statutory authorization within the meaning of section 5(b) of such Resolution ( 50 U.S.C. 1544(b) ). (ii) A covert action, as such term is defined in section 503(e) of the National Security Act of 1947 ( 50 U.S.C. 3093(e) ). (iii) An authorization for the provision of support to regular forces, irregular forces, groups, or individuals for the conduct of operations that United States Special Operations Forces are not otherwise legally authorized to conduct themselves. (iv) The conduct or support of activities, directly or indirectly, that are inconsistent with the laws of armed conflict. (h) Notification of suspension or termination of support (1) In general Not later than 48 hours after suspending or terminating support to any foreign force, irregular force, group, or individual provided pursuant to the authority in this section, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a written notice of such suspension or termination. (2) Elements The written notice required by paragraph (1) shall include each of the following: (A) A description of the reasons for the suspension or termination of such support. (B) A description of any effect on regional, theater, or global campaign plan objectives anticipated to result from such suspension or termination. (C) A plan for such suspension or termination, and, in the case of support that is planned to be transitioned to any other program of the Department of Defense or to a program of any other Federal department or agency, a detailed description of the transition plan, including the resources, equipment, capabilities, and personnel associated with such plan. (i) Biannual reports (1) Report on preceding fiscal year Not later than 120 days after the close of each fiscal year in which subsection (a) is in effect, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the support provided under this section during the preceding fiscal year. (2) Report on current calendar year Not later than 180 days after the submittal of each report