This report highlights those personnel-related issues that seem to generate the most intense constituent interest and tracks their status in the FY2007 House and Senate versions of the NDAA. The resulting Conference Report ( H.Rept. 109-702 ) was approved by the House on September 29, 2006, and by the Senate on September 30, 2006; it was signed by the President on October 17, 2006, becoming P.L. 109-364 . Each presentation in this report offers the background on a given issue, tracks its legislative status, discusses the proposed language, identifies other relevant CRS products, and designates a CRS issue expert. This exception was included in the FY2002 National Defense Authorization Act to support the Global War on Terror. Among the information to be reported is a "synopsis of, and the disciplinary action taken in, each substantiated case." Senate and conference language seeks a presidential report on the issue. Military Pay Raise

Background: Ongoing military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, combined with recruiting challenges, continue to highlight military pay issues. Critics contend that this is a form of dual compensation based on the same period of military service. If enacted, members may request a copy of the court order. The House position was adopted. Reference(s): CRS Report RL30802, Reserve Component Personnel Issues: Questions and Answers , by [author name scrubbed]. In carrying out these duties, the legislation would require the Chairman of the JCS to assist the CNGB, and require the CNGB to consult with the Secretaries of the Army and the Air Force;
(9) require that budget justification documents submitted to the Congress in support of the President's budget specify separate amounts for training and equipping the National Guard for MACA and other domestic operations. Discussion : Supporters of H.R.
Military personnel issues typically generate significant interest from many Members of Congress and their staffs. Ongoing military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan in support of the Global War on Terror, along with the emerging operational role of the Reserve Components, further heightened interest and support for a wide range of military personnel policies and issues.
CRS selected a number of issues considered by Congress as it acted on the FY2007 National Defense Authorization Act. In each case, a brief synopsis is provided that includes background information, a comparison of the House and Senate provisions, if any, and a brief discussion of the issue. Where appropriate, other CRS products are identified to provide more detailed background information and analysis of the issue. For each issue, a CRS analyst is identified and contact information is provided.
This report focuses exclusively on the annual authorization process. It does not include appropriations, veterans' affairs, tax implications of policy choices or any discussion of separately introduced legislation. The Conference Report on H.R. 5122 (H.Rept. 109-702) was adopted by the House on September 29, 2006, and by the Senate on September 30, 2006. The legislation was signed by the President on October 17, 2006, becoming P.L. 109-364.
It is not anticipated that this report will be updated.