reduction or realignment of the training base

reduction or realignment of the training base Sec. 602. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no action may be taken to effect or implement any substantial reduction of the training base (as defined in subsection (c)) or any substantial force 92 STAT. 1618structure realignment of the training base planned as a part of the fiscal year 1979 Defense manpower program unless and until the provisions of subsection (b) are complied with. (b) No action described in subsection (a) with respect to a substantial reduction or realignment of the training base may be taken unless and until— (1) the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of the military department concerned notifies the Committee on Armed Services and Appropriations of the Senate and House of Representatives in writing of the specific reduction or realignment proposed; (2) the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of the military department concerned certifies that such reduction or realignment is in the best interest of the national security and provides for the most cost effective and efficient management of the training base, both in time of peace and in ability to meet mobilization requirements; and (3) a period of thirty legislative days expires following the date on which the notification and certification referred to in clauses (1) and (2) have been submitted to such committees, during which period no irrevocable action may be taken to effect or implement such reduction or realignment. For the purpose of clause (3), a legislative day is a day in which either House of Congress is in session. (c) For the purposes of this section, the term “training base” means the composite of installations, posts, camps, stations, and bases that have as a primary or secondary mission the conduct of formal entry level, advanced individual, or specialty training.