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This bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study on creating a one-year active duty military service program for civilians. Specifically, the GAO must submit a report to the Senate and House Armed Services Committees within one year of the bill's enactment, addressing six key areas: (1) identifying appropriate military job specialties for the program, (2) determining advanced training requirements, (3) evaluating similar programs in other countries and their impacts on military recruitment, retention, and effectiveness, (4) describing the potential service requirements, (5) assessing the financial costs of implementing such a program, and (6) identifying potential obstacles to program implementation, including data collection challenges. The bill, known as the "Gateways to Advancement and Preparedness for Military Service Act" or the "GAP for Military Service Act," aims to explore the potential for a short-term military service option that could provide opportunities for young adults while supporting military readiness.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6381/all-info