term implementation plan means the plan required by subsection (b)(2)(A)(ii). (3) The term task force means the cross-functional task force established under subsection (a)(1)(A). 1043. Prohibition on lobbying activities with respect to the Department of Defense by certain officers of the Armed Forces and civilian employees of the Department within two years of separation from military service or employment with the Department (a) Prohibition An individual described in subsection (b) may not engage in lobbying activities with respect to the Department of Defense during the two-year period beginning on the date of retirement or separation from service in the Armed Forces or the date of retirement or separation from service with the Department, as applicable. (b) Covered individuals An individual described in this section is the following: (1) An officer of the Armed Forces in grade O–7 or higher at the time of retirement or separation from the Armed Forces. (2) A civilian employee of the Department of Defense at the Senior Executive Service (SES) level or higher at the time of retirement or separation from service with the Department. (c) Lobbying activities with respect to the Department of Defense defined In this section: (1) The term lobbying activities with respect to the Department of Defense means the following: (A) Lobbying contacts and other lobbying activities with covered executive branch officials and covered legislative branch officials with respect to the Department of Defense. (B) Lobbying contacts with covered executive branch officials described in subparagraphs (C) through (F) of section 3(3) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1602(3) ) in the Department of Defense. (2) The term lobbying activities has the meaning given that term in section 3(7) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1602(7) ). (3) The term covered executive branch official has the meaning given that term in section 3(3) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1602(3) ). (4) The term covered