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 PUBLIC LAW 102-190—DEC. 5, 1991 105 STAT. 1367 (B) of requiring females to register for and to be subject to conscription under the Military Selective Service Act on the same basis as males if females in the Armed Forces were assigned to combat position only as volunteers; and (C) of requiring females to register for and to be subject to conscription under the Military Selective Service Act on a different basis thsin males if females in the Armed Forces were not assigned to combat positions on the same basis as m£des. (5) The extent of the need to modify facilities and vessels, aircraft, vehicles, and other equipment of the Armed Forces to accommodate the assignment of female service members to combat positions or to provide training in combat skills to female service members, including any need to modify quarters, weapons, and training facilities and equipment. (6) The costs of meeting the needs identified pursuant to paragraph (5). (7) The implications of restrictions on the assignment of women on the recruitment, retention, use, and promotion of qualified personnel in the Armed Forces. SEC. 543. REPORT. (a) IN GENERAL. — (1) Not later than November 15, 1992, the Commission shall transmit to the President a final report on the results of the study conducted by the Commission. (2) The Commission may transmit to the President and to Congress such interim reports as the Commission considers -appropriate. 03) CONTENT OF FINAL REPORT. — (1) The final report shall contain a detailed statement of the findings and conclusions of the Commission, together with such recommendations for further legislation and administrative action as the Commission considers appropriate. (2) The report shall include recommendations on the following matters: (A) Whether existing law and policies restricting the assignment of female service members should be retained, modified, or repealed. (B) What roles female service members should have in combat. (C) What transition process is appropriate if female service members are to be given the opportunity to be assigned to combat positions in the Armed Forces. (D) Whether special conditions and different standards should apply to females than apply to males performing similar roles in the Armed Forces. (c) SUBMISSION OF FINAL REPORT TO CONGRESS. —Not later than President. December 15, 1992, the President shall transmit to the Congress the report of the Commission, together with the President's comments and recommendations regarding such report. SEC. 544. POWERS. (a) HEARINGS.— The Commission or, at its direction, any panel or member of the Commission, may, for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this subpart, hold hearings, sit and act at times and places, take testimony, receive evidence, and administer oaths to the extent that the Commission or any panel or member considers advisable.

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