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PUBLIC LAW 109–163—JAN. 6, 2006 sponsors have been activated or deployed to a combat theater. (G) The adequacy of outreach, education, and support programs on mental health matters for families of members of the Armed Forces. (H) The early identification and treatment of mental health and substance abuse problems through the use of internal mass media communications (including radio and television) and other education tools to change attitudes within the Armed Forces regarding mental health and substance abuse treatment. (I) The efficacy of programs and mechanisms for ensuring a seamless transition from care of members of the Armed Forces on active duty for mental health conditions through the Department of Defense to care for such conditions through the Department of Veterans Affairs after such members are discharged or released from military, naval, or air service. (J) The availability of long-term follow-up and access to care for mental health conditions for members of the Individual Ready Reserve and the Selective Reserve and for discharged, separated, or retired members of the Armed Forces. (K) Collaboration among organizations in the Department of Defense with responsibility for or jurisdiction over the provision of mental health services. (L) Coordination between the Department of Defense and civilian communities, including local support organizations, with respect to mental health services. (M) The scope and efficacy of curricula and training on mental health matters for commanders in the Armed Forces. (N) The efficiency of pre- and post-deployment mental health screening, including mental health screenings for members of the Armed Forces who have experienced multiple deployments. (O) The effectiveness of mental health programs provided in languages other than English. (P) Such other matters as the task force considers appropriate. (d) ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS.— (1) COMPENSATION.—Each member of the task force who is a member of the Armed Forces or a civilian officer or employee of the United States shall serve without compensation (other than compensation to which entitled as a member of the Armed Forces or an officer or employee of the United States, as the case may be). Other members of the task force shall be treated for purposes of section 3161 of title 5, United States Code, as having been appointed under subsection (b) of such section. (2) OVERSIGHT.—The Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness shall oversee the activities of the task force. (3) ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT.—The Washington Headquarters Services of the Department of Defense shall provide

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