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This bill establishes a one-year pilot program directed by the Secretary of Defense to develop a digital information training curriculum for members of the Armed Forces, focusing on helping military personnel safely and responsibly navigate digital information. The program will create a comprehensive training curriculum teaching service members how to identify different types of information sources (such as fact-based journalism, disinformation, and conspiracy theories), assess source credibility, understand the potential consequences of online actions, protect personal information, and recognize digital threats. The pilot program will select a diverse group of military participants and use equal amounts of in-person, virtual, and hybrid training methods. After the program concludes, the Secretary of Defense will survey participants and instructors to gather feedback and improvements, and will submit a detailed report to Congressional Armed Services Committees within 180 days of the program's termination. The report will compare training delivery methods, recommend the most effective approach, and suggest how frequently such training should be conducted and updated in a potential permanent program. The ultimate goal is to enhance military personnel's digital literacy and reduce potential vulnerabilities related to online information and threats.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5215/all-info