Sec. 933. Mission analysis for cyber operations of Department of Defense

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Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall conduct a mission analysis of the cyber operations of the Department of Defense. The mission analysis under subsection

(a)shall include the following: The concept of operations and concept of employment for cyber operations forces. An assessment of the manpower needs for cyber operations forces, including military requirements for both active and reserve components and civilian requirements. A description of the alignment of the organization and reporting chains of the Department, the military departments, and the combatant commands. An assessment of the current, as of the date of the analysis, and projected equipping needs of cyber operations forces. An analysis of how the Secretary, for purposes of cyber operations, depends upon organizations outside of the Department, including industry and international partners. Methods for ensuring resilience, mission assurance, and continuity of operations for cyber operations. An evaluation of the potential roles of the reserve components in the concept of operations and concept of employment for cyber operations forces required under paragraph (1). Not later than 30 days after the completion of the mission analysis under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing— the results of the mission analysis; and recommendations for improving or changing the roles, organization, missions, concept of operations, or authorities related to the cyber operations of the Department. Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary submits the report required under subsection (c), the Chief of the National Guard Bureau shall submit to the congressional defense committees an assessment of the role of the National Guard in supporting the cyber operations mission of the Department of Defense as such mission is described in such report. The report under subsection

(c)shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.