Report on progress on implementation of Department of Defense Instruction on civilian harm mitigation and response

(a) In general Not later than March 15, 2027, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the implementation of Department of Defense Instruction 3000.17, entitled Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response and dated December 21, 2023. (b) Elements The report required by subsection (a) shall include, at a minimum, the following: (1) An assessment of the progress made toward implementation of each responsibility, function, and task assigned in section 2 of Department of Defense Instruction 3000.17. (2) An assessment of the progress made toward implementation of sections 3, 4, and 5 of that Instruction, related to mitigating, assessing, and responding to civilian harm, respectively, including any related changes in policy or practice of the Department of Defense. (3) A breakdown of the number of full-time equivalent staff assigned to implementation of that Instruction across the Department, including the locations, offices, and roles of such staff. (4) An estimate of the resources required by the Department to effectively implement that Instruction. (c) Form The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex if necessary.