Expressing the sense of the Senate on the nomination of an individual to serve as Director of Operational Test and Evaluation of the Department of Defense on a permanent basis.

1. Adds SEC. 924. SENSE OF SENATE ON NOMINATION OF INDIVIDUAL TO SERVE AS DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION ON A PERMANENT BASIS at the end of subtitle C of title IX

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   In S. 2766 · Placed on Calendar Senate

   Section 8111(d)(4) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking "September 30, 2007" and inserting "September 30, 2010".

   Inserted: SEC. 924. SENSE OF SENATE ON NOMINATION OF INDIVIDUAL TO SERVE AS DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION ON A PERMANENT BASIS.

   Inserted: (a) Findings.--The Senate makes the following findings:

   Inserted: (1) Congress established the position of Director of Operational Test and Evaluation of the Department of Defense in 1983 to ensure the operational effectiveness and suitability of weapon systems in combat.

   Inserted: (2) The Director of Operational Test and Evaluation serves as the principal adviser to the Secretary of Defense on operational test and evaluation and is vital to ensuring the operational effectiveness of weapon systems in combat.

   Inserted: (3) The position of Director of Operational Test and Evaluation has been held on an acting basis since February 15, 2005.

   Inserted: (b) Sense of Senate.--It is the sense of the Senate that the President should submit to the Senate the nomination of an individual for the position of Director of Operational Test and Evaluation as soon as practicable.

   Original wording

   At the end of subtitle C of title IX, add the following:

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