1. Task force of the Department of Defense on mental health (a) Establishment The Secretary of Defense shall establish a task force to examine matters relating to the mental health of members of the Armed Forces. (b) Membership (1) Qualifications The Secretary of Defense shall appoint to the task force individuals who have demonstrated expertise in the following areas: (A) National mental health policy. (B) Military personnel policy. (C) Research in the field of mental health. (D) Clinical care in mental health. (E) Military chaplain or pastoral care. (2) Number; composition The Secretary shall appoint not more than 15 individuals to the task force in accordance with the following: (A) DOD appointees One half of the appointees shall include— (i) at least one member of each of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and the National Guard; (ii) at least one surgeon general of an Armed Force; and (iii) at least one dependent of a member of the Armed Forces who has experience working with military families. (B) Non-DOD appointees One half of the appointees shall be individuals who are not members of the Armed Forces, civilian employees of the Department of Defense, or dependents of such members, including— (i) an officer or employee of the Department of Veterans Affairs