SSN ACOUSTICS MASTER PLAN.

SEC. 125. SSN ACOUSTICS MASTER PLAN. (a) Master Plan.—The funds described in subsection (b) may not be obligated until the Secretary of the Navy submits to the congressional defense committees a submarine acoustics master plan. The master plan shall include— (1) current requirements for submarine acoustic sensors and combat systems based on existing and future evolving missions and environment considerations; (2) a catalogue of existing and future sensors, technologies, and programs and a description of their shortcomings relative to current requirements; (3) technology application, program plans, and costs for remedying shortcomings in submarine acoustic sensors and combat systems identified under paragraph (2); and (4) a statement of the specific purposes for which the Navy intends to obligate the funds described in subsection (b). (b) Funds Subject to Limitation.—Subsection (a) applies to $13,000,000 of the amount appropriated pursuant to section 102 for other procurement for the Navy that is available for submarine acoustics.