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 124 STAT. 4160 PUBLIC LAW 111–383—JAN. 7, 2011 (3) COORDINATION.—In carrying out paragraph (1), the Sec- retary shall ensure that the Secretary of each military depart- ment coordinates and collaborates on development of the data- base to ensure its interoperability, completeness, consistency, and effectiveness. (b) METRICS.—The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Director of the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organiza- tion, shall— (1) develop appropriate means to measure the effectiveness of counter-improvised explosive device initiatives; and (2) prioritize the funding of such initiatives according to such means. (c) COUNTER-IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICE INITIATIVE DEFINED.—In this section, the term ‘‘counter-improvised explosive device initiative’’ means any project, program, or research activity funded by any component of the Department of Defense that is intended to assist or support efforts to counter, combat, or defeat the use of improvised explosive devices. SEC. 125. STUDY ON LIGHTWEIGHT BODY ARMOR SOLUTIONS. (a) STUDY REQUIRED.—The Secretary of Defense shall enter into a contract with a federally funded research and development center to conduct a study to— (1) assess the effectiveness of the processes used by the Secretary to identify and examine the requirements for lighter weight body armor systems; and (2) determine ways in which the Secretary may more effec- tively address the research, development, and procurement requirements regarding reducing the weight of body armor. (b) MATTERS COVERED.—The study conducted under subsection (a) shall include findings and recommendations regarding the fol- lowing: (1) The requirement for lighter weight body armor and personal protective equipment and the ability of the Secretary to meet such requirement. (2) Innovative design ideas for more modular body armor that allow for scalable protection levels for various missions and threats. (3) The need for research, development, and acquisition funding dedicated specifically for reducing the weight of body armor. (4) The efficiency and effectiveness of current body armor funding procedures and processes. (5) Industry concerns, capabilities, and willingness to invest in the development and production of lightweight body armor initiatives. (6) Barriers preventing the development of lighter weight body armor (including such barriers with respect to technical, institutional, or financial problems). (7) Changes to procedures or policy with respect to light- weight body armor. (8) Other areas of concern not previously addressed by equipping boards, body armor producers, or program managers. (c) SUBMISSION TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the study conducted under subsection (a). Deadline.