Briefing on sustainment and funding of Department of the Army directed energy programs of record

Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Chief of Staff of the Army, in coordination with the head of Army Aviation and Missile Command, shall provide to the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a briefing on the sustainment and funding plan for directed energy programs of record of the Department of the Army. Such briefing shall include an assessment of comparative cost efficiencies and operational advantages to— (1) support readiness; (2) reduce dependence on original equipment manufacturers; and (3) develop a workforce trained to address the requirements and safety aspects of directed energy technology.