Sec. 583. STUDY OF RESILIENCE PROGRAMS FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMY
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## SEC. 583 STUDY OF RESILIENCE PROGRAMS FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMY ###
(a)Study Required The Secretary of the Army shall conduct a study of resilience programs within the Army for the purpose of assessing the effectiveness of the current Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness
(CSF2)Program of the Army, while verifying the current means of the Army to reduce trends in high risk or self-destructive behavior and to prepare members of the Army to manage stressful or traumatic situations by training members in resilience strategies and techniques. ###
(b)Elements In conducting the study, the Secretary of the Army shall determine the effectiveness and quality of training under the Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness program in— ####
(1)enhancing individual performance through resiliency techniques and use of positive and sports psychology; and ####
(2)identifying and responding to early signs of high-risk behavior in members of the Army. ###
(c)Use of Science-based Evidence and Techniques In conducting the study, the Secretary of the Army shall utilize scientific evidence, including professionally accepted measurements and assessments, to evaluate those interventions that show positive results and those interventions that have no impact. ###
(d)Duration of Study The study shall be conducted through September 30, 2014. ###
(e)Report on Study Results Not later than October 31, 2014, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the Committees on Armed Forces of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report containing the results of the study. The report shall include the following: ####
(1)A description of the trends in high risk or self-destructive behavior among members of the Army. ####
(2)A description and measurements of the effectiveness of Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness Program training in enhancing individual performance through resiliency techniques, utilization of positive psychology. ####
(3)Such recommendations or other information as the Secretary considers appropriate. ## Subtitle J Other Matters