I didn't read the PDF but went to the article and then another.
I think JASON is another DS agency and it's a good idea to ditch them. This, from my very short investigation into it, is a great idea. Elite scientists and academics(we know the type) do not need to be advising the pentagon.
https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/04/legislator-asks-pentagon-restore-contract-storied-jason-science-advisory-group