“ The resources provided for initial implementation of joint concept development and experimentation, the process for providing such resources to the organization responsible for executing the mission of joint concept development and experimentation, the categories of funding for joint concept development and experimentation, and the authority of the organization responsible for executing the mission of joint concept development and experimentation for budget execution for such activities. ”

“ If a decision is made within the Department of Defense to proceed to operational use of a system, or to make procurement funds available for a system, before Milestone C approval of that system, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees, as soon as practicable after such decision, the following: ` (A) A report describing the status of survivability and live fire testing of that system. ` (B) The report required under paragraph (1) .'. (c) Force Protection Equipment- Section 139 (b) of such title is amended-- (1) by striking paragraph (3) ”

“ Such assessment shall-- (1) identify vulnerabilities at multiple levels of the electronics and information processing systems of the selected programs, including microcircuits, software, and firmware; (2) prioritize the potential vulnerabilities and effects of the various elements and stages of the system supply chain to identify the most effective balance of investments to minimize the effects of compromise; (3) provide recommendations regarding ways of managing supply chain risk for covered acquisition programs ”

“ The extent to which Future Combat Systems manned ground vehicle survivability is likely to be reduced in a degraded Future Combat Systems communications network environment. ` (7) The level of network degradation at which Future Combat Systems manned ground vehicle crew survivability is significantly reduced. ` (8) The extent to which the Future Combat Systems communications network is capable of withstanding network attack, jamming, or other interference. ` (9) What the cost estimate for the program is, including all spin outs, and an assessment of the confidence level for that estimate. ”

“ Recommendations regarding the appropriate management structure, fiscal controls, and stakeholder engagement required to ensure that a unified technology transition program will cost-effectively and efficiently enable technology transition. ”

“ The Kinetic Energy Interceptor (land-based and sea-based options) . (C) Other existing boost-phase technology demonstration programs. (3) FACTORS TO BE EVALUATED- The study shall evaluate each system identified in paragraph (2) based on the following factors: (A) Technical capability of the system against scenarios identified in paragraph (4) . (B) Operational issues, including operational effectiveness. (C) The results of key milestone tests conducted prior to preparation of the report under subsection (c) . (D) Survivability. ”

“ Relevant Expenditures for the Joint Cargo Aircraft Defined- In this section, the term `relevant expenditures for the Joint Cargo Aircraft' means expenditures relating to-- (1) support equipment; (2) initial spares; (3) training simulators; (4) systems engineering and management ”

“ Concept of operations, including basing considerations. (G) Operations and maintenance support. (H) Command and control considerations, including timelines for detection, decision-making, and engagement. (I) Shortfall from intercepts. (J) Force structure requirements. (K) Effectiveness against countermeasures. (L) Estimated cost of sustaining the system in the field. (M) Reliability, availability, and maintainability. (N) Geographic considerations, including limitations on the ability to deploy systems within operational range of potential targets. ”