Sec. 891. Special Operations Command Urgent Innovative Technologies and Capabilities Pilot Program
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The Commander of the United States Special Operations Command shall carry out a pilot program to be known as the USSOCOM Urgent Innovative Technologies and Capabilities Pilot Program (in this section referred to as the Program ) to accelerate the research, development, testing, procurement, and initial sustainment of innovative technologies and equipment that enhance the operational capabilities of Special Operations Forces to meet emerging mission requirements. The Commander shall— establish procedures for component special operations units to submit requests to the Commander for the inclusion of innovative technologies and equipment in the Program; and use authorities under section 167(e)(4) of title 10, United States Code, to carry out the Program.
Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section, and annually thereafter for the duration of the Program, the Commander of the United States Special Operations Command shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the implementation and effectiveness of the Program. Each report shall include the following: A summary of activities carried out under the Program along with documentation of planned expenditures. An assessment of the effect of innovative technologies and equipment included in the Program on the operational capabilities of the United States Special Operations Command.
Recommendations for the continuation, expansion, or modification of the Program. A description of any challenges encountered and lessons learned. A description of any action using established procedures for a reprogramming of funds in an amount greater than the approved amount for such reprogramming, as established by Congress, to carry out the Program. The authority to carry out the Program under this section shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this Act.