Sec. 1272. Global Theater Security Cooperation Management Information System
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Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall— update relevant security cooperation guidance issued by the Secretary for use of the Global Theater Security Cooperation Management Information System (in this section referred to as ‘‘G-TSCMIS’’), including guidance relating to the matters described in paragraph (3); and submit to the congressional defense committees a report that contains such guidance. Not later than 180 days after the date of the adoption of any security cooperation information system that is a successor to G-TSCMIS, the Secretary of Defense shall— update relevant security cooperation guidance issued by the Secretary for use of such system, including guidance relating to the matters described in paragraph (3); and submit to the congressional defense committees a report that contains such guidance.
The matters described in this paragraph are the following: Designation of an authoritative data repository for security cooperation information, with enforceable data standards and data controls. Responsibilities for entry of data relating to programs and activities into the system. Oversight and accountability measures to ensure the full scope of activities are entered into the system consistently and in a timely manner. Such other matters as the Secretary considers appropriate.
Not later than 270 days after the adoption of any security cooperation information system that is the successor to G-TSCMIS, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report setting forth a review of measures for evaluating the system in order to comply with guidance required by subsection (a). The review required by paragraph
(1)shall include the following: An evaluation of the impacts of inconsistent information on the system’s functionality as a tool for planning, resource allocation, and adjustment. An evaluation of the effectiveness of oversight and accountability measures. An evaluation of feedback from the operational community to inform future requirements. Such other matters as the Secretary considers appropriate. The report required under paragraph
(1)shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.