The LINK Act directs the Department of Defense to create and operate a military exchange program for officers from Middle Eastern countries working toward regional integration, alongside U.S. military personnel. The program will bring together military officers at various ranks and experience levels to share expertise in areas such as defense planning, cyber security, counterterrorism, military law, and integrated air and maritime defense through quarterly in-person meetings and other learning activities. Participants will include enlisted members, warrant officers, and commissioned officers from both U.S. and allied Middle Eastern militaries, selected for their expertise across tactical, operational, and strategic levels. The Secretary of Defense must designate a coordinator to oversee the program and report annually to Congress for five years on participating countries, topics covered, progress achieved, and effectiveness assessments. No specific funding amount is mentioned in the legislation, as it directs the Secretary to use existing Department of Defense authorities to implement the program.
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