National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 2002 for: (1) procurement, including aircraft, missiles, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, ammunition, shipbuilding and conversion, and chemical agents and munitions destruction; (2) research, development, test and evaluation; (3) operation and maintenance, including defense working capital funds; (4) the Armed Forces Retirement Home; and (5) active and reserve military personnel, including authorized end strengths. Authorizes the President to dispose of specified obsolete and excess materials in the National Defense Stockpile. Increases as of January 1, 2002, the rates of military basic pay. Extends certain bonus and special and incentive pay authorities. Authorizes: (1) an accession bonus program for officers with critical skills; and (2) certain travel and transportation allowances. Sets forth provisions or requirements concerning: (1) commissaries and nonappropriated fund instrumentalities; (2) active and reserve military personnel policy, including the discharge or retirement of reserve personnel for years of service or age; (3) military education and training; (4) military decoration…