To specify certain inputs to the Joint Requirements Oversight Council from the commanders of the combatant commands on joint military requirements.
What it does: 2 changes: inserts text, strikes text
Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO)What it changes
2 changes to S. 454 · 1 shown in the bill's text
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Change 1: Inserts “(a) In General.--” before “Section 181”
…[inserted: (a) In General.-- ]Section 181…
Original wording
On page 51, line 12, insert “(a) In General.--” before “Section 181”.
Change 2: Strikes “of subsection (f).”
In S. 454 · Reported to Senate
(2) by adding after subsection (d) the following new subsection (e):
"(e) Input From Combatant Commanders on Joint Military Requirements.--The Council shall seek and consider input from the commanders of the combatant commands in carrying out its mission under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) and in conducting periodic reviews in accordance with the requirements
[struck: of subsection (f).]".TITLE II--ACQUISITION POLICY
Original wording
On page 51, line 23, strike “of subsection (f).”.
Shown as written
” and insert the following: “of subsection (f). Such input may include, but is not limited to, an assessment of the following:
“(1) Any current or projected missions or threats in the theater of operations of the commander of a combatant command that would justify a new joint military requirement. “(2) The necessity and sufficiency of a proposed joint military requirement in terms of current and projected missions or threats. “(3) The relative priority of a proposed joint military requirement in comparison with other joint military requirements. “(4) The ability of partner nations in the theater of operations of the commander of a combatant command to assist in meeting the joint military requirement or to partner in using technologies developed to meet the joint military requirement.”. (b) Comptroller General of the United States Review of Implementation.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the implementation of the requirements of subsection (e) of section 181 of title 10, United States Code (as amended by subsection (a)), for the Joint Requirements Oversight Council to solicit and consider input from the commanders of the combatant commands. The report shall include, at a minimum, an assessment of the extent to which the Council has effectively sought, and the commanders of the combatant commands have provided, meaningful input on proposed joint military requirements.
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SA 1049. Mrs. McCASKILL (for herself and Mr. Casey) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill S. 454, to improve the organization and procedures of the Department of Defense for the acquisition of major weapon systems, and for other purposes; as follows:
On page 51, line 12, insert “(a) In General.--” before “Section 181”.
On page 51, line 23, strike “of subsection (f).”.” and insert the following: “of subsection (f). Such input may include, but is not limited to, an assessment of the following:
“(1) Any current or projected missions or threats in the theater of operations of the commander of a combatant command that would justify a new joint military requirement.
“(2) The necessity and sufficiency of a proposed joint military requirement in terms of current and projected missions or threats.
“(3) The relative priority of a proposed joint military requirement in comparison with other joint military requirements.
“(4) The ability of partner nations in the theater of operations of the commander of a combatant command to assist in meeting the joint military requirement or to partner in using technologies developed to meet the joint military requirement.”.
(b) Comptroller General of the United States Review of Implementation.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the implementation of the requirements of subsection (e) of section 181 of title 10, United States Code (as amended by subsection (a)), for the Joint Requirements Oversight Council to solicit and consider input from the commanders of the combatant commands. The report shall include, at a minimum, an assessment of the extent to which the Council has effectively sought, and the commanders of the combatant commands have provided, meaningful input on proposed joint military requirements.
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Senate amendment submitted
May 6, 2009
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Senate amendment submitted
May 6, 2009
Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 1049 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator McCaskill.(consideration: CR S5219-5224; text: CR S5220)
May 6, 2009
Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 1049 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
May 6, 2009
Amendment SA 1049 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator McCaskill. (consideration: CR S5219-5224; text: CR S5220) To specify certain inputs to the Joint Requirements Oversight Council from the commanders of the combatant commands on joint military requirements.
May 6, 2009
Amendment SA 1049 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
May 6, 2009