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Authority for Secretary of Defense waiver relating to certain training

Division A · Title X: General Provisions · Subtitle D: Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations

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The Secretary of Defense can waive a rule that limits certain training for special operations forces medics if the Secretary believes that following the rule would reduce their ability to effectively treat serious blast injuries. This waiver allows the medics to maintain readiness by using training methods that might otherwise be prohibited.

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(1)

by striking Beginning on and inserting the following:

(a) Prohibition

Beginning on

(2)

by adding at the end the following new subsection:

(b) Waiver

The Secretary of Defense may waive the prohibition under subsection (a) with respect to the special operations forces (as identified in section 167(j) of title 10, United States Code) if the Secretary determines such prohibition, including the requirement for the use of alternate methods under paragraph (2) of such subsection, would degrade the readiness of special operations forces medics with respect to the ability to manage the lethal effects of blast injuries.