Sec. 544. Integration of the Secretary of Defense Strategic Thinkers Program
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Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report detailing the Department of Defense’s plan to obtain Military Education Level One (MEL–1) credit for the Strategic Thinkers Program (STP). The report required under paragraph
(1)shall include— a detailed assessment of how the STP enhances strategic thought and decision-making among military and civilian leaders; a history of the utilization of past graduates of the STP; a plan to identify specific positions in the Department that will best utilize the skills and abilities of future program graduates; a description of the measures to obtain MEL–1 credit for completing STP, including recommendations on current authorities that could be utilized to grant MEL–1 credit to program graduates; recommendations for expanding participation among military officers and civilian officials; and an implementation timeline and associated resourcing requirements. The Secretary of Defense shall designate an appropriate office within the Department to manage the STP and implement MEL–1 credit for STP completion. The designated office shall provide an annual briefing to the congressional defense committees on the status of awarding MEL–1 credit, program effectiveness, and any legislative or funding adjustments necessary to support continued program success.