1553(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking the second sentence. (2) Telephonic presentation of evidence Section 1553(c) of title 10, United States Code, is amended in the second sentence by striking or by affidavit and inserting , by affidavit, or by telephone or video conference . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on October 1, 2018. 7. Burdens of proof applicable to investigations and reviews related to protected communications of members of the Armed Forces and prohibited retaliatory actions (a) In general Section 1034 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating subsections (i) and (j) as subsections (j) and (k), respectively