Combat Action Recognition and Evaluation (CARE) for Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Crews Act of 2025
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to recognize the contributions of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) crews who participate in combat operations by establishing a status identifier similar to those given to traditional combat troops. Currently, RPA crews do not receive the same combat status recognition, despite often operating in high-risk environments and supporting ground forces. The bill directs the military departments to create this equivalent status identifier within 180 days of the bill’s enactment. This would provide a formal acknowledgment of their role in military operations.
Key provisions
- Directs the Secretaries of the military departments to establish a combat status identifier.
- Specifies that the identifier is for remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) crew members.
- Defines ‘combat operations’ for the purpose of this identifier.
- Sets a 180-day deadline for the establishment of the identifier.
Who is affected
- Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Crews
- Military Departments
- Military Personnel
Notable changes
- Currently, RPA crews do not have a formal combat status identifier.
- This bill creates a mechanism for recognizing their contributions in combat.
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