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PUBLIC LAW 109–364—OCT. 17, 2006 military department to achieve such goal during such fiscal year. (3) An assessment of the adequacy of the stipend authorized by section 2121(d) of title 10, United States Code, in meeting the objectives of the program. (4) Such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the Secretary considers appropriate to enhance the effectiveness of the program in meeting the annual recruiting goals of the military departments for medical personnel covered by the program. (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.— (1) IN GENERAL.—The amendments made by this section shall take effect on October 1, 2006. (2) PROHIBITION ON ADJUSTMENTS.—The adjustments required by the second sentence of subsection (d) of section 2121 of title 10, United States Code, and the second sentence of subsection (e) of section 2127 of such title to be made in 2007 shall not be made.

10 USC 2121 note.

PART III—JUNIOR ROTC PROGRAM SEC. 539. JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS’ TRAINING CORPS INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATIONS.

(a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 102 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ‘‘§ 2033. Instructor qualifications ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—In order for a retired officer or noncommissioned officer to be employed as an instructor in the program, the officer must be certified by the Secretary of the military department concerned as a qualified instructor in leadership, wellness and fitness, civics, and other courses related to the content of the program, according to the qualifications set forth in subsection (b)(2) or (c)(2), as appropriate. ‘‘(b) SENIOR MILITARY INSTRUCTORS.— ‘‘(1) ROLE.—Senior military instructors shall be retired officers of the armed forces and shall serve as instructional leaders who oversee the program. ‘‘(2) QUALIFICATIONS.—A senior military instructor shall have the following qualifications: ‘‘(A) Professional military qualification, as determined by the Secretary of the military department concerned. ‘‘(B) Award of a baccalaureate degree from an institution of higher learning. ‘‘(C) Completion of secondary education teaching certification requirements for the program as established by the Secretary of the military department concerned. ‘‘(D) Award of an advanced certification by the Secretary of the military department concerned in core content areas based on— ‘‘(i) accumulated points for professional activities, services to the profession, awards, and recognitions; ‘‘(ii) professional development to meet content knowledge and instructional skills; and ‘‘(iii) performance evaluation of competencies and standards within the program through site visits and inspections.

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