Sec. 744. Long-term study on health of helicopter and tiltrotor pilots
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The Secretary of Defense shall carry out a long-term study of career helicopter and tiltrotor pilots to assess potential links between the operation of helicopter and tiltrotor aircraft and acute and chronic medical conditions experienced by such pilots. The study under subsection
(a)shall include the following: A study of career helicopter and tiltrotor pilots compared to a control population that— takes into account the amount of time such pilots operated aircraft; examines the severity and rates of acute and chronic injuries experienced by such pilots; and determines whether such pilots experience a higher degree of acute and chronic medical conditions than the control population. If a higher degree of acute and chronic medical conditions is observed among such pilots, an explanation of— the specific causes of the conditions (such as whole body vibration, seat and cockpit ergonomics, landing loads, hard impacts, and pilot-worn gear); and any costs associated with treating the conditions if the causes are not mitigated. A review of relevant scientific literature and prior research. Such other information as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. The duration of the study under subsection
(a)shall be not more than 2 years. Not later than June 6, 2017, the Secretary shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives (and other congressional defense committees on request) a briefing on the progress of the Secretary in carrying out the study under subsection (a).