Sec. 736. REPORT ON STRATEGY TO TRANSITION TO USE OF HUMAN-BASED METHODS FOR CERTAIN MEDICAL TRAINING

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## SEC. 736 REPORT ON STRATEGY TO TRANSITION TO USE OF HUMAN-BASED METHODS FOR CERTAIN MEDICAL TRAINING ###

(a)Report ####

(1)In general Not later than March 1, 2013, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that outlines a strategy, including a detailed timeline, to refine and, when appropriate, transition to using human-based training methods for the purpose of training members of the Armed Forces in the treatment of combat trauma injuries. ####

(2)Elements The report under paragraph

(1)shall include the following: #####

(A)Required research, development, testing, and evaluation investments to validate human-based training methods to refine, reduce, and, when appropriate, transition from the use of live animals in medical education and training. #####

(B)Phased sustainment and readiness costs to refine, reduce, and, when appropriate, replace the use of live animals in medical education and training. #####

(C)Any risks associated with transitioning to human-based training methods, including resource availability, anticipated technological development timelines, and potential impact on the present combat trauma training curricula. #####

(D)An assessment of the potential effect of transitioning to human-based training methods on the quality of medical care delivered on the battlefield, including any reduction in the competency of combat medical personnel. #####

(E)An assessment of risks to maintaining the level of combat life-saver techniques performed by all members of the Armed Forces. ###

(b)Definitions In this section: ####

(1)The term “combat trauma injuries” means severe injuries likely to occur during combat, including— #####

(A)extremity hemorrhage; #####

(B)tension pneumothorax; #####

(C)amputation resulting from blast injury; #####

(D)compromises to the airway; and #####

(E)other injuries. ####

(2)The term “human-based training methods” means, with respect to training individuals in medical treatment, the use of systems and devices that do not use animals, including— #####

(A)simulators; #####

(B)partial task trainers; #####

(C)moulage; #####

(D)simulated combat environments; and #####

(E)human cadavers. ####

(3)The term “partial task trainers” means training aids that allow individuals to learn or practice specific medical procedures.