Sec. 552. Defense Advisory Committee on Investigation, Prosecution, and Defense of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces
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The Secretary of Defense shall establish and maintain within the Department of Defense an advisory committee to be known as the Defense Advisory Committee on Investigation, Prosecution, and Defense of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces (in this section referred to as the Advisory Committee ). The Advisory Committee shall consist of not more than 20 members, appointed by the President from among individuals (other than members of the Armed Forces) who have experience with the investigation, prosecution, and defense of allegations of sexual assault offenses (such as Federal and State prosecutors, judges, law professors, and private attorneys).
The Advisory Committee shall advise the Secretary of Defense on the investigation, prosecution, and defense of allegations of rape, forcible sodomy, sexual assault, and other sexual misconduct in the Armed Forces. For purposes of providing advice to the Secretary pursuant to this subsection, the Advisory Committee shall, on an ongoing basis— select a representative sample of cases involving allegations of rape, forcible sodomy, sexual assault, and other sexual misconduct in the Armed Forces; and for each case so selected, review the following:
The criminal investigation reports (including reports of investigations that did not substantiate the alleged offense). The report on the preliminary hearing conducted pursuant to section 832 of title 10, United States Code (article 32 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice). Any recommendations of Staff Judge Advocates and the initial disposition authority on the disposition of such case. The findings and sentences of the court-martial, if any, or any non-judicial punishment imposed pursuant to section 815 of title 10, United States Code (article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice).
Any legal reviews that recommended that such case not be referred for prosecution. Not later than January 31 each year, the Advisory Committee shall submit to the Secretary of Defense, and to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives, a report on the results of the activities of the Advisory Committee pursuant to this section during the preceding year. Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Advisory Committee shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date of the establishment of the Advisory Committee pursuant to subsection (a).
The Secretary of Defense may continue the Advisory Committee after the date otherwise provided for the termination of the Advisory Committee under paragraph
(1)if the Secretary determines that continuation of the Advisory Committee after that date is advisable and appropriate. If the Secretary determines to continue the Advisory Committee, the Secretary shall submit to the President, and to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives, a report on that determination, together with the date through which the Secretary will continue the Advisory Committee.