REVIEW OF ARMED FORCES PROGRAMS FOR PREPARATION FOR, PARTICIPATION IN, AND CONDUCT OF ATHLETIC COMPETITIONS.

SEC. 534. REVIEW OF ARMED FORCES PROGRAMS FOR PREPARATION FOR, PARTICIPATION IN, AND CONDUCT OF ATHLETIC COMPETITIONS. (a) Requirement for Review.—The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a comprehensive review of the programs of the active and reserve components of the Armed Forces for preparation for, participation in, and conduct of athletic competitions. (b) Consideration of Funding.—The matters reviewed under subsection (a) shall include the funding sources that are currently available for the programs referred to in such subsection and any relevant limitations on the use of such funding sources. (c) Report.—Not later than March 3, 2003, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and 116 STAT. 2548the House of Representatives a report on the Secretary’s findings and conclusions resulting from the review. The report shall include the following matters: (1) The Secretary’s views on the adequacy of the existing funding sources for the programs referred to in subsection (a). (2) Any recommendations that the Secretary may have regarding limitations on the use of such funding sources or any inadequacies in the funding for such programs. (3) An assessment of the issues related to, and recommendations of the Secretary for, achieving consistent funding and policy treatment with regard to participation by active and reserve component personnel in athletic competitions. (4) Any recommended legislation that the Secretary considers appropriate regarding such programs.