the development and 
production of lightweight body armor initiatives. 
(3) METHODOLOGY.—In submitting the reports 
under paragraph (1), the task force shall consider as 
bases for making assessments— 
(A) the findings and recommendations of 
previous reviews and the efforts of similar co-
ordination boards; 
(B) the views of operations, combat, and 
materiel developers; and 
(C) other factors the task force considers 
appropriate. 
(d) FINAL REPORT.— 
(1) REQUIREMENT.—The task force shall sub-
mit to the Secretary of Defense and each Secretary 
of a military department a final report on the activi-
ties of the task force. 
(2) MATTERS INCLUDED.—The report shall in-
clude the following: 
(A) An assessment of the ability of the De-
partment of Defense to support the requirement 
for lightweight body armor. 
(B) An assessment of any barriers pre-
venting the development of lighter weight body 
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armor (including such barriers with respect to 
technical, institutional, or financial problems). 
(C) The need for dedicated research and 
development funding specifically for reducing 
the weight of body armor. 
(D) Other areas of concern not previously 
mentioned or addressed by equipping boards, 
body armor producers, or program managers. 
(E) The final findings and conclusions of 
the task force. 
(F) Any recommendations for changes to 
procedures and policy the task force considers 
appropriate. 
(3) SUBMISSION TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 
60 days after the receipt of the report under para-
graph (1), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to 
the congressional defense committees the report, to-
gether with an evaluation of the report from the 
Secretary of Defense and each Secretary of a mili-
tary department. 
(e) ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT.— 
(1) COMPENSATION.— 
(A) Each member of the task force who is 
a member of the Armed Forces or a civilian of-
ficer or employee of the United States shall 
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