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124 STAT. 4257 PUBLIC LAW 111–383—JAN. 7, 2011 (2) REVIEW AND REPORT REQUIREMENTS.—The review pursuant to this section shall include consideration of various improvements to the acquisition process for rapid fielding of capabilities in response to urgent operational needs. For each improvement, the report on the review shall discuss— (A) the Department’s review of the improvement; (B) if the improvement is being implemented by the Department, a schedule for implementing the improvement; and (C) if the improvement is not being implemented by the Department, an explanation of why the improvement is not being implemented. (3) IMPROVEMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED.—The improvements that shall be considered during the review are the following: (A) Providing a streamlined, expedited, and tightly integrated iterative approach to— (i) the identification and validation of urgent oper- ational needs; (ii) the analysis of alternatives and identification of preferred solutions; (iii) the development and approval of appropriate requirements and acquisition documents; (iv) the identification and minimization of develop- ment, integration, and manufacturing risks; (v) the consideration of operation and sustainment costs; (vi) the allocation of appropriate funding; and (vii) the rapid production and delivery of required capabilities. (B) Clearly defining the roles and responsibilities of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the military departments, and other components of the Department of Defense for carrying out all phases of the process. (C) Designating a senior official within the Office of the Secretary of Defense with primary responsibility for making recommendations to the Secretary on the use of the authority provided by subsections (c) and (d) of section 806 of the Bob Stump National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 (10 U.S.C. 2302 note), as amended by section 803 of this Act, in appropriate circumstances. (D) Establishing a target date for the fielding of a capability pursuant to each validated urgent operational need. (E) Implementing a system for— (i) documenting key process milestones, such as funding, acquisition, fielding, and assessment decisions and actions; and (ii) tracking the cost, schedule, and performance of acquisitions conducted pursuant to the process. (F) Establishing a formal feedback mechanism for the commanders of the combatant commands to provide information to the Joint Chiefs of Staff and senior acquisi- tion officials on how well fielded solutions are meeting urgent operational needs.