Feasibility study regarding funeral honors duty
Division A — Department of Defense Authorizations › Title V — Military Personnel Policy › Subtitle B — Reserve Component Management
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(a) Study required The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Under Secretary of Memorial Affairs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, shall conduct a feasibility study to— (1) determine how the Secretary can provide funeral honors details under section 1491 of title 10, United States Code, without negatively affecting the ability of the National Guard Bureau to fulfil operational and mission requirements; (2) identify policies and practices that could prevent lapses in such provision; and (3) identify ways to fully compensate veterans service organizations for expenses incurred in assisting the Secretary provide funeral honors details. (b) Report Not later than 90 days after completion, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the results of the study under this section.