(a) In General.—The Secretary of a military department, acting through a disposition service distribution center of the Defense Logistics Agency, may award to a covered individual the demilitarized PPE of that covered individual. The award of PPE under this section shall be without cost to the covered individual.
(b) Definitions.—In this section:(1) The term “covered individual” means—(A) a member of the armed forces—(i) under the jurisdiction of the Secretary concerned; and
(ii) who is separating from the armed forces; or
(B) a veteran who was under the jurisdiction of the Secretary concerned while a member of the armed forces.
(2) The term “PPE” means personal protective equipment that was damaged in combat or otherwise—(A) during the deployment of a covered individual; and
(B) after September 11, 2001.
Structure US Code
Subtitle A— General Military Law
PART IV— SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROPERTY
CHAPTER 152— ISSUE OF SUPPLIES, SERVICES, AND FACILITIES
§ 2551. Equipment and barracks: national veterans’ organizations
§ 2552. Equipment for instruction and practice: American National Red Cross
§ 2553. Equipment and services: Presidential inaugural ceremonies
§ 2554. Equipment and other services: Boy Scout Jamborees
§ 2555. Transportation services: international Girl Scout events
§ 2556. Shelter for homeless; incidental services
§ 2558. National military associations: assistance at national conventions
§ 2560. Aircraft and vehicles: limitation on leasing to non-Federal agencies
§ 2561. Humanitarian assistance
§ 2564. Provision of support for certain sporting events
§ 2565. Nuclear test monitoring equipment: furnishing to foreign governments
§ 2566. Space and services: provision to military welfare societies
§ 2567. Space and services: provision to WIC offices
§ 2568. Retention of combat uniforms by members deployed in support of contingency operations