§ 2284. Explosive Ordnance Disposal Defense Program

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

1. 2018

   John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019

   Pub. L. 115–232 div. A title III § 311(a) · 132 Stat. 1636

   Enacted · 10 U.S.C. § 2284

   Added Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title III, § 311(a), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1708

   Source evidence

   Code source credit
   Added Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title III, § 311(a), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1708

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (a) In General.— Chapter 136 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section 851, is further amended by inserting after section 2283, as added by such section 851, the following new section: “SEC. 2284. EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL DEFENSE PROGRAM. “(a) In General.— The Secretary of Defense shall carry out a program to be known as the ‘Explosive Ordnance Disposal Defense Program’ (in this section referred to as the ‘Program’) under which the Secretary shall ensure close and continuous coordination between military departments on matters relating to explosive ordnance disposal support for commanders of geographic and functional combatant commands. “(b) Roles, Responsibilities, and Authorities.— The plan under subsection (a) shall include provisions under which— “(1) the Secretary of Defense shall— “(A) assign the responsibility for the direction, coordination, integration of the Program within the Department of Defense to an Assistant Secretary of Defense; “(B) the Assistant Secretary of Defense to whom responsibility is assigned under paragraph (1) shall serve as the key individual for the Program responsible for developing and overseeing policy, plans, programs, and budgets, and issuing guidance and providing direction on Department of Defense explosive ordnance disposal activities; “(C) designate the Secretary of the Navy, or a designee of the Secretary’s choice, as the executive agent for the Department of Defense responsible for providing oversight of the joint program executive officer who coordinates and integrates joint requirements for explosive ordnance disposal and carries out joint research, development, test, and evaluation and procurement activities on behalf of the military departments and combatant commands with respect to explosive ordnance disposal; “(D) designate a combat support agency to exercise fund management responsibility of the Department of Defense-wide program element for explosive ordnance disposal research, development, test, and evaluation, transactions other than contracts, cooperative agreements, and grants related to section 2371 of this title during research projects including rapid prototyping and limited procurement urgent activities, and acquisition; and “(E) designate an Army explosive ordnance disposal-qualified general officer from the combat support agency designated under subparagraph (D) to serve as the Chairman of the Department of Defense explosive ordnance disposal defense program board; and “(2) the Secretary of each military department shall assess the needs of the military department concerned with respect to explosive ordnance disposal and may carry out research, development, test, and evaluation activities, including other transactions and procurement activities to address military department unique needs such as weapon systems, manned and unmanned vehicles and platforms, cyber and communication equipment, and the integration of explosive ordnance disposal sets, kits and outfits and explosive ordnance disposal tools, equipment, sets, kits, and outfits developed by the department. “(c) Annual Budget Justification Documents.— “(1) For fiscal year 2021 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress with the defense budget materials a consolidated budget justification display, in classified and unclassified form, that includes all of activities of the Department of Defense relating to the Program. “(2) The budget display under paragraph (1) for a fiscal year shall include a single program element for each of the following: “(A) Civilian and military pay. “(B) Research, development, test, and evaluation. “(C) Procurement. “(D) Other transaction agreements. “(E) Military construction. “(3) The budget display shall include funding data for each of the military department’s respective activities related to explosive ordnance disposal, including— “(A) operation and maintenance; and “(B) overseas contingency operations.” .

2. 2019

   National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

   Pub. L. 116–92 § 1731(a)(36) · 133 Stat. 1198

   Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 2284

   Pub. L. 116–92, § 1731(a)(36), substituted section symbol for “SEC.” before section designation

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 116–92, § 1731(a)(36), substituted section symbol for “SEC.” before section designation.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (36) The heading of section 2284, as added by section 311(a) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115–232; 132 Stat. 1708), is amended to read as follows: “§ 2284. Explosive Ordnance Disposal Defense Program” .

3. 2019

   National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

   Pub. L. 116–92 § 1052(a)(2)(A) · 133 Stat. 1198

   Inserted · 10 U.S.C. § 2284(b)(1)(A)

   Pub. L. 116–92, § 1052(a)(2)(A), inserted “and” at end

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (b)(1)(A). Pub. L. 116–92, § 1052(a)(2)(A), inserted “and” at end.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (A) in subparagraph (A), by inserting “and” after the semicolon;

4. 2019

   National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

   Pub. L. 116–92 § 1052(a)(2)(D)(iii) · 133 Stat. 1198

   Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 2284(b)(1)(B)

   Pub. L. 116–92, § 1052(a)(2)(D)(iii)–(v), substituted “evaluation activities for common tools on behalf of the military departments” for “evaluation and procurement activities on behalf of the military departments and combatant commands”

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   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (b)(1)(B). Pub. L. 116–92, § 1052(a)(2)(D)(iii)–(v), substituted “evaluation activities for common tools on behalf of the military departments” for “evaluation and procurement activities on behalf of the military departments and combatant commands”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (iii) by striking “and procurement”;

5. 2019

   National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

   Pub. L. 116–92 § 1052(a)(2)(D)(ii) · 133 Stat. 1198

   Changed · 10 U.S.C. § 2284(b)(1)(B)

   Pub. L. 116–92, § 1052(a)(2)(D)(ii), which directed insertion of “, provides common individual training,” after “explosive ordnance disposal”, was executed by making the insertion after “explosive ordnance disposal” the first place appearing to reflect the probable intent of Congress

   Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 116–92, § 1052(a)(2)(D)(ii), which directed insertion of “, provides common individual training,” after “explosive ordnance disposal”, was executed by making the insertion after “explosive ordnance disposal” the first place appearing to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (ii) by inserting “, provides common individual training,” after “explosive ordnance disposal”;

6. 2019

   National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

   Pub. L. 116–92 § 1052(a)(2)(D)(i) · 133 Stat. 1198

   Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 2284(b)(1)(B)

   Pub. L. 116–92, § 1052(a)(2)(D)(i), substituted “training and technology program that” for “joint program executive officer who”

   Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 116–92, § 1052(a)(2)(D)(i), substituted “training and technology program that” for “joint program executive officer who”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (i) by striking “joint program executive officer who” and inserting “training and technology program that”;

7. 2019

   National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

   Pub. L. 116–92 § 1052(a)(2)(C) · 133 Stat. 1198

   Redesignated · 10 U.S.C. § 2284(b)(1)(B)

   Pub. L. 116–92, § 1052(a)(2)(C), redesignated subpar. (C) as (B). Former subpar. (B) redesignated par. (2)

   Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 116–92, § 1052(a)(2)(C), redesignated subpar. (C) as (B). Former subpar. (B) redesignated par. (2).

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (C) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (B);

8. 2019

   National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

   Pub. L. 116–92 § 1052(a)(2)(B) · 133 Stat. 1198

   Redesignated · 10 U.S.C. § 2284(b)(1)(B)

   Pub. L. 116–92, § 1052(a)(2)(B), redesignated subpar. (B) as par. (2)

   Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 116–92, § 1052(a)(2)(B), redesignated subpar. (B) as par. (2).

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (B) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as paragraph (2), moving it to appear after paragraph (1), and adjusting the margins accordingly;

9. 2019

   National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

   Pub. L. 116–92 § 1052(a)(2)(C) · 133 Stat. 1198

   1. Redesignated · 10 U.S.C. § 2284(b)(1)(C)(E)

      Pub. L. 116–92, § 1052(a)(2)(C), (E), redesignated subpar. (C) as (B)

   2. Struck · 10 U.S.C. § 2284(b)(1)(C)(E)

      Pub. L. 116–92, § 1052(a)(2)(C), (E), struck out subpars. (D) and (E) which read as follows:

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (b)(1)(C) to (E). Pub. L. 116–92, § 1052(a)(2)(C), (E), redesignated subpar. (C) as (B) and struck out subpars. (D) and (E) which read as follows:

   “(D) designate a combat support agency to exercise fund management responsibility of the Department of Defense-wide program element for explosive ordnance disposal research, development, test, and evaluation, transactions other than contracts, cooperative agreements, and grants related to section 2371 of this title during research projects including rapid prototyping and limited procurement urgent activities, and acquisition; and “(E) designate an Army explosive ordnance disposal-qualified general officer from the combat support agency designated under subparagraph (D) to serve as the Chairman of the Department of Defense explosive ordnance disposal defense program board; and”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (C) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (B);

10. 2019

    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

    Pub. L. 116–92 § 1052(a)(3) · 133 Stat. 1198

    Inserted · 10 U.S.C. § 2284(b)(2)

    Pub. L. 116–92, § 1052(a)(3), inserted “(A)” after “paragraph (1)”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 116–92, § 1052(a)(3), inserted “(A)” after “paragraph (1)”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) in paragraph (2), as redesignated by paragraph (2)(B) of this subsection, by inserting “(A)” after “paragraph (1)”;

11. 2019

    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

    Pub. L. 116–92 § 1052(a)(2)(B) · 133 Stat. 1198

    Redesignated · 10 U.S.C. § 2284(b)(2)

    Pub. L. 116–92, § 1052(a)(2)(B), redesignated subpar. (B) of par. (1) as par. (2). Former par. (2) redesignated (3)

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 116–92, § 1052(a)(2)(B), redesignated subpar. (B) of par. (1) as par. (2). Former par. (2) redesignated (3).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as paragraph (2), moving it to appear after paragraph (1), and adjusting the margins accordingly;

12. 2019

    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

    Pub. L. 116–92 § 1052(a)(1) · 133 Stat. 1198

    Redesignated · 10 U.S.C. § 2284(b)(2)

    Pub. L. 116–92, § 1052(a)(1), redesignated par. (2) as (3)

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 116–92, § 1052(a)(1), redesignated par. (2) as (3).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3);

13. 2019

    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

    Pub. L. 116–92 § 1052(a)(4) · 133 Stat. 1198

    Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 2284(b)(3)

    Pub. L. 116–92, § 1052(a)(4), substituted “; and” for “such as weapon systems, manned and unmanned vehicles and platforms, cyber and communication equipment, and the integration of explosive ordnance disposal sets, kits and outfits and explosive ordnance disposal tools, equipment, sets, kits, and outfits developed by the department.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 116–92, § 1052(a)(4), substituted “; and” for “such as weapon systems, manned and unmanned vehicles and platforms, cyber and communication equipment, and the integration of explosive ordnance disposal sets, kits and outfits and explosive ordnance disposal tools, equipment, sets, kits, and outfits developed by the department.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) in paragraph (3), as redesignated by paragraph (1) of this subsection, by striking “such as weapon systems, manned and unmanned vehicles and platforms, cyber and communication equipment, and the integration of explosive ordnance disposal sets, kits and outfits and explosive ordnance disposal tools, equipment, sets, kits, and outfits developed by the department.” and inserting “; and”; and

14. 2019

    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

    Pub. L. 116–92 § 1052(a)(1) · 133 Stat. 1198

    Redesignated · 10 U.S.C. § 2284(b)(3)

    Pub. L. 116–92, § 1052(a)(1), redesignated par. (2) as (3)

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 116–92, § 1052(a)(1), redesignated par. (2) as (3).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3);

15. 2019

    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

    Pub. L. 116–92 § 1052(a)(5) · 133 Stat. 1198

    Added · 10 U.S.C. § 2284(b)(4)

    Pub. L. 116–92, § 1052(a)(5), added par. (4)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(4). Pub. L. 116–92, § 1052(a)(5), added par. (4).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (5) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: “(4) the Secretary of the Army shall designate an Army explosive ordnance disposal-qualified general officer to serve as the co-chair of the Department of Defense explosive ordnance disposal defense program.” .

16. 2019

    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

    Pub. L. 116–92 § 1052(b) · 133 Stat. 1198

    Added · 10 U.S.C. § 2284(d)

    Pub. L. 116–92, § 1052(b), added subsec. (d)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 116–92, § 1052(b), added subsec. (d).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (b) Definitions.— Such section is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: “(d) Definitions.— In this section: “(1) The term ‘explosive ordnance’ has the meaning given such term in section 283(d) of this title. “(2) The term ‘explosive ordnance disposal’ means the detection, identification, on-site evaluation, rendering safe, exploitation, recovery, and final disposal of explosive ordnance.” .

17. 2021

    William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021

    Pub. L. 116–283 § 352(a)(1) · 134 Stat. 3388

    1. Inserted · 10 U.S.C. § 2284(b)(1)(A)

       Pub. L. 116–283, § 352(a)(1), inserted “and” before “integration”

    2. Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 2284(b)(1)(A)

       Pub. L. 116–283, § 352(a)(1), substituted “the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict” for “an Assistant Secretary of Defense”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(1)(A). Pub. L. 116–283, § 352(a)(1), inserted “and” before “integration” and substituted “the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict” for “an Assistant Secretary of Defense”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) in paragraph (1)(A)— (A) by inserting “and” before “integration”; and (B) by striking “an Assistant Secretary of Defense” and inserting “the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict”;

18. 2021

    William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021

    Pub. L. 116–283 § 352(a)(2) · 134 Stat. 3388

    Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 2284(b)(2)

    Pub. L. 116–283, § 352(a)(2), substituted “for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict” for “to whom responsibility is assigned under paragraph (1)(A)”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 116–283, § 352(a)(2), substituted “for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict” for “to whom responsibility is assigned under paragraph (1)(A)”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in paragraph (2), by striking “to whom responsibility is assigned under paragraph (1)(A)” and inserting “for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict”;

19. 2021

    William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021

    Pub. L. 116–283 § 352(a)(3) · 134 Stat. 3388

    1. Added · 10 U.S.C. § 2284(b)(3)(5)

       Pub. L. 116–283, § 352(a)(3), (4), added par. (3)

    2. Redesignated · 10 U.S.C. § 2284(b)(3)(5)

       Pub. L. 116–283, § 352(a)(3), (4), redesignated former pars. (3) and (4) as (4) and (5), respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(3) to (5). Pub. L. 116–283, § 352(a)(3), (4), added par. (3) and redesignated former pars. (3) and (4) as (4) and (5), respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (4) and (5), respectively; and

20. 2024

    Pub. L. 118–159 div. A title XVI § 1621(d)(3) · 138 Stat. 2171

    Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 2284(b)(3)(E)

    Pub. L. 118–159, which directed substitution of “Nuclear Deterrence, Chemical, and Biological Defense Policy and Programs” for “Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense Programs”, was executed by making the substitution for “Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense programs”, to reflect the probable intent of Congress

    Unresolved: Pub. L. 118–159 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(3)(E). Pub. L. 118–159, which directed substitution of “Nuclear Deterrence, Chemical, and Biological Defense Policy and Programs” for “Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense Programs”, was executed by making the substitution for “Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense programs”, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

21. 2025

    Pub. L. 119–60 div. A title X § 1004(a)(1) · 139 Stat. 1028

    1. Redesignated · 10 U.S.C. § 2284(c); 10 U.S.C. § 2284(d)

       Pub. L. 119–60 redesignated subsec. (d) as (c)

    2. Struck · 10 U.S.C. § 2284(c); 10 U.S.C. § 2284(d)

       Pub. L. 119–60 struck out former subsec. (c) which related to submission of annual budget justification documents by the Secretary of Defense

    Unresolved: Pub. L. 119–60 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsecs. (c), (d). Pub. L. 119–60 redesignated subsec. (d) as (c) and struck out former subsec. (c) which related to submission of annual budget justification documents by the Secretary of Defense.

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