COMPTROLLER GENERAL REPORT ON THE USE OF THE ARMY RESERVE AND NATIONAL GUARD AS AN OPERATIONAL RESERVE.

SEC. 343. COMPTROLLER GENERAL REPORT ON THE USE OF THE ARMY RESERVE AND NATIONAL GUARD AS AN OPERATIONAL RESERVE.(a) Report Required.—Not later than June 1, 2009, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the use of the Army Reserve and Army National Guard forces as an operational reserve.(b) Elements.—The report required by subsection (a) shall include a description of current and programmed resources, force structure, and organizational challenges that the Army Reserve and Army National Guard forces may face serving as an operational reserve, including—(1) force structure;(2) manning;(3) equipment availability, maintenance, and logistics issues;(4) training constraints limiting access to—(A) facilities and ranges, including the Combat Training Centers; and(B) military schools and skill training; and(5) any conflicts with requirements under title 32, United States Code.