Sec. 1629. Evaluation of non-traditional cyber support to the Department of Defense
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Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Principal Cyber Advisor to the Secretary of Defense, in conjunction with the Under Secretary for Personnel and Readiness of the Department of Defense and the Principal Cyber Advisors of the military services, shall complete an assessment and evaluation of reserve models tailored to the support of cyberspace operations for the Department. The assessment and evaluation required under subsection
(a)shall include the following components: A current assessment of reserve and National Guard support to Cyber Operations Forces. An enumeration and evaluation of various reserve, National Guard, auxiliary, and non-traditional support models which are applicable to cyberspace operations, including a consideration of models utilized domestically and internationally. A utility assessment of a dedicated reserve cadre specific to United States Cyber Command and Cyber Operations Forces. An analysis of the costs associated with the models evaluated pursuant to paragraph (2). An assessment of the recruitment programs necessary for implementation of the models evaluated pursuant to paragraph (2). The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Principal Cyber Advisor of the Department of Defense, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the assessment and evaluation required under subsection (a). The report required under paragraph
(1)may be submitted in classified or unclassified form, as necessary.