Sec. 1261. Enactment of new chapter for Department of Defense security cooperation authorities and transfer of certain authorities to new chapter

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Chapter 11 of part I of subtitle A of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: Subchapter I—General Matters Sec. 251. Definitions. 252. Annual report on programs carried out by the Department of Defense to provide training, equipment, or other assistance or reimbursement to foreign security forces. Subchapter II—Military-to-Military Engagements 256. Authority for non-reciprocal exchanges of defense personnel between the United States and foreign countries. 257.

Bilateral or regional cooperation programs: awards and mementos to recognize superior noncombat achievements or performance. Subchapter III—Training with foreign forces 263. Participation of developing countries in combined exercises: payment of incremental expenses. Subchapter IV—Support for operations and capacity building 271. Allied forces participating in combined operations: authority to provide logistic support, supplies, and services. 272. Authority to build the capacity of foreign security forces. 273.

Friendly foreign countries; international and regional organizations: defense institution capacity building. Subchapter V—Educational and training activities 281. Regional Centers for Security Studies. 282. Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation. 283. Participation in multinational military centers of excellence. 284. Distribution to certain foreign personnel of education and training materials and information technology to enhance military interoperability with the armed forces. 285.

Aviation Leadership Program. 286. Inter-American Air Forces Academy. 287. Inter-European Air Forces Academy. Subchapter VI—Limitations on use of Department of Defense funds 293. Prohibition on providing financial assistance to terrorist countries. 294. Prohibition on use of funds for assistance to units of foreign security forces that have committed a gross violation of human rights. In this chapter: The terms appropriate congressional committees and appropriate committees of Congress mean the following:

The congressional defense committees. The Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. The term small-scale construction means, with respect to a project, construction at a total cost not to exceed $750,000 for the project. . Chapter 11 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a), is further amended by inserting after the heading of subchapter II a new section 256 consisting of— a heading as follows: ; and a text consisting of the text of section 1207 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 ( Public Law 111–84 ; 10 U.S.C. 168 note).

Section 256 of title 10, United States Code, as added by paragraph (1), is amended— by striking subsection (e); and by redesignating subsection

(f)as subsection (e). Section 1207 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 ( Public Law 111–84 ; 10 U.S.C. 168 note) is repealed. 1051b Section 1051b of title 10, United States Code, is transferred to chapter 11 of such title, as amended by subsection (a), inserted after section 256, as inserted by subsection (b), and redesignated as section 257. 2010 Section 2010 of title 10, United States Code, is transferred to chapter 11 of such title, as amended by subsection (a), inserted after the heading of subchapter III, and redesignated as section 263. 127d Section 127d of title 10, United States Code, is transferred to chapter 11 of such title, as amended by subsection (a), inserted after the heading of subchapter IV, and redesignated as section 271. 2282 Section 2282 of title 10, United States Code, is transferred to chapter 11 of such title, as amended by subsection (a), inserted after section 271, as transferred and redesignated by subsection (e), and redesignated as section 272. Chapter 11 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a), is amended by inserting after section 272, as transferred and redesignated by subsection (f), a new section 273 consisting of— a heading as follows: ; and a text consisting of the text of subsections

(a)through

(d)of section 1081 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 ( Public Law 112–81 ; 10 U.S.C. 168 note). Subsection (c)(1) of section 273 of title 10, United States Code, as added by paragraph (1), is amended by striking at the close of December 31, 2017 and inserting on December 31, 2019 . Section 1081 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 ( Public Law 112–81 ; 10 U.S.C. 168 note) is repealed. Section 184 of title 10, United States Code, is transferred to chapter 11 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a), inserted after the heading of subchapter V, and redesignated as section 281. Subsection (f)(3) of section 281 of title 10, United States Code, as transferred and redesignated by paragraph (1), is amended— by inserting

(A)after

(3); and by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: In fiscal years 2017 through 2019, the Secretary of Defense may, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, waive reimbursement otherwise required under this subsection of the costs of activities of Regional Centers under this section for personnel of nongovernmental and international organizations who participate in activities of the Regional Centers that enhance cooperation of nongovernmental organizations and international organizations with United States forces if the Secretary of Defense determines that attendance of such personnel without reimbursement is in the national security interests of the United States. The amount of reimbursement that may be waived under clause

(i)in any fiscal year may not exceed $1,000,000. . Section 281 of title 10, United States Code, as transferred and redesignated by paragraph (1), is amended by adding at the end the following new subsections: The Secretary of Defense may authorize participation by a European or Eurasian country in programs of the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies (in this subsection referred to as the Marshall Center ) if the Secretary determines, after consultation with the Secretary of State, that such participation is in the national interest of the United States. In the case of any person invited to serve without compensation on the Marshall Center Board of Visitors, the Secretary of Defense may waive any requirement for financial disclosure that would otherwise apply to that person solely by reason of service on such Board. A member of the Marshall Center Board of Visitors may not be required to register as an agent of a foreign government solely by reason of service as a member of the Board. Notwithstanding section 219 of title 18, a non-United States citizen may serve on the Marshall Center Board of Visitors even though registered as a foreign agent. The Secretary of Defense may waive reimbursement of the costs of conferences, seminars, courses of instruction, or similar educational activities of the Marshall Center for military officers and civilian officials from states located in Europe or the territory of the former Soviet Union if the Secretary determines that attendance by such personnel without reimbursement is in the national security interest of the United States. Costs for which reimbursement is waived pursuant to subparagraph

(A)shall be paid from appropriations available for the Center. The Secretary of Defense may waive reimbursement of the cost of conferences, seminars, courses of instruction, or similar educational activities of the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies for military officers and civilian officials of foreign countries if the Secretary determines that attendance by such personnel, without reimbursement, is in the national security interest of the United States. Costs for which reimbursement is waived pursuant to paragraph

(1)shall be paid from appropriations available for the Center. . The following provisions of law are repealed: Section 941(b) of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 ( Public Law 110–417 ; 10 U.S.C. 184 note). Section 1065 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997 ( Public Law 104–201 ; 10 U.S.C. 113 note). Section 1306 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995 ( Public Law 103–337 ; 10 U.S.C. 113 note). Section 8073 of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2003 ( Public Law 107–248 ; 10 U.S.C. prec. 2161 note). Section 2166 of title 10, United States Code, is transferred to chapter 11 of such title, as amended by subsection (a), inserted after section 281, as transferred, redesignated, and amended by subsection (h), and redesignated as section 282. Section 282 of title 10, United States Code, as transferred and redesignated by paragraph (1), is amended by striking nations each place it appears in subsections

(b)and

(c)and inserting countries . Section 2612(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking section 2166(f)(4) and inserting section 282(f)(4) . m Section 2350m of title 10, United States Code, is transferred to chapter 11 of such title, as amended by subsection (a), inserted after section 282, as transferred and redesignated by subsection (i), and redesignated as section 283. d Section 2249d of title 10, United States Code, is transferred to chapter 11 of such title, as amended by subsection (a), inserted after section 283, as transferred and redesignated by subsection (j), and redesignated as section 284. Section 284 of title 10, United States Code, as transferred and redesignated by paragraph (1), is amended— by striking nations in subsections

(a)and

(d)and inserting countries ; and by striking subsection (g). Chapter 11 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a), is further amended by inserting after section 284, as transferred and redesignated by subsection (k), the following new section: Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Air Force may establish and maintain an Aviation Leadership Program to provide undergraduate pilot training and necessary related training to personnel of the air forces of friendly, developing foreign countries. Training under this section shall include language training and programs to promote better awareness and understanding of the democratic institutions and social framework of the United States. The Secretary of the Air Force may, under such conditions as the Secretary may prescribe, provide to a person receiving training under this section— transportation incident to the training; supplies and equipment to be used during the training; flight clothing and other special clothing required for the training; and billeting, food, and health services. The Secretary of the Air Force may authorize such expenditures from the appropriations of the Air Force as the Secretary considers necessary for the efficient and effective maintenance of the Program in accordance with this section. The Secretary of the Air Force may pay to a person receiving training under this section a living allowance at a rate to be prescribed by the Secretary, taking into account the amount of living allowances authorized for a member of the armed forces under similar circumstances. . Chapter 905 of title 10, United States Code, is repealed. Section 9415 of title 10, United States Code, is transferred to chapter 11 of such title, as amended by subsection (a), inserted after section 285, as added by subsection (l), and redesignated as section 286. Chapter 11 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a), is further amended by inserting after section 286, as transferred and redesignated by subsection (m), a new section 287 consisting of— a heading as follows: ; and a text consisting of the text of section 1268 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. Buck McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 ( Public Law 113–291 ; 10 U.S.C. 9411 note). Section 287 of title 10, United States Code, as added by paragraph (1), is amended— by striking subsection (g); and by redesignating subsection

(h)as subsection (g). Section 1268 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. Buck McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 ( Public Law 113–291 ; 10 U.S.C. 9411 note) is repealed. Sections 2249a and 2249e of title 10, United States Code, are transferred to chapter 11 of such title, as amended by subsection (a), inserted after the heading of subchapter VI, and redesignated as sections 293 and 294, respectively. Section 294 of title 10, United States Code, as transferred and redesignated by paragraph (1), is amended by striking subsection (f). Section 1204(b) of the Carl Levin and Howard P. Buck McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 ( Public Law 113–291 ; 128 Stat. 3533; 10 U.S.C. 2249e note) is amended— in paragraph (1)— in subparagraph (A), by striking section 2249e of title 10, United States Code (as added by subsection (a)) and inserting section 294 of title 10, United States Code ; and in subparagraphs

(D)and (E), by striking section 2249e of title 10, United States Code (as so added) and inserting section 294 of such title ; and in paragraph (3), by striking subsection

(f)of section 2249e of title 10, United States Code (as so added) and inserting section 251(1) of such title . Title 10, United States Code, is amended as follows: The tables of chapters at the beginning of subtitle A, and at the beginning of part I of subtitle A, are amended by striking the item relating to chapter 11 and inserting the following new item: 11. Security cooperation 251 . The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 3 is amended by striking the item relating to section 127d. The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 7 is amended by striking the item relating to section 184. The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 53 is amended by striking the item relating to section 1051b. The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 101 is amended by striking the item relating to section 2010. The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 108 is amended by striking the item relating to section 2166. The table of sections at the beginning of subchapter I of chapter 134 is amended by striking the items relating to sections 2249a, 2249d, and 2249e. The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 136 is amended by striking the item relating to section 2282. The table of sections at the beginning of subchapter II of chapter 138 is amended by striking the item relating to section 2350m. The tables of chapters at the beginning of subtitle D, and at the beginning of part III of subtitle D, are amended by striking the item relating to chapter 905. The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 907 is amended by striking the item relating to section 9415.

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