§ 345. Irregular Warfare Center and Regional Defense Fellowship Program

Footnotes

1. 1 So in original.

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. 2003

   National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004

   Pub. L. 108–136 div. A title XII § 1221(a)(1) · 117 Stat. 1392

   Enacted · 10 U.S.C. § 345

   Added Pub. L. 108–136, div. A, title XII, § 1221(a)(1), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1651, § 2249c

   Source evidence

   Code source credit
   Added Pub. L. 108–136, div. A, title XII, § 1221(a)(1), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1651, § 2249c

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (1) Subchapter I of chapter 134 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: “§ 2249c. Authority to use appropriated funds for costs of attendance of foreign visitors under Regional Defense Counterterrorism Fellowship Program “(a) Authority To Use Funds.— Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, funds appropriated to the Department of Defense may be used to pay any costs associated with the attendance of foreign military officers, ministry of defense officials, or security officials at United States military educational institutions, regional centers, conferences, seminars, or other training programs conducted under the Regional Defense Counterterrorism Fellowship Program, including costs of transportation and travel and subsistence costs. “(b) Limitation.— The total amount of funds used under the authority in subsection (a) in any fiscal year may not exceed $20,000,000. “(c) Annual Report.— Not later than December 1 of each year, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report on the administration of this section during the fiscal year ended in such year. The report shall include the following matters: “(1) A complete accounting of the expenditure of appropriated funds for purposes authorized under subsection (a), including— “(A) the countries of the foreign officers and officials for whom costs were paid; and “(B) for each such country, the total amount of the costs paid. “(2) The training courses attended by the foreign officers and officials, including a specification of which, if any, courses were conducted in foreign countries. “(3) An assessment of the effectiveness of the Regional Defense Counterterrorism Fellowship Program in increasing the cooperation of the governments of foreign countries with the United States in the global war on terrorism. “(4) A discussion of any actions being taken to improve the program.” .

2. 2006

   John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007

   Pub. L. 109–364 § 1204(d)(2) · 120 Stat. 2083

   Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 345

   Pub. L. 109–364, § 1204(d)(2), substituted “Regional Defense Combating Terrorism Fellowship Program: authority to use appropriated funds for costs associated with education and training of foreign officials” for “Authority to use appropriated funds for costs of attendance of foreign visitors under Regional Defense Counterterrorism Fellowship Program” in section catchline

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 109–364, § 1204(d)(2), substituted “Regional Defense Combating Terrorism Fellowship Program: authority to use appropriated funds for costs associated with education and training of foreign officials” for “Authority to use appropriated funds for costs of attendance of foreign visitors under Regional Defense Counterterrorism Fellowship Program” in section catchline.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (2) Section heading.— The heading of such section is amended to read as follows: “§ 2249c. Regional Defense Combating Terrorism Fellowship Program: authority to use appropriated funds for costs associated with education and training of foreign officials” .

3. 2006

   John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007

   Pub. L. 109–364 § 1204(a) · 120 Stat. 2083

   1. Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 345(a)

      Pub. L. 109–364, § 1204(a), substituted “the education and training of foreign military officers, ministry of defense officials, or security officials at military or civilian educational institutions, regional centers, conferences, seminars, or other training programs conducted under the Regional Defense Combating Terrorism Fellowship Program” for “the attendance of foreign military officers, ministry of defense officials, or security officials at United States military educational institutions, regional centers, conferences, seminars, or other training programs conducted under the Regional Defense Counterterrorism Fellowship Program, including costs of transportation and travel and subsistence costs”

   2. Inserted · 10 U.S.C. § 345(a)

      Pub. L. 109–364, § 1204(a), inserted at end “Costs for which payment may be made under this section include the costs of transportation and travel and subsistence costs.”

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   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 109–364, § 1204(a), substituted “the education and training of foreign military officers, ministry of defense officials, or security officials at military or civilian educational institutions, regional centers, conferences, seminars, or other training programs conducted under the Regional Defense Combating Terrorism Fellowship Program” for “the attendance of foreign military officers, ministry of defense officials, or security officials at United States military educational institutions, regional centers, conferences, seminars, or other training programs conducted under the Regional Defense Counterterrorism Fellowship Program, including costs of transportation and travel and subsistence costs” and inserted at end “Costs for which payment may be made under this section include the costs of transportation and travel and subsistence costs.”

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   (a) Authorized Purposes.— Subsection (a) of section 2249c of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking “associated with” and all that follows and inserting: “associated with the education and training of foreign military officers, ministry of defense officials, or security officials at military or civilian educational institutions, regional centers, conferences, seminars, or other training programs conducted under the Regional Defense Combating Terrorism Fellowship Program. Costs for which payment may be made under this section include the costs of transportation and travel and subsistence costs.”.

4. 2006

   John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007

   Pub. L. 109–364 § 1204(b) · 120 Stat. 2083

   1. Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 345(b)

      Pub. L. 109–364, § 1204(b), (c), substituted “$25,000,000” for “$20,000,000”

   2. Inserted · 10 U.S.C. § 345(b)

      Pub. L. 109–364, § 1204(b), (c), inserted at end “Amounts available under the authority in subsection (a) for a fiscal year may be used for programs that begin in such fiscal year but end in the next fiscal year.”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 109–364, § 1204(b), (c), substituted “$25,000,000” for “$20,000,000” and inserted at end “Amounts available under the authority in subsection (a) for a fiscal year may be used for programs that begin in such fiscal year but end in the next fiscal year.”

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (b) Annual Limitation on Amount Obligated.— Subsection (b) of such section is amended by striking “$20,000,000” and inserting “$25,000,000”.

5. 2006

   John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007

   Pub. L. 109–364 § 1204(d)(1) · 120 Stat. 2083

   Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 345(c)(3)

   Pub. L. 109–364, § 1204(d)(1), substituted “program referred to in subsection (a)” for “Regional Defense Counterterrorism Fellowship Program”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 109–364, § 1204(d)(1), substituted “program referred to in subsection (a)” for “Regional Defense Counterterrorism Fellowship Program”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (1) Reference to program.— Subsection (c)(3) of such section is amended by striking “Regional Defense Counterterrorism Fellowship Program” and inserting “program referred to in subsection (a)”.

6. 2008

   Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009

   Pub. L. 110–417 · 122 Stat. 4356

   Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 345(b)

   Pub. L. 110–417 substituted “$35,000,000” for “$25,000,000”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 110–417 substituted “$35,000,000” for “$25,000,000”.

7. 2013

   National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014

   Pub. L. 113–66 § 1032(a)(1) · 127 Stat. 672

   Inserted · 10 U.S.C. § 345(c)(3)

   Pub. L. 113–66, § 1032(a)(1), inserted “, including engagement activities for program alumni,” after “subsection (a)”

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   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 113–66, § 1032(a)(1), inserted “, including engagement activities for program alumni,” after “subsection (a)”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (1) in paragraph (3), by inserting “, including engagement activities for program alumni,” after “subsection (a)”;

   Effective date note
   Pub. L. 113–66, div. A, title X, § 1032(b), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 850, provided that: “The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to a report submitted for a fiscal year beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 26, 2013].”

8. 2013

   National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014

   Pub. L. 113–66 § 1032(a)(2) · 127 Stat. 672

   Inserted · 10 U.S.C. § 345(c)(4)

   Pub. L. 113–66, § 1032(a)(2), inserted “, including a list of any unfunded or unmet training requirements and requests” after “program”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (c)(4). Pub. L. 113–66, § 1032(a)(2), inserted “, including a list of any unfunded or unmet training requirements and requests” after “program”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (2) in paragraph (4), by inserting after “program” the following: “, including a list of any unfunded or unmet training requirements and requests”; and

   Effective date note
   Pub. L. 113–66, div. A, title X, § 1032(b), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 850, provided that: “The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to a report submitted for a fiscal year beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 26, 2013].”

9. 2013

   National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014

   Pub. L. 113–66 § 1032(a)(3) · 127 Stat. 672

   Added · 10 U.S.C. § 345(c)(5)

   Pub. L. 113–66, § 1032(a)(3), added par. (5)

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (c)(5). Pub. L. 113–66, § 1032(a)(3), added par. (5).

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: “(5) A discussion and justification of how the program fits within the theater security priorities of each of the commanders of the geographic combatant commands.” .

   Effective date note
   Pub. L. 113–66, div. A, title X, § 1032(b), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 850, provided that: “The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to a report submitted for a fiscal year beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 26, 2013].”

10. 2016

    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017

    Pub. L. 114–328 § 1247(a) · 130 Stat. 2000

    Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 345

    Pub. L. 114–328, § 1247(a), (c), renumbered section 2249c of this title as this section and substituted “Regional Defense Combating Terrorism Fellowship Program” for “Regional Defense Combating Terrorism Fellowship Program: authority to use appropriated funds for costs associated with education and training of foreign officials” in section catchline

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 114–328, § 1247(a), (c), renumbered section 2249c of this title as this section and substituted “Regional Defense Combating Terrorism Fellowship Program” for “Regional Defense Combating Terrorism Fellowship Program: authority to use appropriated funds for costs associated with education and training of foreign officials” in section catchline.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) Transfer and Redesignation.— Section 2249c of title 10, United States Code, is transferred to chapter 16 of such title, as added by section 1241(a)(3) of this Act, inserted after section 344, as transferred and redesignated by section 1241(g) of this Act, and redesignated as section 345.

11. 2016

    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017

    Pub. L. 114–328 § 1247(b) · 130 Stat. 2000

    Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 345(c)

    Pub. L. 114–328, § 1247(b), substituted “to the appropriate committees of Congress” for “to Congress” in introductory provisions

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 114–328, § 1247(b), substituted “to the appropriate committees of Congress” for “to Congress” in introductory provisions.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (b) Conforming Amendment in Connection With Transfer to New Chapter.— Subsection (c) of such section 345, as so transferred and redesignated, is amended by striking “to Congress” and inserting “to the appropriate committees of Congress”.

12. 2018

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

    Pub. L. 115–232 § 1209(b)(1) · 132 Stat. 1636

    Inserted · 10 U.S.C. § 345

    Pub. L. 115–232, § 1209(b)(1), inserted “and Irregular Warfare” after “Terrorism” in section catchline

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 115–232, § 1209(b)(1), inserted “and Irregular Warfare” after “Terrorism” in section catchline.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) Heading amendment.— The heading of such section is amended to read as follows: “§ 345. Regional Defense Combating Terrorism and Irregular Warfare Fellowship Program” .

13. 2018

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

    Pub. L. 115–232 § 1209(a)(2) · 132 Stat. 1636

    1. Added · 10 U.S.C. § 345(a)

       Pub. L. 115–232, § 1209(a)(2), added subsec. (a)

    2. Struck · 10 U.S.C. § 345(a)

       Pub. L. 115–232, § 1209(a)(2), struck out former subsec. (a). Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, funds appropriated to the Department of Defense may be used to pay any costs associated with the education and training of foreign military officers, ministry of defense officials, or security officials at military or civilian educational institutions, regional centers, conferences, seminars, or other training programs conducted under the Regional Defense Combating Terrorism Fellowship Program. Costs for which payment may be made under this section include the costs of transportation and travel and subsistence costs.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 115–232, § 1209(a)(2), added subsec. (a) and struck out former subsec. (a). Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, funds appropriated to the Department of Defense may be used to pay any costs associated with the education and training of foreign military officers, ministry of defense officials, or security officials at military or civilian educational institutions, regional centers, conferences, seminars, or other training programs conducted under the Regional Defense Combating Terrorism Fellowship Program. Costs for which payment may be made under this section include the costs of transportation and travel and subsistence costs.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following new subsections (a) and (b): “(a) Program Authorized.— “(1) In general.— The Secretary of Defense may carry out a program under which the Secretary may pay any costs associated with the education and training of foreign military officers, ministry of defense officials, or security officials at military or civilian educational institutions, regional centers, conferences, seminars, or other training programs conducted for purposes of regional defense in connection with either of the following: “(A) Combating terrorism. “(B) Irregular warfare. “(2) Covered costs.— Costs for which payment may be made under this section include the costs of transportation and travel and subsistence costs. “(3) Designation.— The program authorized by this section shall be known as the ‘Regional Defense Combating Terrorism and Irregular Warfare Fellowship Program’. “(b) Regulations.— “(1) In general.— The program authorized by subsection (a) shall be carried out under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State. “(2) Elements.— The regulations shall ensure that— “(A) the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State— “(i) jointly develop and plan activities under the program that— “(I) advance United States security cooperation objectives; and “(II) support theater security cooperation planning of the combatant commands; and “(ii) coordinate on the implementation of activities under the program; “(B) each of the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State designates an individual at the lowest appropriate level of the Department of Defense or the Department of State, as applicable, who shall be responsible for program coordination; and “(C) to the extent practicable, activities under the program are appropriately coordinated with, and do not duplicate or conflict with, activities under International Military Education and Training (IMET) authorities. “(3) Submittal to congress.— Upon any update of the regulations, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a copy of the regulations as so updated, together with a description of the update.” ; and

14. 2018

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

    Pub. L. 115–232 § 1209(a)(1) · 132 Stat. 1636

    1. Added · 10 U.S.C. § 345(b)(d)

       Pub. L. 115–232, § 1209(a)(1), (2), added subsec. (b)

    2. Redesignated · 10 U.S.C. § 345(b)(d)

       Pub. L. 115–232, § 1209(a)(1), (2), redesignated former subsecs. (b) and (c) as (c) and (d), respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsecs. (b) to (d). Pub. L. 115–232, § 1209(a)(1), (2), added subsec. (b) and redesignated former subsecs. (b) and (c) as (c) and (d), respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by redesignating subsections (b) and (c) as subsections (c) and (d), respectively;

15. 2018

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

    Pub. L. 115–232 § 1209(a)(3) · 132 Stat. 1636

    Struck · 10 U.S.C. § 345(d)(3)

    Pub. L. 115–232, § 1209(a)(3), struck out “in the global war on terrorism” after “United States”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(3). Pub. L. 115–232, § 1209(a)(3), struck out “in the global war on terrorism” after “United States”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) in paragraph (3) of subsection (d), as redesignated by paragraph (1) of this subsection, by striking “in the global war on terrorism”.

16. 2022

    James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023

    Pub. L. 117–263 § 1204(a)(1) · 136 Stat. 2395

    Amended · 10 U.S.C. § 345

    Pub. L. 117–263, § 1204(a)(1), amended section catchline generally. Prior to amendment, section catchline read as follows: “Regional Defense Combating Terrorism and Irregular Warfare Fellowship Program”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 117–263, § 1204(a)(1), amended section catchline generally. Prior to amendment, section catchline read as follows: “Regional Defense Combating Terrorism and Irregular Warfare Fellowship Program”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by amending the section heading to read as follows: “Irregular Warfare Center and Regional Defense Fellowship Program”;

17. 2022

    James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023

    Pub. L. 117–263 § 1204(a)(2)(A) · 136 Stat. 2395

    Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 345(a)

    Pub. L. 117–263, § 1204(a)(2)(A), substituted “Authorities” for “Program Authorized” in heading

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 117–263, § 1204(a)(2)(A), substituted “Authorities” for “Program Authorized” in heading.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) in the subsection heading, by striking “Program Authorized” and inserting “Authorities”;

18. 2022

    James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023

    Pub. L. 117–263 § 1204(a)(2)(B) · 136 Stat. 2395

    Amended · 10 U.S.C. § 345(a)(1)

    Pub. L. 117–263, § 1204(a)(2)(B), amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (1) authorized a program under which the Secretary of Defense could pay any costs for education, training, or other training programs conducted for purposes of regional defense in connection with combating terrorism or irregular warfare

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 117–263, § 1204(a)(2)(B), amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (1) authorized a program under which the Secretary of Defense could pay any costs for education, training, or other training programs conducted for purposes of regional defense in connection with combating terrorism or irregular warfare.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: “(1) In general.— The Secretary of Defense may— “(A) operate and administer a Center for Strategic Studies in Irregular Warfare, to be known as the ‘Irregular Warfare Center’, in accordance with the requirements described in subsection (c); and “(B) carry out a program, to be known as the ‘Regional Defense Fellowship Program’, to provide for the education and training of foreign personnel described in paragraph (2) at military or civilian educational institutions, the Irregular Warfare Center, regional centers, conferences, seminars, or other training programs conducted for purposes of regional defense in connection with irregular warfare or combating terrorism.” ;

19. 2022

    James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023

    Pub. L. 117–263 § 1204(a)(2)(C) · 136 Stat. 2395

    1. Added · 10 U.S.C. § 345(a)(2)

       Pub. L. 117–263, § 1204(a)(2)(C), (D), added par. (2)

    2. Struck · 10 U.S.C. § 345(a)(2)

       Pub. L. 117–263, § 1204(a)(2)(C), (D), struck out former par. (2). Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Costs for which payment may be made under this section include the costs of transportation and travel and subsistence costs.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 117–263, § 1204(a)(2)(C), (D), added par. (2) and struck out former par. (2). Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Costs for which payment may be made under this section include the costs of transportation and travel and subsistence costs.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (C) by striking paragraphs (2) and (3); and

20. 2022

    James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023

    Pub. L. 117–263 § 1204(a)(2)(C) · 136 Stat. 2395

    Struck · 10 U.S.C. § 345(a)(3)

    Pub. L. 117–263, § 1204(a)(2)(C), struck out par. (3). Text read as follows: “The program authorized by this section shall be known as the ‘Regional Defense Combating Terrorism and Irregular Warfare Fellowship Program’.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 117–263, § 1204(a)(2)(C), struck out par. (3). Text read as follows: “The program authorized by this section shall be known as the ‘Regional Defense Combating Terrorism and Irregular Warfare Fellowship Program’.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (C) by striking paragraphs (2) and (3); and

21. 2022

    James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023

    Pub. L. 117–263 § 1204(a)(3)(A) · 136 Stat. 2395

    Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 345(b)

    Pub. L. 117–263, § 1204(a)(3)(A), substituted “Regulations for Regional Defense Fellowship Program” for “Regulations” in heading

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 117–263, § 1204(a)(3)(A), substituted “Regulations for Regional Defense Fellowship Program” for “Regulations” in heading.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) in the subsection heading, by striking “Regulations” and inserting “Regulations for Regional Defense Fellowship Program”; and

22. 2022

    James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023

    Pub. L. 117–263 § 1204(a)(3)(B) · 136 Stat. 2395

    Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 345(b)(1)

    Pub. L. 117–263, § 1204(a)(3)(B), substituted “The authorities granted to the Secretary of Defense under subsection (a)(1)(B)” for “The program authorized by subsection (a)”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 117–263, § 1204(a)(3)(B), substituted “The authorities granted to the Secretary of Defense under subsection (a)(1)(B)” for “The program authorized by subsection (a)”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) in paragraph (1), by striking “The program authorized by subsection (a)” and inserting “The authorities granted to the Secretary of Defense under subsection (a)(1)(B)”;

23. 2022

    James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023

    Pub. L. 117–263 § 1204(a)(5) · 136 Stat. 2395

    Redesignated · 10 U.S.C. § 345(c)

    Pub. L. 117–263, § 1204(a)(5), added subsec. (c). Former subsec. (c) redesignated (d)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 117–263, § 1204(a)(5), added subsec. (c). Former subsec. (c) redesignated (d).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (5) by inserting after subsection (b) the following: “(c) Irregular Warfare Center.— “(1) Mission.— The mission of the Irregular Warfare Center shall be to serve as a central mechanism for developing the irregular warfare knowledge of the Department of Defense and advancing the understanding of irregular warfare concepts and doctrine, in collaboration with key partners and allies, by— “(A) coordinating and aligning Department education curricula, standards, and objectives related to irregular warfare; “(B) facilitating research on irregular warfare, strategic competition, and the role of the Department in supporting interagency activities relating to irregular warfare; “(C) engaging and coordinating with Federal departments and agencies and with academia, nongovernmental organizations, civil society, and international partners to discuss and coordinate efforts on security challenges in irregular warfare; “(D) developing curriculum and conducting training and education of military and civilian participants of the United States and other countries, as determined by the Secretary of Defense; and “(E) serving as a coordinating body and central repository for irregular warfare resources, including educational activities and programs, and lessons learned across components of the Department. “(2) Employment and compensation of faculty.— With respect to the Irregular Warfare Center— “(A) the Secretary of Defense may, subject to the availability of appropriations, employ a Director, a Deputy Director, and such civilians as professors, instructors, and lecturers, as the Secretary considers necessary; and “(B) compensation of individuals employed under this section shall be as prescribed by the Secretary. “(3) Partnership with institution of higher education.— “(A) In general.— In operating the Irregular Warfare Center, to promote integration throughout the United States Government and civil society across the full spectrum of irregular warfare competition and conflict challenges, the Secretary of Defense may partner with an institution of higher education (as such term is defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)). “(B) Types of partnerships.— The Secretary may establish a partnership under subparagraph (A) by— “(i) entering into an intergovernmental support agreement pursuant to section 2679 of this title; or “(ii) entering into a contract or cooperative agreement or awarding a grant through the Defense Security Cooperation University. “(C) Determination required.— The Secretary of Defense shall make a determination with respect to the desirability of partnering with an institution of higher education in a Government-owned, contractor-operated partnership, such as the partnership structure used by the Department of Defense for University Affiliated Research Centers, for meeting the mission requirements of the Irregular Warfare Center. “(4) Roles and responsibilities.— The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe guidance for the roles and responsibilities of the relevant components of the Department of Defense in the administration, operation, and oversight of the Irregular Warfare Center, which shall include the roles and responsibilities of the following: “(A) The Under Secretary of Defense for Policy and the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict in policy oversight and governance structure of the Center. “(B) The Director of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, as the Executive Agent in support of the operation of the Center. “(C) Any other official of the Department of Defense, as determined by the Secretary.” ;

24. 2022

    James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023

    Pub. L. 117–263 § 1204(a)(4) · 136 Stat. 2395

    1. Redesignated · 10 U.S.C. § 345(d)

       Pub. L. 117–263, § 1204(a)(4), (6), redesignated subsec. (c) as (d)

    2. Redesignated · 10 U.S.C. § 345(d)

       Pub. L. 117–263, § 1204(a)(4), (6), substituted “subsection (a)(1)(B)” for “subsection (a)” in two places. Former subsec. (d) redesignated (e)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 117–263, § 1204(a)(4), (6), redesignated subsec. (c) as (d) and substituted “subsection (a)(1)(B)” for “subsection (a)” in two places. Former subsec. (d) redesignated (e).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively;

25. 2022

    James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023

    Pub. L. 117–263 § 1204(a)(4) · 136 Stat. 2395

    Redesignated · 10 U.S.C. § 345(e)

    Pub. L. 117–263, § 1204(a)(4), redesignated subsec. (d) as (e)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 117–263, § 1204(a)(4), redesignated subsec. (d) as (e).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively;

26. 2022

    James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023

    Pub. L. 117–263 § 1204(a)(7)(A) · 136 Stat. 2395

    Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 345(e)(3)

    Pub. L. 117–263, § 1204(a)(7)(A), substituted “subsection (a)(1)(B)” for “subsection (a)”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e)(3). Pub. L. 117–263, § 1204(a)(7)(A), substituted “subsection (a)(1)(B)” for “subsection (a)”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) in paragraph (3), by striking “subsection (a)” and inserting “subsection (a)(1)(B)”; and

27. 2022

    James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023

    Pub. L. 117–263 § 1204(a)(7)(B) · 136 Stat. 2395

    Added · 10 U.S.C. § 345(e)(6)

    Pub. L. 117–263, § 1204(a)(7)(B), added par. (6)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e)(6). Pub. L. 117–263, § 1204(a)(7)(B), added par. (6).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) by adding at the end the following: “(6) A discussion of how the training from the previous year incorporated lessons learned from ongoing conflicts.” ; and

28. 2022

    James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023

    Pub. L. 117–263 § 1204(a)(8) · 136 Stat. 2395

    Added · 10 U.S.C. § 345(f)

    Pub. L. 117–263, § 1204(a)(8), added subsec. (f)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 117–263, § 1204(a)(8), added subsec. (f).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (8) by inserting after subsection (e) (as redesignated) the following: “(f) Annual Review of Irregular Warfare Center.— Not later than December 1, 2024, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Defense— “(1) Determination. shall conduct a review of the structure and activities of the Irregular Warfare Center to determine whether such structure and activities are appropriately aligned with the strategic priorities of the Department of Defense and the applicable combatant commands; and “(2) may, after an annual review under paragraph (1), revise the relevant structure and activities so as to more appropriately align such structure and activities with the strategic priorities and combatant commands.” .

29. 2025

    Pub. L. 119–60 div. A title XII § 1204 · 139 Stat. 1081

    Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 345(c)(4)(B)

    Pub. L. 119–60 substituted “ ‘The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict” for “The Director of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency”

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

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(4)(B). Pub. L. 119–60 substituted “ ‘The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict” for “The Director of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency”.

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