Sec. 562. Extremist activity by a member of the Armed Forces: notation in service record; TAP counseling
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(b)of section 1142 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph (20): In the case of a member who has violated Department of Defense Instruction 1325.06 (or successor document), relating to extremist activity, in-person counseling, developed by the Secretary of Defense in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, that includes— information regarding why extremist activity is inconsistent with service in the armed forces and with national security; information regarding the dangers associated with involvement with an extremist group; and methods for the member to recognize and avoid information that may promote extremist activity. . In the case of a member described in paragraph
(20)of such subsection, as added by subsection
(a)of this section, the Secretary concerned shall ensure that the commanding officer of such member notes such violation in the service record of such member. The Secretary of Defense shall complete development of counseling under such paragraph not later than the day that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act. The Secretary concerned shall ensure that such counseling is carried out on and after such day.