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Title 10 — Armed Forces

Part V · Chapter 323 — Life-Cycle and Sustainment

§ 4324. Life-cycle management and product support

Statutory text

(a)

In General.—

The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that each covered system is supported by a performance-based life-cycle sustainment plan—

(1)

that is approved by the service acquisition executive responsible for such covered system; and

(2)

that meets applicable operational readiness requirements and materiel readiness objectives (established under section 118(c) of this title) in the most cost-effective manner practicable.

(b)

Life-cycle Sustainment Plan.—

(1)

A product support manager shall develop, update, and implement a life-cycle sustainment plan for each covered system for which the product support manager is responsible. Such plan shall include the following:

(A)

A comprehensive product support strategy that addresses each Integrated Product Support Element in a manner—

(i)

to best achieve operational readiness requirements and materiel readiness objectives throughout the planned life cycle of such system; and

(ii)

that allows evaluation and selection of product support integrators and product support providers appropriate to execute the product support strategy.

(B)

A life-cycle cost estimate for the covered system that—

(i)

is based on the product support strategy described in subparagraph (A); and

(ii)

if the covered system is a major defense acquisition program or major subprogram, is developed in accordance with the requirements to support a Milestone A approval, Milestone B approval, or Milestone C approval.

(C)

Recommended engineering and design considerations that support cost-effective sustainment of the covered system and best value solutions in life cycle planning and management.

(D)

An intellectual property management plan for product support developed in accordance with section 3774 of this title, including requirements for technical data, software, and modular open system approaches (as defined in section 4401 of this title).

(E)

A strategy to maximize use of public and private sector capabilities including public-private partnerships, when appropriate.

(F)

After consideration of the views received by the milestone decision authority from appropriate materiel, logistics, or fleet representatives, a plan to transition the covered system from production to initial fielding that addresses specific products or services required for successful initial fielding of the covered system, including—

(i)

a description of the necessary tooling or other unique support equipment, requirements for initial spare parts and components, technical handbooks and maintenance manuals, maintenance training, and facilities;

(ii)

an identification of the funding required to provide such products and services for any initial fielding location of the covered system; and

(iii)

an assessment of the required number of training simulators, including the initial operational capability and overall fielding of such simulators.

(2)

In developing each life-cycle sustainment plan required by this section, the product support manager shall—

(A)

consider affordability constraints and key cost factors that could affect operating and support costs during the life cycle of the covered system;

(B)

consider sustainment risks or challenges to sustaining the covered system in operational environments, including contested logistics environments (as defined in section 2926 of this title);

(C)

seek to comply with—

(i)

requirements to maintain a core logistics capability under section 2464 of this title; and

(ii)

limitations on the performance of depot-level maintenance of materiel under section 2466 of this title;

(D)

seek to integrate commercial best practices, use commercial standards, and use advanced technologies to enhance the product support of each covered system; and

(E)

seek to maintain a robust, resilient, and innovative defense industrial base to support requirements throughout the life cycle of the covered system.

(d)

 1 Definitions.—

In this chapter:

(1)

The terms “milestone decision authority” and “Milestone A approval” have the meanings given, respectively, in section 4251 of this title.

(2)

The term “Milestone B approval” and “Milestone C approval” has the meaning given in section 4172 of this title.

(3)

The term “covered system” means—

(A)

a major defense acquisition program as defined in section 4201 of this title;

(B)

a major subprogram as described in section 4203 of this title; or

(C)

an acquisition program or project that is carried out using the rapid fielding or rapid prototyping acquisition pathway under section 3602 of this title that is estimated by the Secretary of Defense to require an eventual total expenditure described in section 4201(a)(2) of this title.

(4)

The term “critical readiness items of supply” means—

(A)

parts and systems designated as Mission Impaired Capability Awaiting Parts, Not Mission Capable Supply, or Casualty Report Category 3 or 4 status (as defined by the Secretary of Defense or a Secretary of a military department); or

(B)

parts or systems designated by the Secretary of Defense as negatively impacting the materiel readiness objectives of a covered system.

(5)

The term “Integrated Product Support Elements” means, with respect to a covered system—

(A)

product support management;

(B)

design interface;

(C)

sustaining engineering;

(D)

maintenance planning and management;

(E)

supply support;

(F)

support equipment;

(G)

technical data;

(H)

training and training support;

(I)

information technology systems continuous support;

(J)

facilities and infrastructure;

(K)

packaging, handling, storage, and transportation; and

(L)

manpower and personnel.

(6)

The term “product support” means the package of support functions required to field and sustain the readiness and operational capability of covered systems (including subsystems and components of such covered systems).

(7)

The term “product support arrangement”—

(A)

means a contract, task order, or another contractual arrangement, or any type of agreement or non-contractual arrangement entered into by the Federal Government, for the performance of sustainment or logistics support required for covered systems (including subsystems and components of such covered systems); and

(B)

includes arrangements for any of the following:

(i)

Performance-based logistics.

(ii)

Sustainment support.

(iii)

Contractor logistics support.

(iv)

Life-cycle product support.

(8)

The term “product support integrator” means an entity responsible for integrating private and public sources of product support within the scope of a product support arrangement.

(9)

The term “product support provider” means an entity that provides product support functions.

Footnotes

  1. 1 So in original. No subsec. (c) has been enacted.

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. National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013

    Pub. L. 112–239 div. A title VIII § 823(a)(1) · 126 Stat. 1632

    Enacted · 10 U.S.C. § 4324

    Added Pub. L. 112–239, div. A, title VIII, § 823(a)(1), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 1830, § 2337

    Source evidence

    Code source credit
    Added Pub. L. 112–239, div. A, title VIII, § 823(a)(1), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 1830, § 2337

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) In general.— Chapter 137 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section 331, is further amended by adding at the end the following new section: “§ 2337. Life-cycle management and product support “(a) Guidance on Life-Cycle Management.— The Secretary of Defense shall issue and maintain comprehensive guidance on life-cycle management and the development and implementation of product support strategies for major weapon systems. The guidance issued pursuant to this subsection shall— “(1) maximize competition and make the best possible use of available Department of Defense and industry resources at the system, subsystem, and component levels; and “(2) maximize value to the Department of Defense by providing the best possible product support outcomes at the lowest operations and support cost. “(b) Product Support Managers.— “(1) Requirement.— The Secretary of Defense shall require that each major weapon system be supported by a product support manager in accordance with this subsection. “(2) Responsibilities.— A product support manager for a major weapon system shall— “(A) develop and implement a comprehensive product support strategy for the weapon system; “(B) use appropriate predictive analysis and modeling tools that can improve material availability and reliability, increase operational availability rates, and reduce operation and sustainment costs; “(C) conduct appropriate cost analyses to validate the product support strategy, including cost-benefit analyses as outlined in Office of Management and Budget Circular A–94; “(D) ensure achievement of desired product support outcomes through development and implementation of appropriate product support arrangements; “(E) adjust performance requirements and resource allocations across product support integrators and product support providers as necessary to optimize implementation of the product support strategy; “(F) periodically review product support arrangements between the product support integrators and product support providers to ensure the arrangements are consistent with the overall product support strategy; “(G) prior to each change in the product support strategy or every five years, whichever occurs first, revalidate any business-case analysis performed in support of the product support strategy; and “(H) ensure that the product support strategy maximizes small business participation at the appropriate tiers. “(c) Definitions.— In this section: “(1) Product support.— The term ‘product support’ means the package of support functions required to field and maintain the readiness and operational capability of major weapon systems, subsystems, and components, including all functions related to weapon system readiness. “(2) Product support arrangement.— The term ‘product support arrangement’ means a contract, task order, or any type of other contractual arrangement, or any type of agreement or non-contractual arrangement within the Federal Government, for the performance of sustainment or logistics support required for major weapon systems, subsystems, or components. The term includes arrangements for any of the following: “(A) Performance-based logistics. “(B) Sustainment support. “(C) Contractor logistics support. “(D) Life-cycle product support. “(E) Weapon systems product support. “(3) Product support integrator.— The term ‘product support integrator’ means an entity within the Federal Government or outside the Federal Government charged with integrating all sources of product support, both private and public, defined within the scope of a product support arrangement. “(4) Product support provider.— The term ‘product support provider’ means an entity that provides product support functions. The term includes an entity within the Department of Defense, an entity within the private sector, or a partnership between such entities. “(5) Major weapon system.— The term ‘major weapon system’ means a major system within the meaning of section 2302d(a) of this title.” .

  2. National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014

    Pub. L. 113–66 div. A title VIII § 823 · 127 Stat. 672

    Added · 10 U.S.C. § 4324(b)(2)(I)

    Pub. L. 113–66 added subpar. (I)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2)(I). Pub. L. 113–66 added subpar. (I).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 823. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR PRODUCT SUPPORT MANAGERS FOR MAJOR WEAPON SYSTEMS.   Section 2337(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (G), by striking “and” at the end; (2) in subparagraph (H), by striking the period at the end and inserting “; and”; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: “(I) ensure that product support arrangements for the weapon system describe how such arrangements will ensure efficient procurement, management, and allocation of Government-owned parts inventories in order to prevent unnecessary procurements of such parts.” .

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

    Pub. L. 116–283 § 1848(d)(1) · 134 Stat. 3388

    Changed · 10 U.S.C. § 4324

    Pub. L. 116–283, § 1848(d)(1), renumbered section 2337 of this title as this section

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 116–283, § 1848(d)(1), renumbered section 2337 of this title as this section.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) Transfer.— Sections 2337 and 2337a of title 10, United States Code, are transferred to chapter 323 of such title, as added by subsection (a), inserted (in that order) after section 4323, as transferred and redesignated by subsection (c), and redesignated as sections 4324 and 4325, respectively.

    Effective date note
    Amendment by section 1701(d)(11) of Pub. L. 117–81 to take effect immediately after the amendments made by title XVIII of Pub. L. 116–283 have taken effect, see section 1701(a)(3) of Pub. L. 117–81, set out in a note preceding section 3001 of this title and note below. Amendment by sections 1848(d)(1), (2) and 1883(b)(2) of Pub. L. 116–283 effective Jan. 1, 2022, with additional provisions for delayed implementation and applicability of existing law, see section 1801(d) of Pub. L. 116–283, set out as a note preceding section 3001 of this title.

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

    Pub. L. 116–283 § 802(a)(1) · 134 Stat. 3388

    1. Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 4324

      Pub. L. 116–283, § 802(a)(1)–(3), substituted “covered system” for “major weapon system” wherever appearing

    2. Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 4324

      Pub. L. 116–283, § 802(a)(1)–(3), substituted “covered systems” for “major weapon systems” wherever appearing

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 116–283, § 802(a)(1)–(3), substituted “covered system” for “major weapon system” and “weapon system” and “covered systems” for “major weapon systems” wherever appearing.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking “major weapon system” each place it appears and inserting “covered system”;

    Effective date note
    Amendment by section 1701(d)(11) of Pub. L. 117–81 to take effect immediately after the amendments made by title XVIII of Pub. L. 116–283 have taken effect, see section 1701(a)(3) of Pub. L. 117–81, set out in a note preceding section 3001 of this title and note below. Amendment by sections 1848(d)(1), (2) and 1883(b)(2) of Pub. L. 116–283 effective Jan. 1, 2022, with additional provisions for delayed implementation and applicability of existing law, see section 1801(d) of Pub. L. 116–283, set out as a note preceding section 3001 of this title.

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

    Pub. L. 116–283 § 802(a)(5) · 134 Stat. 3388

    Redesignated · 10 U.S.C. § 4324(b)

    Pub. L. 116–283, § 802(a)(5), added subsec. (b). Former subsec. (b) redesignated (c)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 116–283, § 802(a)(5), added subsec. (b). Former subsec. (b) redesignated (c).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (5) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection: “(b) Life Cycle Sustainment Plan.— Before granting Milestone B approval (or the equivalent), the milestone decision authority shall ensure that each covered system has an approved life cycle sustainment plan. The life cycle sustainment plan shall include— “(1) a comprehensive product support strategy; “(2) performance goals, including key performance parameters for sustainment, key system attributes of the covered system, and other appropriate metrics; “(3) an approved life-cycle cost estimate for the covered system; “(4) affordability constraints and key cost factors that could affect the operating and support costs of the covered system; “(5) sustainment risks and proposed mitigation plans for such risks; “(6) engineering and design considerations that support cost-effective sustainment of the covered system; “(7) a technical data and intellectual property management plan for product support; and “(8) major maintenance and overhaul requirements that will be required during the life cycle of the covered system.” ;

    Effective date note
    Amendment by section 1701(d)(11) of Pub. L. 117–81 to take effect immediately after the amendments made by title XVIII of Pub. L. 116–283 have taken effect, see section 1701(a)(3) of Pub. L. 117–81, set out in a note preceding section 3001 of this title and note below. Amendment by sections 1848(d)(1), (2) and 1883(b)(2) of Pub. L. 116–283 effective Jan. 1, 2022, with additional provisions for delayed implementation and applicability of existing law, see section 1801(d) of Pub. L. 116–283, set out as a note preceding section 3001 of this title.

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

    Pub. L. 116–283 § 802(a)(4) · 134 Stat. 3388

    Redesignated · 10 U.S.C. § 4324(c)

    Pub. L. 116–283, § 802(a)(4), redesignated subsec. (b) as (c). Former subsec. (c) redesignated (d)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 116–283, § 802(a)(4), redesignated subsec. (b) as (c). Former subsec. (c) redesignated (d).

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

    Effective date note
    Amendment by section 1701(d)(11) of Pub. L. 117–81 to take effect immediately after the amendments made by title XVIII of Pub. L. 116–283 have taken effect, see section 1701(a)(3) of Pub. L. 117–81, set out in a note preceding section 3001 of this title and note below. Amendment by sections 1848(d)(1), (2) and 1883(b)(2) of Pub. L. 116–283 effective Jan. 1, 2022, with additional provisions for delayed implementation and applicability of existing law, see section 1801(d) of Pub. L. 116–283, set out as a note preceding section 3001 of this title.

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

    Pub. L. 116–283 § 802(a)(6)(A) · 134 Stat. 3388

    Amended · 10 U.S.C. § 4324(c)(2)(A)

    Pub. L. 116–283, § 802(a)(6)(A), amended subpar. (A) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (A) read as follows: “develop and implement a comprehensive product support strategy for the weapon system;”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(2)(A). Pub. L. 116–283, § 802(a)(6)(A), amended subpar. (A) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (A) read as follows: “develop and implement a comprehensive product support strategy for the weapon system;”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows: “(A) develop, update, and implement a life cycle sustainment plan described in subsection (b);” ;

    Effective date note
    Amendment by section 1701(d)(11) of Pub. L. 117–81 to take effect immediately after the amendments made by title XVIII of Pub. L. 116–283 have taken effect, see section 1701(a)(3) of Pub. L. 117–81, set out in a note preceding section 3001 of this title and note below. Amendment by sections 1848(d)(1), (2) and 1883(b)(2) of Pub. L. 116–283 effective Jan. 1, 2022, with additional provisions for delayed implementation and applicability of existing law, see section 1801(d) of Pub. L. 116–283, set out as a note preceding section 3001 of this title.

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

    Pub. L. 116–283 § 802(a)(6)(B) · 134 Stat. 3388

    Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 4324(c)(2)(B)

    Pub. L. 116–283, § 802(a)(6)(B), substituted “ensure the life cycle sustainment plan is informed by” for “use”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(2)(B). Pub. L. 116–283, § 802(a)(6)(B), substituted “ensure the life cycle sustainment plan is informed by” for “use”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking “use” and inserting “ensure the life cycle sustainment plan is informed by”; and

    Effective date note
    Amendment by section 1701(d)(11) of Pub. L. 117–81 to take effect immediately after the amendments made by title XVIII of Pub. L. 116–283 have taken effect, see section 1701(a)(3) of Pub. L. 117–81, set out in a note preceding section 3001 of this title and note below. Amendment by sections 1848(d)(1), (2) and 1883(b)(2) of Pub. L. 116–283 effective Jan. 1, 2022, with additional provisions for delayed implementation and applicability of existing law, see section 1801(d) of Pub. L. 116–283, set out as a note preceding section 3001 of this title.

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

    Pub. L. 116–283 § 802(a)(6)(C) · 134 Stat. 3388

    Inserted · 10 U.S.C. § 4324(c)(2)(C)

    Pub. L. 116–283, § 802(a)(6)(C), inserted “and life cycle sustainment plan” after “product support strategy”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(2)(C). Pub. L. 116–283, § 802(a)(6)(C), inserted “and life cycle sustainment plan” after “product support strategy”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (C) in subparagraph (C), by inserting “and life cycle sustainment plan” after “product support strategy”;”; and

    Effective date note
    Amendment by section 1701(d)(11) of Pub. L. 117–81 to take effect immediately after the amendments made by title XVIII of Pub. L. 116–283 have taken effect, see section 1701(a)(3) of Pub. L. 117–81, set out in a note preceding section 3001 of this title and note below. Amendment by sections 1848(d)(1), (2) and 1883(b)(2) of Pub. L. 116–283 effective Jan. 1, 2022, with additional provisions for delayed implementation and applicability of existing law, see section 1801(d) of Pub. L. 116–283, set out as a note preceding section 3001 of this title.

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

    Pub. L. 116–283 § 1848(d)(2) · 134 Stat. 3388

    Repealed · 10 U.S.C. § 4324(c)(5)

    Pub. L. 116–283, § 1848(d)(2), which directed amendment of subsec. (c)(5) by substituting “section 3041(c)(1)” for “section 2302d(a)” and could not be executed, was repealed by Pub. L. 117–81, § 1701(b)(17)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(5). Pub. L. 116–283, § 1848(d)(2), which directed amendment of subsec. (c)(5) by substituting “section 3041(c)(1)” for “section 2302d(a)” and could not be executed, was repealed by Pub. L. 117–81, § 1701(b)(17).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) Amendment to transferred section 4324.— Section 4324 of title 10, United States Code, as transferred and redesignated by paragraph (1), is amended by striking “section 2302d(a)” in subsection (c)(5) and inserting “section 3041(c)(1)”.

    Effective date note
    Amendment by section 1701(d)(11) of Pub. L. 117–81 to take effect immediately after the amendments made by title XVIII of Pub. L. 116–283 have taken effect, see section 1701(a)(3) of Pub. L. 117–81, set out in a note preceding section 3001 of this title and note below. Amendment by sections 1848(d)(1), (2) and 1883(b)(2) of Pub. L. 116–283 effective Jan. 1, 2022, with additional provisions for delayed implementation and applicability of existing law, see section 1801(d) of Pub. L. 116–283, set out as a note preceding section 3001 of this title.

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

    Pub. L. 116–283 § 802(a)(4) · 134 Stat. 3388

    Redesignated · 10 U.S.C. § 4324(d)

    Pub. L. 116–283, § 802(a)(4), redesignated subsec. (c) as (d)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 116–283, § 802(a)(4), redesignated subsec. (c) as (d).

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

    Effective date note
    Amendment by section 1701(d)(11) of Pub. L. 117–81 to take effect immediately after the amendments made by title XVIII of Pub. L. 116–283 have taken effect, see section 1701(a)(3) of Pub. L. 117–81, set out in a note preceding section 3001 of this title and note below. Amendment by sections 1848(d)(1), (2) and 1883(b)(2) of Pub. L. 116–283 effective Jan. 1, 2022, with additional provisions for delayed implementation and applicability of existing law, see section 1801(d) of Pub. L. 116–283, set out as a note preceding section 3001 of this title.

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

    Pub. L. 116–283 § 802(a)(7)(A) · 134 Stat. 3388

    Amended · 10 U.S.C. § 4324(d)(5)

    Pub. L. 116–283, § 802(a)(7)(A), amended par. (5) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (5) defined “major weapon system”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(5). Pub. L. 116–283, § 802(a)(7)(A), amended par. (5) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (5) defined “major weapon system”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) by amending paragraph (5) to read as follows: “(5) Covered system.— The term ‘covered system’ means— “(A) a major defense acquisition program as defined in section 2430 of this title; or “(B) an acquisition program or project that is carried out using the rapid fielding or rapid prototyping acquisition pathway under section 804 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114–92; 10 U.S.C. 2302 note) that is estimated by the Secretary of Defense to require an eventual total expenditure described in section 2430(a)(1)(B).” ; and

    Effective date note
    Amendment by section 1701(d)(11) of Pub. L. 117–81 to take effect immediately after the amendments made by title XVIII of Pub. L. 116–283 have taken effect, see section 1701(a)(3) of Pub. L. 117–81, set out in a note preceding section 3001 of this title and note below. Amendment by sections 1848(d)(1), (2) and 1883(b)(2) of Pub. L. 116–283 effective Jan. 1, 2022, with additional provisions for delayed implementation and applicability of existing law, see section 1801(d) of Pub. L. 116–283, set out as a note preceding section 3001 of this title.

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

    Pub. L. 116–283 § 1883(b)(2) · 134 Stat. 3388

    Redesignated · 10 U.S.C. § 4324(d)(5)(A)

    Pub. L. 116–283, § 1883(b)(2), which directed that each reference in the text of title 10 to a section that was redesignated by title XVIII of Pub. L. 116–283, as such section was in effect before the redesignation, be amended by striking such reference and inserting a reference to the appropriate redesignated section, was not executed with respect to “section 2430”, which was redesignated as multiple sections

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 116–283, § 1883(b)(2), which directed that each reference in the text of title 10 to a section that was redesignated by title XVIII of Pub. L. 116–283, as such section was in effect before the redesignation, be amended by striking such reference and inserting a reference to the appropriate redesignated section, was not executed with respect to “section 2430”, which was redesignated as multiple sections.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    * * Note: Classifications for Sec. 1883(b)(2): 10 USC 113, 118, 129a, 133b, 139a, 171a, 181, 231a, 483, 1091, 1501a, 1701a, 1706, 1724, 1734, 2113, 2343, 2350b, 2463, 2484, 2583, 2688, 3131, 3136, 3137, 3455, 3862, 3905, 4003, 4008, 4009, 4015, 4061, 4062, 4065, 4146, 4147, 4171, 4172, 4252, 4323, 4324, 4505, 4603, 4660, 4816, 4819, 4863, 4864, 4971, 4981, 7462, 7554, 8481, 8633, 8669b, 9082, 9462. (2) Title 10.— Except as otherwise provided in this title, in title 10, United States Code, each reference in the text of such title to a source section is amended by striking such reference and inserting a reference to the appropriate redesignated section.

    Effective date note
    Amendment by section 1701(d)(11) of Pub. L. 117–81 to take effect immediately after the amendments made by title XVIII of Pub. L. 116–283 have taken effect, see section 1701(a)(3) of Pub. L. 117–81, set out in a note preceding section 3001 of this title and note below. Amendment by sections 1848(d)(1), (2) and 1883(b)(2) of Pub. L. 116–283 effective Jan. 1, 2022, with additional provisions for delayed implementation and applicability of existing law, see section 1801(d) of Pub. L. 116–283, set out as a note preceding section 3001 of this title.

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

    Pub. L. 116–283 § 1883(b)(2) · 134 Stat. 3388

    Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 4324(d)(5)(B)

    Pub. L. 116–283, § 1883(b)(2), substituted “section 4201(a)(2)” for “section 2430(a)(1)(B)”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 116–283, § 1883(b)(2), substituted “section 4201(a)(2)” for “section 2430(a)(1)(B)”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    * * Note: Classifications for Sec. 1883(b)(2): 10 USC 113, 118, 129a, 133b, 139a, 171a, 181, 231a, 483, 1091, 1501a, 1701a, 1706, 1724, 1734, 2113, 2343, 2350b, 2463, 2484, 2583, 2688, 3131, 3136, 3137, 3455, 3862, 3905, 4003, 4008, 4009, 4015, 4061, 4062, 4065, 4146, 4147, 4171, 4172, 4252, 4323, 4324, 4505, 4603, 4660, 4816, 4819, 4863, 4864, 4971, 4981, 7462, 7554, 8481, 8633, 8669b, 9082, 9462. (2) Title 10.— Except as otherwise provided in this title, in title 10, United States Code, each reference in the text of such title to a source section is amended by striking such reference and inserting a reference to the appropriate redesignated section.

    Effective date note
    Amendment by section 1701(d)(11) of Pub. L. 117–81 to take effect immediately after the amendments made by title XVIII of Pub. L. 116–283 have taken effect, see section 1701(a)(3) of Pub. L. 117–81, set out in a note preceding section 3001 of this title and note below. Amendment by sections 1848(d)(1), (2) and 1883(b)(2) of Pub. L. 116–283 effective Jan. 1, 2022, with additional provisions for delayed implementation and applicability of existing law, see section 1801(d) of Pub. L. 116–283, set out as a note preceding section 3001 of this title.

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

    Pub. L. 116–283 § 1883(b)(2) · 134 Stat. 3388

    Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 4324(d)(6)

    Pub. L. 116–283, § 1883(b)(2), substituted “section 4172(e)(7)” for “section 2366(e)(7)”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 116–283, § 1883(b)(2), substituted “section 4172(e)(7)” for “section 2366(e)(7)”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    * * Note: Classifications for Sec. 1883(b)(2): 10 USC 113, 118, 129a, 133b, 139a, 171a, 181, 231a, 483, 1091, 1501a, 1701a, 1706, 1724, 1734, 2113, 2343, 2350b, 2463, 2484, 2583, 2688, 3131, 3136, 3137, 3455, 3862, 3905, 4003, 4008, 4009, 4015, 4061, 4062, 4065, 4146, 4147, 4171, 4172, 4252, 4323, 4324, 4505, 4603, 4660, 4816, 4819, 4863, 4864, 4971, 4981, 7462, 7554, 8481, 8633, 8669b, 9082, 9462. (2) Title 10.— Except as otherwise provided in this title, in title 10, United States Code, each reference in the text of such title to a source section is amended by striking such reference and inserting a reference to the appropriate redesignated section.

    Effective date note
    Amendment by section 1701(d)(11) of Pub. L. 117–81 to take effect immediately after the amendments made by title XVIII of Pub. L. 116–283 have taken effect, see section 1701(a)(3) of Pub. L. 117–81, set out in a note preceding section 3001 of this title and note below. Amendment by sections 1848(d)(1), (2) and 1883(b)(2) of Pub. L. 116–283 effective Jan. 1, 2022, with additional provisions for delayed implementation and applicability of existing law, see section 1801(d) of Pub. L. 116–283, set out as a note preceding section 3001 of this title.

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

    Pub. L. 116–283 § 802(a)(7)(B) · 134 Stat. 3388

    Added · 10 U.S.C. § 4324(d)(6)

    Pub. L. 116–283, § 802(a)(7)(B), added par. (6)

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 116–283, § 802(a)(7)(B), added par. (6).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) Definitions. by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: “(6) Milestone b approval.— The term ‘Milestone B approval’ has the meaning given that term in section 2366(e)(7) of this title. “(7) Milestone decision authority.— The term ‘milestone decision authority’ has the meaning given in section 2431a(e)(5) of this title.” .

    Effective date note
    Amendment by section 1701(d)(11) of Pub. L. 117–81 to take effect immediately after the amendments made by title XVIII of Pub. L. 116–283 have taken effect, see section 1701(a)(3) of Pub. L. 117–81, set out in a note preceding section 3001 of this title and note below. Amendment by sections 1848(d)(1), (2) and 1883(b)(2) of Pub. L. 116–283 effective Jan. 1, 2022, with additional provisions for delayed implementation and applicability of existing law, see section 1801(d) of Pub. L. 116–283, set out as a note preceding section 3001 of this title.

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

    Pub. L. 116–283 § 1883(b)(2) · 134 Stat. 3388

    Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 4324(d)(7)

    Pub. L. 116–283, § 1883(b)(2), substituted “section 4211(e)(3)” for “section 2431a(e)(5)”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 116–283, § 1883(b)(2), substituted “section 4211(e)(3)” for “section 2431a(e)(5)”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    * * Note: Classifications for Sec. 1883(b)(2): 10 USC 113, 118, 129a, 133b, 139a, 171a, 181, 231a, 483, 1091, 1501a, 1701a, 1706, 1724, 1734, 2113, 2343, 2350b, 2463, 2484, 2583, 2688, 3131, 3136, 3137, 3455, 3862, 3905, 4003, 4008, 4009, 4015, 4061, 4062, 4065, 4146, 4147, 4171, 4172, 4252, 4323, 4324, 4505, 4603, 4660, 4816, 4819, 4863, 4864, 4971, 4981, 7462, 7554, 8481, 8633, 8669b, 9082, 9462. (2) Title 10.— Except as otherwise provided in this title, in title 10, United States Code, each reference in the text of such title to a source section is amended by striking such reference and inserting a reference to the appropriate redesignated section.

    Effective date note
    Amendment by section 1701(d)(11) of Pub. L. 117–81 to take effect immediately after the amendments made by title XVIII of Pub. L. 116–283 have taken effect, see section 1701(a)(3) of Pub. L. 117–81, set out in a note preceding section 3001 of this title and note below. Amendment by sections 1848(d)(1), (2) and 1883(b)(2) of Pub. L. 116–283 effective Jan. 1, 2022, with additional provisions for delayed implementation and applicability of existing law, see section 1801(d) of Pub. L. 116–283, set out as a note preceding section 3001 of this title.

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

    Pub. L. 116–283 § 802(a)(7)(B) · 134 Stat. 3388

    Added · 10 U.S.C. § 4324(d)(7)

    Pub. L. 116–283, § 802(a)(7)(B), added par. (7)

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 116–283, § 802(a)(7)(B), added par. (7).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) Definitions. by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: “(6) Milestone b approval.— The term ‘Milestone B approval’ has the meaning given that term in section 2366(e)(7) of this title. “(7) Milestone decision authority.— The term ‘milestone decision authority’ has the meaning given in section 2431a(e)(5) of this title.” .

    Effective date note
    Amendment by section 1701(d)(11) of Pub. L. 117–81 to take effect immediately after the amendments made by title XVIII of Pub. L. 116–283 have taken effect, see section 1701(a)(3) of Pub. L. 117–81, set out in a note preceding section 3001 of this title and note below. Amendment by sections 1848(d)(1), (2) and 1883(b)(2) of Pub. L. 116–283 effective Jan. 1, 2022, with additional provisions for delayed implementation and applicability of existing law, see section 1801(d) of Pub. L. 116–283, set out as a note preceding section 3001 of this title.

  19. National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022

    Pub. L. 117–81 § 1701(d)(11)(A) · 135 Stat. 1541

    Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 4324(d)(5)(A)

    Pub. L. 117–81, § 1701(d)(11)(A), substituted “section 4201” for “section 2430”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(5)(A). Pub. L. 117–81, § 1701(d)(11)(A), substituted “section 4201” for “section 2430”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) in paragraph (5), by striking “section 2430” in subparagraph (A) and “section 2430(a)(1)(B)” in subparagraph (B) and inserting “section 4201” and “section 4201(a)(2) of this title”, respectively;

    Effective date note
    Amendment by section 1701(d)(11) of Pub. L. 117–81 to take effect immediately after the amendments made by title XVIII of Pub. L. 116–283 have taken effect, see section 1701(a)(3) of Pub. L. 117–81, set out in a note preceding section 3001 of this title and note below. Amendment by sections 1848(d)(1), (2) and 1883(b)(2) of Pub. L. 116–283 effective Jan. 1, 2022, with additional provisions for delayed implementation and applicability of existing law, see section 1801(d) of Pub. L. 116–283, set out as a note preceding section 3001 of this title.

  20. National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022

    Pub. L. 117–81 § 1701(d)(11)(A) · 135 Stat. 1541

    Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 4324(d)(5)(B)

    Pub. L. 117–81, § 1701(d)(11)(A), which directed the substitution of “section 4201(a)(2) of this title” for “section 2430(a)(1)(B)”, could not be executed because of the intervening amendment by Pub. L. 116–283, § 1883(b)(2). See note below

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(5)(B). Pub. L. 117–81, § 1701(d)(11)(A), which directed the substitution of “section 4201(a)(2) of this title” for “section 2430(a)(1)(B)”, could not be executed because of the intervening amendment by Pub. L. 116–283, § 1883(b)(2). See note below.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) in paragraph (5), by striking “section 2430” in subparagraph (A) and “section 2430(a)(1)(B)” in subparagraph (B) and inserting “section 4201” and “section 4201(a)(2) of this title”, respectively;

    Effective date note
    Amendment by section 1701(d)(11) of Pub. L. 117–81 to take effect immediately after the amendments made by title XVIII of Pub. L. 116–283 have taken effect, see section 1701(a)(3) of Pub. L. 117–81, set out in a note preceding section 3001 of this title and note below. Amendment by sections 1848(d)(1), (2) and 1883(b)(2) of Pub. L. 116–283 effective Jan. 1, 2022, with additional provisions for delayed implementation and applicability of existing law, see section 1801(d) of Pub. L. 116–283, set out as a note preceding section 3001 of this title.

  21. National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022

    Pub. L. 117–81 § 1701(d)(11)(B) · 135 Stat. 1541

    Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 4324(d)(6)

    Pub. L. 117–81, § 1701(d)(11)(B), which directed the substitution of “section 4172(e)(7)” for “section 2366(e)(7)”, could not be executed because of the intervening amendment by Pub. L. 116–283, § 1883(b)(2). See note below

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(6). Pub. L. 117–81, § 1701(d)(11)(B), which directed the substitution of “section 4172(e)(7)” for “section 2366(e)(7)”, could not be executed because of the intervening amendment by Pub. L. 116–283, § 1883(b)(2). See note below.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) in paragraph (6), by striking “section 2366(e)(7)” and inserting “section 4172(e)(7)”; and

    Effective date note
    Amendment by section 1701(d)(11) of Pub. L. 117–81 to take effect immediately after the amendments made by title XVIII of Pub. L. 116–283 have taken effect, see section 1701(a)(3) of Pub. L. 117–81, set out in a note preceding section 3001 of this title and note below. Amendment by sections 1848(d)(1), (2) and 1883(b)(2) of Pub. L. 116–283 effective Jan. 1, 2022, with additional provisions for delayed implementation and applicability of existing law, see section 1801(d) of Pub. L. 116–283, set out as a note preceding section 3001 of this title.

  22. National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022

    Pub. L. 117–81 § 1701(d)(11)(C) · 135 Stat. 1541

    Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 4324(d)(7)

    Pub. L. 117–81, § 1701(d)(11)(C), which directed the substitution of “section 4211(e)(3)” for “section 2431a(e)(5)”, could not be executed because of the intervening amendment by Pub. L. 116–283, § 1883(b)(2). See note below

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(7). Pub. L. 117–81, § 1701(d)(11)(C), which directed the substitution of “section 4211(e)(3)” for “section 2431a(e)(5)”, could not be executed because of the intervening amendment by Pub. L. 116–283, § 1883(b)(2). See note below.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (C) in paragraph (7), by striking “section 2431a(e)(5)” and inserting “section 4211(e)(3)”.

    Effective date note
    Amendment by section 1701(d)(11) of Pub. L. 117–81 to take effect immediately after the amendments made by title XVIII of Pub. L. 116–283 have taken effect, see section 1701(a)(3) of Pub. L. 117–81, set out in a note preceding section 3001 of this title and note below. Amendment by sections 1848(d)(1), (2) and 1883(b)(2) of Pub. L. 116–283 effective Jan. 1, 2022, with additional provisions for delayed implementation and applicability of existing law, see section 1801(d) of Pub. L. 116–283, set out as a note preceding section 3001 of this title.

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

    Pub. L. 117–263 § 806(a) · 136 Stat. 2395

    1. Amended · 10 U.S.C. § 4324(b)

      Pub. L. 117–263, § 806(a), designated existing provisions as par. (1)

    2. Inserted · 10 U.S.C. § 4324(b)

      Pub. L. 117–263, § 806(a), inserted heading; inserted “for which the milestone decision authority has received views from appropriate materiel, logistics, or fleet representatives” after “approved life cycle sustainment plan”; designated former pars. (1) to (8) as subpars. (A) to (G) and (J), respectively, of par. (1); amended subpar. (G) generally, prior to which text read “a technical data and intellectual property management plan for product support; and”; added subpars. (H) and (I) of par. (1);

    3. Added · 10 U.S.C. § 4324(b)

      Pub. L. 117–263, § 806(a), added par. (2). Amendment adding par. (2) “at the end of” par. (1) was executed by adding par. (2) after par. (1) to reflect the probable intent of Congress

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 117–263, § 806(a), designated existing provisions as par. (1) and inserted heading; inserted “for which the milestone decision authority has received views from appropriate materiel, logistics, or fleet representatives” after “approved life cycle sustainment plan”; designated former pars. (1) to (8) as subpars. (A) to (G) and (J), respectively, of par. (1); amended subpar. (G) generally, prior to which text read “a technical data and intellectual property management plan for product support; and”; added subpars. (H) and (I) of par. (1); and added par. (2). Amendment adding par. (2) “at the end of” par. (1) was executed by adding par. (2) after par. (1) to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) In General.— Section 4324(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), and (8) as subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (F), (G), and (J), respectively; (2) by designating the matter preceding subparagraph (A), as so redesignated, as paragraph (1); (3) in paragraph (1), as so designated— (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), as so redesignated— (i) by inserting “In general.—” before “Before granting”; and (ii) by inserting “for which the milestone decision authority has received views from appropriate materiel, logistics, or fleet representatives” after “approved life cycle sustainment plan”; (B) by amending subparagraph (G), as so redesignated, to read as follows: “(G) an intellectual property management plan for product support, including requirements for technical data, software, and modular open system approaches (as defined in section 4401 of this title);” ; (C) by inserting after subparagraph (G), as so redesignated, the following new subparagraphs: “(H) an estimate of the number of personnel needed to operate and maintain the covered system, including military personnel, Federal employees, contractors, and host nation support personnel (as applicable); “(I) a description of opportunities for foreign military sales; and” ; and (4) by adding at the end of paragraph (1), as so designated, the following new paragraph: “(2) Subsequent phases.— Before granting Milestone C approval (or the equivalent) for the covered system, the milestone decision authority shall ensure that the life cycle sustainment plan required by paragraph (1) for such covered system has been updated to include views received by the milestone decision authority from appropriate materiel, logistics, or fleet representatives.” .

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

    Pub. L. 117–263 § 806(b) · 136 Stat. 2395

    1. Added · 10 U.S.C. § 4324(d)(7); 10 U.S.C. § 4324(d)(8)

      Pub. L. 117–263, § 806(b), added par. (7)

    2. Redesignated · 10 U.S.C. § 4324(d)(7); 10 U.S.C. § 4324(d)(8)

      Pub. L. 117–263, § 806(b), redesignated former par. (7) as (8)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(7), (8). Pub. L. 117–263, § 806(b), added par. (7) and redesignated former par. (7) as (8).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (b) Milestone C Approval Defined.— Section 4324(d) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph (8); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following new paragraph: “(7) Milestone c approval.— The term ‘Milestone C approval’ has the meaning given that term in section 4172(e)(8) of this title.” .

  25. Pub. L. 118–159 div. A title VIII § 804(c)(3) · 138 Stat. 1968

    Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 4324(d)(5)(B)

    Pub. L. 118–159 substituted “section 3602 of this title” for “section 804 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114–92; 10 U.S.C. 2302 note)”

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

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(5)(B). Pub. L. 118–159 substituted “section 3602 of this title” for “section 804 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114–92; 10 U.S.C. 2302 note)”.

  26. Pub. L. 119–60 § 1803(c) · 139 Stat. 1230

    Amended · 10 U.S.C. § 4324

    Pub. L. 119–60, § 1803(c), amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to guidance on life-cycle management, life cycle sustainment plans, and product support managers for covered systems

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

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 119–60, § 1803(c), amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to guidance on life-cycle management, life cycle sustainment plans, and product support managers for covered systems.

  27. Pub. L. 119–60 § 1805(b)(1) · 139 Stat. 1230

    Changed · 10 U.S.C. § 4324(d)(8)

    Pub. L. 119–60, § 1805(b)(1), which directed the insertion of “the term ‘decision authority’ ” after “meaning given”, could not be executed following the general amendment of the section by Pub. L. 119–60, § 1803(c). See above

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

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(8). Pub. L. 119–60, § 1805(b)(1), which directed the insertion of “the term ‘decision authority’ ” after “meaning given”, could not be executed following the general amendment of the section by Pub. L. 119–60, § 1803(c). See above.

28 of 31 references resolved to an enrolled provision · 3 unresolved

Editorial Notes

Amendments2013–2025 · 5 rounds

2025

Pub. L. 119–60, § 1803(c), amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to guidance on life-cycle management, life cycle sustainment plans, and product support managers for covered systems.

Subsec. (d)(8). Pub. L. 119–60, § 1805(b)(1), which directed the insertion of “the term ‘decision authority’ ” after “meaning given”, could not be executed following the general amendment of the section by Pub. L. 119–60, § 1803(c). See above.

2024

Subsec. (d)(5)(B). Pub. L. 118–159 substituted “section 3602 of this title” for “section 804 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114–92; 10 U.S.C. 2302 note)”.

2022

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 117–263, § 806(a), designated existing provisions as par. (1) and inserted heading; inserted “for which the milestone decision authority has received views from appropriate materiel, logistics, or fleet representatives” after “approved life cycle sustainment plan”; designated former pars. (1) to (8) as subpars. (A) to (G) and (J), respectively, of par. (1); amended subpar. (G) generally, prior to which text read “a technical data and intellectual property management plan for product support; and”; added subpars. (H) and (I) of par. (1); and added par. (2). Amendment adding par. (2) “at the end of” par. (1) was executed by adding par. (2) after par. (1) to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

Subsec. (d)(7), (8). Pub. L. 117–263, § 806(b), added par. (7) and redesignated former par. (7) as (8).

2021

Pub. L. 116–283, § 1848(d)(1), renumbered section 2337 of this title as this section.

Pub. L. 116–283, § 802(a)(1)–(3), substituted “covered system” for “major weapon system” and “weapon system” and “covered systems” for “major weapon systems” wherever appearing.

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 116–283, § 802(a)(5), added subsec. (b). Former subsec. (b) redesignated (c).

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 116–283, § 802(a)(4), redesignated subsec. (b) as (c). Former subsec. (c) redesignated (d).

Subsec. (c)(2)(A). Pub. L. 116–283, § 802(a)(6)(A), amended subpar. (A) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (A) read as follows: “develop and implement a comprehensive product support strategy for the weapon system;”.

Subsec. (c)(2)(B). Pub. L. 116–283, § 802(a)(6)(B), substituted “ensure the life cycle sustainment plan is informed by” for “use”.

Subsec. (c)(2)(C). Pub. L. 116–283, § 802(a)(6)(C), inserted “and life cycle sustainment plan” after “product support strategy”.

Subsec. (c)(5). Pub. L. 116–283, § 1848(d)(2), which directed amendment of subsec. (c)(5) by substituting “section 3041(c)(1)” for “section 2302d(a)” and could not be executed, was repealed by Pub. L. 117–81, § 1701(b)(17).

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 116–283, § 802(a)(4), redesignated subsec. (c) as (d).

Subsec. (d)(5). Pub. L. 116–283, § 802(a)(7)(A), amended par. (5) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (5) defined “major weapon system”.

Subsec. (d)(5)(A). Pub. L. 117–81, § 1701(d)(11)(A), substituted “section 4201” for “section 2430”.

Pub. L. 116–283, § 1883(b)(2), which directed that each reference in the text of title 10 to a section that was redesignated by title XVIII of Pub. L. 116–283, as such section was in effect before the redesignation, be amended by striking such reference and inserting a reference to the appropriate redesignated section, was not executed with respect to “section 2430”, which was redesignated as multiple sections.

Subsec. (d)(5)(B). Pub. L. 117–81, § 1701(d)(11)(A), which directed the substitution of “section 4201(a)(2) of this title” for “section 2430(a)(1)(B)”, could not be executed because of the intervening amendment by Pub. L. 116–283, § 1883(b)(2). See note below.

Pub. L. 116–283, § 1883(b)(2), substituted “section 4201(a)(2)” for “section 2430(a)(1)(B)”.

Subsec. (d)(6). Pub. L. 117–81, § 1701(d)(11)(B), which directed the substitution of “section 4172(e)(7)” for “section 2366(e)(7)”, could not be executed because of the intervening amendment by Pub. L. 116–283, § 1883(b)(2). See note below.

Pub. L. 116–283, § 1883(b)(2), substituted “section 4172(e)(7)” for “section 2366(e)(7)”.

Pub. L. 116–283, § 802(a)(7)(B), added par. (6).

Subsec. (d)(7). Pub. L. 117–81, § 1701(d)(11)(C), which directed the substitution of “section 4211(e)(3)” for “section 2431a(e)(5)”, could not be executed because of the intervening amendment by Pub. L. 116–283, § 1883(b)(2). See note below.

Pub. L. 116–283, § 1883(b)(2), substituted “section 4211(e)(3)” for “section 2431a(e)(5)”.

Pub. L. 116–283, § 802(a)(7)(B), added par. (7).

2013

Subsec. (b)(2)(I). Pub. L. 113–66 added subpar. (I).

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2021 Amendment

Amendment by section 1701(d)(11) of Pub. L. 117–81 to take effect immediately after the amendments made by title XVIII of Pub. L. 116–283 have taken effect, see section 1701(a)(3) of Pub. L. 117–81, set out in a note preceding section 3001 of this title and note below.

Amendment by sections 1848(d)(1), (2) and 1883(b)(2) of Pub. L. 116–283 effective , with additional provisions for delayed implementation and applicability of existing law, see section 1801(d) of Pub. L. 116–283, set out as a note preceding section 3001 of this title.

Similar Provisions

Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 805 of Pub. L. 111–84, which was set out as a note under section 2302 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 112–239, div. A, title VIII, § 823(b), , 126 Stat. 1832.

Credits

2013–2025 · 7 acts
  1. 2013Added Pub. L. 112–239, div. A, title VIII, § 823(a)(1), , 126 Stat. 1830, § 2337
  2. 2013amended Pub. L. 113–66, div. A, title VIII, § 823, , 127 Stat. 809
  3. 2021renumbered § 4324 and amended Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title VIII, § 802(a), title XVIII, §§ 1848(d)(1), (2), 1883(b)(2), , 134 Stat. 3731, 4258, 4294
  4. 2021Pub. L. 117–81, div. A, title XVII, § 1701(b)(17), (d)(11), , 135 Stat. 2135, 2137
  5. 2022Pub. L. 117–263, div. A, title VIII, § 806, , 136 Stat. 2702
  6. 2024Pub. L. 118–159, div. A, title VIII, § 804(c)(3), , 138 Stat. 1968
  7. 2025Pub. L. 119–60, div. A, title XVIII, §§ 1803(c), 1805(b)(1), , 139 Stat. 1230, 1236.
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(Added Pub. L. 112–239, div. A, title VIII, § 823(a)(1), , 126 Stat. 1830, § 2337; amended Pub. L. 113–66, div. A, title VIII, § 823, , 127 Stat. 809; renumbered § 4324 and amended Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title VIII, § 802(a), title XVIII, §§ 1848(d)(1), (2), 1883(b)(2), , 134 Stat. 3731, 4258, 4294; Pub. L. 117–81, div. A, title XVII, § 1701(b)(17), (d)(11), , 135 Stat. 2135, 2137; Pub. L. 117–263, div. A, title VIII, § 806, , 136 Stat. 2702; Pub. L. 118–159, div. A, title VIII, § 804(c)(3), , 138 Stat. 1968; Pub. L. 119–60, div. A, title XVIII, §§ 1803(c), 1805(b)(1), , 139 Stat. 1230, 1236.)

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