Sec. 1646. Consolidation of nuclear command, control, and communications functions of the Air Force
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Not later than March 31, 2017, the Secretary of the Air Force shall consolidate under a major command commanded by a single general officer the responsibility, authority, accountability, and resources for carrying out the nuclear command, control, and communications functions of the Air Force, including, at a minimum, with respect to the following: All terrestrial and aerial components of the nuclear command and control system that are survivable and endurable. All terrestrial and aerial components of the integrated tactical warning and attack assessment system that are survivable and endurable.
Not later than March 31, 2017, in addition to the responsibility, authority, accountability, and resources for carrying out the nuclear command, control, and communications functions of the Air Force provided to a commander of a major command under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall provide to the commander the responsibility, authority, accountability, and resources to— conduct oversight over all components of the nuclear command and control system and the integrated tactical warning and attack assessment system, regardless of the location or the endurability of such components; and approve or disapprove of any budgetary actions related to all components of the nuclear command and control system and the integrated tactical warning and attack assessment system, regardless of the location or the endurability of such components.
Not later than January 15, 2017, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the plans and actions taken by the Secretary to carry out subsection (a), including any guidance, directives, and orders that have been or will be issued by the Secretary, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, or other elements of the Air Force to carry out subsection (a).