An amendment to establish a Director of Operational Test Review and Evaluation appointed from civilian life by the President as the principal advisor to the Secretary on operational test and evaluation at DOD. He is to recommend policies for such tests. He is to report to Congress as to the adequateness of the tests and as to whether the weapons systems are suitable for combat. He is to have access to all DOD papers he finds necessary to fulfill his task. Financial decisions within DOD for major defense acquisitions may not be made until he has reported to the Secretary and Congress on such tests.

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Amendment Number
259
Description
An amendment to establish a Director of Operational Test Review and Evaluation appointed from civilian life by the President as the principal advisor to the Secretary on operational test and evaluation at DOD. He is to recommend policies for such tests. He is to report to Congress as to the adequateness of the tests and as to whether the weapons systems are suitable for combat. He is to have access to all DOD papers he finds necessary to fulfill his task. Financial decisions within DOD for major defense acquisitions may not be made until he has reported to the Secretary and Congress on such tests.
Congress
98
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Jul 26, 1983
Latest Action Text
Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
Submitted Date
Jul 26, 1983
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Jun 30, 2021
Amendment 259 — Informed