; or (2) require, direct, review, or control a State or educational institution, or the instructional content, curriculum, and related activities of a State or educational institution. 725. Pilot program on partnerships with civilian organizations for specialized medical training (a) In general The Secretary of Defense shall carry out a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of establishing partnerships with public, private, and non-profit organizations and institutions to provide short-term specialized medical training to advance the medical skills and capabilities of military medical providers. (b) Duration The Secretary may carry out the pilot program under subsection (a) for a period of not more than three years. (c) Evaluation metrics Before commencing the pilot program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall establish metrics to be used to evaluate the effectiveness of the pilot program. (d) Reports (1) Initial report (A) In general Not later than 180 days before the commencement of the pilot program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the pilot program. (B) Elements The report required by subparagraph (A) shall include a description of the pilot program, the evaluation metrics established under subsection (c), and such other matters relating to the pilot program as the Secretary considers appropriate. (2) Final report (A) In general Not later than 180 days after the completion of the pilot program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the pilot program. (B) Elements The report required by subparagraph (A) shall include the following: (i) A description of the pilot program, including the partnerships established under the pilot program as described in subsection (a). (ii) An assessment of the effectiveness of the pilot program. (iii) Such recommendations for legislative or